Stunning Beach House on St. Ives Bay, former studio of artist John Miller.

It is not just a name this truly is a Beach House. Based directly upon the stunning Porth Kidney Sands Beach. A stay 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. Truly a remarkably romantic place to stay and an ideal location to pop the question! If you want to make someone feel special book to stay at The Beach House.

Former Art Studio of Famous Cornish Beach Artist John Miller 
Hot tub with amazing "crows nest" views over looking the beach and bay.
Private Dinning Experiences can be organised
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 Bay 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

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The Beach House is a perfect haven for those looking to escape the hectic pace of everyday life. A place where you can wake up and look straight onto St. Ives Bay and Godrevy lighthouse. Watch the ebb and flow of the tide, whilst having your morning tea or coffee. Step out of the door and walk on the dunes or beach comb in St. Ives Bay. There is a private garden and patio where you can eat outside whilst watching the sunset over the bay. Alternatively, there is a daybed sofa in the living area with smart TV . Unlimited high speed wifi. Lelant, the birthplace of Rosamunde Pilcher, is conveniently located near to St. Ives, but remains a peaceful and relaxed village even in the height of summer. The Eden Project is within easy distance to visit for the day, as are many of Cornwall's tourist destinations. A great location, especially of interest to golfers, walkers, painters, ornithologists, kayakers, windsurfers and anglers.

It is also so special at nighttime when you can experience a moonlight walk with the only noise to disturb you being the harmonious ebb and flow of the tide.

Off season there is the potential to use a hot tub and indoor heated pool at a neighbouring property of the owner. Please check availability.

New fully equipped kitchen including cooker, hob, extractor, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher, toaster and kettle. Well stocked with cookware and tableware. Solid oak work surfaces, ceramic sink positioned under a window with views over St Ives Bay. Open plan living area with double daybed sofa and two person Knowles settee. Smart TV. Unlimited high speed infinity wifi connection.

Guests are able to park for free at the Church or or we can assist in organising parking on the nearby quay parking 200-250m along the beach from the house. There is no vehicle parking at the property as it is located on the beach and so guests should be able to walk 200m to get in and out of the property. Any questions concerning mobility and access please get in contact.


Dining area with table and four chairs positioned by two windows with sea views
Fresh towels, bathrobes and bedlinen are provided. The property is thoroughly cleaned after each guest vacates. For stays of more than one week, all sheets and towels will be changed and the accommodation will be vacuumed.

High chairs and travel cot are available on request. The Beach House is suitable for children.

The Beach House is a truly stunning location for painters to experience the special 'light' of St.Ives Bay. The location inspired John Miller to paint world famous seascape and images of the views.

May to Aug is a good time for Anglers to fish for bass from the Beach. Kayakers and gig rowers are seen daily on the estuary. Hayle Towans on the opposite side of the estuary is a popular surfing, kite-surfing and wind surfing beach. The Hayle estuary is the most southerly estuary in the UK and the last stopping spot on mainland UK for migrating birds. It is therefore a RSPB reserve. Walkers can step out the door and walk the Hayle to St Ives section of the South West Coastal Route.

The famous local author Rosamunde Pilcher has recently described the walk to the house as her favourite walk:
"My favourite walk is at Lelant, down the road past the church onto the golf course. You see the bay and the colours, and it's never the same - it's just perfect."

Access to swimming pool at neighbouring property is dependent upon whether Ferry House is booked. This is the same for the Hot tub at Beach Bungalow. There is a charge for use of the neighbouring hot tub.

Established in 2008
The Ferry House is one of our three Beach Pads. Located on Porthkidney Sands Beach with its golden expansive sands, Beach Pads three beach front holiday homes have been running and accepting guests since 2008. The first being the the home and art studio of the Cornish/St. Ives 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" in the 1990s by John Miller, who was also the best friend of Spy Novelist John Le Carre a frequent visitor. Along with Ruth Aspinall the writer and former owner of The Ferry House the location has always been a magnet for artistic inspiration. When you stay you will easily see why.

We truly understand how hard everyone works these days and that there is so much pressure and stress in every day life. Holiday and down time is very precious. We therefore feel it is our duty when we are chosen as a holiday destination to show our appreciation and do what we can to make sure you “feel the love.”

We know we have the keys to a magical destination. We want to share that with our guests so that they too can tap into the peace and calm that our guests repeatedly enjoy having stayed at Beach Pads. The remarkable experience of staying at Beach Pads provides many of our guests with precious memories, that feel better, are worth more and last longer than many life’s more fleeting likes.

All of the Beach Pads Team including the Housekeepers, the Gardeners, Maintenance Team as well as our award winning village cake maker @TheLittle HomeBakery have all been part of the at Beachpads Team for over 5 years. Some since the beginning when the family first opened the doors to The Beach House back in 2008. We can sincerely say that all members of the team aim for our guests to have a wonderful and special experience. We all work hard to ensure that our guests make wonderful memories during their time being at the Beach Pads.

We are a member of The Professional Association of Self Caterers and are approved as “Visitor Ready” by the AA and Visit England and are in the South West Coastal Route Accommodation guide due to our proximity of being located on the Coastal Footpath. A great spot to walk the first UK Section of the Camino!