About this property

Historic Setting: Ivy House Cornwall B&B in St Austell is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying picturesque views and a peaceful atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and amenities such as free WiFi, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and warm dishes enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Located 23 km from Newquay Cornwall Airport and near attractions like Eden Project (7 km) and St Catherines Castle (14 km). Free on-site private parking and electric vehicle charging are provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, beautiful house and gardens, attention to detail, welcoming host.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was furnished well and garden beautiful.
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the whole experience: location is great as it is on a quiet private road, with an amazing view. A beautiful house immaculately clean and very comfortable. Host James is a great and attentive host and cooks great breakfast with plenty of...
  • Bill
    Australia Australia
    It was such a quiet and peaceful site and the view fro m our window over the town and church was lovely. Great breakfast. Only a short walk over the bridge to dine out at night.
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nicely tucked away but within easy walking distance to the town, this was an ideal place to stay. The house is lovely and the accommodation provided second to none. Breakfast was also excellent. A thorough enjoyable stay.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An oasis of calm. Spotless accommodation, quality fittings, and good quality breakfast cooked to order. Pedestrian access to the town centre.
  • Fred
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Cooked breakfast was excellent, room spacious, location close to the railway station perfect, view from the room was amazing. In one word excellent. Our compliments to our host James. Such a nice place to stay and as a starting point for our first...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful accommodation and very quiet, beautiful garden. Very central location and lovely host James.
  • Martina
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful house and a wonderful host . We spent 2 nights at ivy house . Couldn’t recommend it enough.
  • Rachael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great place to stay in quiet and peaceful location. James was friendly and accommodating in my enquiries and giving us local knowledge on where to eat etc. Our room was beautiful & so is the whole house with a very homely feel to it. The...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by James Earl

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James Earl
Ivy House is an award-winning boutique B&B in the historic market town of St Austell, in the heart of Cornwall. The house was built in the 1830s as a traditional Cornish manor house. With original period features throughout, it is a fine late-Georgian property with large rooms and high ceilings. Thoroughly modernised inside, it offers guests the chance to stay in a beautiful, traditional Cornish home with all the comforts of a modern house. We offer a choice of 3 bedrooms (a maximum of 6 guests) and all prices include a generous breakfast. Ivy House is situated in a private park and gardens a very short walk away from St Austell train/bus station and the town centre (with shops, pubs, restaurants, etc). Free parking & free Wifi.
Hello, my name is James and I own and run Ivy House. After more than 20 years living in London and working as a journalist, I recently moved to Cornwall to enjoy the scenery and fresh air – and for a new experience. I look forward to welcoming you to Ivy House, to St Austell, and to Cornwall.
Ivy House is situated in the middle of Cornwall, making it the perfect location to explore the county. It is possible to visit all parts of Cornwall on a day trip while you’re based here. We're very close to the major attractions of the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the historic port of Charlestown, and the fishing harbours of Fowey and Mevagissey - as well as the beaches of St Austell Bay.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Ivy House Cornwall B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ivy House Cornwall B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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