ANCHORAGE GUEST HOUSE, ST IVES, St Ives (Cornwall)

The guest house offers three individually designed rooms: the Du Maurier Room, the Hepworth Room, and the Wallis Room. Each room includes a private bathroom, a TV, and a tea and coffee maker, with certain rooms providing sea views. The third-floor Du Maurier Room has restricted headroom and steep stairs, clearly communicated before booking, while the Wallis Room is on a lower floor with more space.

Anchorage Guest House sits on the corner of Fore Street and the Wharf, 100 metres from Porthmeor Beach and a 2-minute walk from Tate St Ives. Guests can also walk to Leach Pottery and Carbis Bay within 15 minutes. The central position places the guest house between the surfers' and fishermen's parts of town, on a quiet street.

Staff provide personalized recommendations for local restaurants and attractions via a guest folder and direct communication. Guests benefit from flexible check-in and check-out arrangements and a private parking permit for a spot 10 minutes away. The ground-floor sitting room offers a library and a topped-up shelf of fresh fruit and homemade flapjacks available all day.

The guest house provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a safety deposit box in each room. Private check-in and check-out are available, and the building has fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key access for security. No breakfast is served, but guests receive a list of nearby cafes such as Troff Scoff and the Yellow Canary Cafe.

Location: 100 metres from Porthmeor Beach and a 2-minute walk to Tate St Ives

Rooms: 3 individually designed rooms (Du Maurier, Hepworth, Wallis) with sea views available

Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, parking permit, safety deposit box, complimentary flapjacks and fruit

Services: Personalized recommendations, flexible check-in/out, private check-in/check-out

History: 1730s building with original paintings and period features

Ideal for: Couples and solo travelers interested in local arts and culture