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Reviews of Harbour View House

Harbour View House Fernlea Terrace St Ives, St Ives, TR26 2BH, United Kingdom

#24 of 51 B&Bs and Inns in St Ives

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Review score

Based on 546 B&B reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable room, great Staff and good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Room 2: Small Double with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had Hessian curtains which completely failed to block any light from entering the room. For somebody who likes adult room to sleep in this is incredibly frustrating as the Sun will wake you up by 5 am! I really like the hotel but I just won’t be returning unless the curtains are replaced.

    The decor and comfortable beds. I liked that there was a fridge on the landing with fresh milk! We were given a free drink on arrival.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 3: Twin with Harbour View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sarah, the hotels ’Girl Friday’ gave us a very warm welcome and made our stay most enjoyable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room 2: Small Double with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Convenient, clean, friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast. Amazing view from the dining room! Selection of tea/coffee.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 8: Double with Bay and Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing place. Awesome view, excellent staff, delicious complimentary cocktails and breakfast, very comfortable, parking close by. Perfect!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    9.0
    Nice place in a nice town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 8: Double with Bay and Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was too soft for me but it's ok

    Nice new little room, nice bathroom and nice furniture. Nice view, parking and good position

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 7: Double with Harbour and Bay View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views from the room and restaurant were amazing! Breakfast was fantastic with lots of options and variety, the decor was simple and relaxing and the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The location was just a very short walk to many bars, restaurants and the harbour.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    9.0
    Great location for St Ives with friendly helpful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 2: Small Double with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One minor quibble - had room facing road and traffic noise most of the night was very loud through the old fashioned single pane windows. Some double glazing would make a massive difference.

    Fantastic friendly staff. Great location. Clean rooms.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    10
    Wonderful views, great food and attentive staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 4: Double with Harbour view
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stairs to top floor rooms might be challenging for less able guests.

    The cook is excellent and the breakfast was the best we've had for a long time. Great attention to detail generally.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    10
    Perfect stay in a very special place x
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 2: Small Double with Street View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I only booked 2 nights and could have stayed longer!

    This was a really great find! From the very first moment we arrived we were made to feel welcomed. The ethos, which is truly embedded through our is that every visitor is important. It’s achieved in a very relaxed and friendly way that makes you feel at home. The property is very clean and comfortable. We had the smallest room, but it was still very comfortable. If you’re not lucky enough to book to stay here but are still visiting St Ives, treat yourself to a meal in the restaurant - breakfast, lunch or dinner, absolutely delicious - and they serve the best coffee and pastries you’ve tasted!!!! Not to mention the Cider! Oh I forgot to mention the spectacular views from every window, very special stay!! As you can probably here I’ll definitely be back to stay 🫶🫶🫶 Thanks for looking after us both

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room 5: Small Double with Harbour View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful clean hotel in a wonderful location. Breakfast was lovely. Complimentary drink was a nice touch. Live music on Saturday was also lovely. I cannot wait to come back.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    9.0
    Your wellbeing paramount
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 8: Double with Bay and Street View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything very good 👍

    Central, clean, very comfortable bed, breakfast very good varied and healthy. Owners and staff very lovely, time and patience with all guests with their wellbeing at the centre of their business by Jackie and malcolm

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    8.0
    Lovely place . I think I was expecting the rooms to be more high end based on the ppn but was a lovely stay altogether
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room 1: Double with Harbour View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would probably need a refurbish in the rooms - noise between rooms as walls are quite thin , windows that don’t shut properly and carpet that could do with a change .

    Staff is super friendly and there is a great vibe . Beautiful views and great location Food was good and dining area is lovely.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    9.0
    Extremely pleasant and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 3: Twin with Harbour View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All lovely!

    Conveniently located in the town. Extremely friendly owner and pleasant and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable stay in St Ives
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 1: Double with Harbour View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely stay in St Ives great for a short break.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    8.0
    Great option for a short stay in St Ives
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 4: Double with Harbour view
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were on the top of two floors. The stairs were OK, but quite steep, and it felt a long climb, which combined with walking up the hill to the hotel could be quite a mission for some. The car park is quite tight, and behind and below the hotel, so another hill climb ;)

    Bedroom was clean, nicely decorated, with the most spectacular view of St Ives Harbour. Breakfast was in the cafe downstairs, again with the harbour view. Delicious options from the menu and served by very friendly and attentive staff. It was great to have parking at the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 6: Double with Harbour View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely staff. Beautiful views and the best food !

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    9.0
    It was a lovely long weekend break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room 5: Small Double with Harbour View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice. Incredible view and location. Friendly staff and well run.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room 6: Double with Harbour View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent stay 👌 comfortable rooms. Complimentary drink was appreciated and the breakfast was delicious. Will definitely be back. Thank you

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 6: Double with Harbour View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs

    Staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    10
    Stylish, friendly, convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room 2: Small Double with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. With a twist

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    9.0
    It was lovely short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 4: Double with Harbour view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    It was ideally situated and quaint place. We could see the harbour and the surrounding landscape and the chapel on the hill and of course the seaside.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    5 star stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 4: Double with Harbour view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was absolutely perfect.

    The property was quirky, clean, gorgeous views and the most accommodating staff! The breakfast was an added extra and was so tasty. Both me and my partner had the best stay and would recommend the Harbour View House to anyone. We hope to return one day! Was also really easy to walk down to the harbour and surrounded by lots of lovely shops. 5 stars!! Thankyou so much to all the staff 😁🫶🏻

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Room 3: Twin with Harbour View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wow, the sea view was lovely, we had an amazing stay! The breakfast was amazing! We had cocktails at the bar and they were super! We will stay again. The staff were so friendly :)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Had a great last minute 2 night’s stay. Will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room 6: Double with Harbour View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The position and view were ideal and the staff very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Well worth a visit. Food excellent quality.

    Stayed in March 2025

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