Come and Stay at the Location Voted Best UK Beach 2024 by The Times/Sunday Times
Three True Beach Houses based upon Porthkidney Sands, St Ives Bay,
Beachfront Houses sleeping 1 to 22,
Offering great facilities such as indoor heated pool, three hot tubs, water sport enthusiast’s paradise, dogs welcome year-round, adjacent to links Golf Course and on SW Coastal Footpath.
Book direct with the owner. Avoid costly commissions and OTA fees!
“It was truly a magical experience.I want to start by saying I will absolutely be submitting a glowing review for Ferry House but I wanted to also take the opportunity to send a personal email of thanks to you.
I’m not sure I will ever find the words to do Ferry House justice and I will be mulling over my words to the review for a while I’m sure trying to pick the right ones, but you as a host are just as special at the property.
The many small beautiful personalised touches to the stay is something I will treasure and appreciate forever.
Thank you to you and the team for allowing and helping us all that book with you, make core lifelong memories at Ferry House”
EmilyMay 2024
“Amazing stay at a stunning location. The location of the Beach House is incredible. There’s something special about the walk through the dunes to this magical beachfront hideaway. Each step takes you closer to holiday-mode. The house is tucked away through a wrought iron gate and as you walk along the beautiful garden path, the sense of being ‘away from it all’ is tangible. The house itself is simple enough to make for the kind of holiday living that we appreciate as a family, whilst having everything we needed. And the view…we’ve stayed in some nice places over the years, but the view from this place is unsurpassed in our experience. To lie in bed and watch the sea and listen to the waves was incredible.
Our final day at the property was incredibly windy, but this just made for an even more interesting view, as kite-surfers took to the waves and entertained us with their antics. That epitomised the location really – despite being remote and peaceful, we never felt isolated. People walked their dogs on the beach, paddle boarders drifted by, fishing boats chugged out to sea at dawn, and surfers and pilot gigs meant there was always something to watch. Communication with Nicola was exemplary. We broke down en route, arriving 24 hours late, and she gifted us an extra night! And then there was the birthday cake and card for my wife, the Father’s Day message for me and the encouraging words for our daughter’s gig at a nearby hotel.
So thoughtful and kind. What could have made it better…
Another week or two!”
Matt June 2024
“Had a lovely time at Nicola’s place. House was very nice, the surroundings and view was absolutely amazing. Nicola provided very clear information and guidance for everything. Easy checkin and checkout, lots of towels provided, everything was great. Everyone enjoyed it the kids and adults. Strongly recommended.”
MostafaAir BnB Guest June 2024
“Absolutely incredible stay in LelantIt was beautiful, and great size for 8 of us on a long weekend away. Being so close to the beach was perfect!”
LouisaAir BnB Guest May 2024
“A house with a gorgeous view. Fantastically located.
We would come back any time. Nicola provided us with great recommendations for our trip by train and was always there for us with questions.
Thank vou!
Translated from German”
EvaGuest July 2024
“Had a lovely time at Nicola’s place. The House was very nice, the surroundings and view was absolutely amazing. Nicola provided very clear information and guidance for everything. Easy checkin and checkout, lots of towels provided, everything was great. Everyone enjoyed it the kids and adults. Strongly recommended.”
MostafaJune 2024
“One of the best holidays I have had with my family. Cottage was in a beautiful surrounding and so near the sea. It was a delight to wake up to the sea views. We had the best weather as well. Nicola was very responsive and so any issues we had were resolved quickly. The sea was sandy and great to swim in. We even managed to see a seal. The hot tub was also an added bonus which we enjoyed daily post a swim. We cooked most nights and the lounge/dining area was really great for working and relaxing in.”
EkaterinaGuest September 2023
“We just loved it. The special touches are so nice.We had the best time in your wonderful house, thankyou so much! Hot tub, swimming pool and right on the beach what else could you want. Fantastic memories made thankyou!”
AaronGuest May 2024
Slice of Paradise
We had a wonderful stay! A slice of Paradise. Such an idyllic setting with inspiring views from this lovely beach house where we enjoyed a glass of wine on our terrace, watching the kite surfers and little fishing boats go by.
The garden was so enchanting, it was a joy admire all the pretty flowers on our way as we meandered down to the beach below. It’s rare to find a place which resonates a certain nostalgia, those perfect days spent by the sea. We can see why the artist John Millar was inspired here at his art studio in times gone by. Thank you so much for this and all the homely touches and gorgeous Cornish wine, scones, amazing locally produced chocolate cake and all the other lovely things just added a special touch. We hope to return some day.
6/8/2023
Steven G May 2024
Exclusive Location
Three True Beach Houses
Beach Pads offer three beach front holiday homes that have been running and accepting guests since 2008.
The first being the art studio of the famous Cornish/St. Ives Seascape artist John Miller and where he painted his iconic beach paintings. The beach outside being the “King of The Beach” on the Album Cover of the same name by Chris Rea was painted at “The Beach House” which can sleep up to 5 persons.
John Miller, who was also the best friend of Spy Novelist John Le Carre a frequent visitor to Ferryman’s Rest, John Miller’s former home and now also where you can stay, that sleeps up to 8 persons.
Many Artists have been inspired to paint and write about the beach. Rosamunde Pilcher, a famous Lelant born writer, along with the writer Ruth Aspinall, (the former owner of The Ferry House) penned many novelett’s at the Ferry House that sleeps up to 7 persons. Both very popular writers whose books were frequently translated into German. Both writers loved our beach location.
The experience of waking up at our Beach Houses is something truly special and where forever memories are made. We often host engagements, (we love assisting with the surprise), mini-moons, honeymoons, significant birthday and anniversary stays and are now hosting Barefoot Beach Weddings!
Three Beach Fronting Beach Houses
Sleeping 1 to 22
Book Individually or Combined
Direct Booking with Owner
(Saving the additional OTA Service Fees)
- Former Home and Art Studio of Famous Cornish Beach Artist John Miller
- Enclosed Private Heated Swimming Pool
- 3 Hot Tubs
- Covered Outdoor Entertainment area
- Fire pit above the ocean
- Fish directly outside.
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Kite Surfing
- Wake Boarding
- Great for wildlife : see seals 🦭 from you bedroom
- Located on Most Southerly UK RSPB Reserve 🦢 🐦
- All year round Dog Friendly Beach
- SSSI
- AONB
- World Heritage Site.
- Based on SW Coastal Footpath ( St Michael’s Way Section and possible to get a Camino Stamp)
- Adjacent Links Golf Course with Bar and Restaurant available for guests
- 3 Great Village Pubs (dog friendly)
- 2 Great Village Cafe/Bistrot (dog friendly)
- Sustainability in Mind
- Good train links to St Ives, Penzance and London: No need to Drive
- Heat Pump Heating and Water Supply
- Great Local Bus Services
- Walk into St Ives and Carbis by beach at low tide and see where G7 held in 2020
- Owners based locally with extensive personal knowledge of the location and Cornwall
- Family Owned and Operated since 2008