Tinhay
Dog Friendly St Ives Holiday Cottage With Sea Views, Parking, Garden
At a glance
| Beds | 3 | |
| Sleep | 6 | |
| Baths | 3 |
| Dog Friendly | |
| Parking |
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About Tinhay
Tinhay is a spacious dog-friendly holiday cottage in St Ives with beautiful sea views, three bedrooms and two bathrooms plus an additional ground-floor shower room. Sleeping up to six guests, this stylish self-catering cottage has a private front garden, allocated parking nearby and an excellent location just a few minutes’ walk from Porthmeor Beach, Tate St Ives, Fore Street and the harbour. With generous living space, flexible sleeping arrangements and far-reaching coastal views from the front bedrooms and garden, Tinhay is an ideal choice for families, friends or couples looking for a comfortable St Ives stay close to the sea.
Kitchen & Dining
The bright ground-floor kitchen is finished with white marble worktops, a Belfast sink and integrated appliances including an oven, hob and dishwasher.
A separate walk-in larder provides useful additional storage and also houses the microwave and washer-dryer.
The dining area sits just beyond the kitchen and comfortably seats up to six guests, making it a sociable space for family meals or evenings spent playing games together.
The owners also provide a selection of games including Monopoly and Uno.
Living
One step up from the dining area leads into the comfortable living room.
A large L-shaped sofa with cushions and throws provides plenty of space to relax, while a Smart TV allows guests to log into their own streaming accounts such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.
There is also Alexa for music and a small library of books for quieter evenings.
Doors open directly from the living room onto the front garden, allowing guests to enjoy the sea views from both inside and outside.
Bedrooms
Tinhay has three bedrooms arranged across the first and top floors.
On the first floor is a king-size bedroom with wonderful sea views, a Smart TV and Alexa.
Also on this floor is a cosy double bedroom overlooking Bowling Green Lane to the rear of the house.
The top-floor principal bedroom has two three-foot single beds joined together to create a super king-size bed in width. This room can also be arranged as a twin on request.
The top-floor bedroom enjoys particularly impressive sea views stretching towards Porthminster Beach and also has a Smart TV and Alexa.
Please let Orange Roofs know your preferred bed configuration when booking.
Bathrooms
Tinhay has two full bathrooms plus an additional ground-floor shower room.
On the first floor is the family bathroom with a freestanding bath, handheld shower attachment, wash basin and WC.
The top-floor principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room with a large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
On the ground floor is an additional shower room, which does not have a WC. This is particularly useful after swimming or surfing and includes a Belfast sink, additional worktop space and storage.
Outdoor Space
At the front of Tinhay is a private garden with an outdoor dining set and lovely sea views.
The garden is a pleasant place for breakfast, an evening drink or simply sitting outside and enjoying the coastal outlook.
Doors from the living room open directly onto the garden, creating an easy flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The ground-floor shower room is also useful for rinsing wetsuits, sandy feet and paws before settling back into the house.
Dog-Friendly
One well-behaved small adult dog weighing no more than 12kg is welcome at Tinhay.
Guests bringing a dog should provide their own dog bed, towels and throws, and dogs must be well behaved and well mannered within the cottage.
The garden and ground-floor shower room are particularly useful for guests returning from beach or coastal walks with a dog.
Close to Beach
Porthmeor Beach is the closest beach to Tinhay and can be reached in less than three minutes via a nearby footpath with steps.
The same route also leads towards Tate St Ives, making the cottage especially convenient for guests wanting to combine beach days with the town's art and culture.
St Ives Harbour, Fore Street, galleries, independent shops, bakeries, restaurants and pubs are also only a few minutes' walk away.
The location offers a good balance of being close to central St Ives while remaining slightly removed from the busiest streets.
Parking
Guests have use of one allocated parking space approximately a six to eight-minute walk from the cottage.
Once parked, the beaches, harbour and town centre are all close enough to explore comfortably on foot.
Access
Tinhay is arranged over three floors.
The kitchen, dining area, living room and additional shower room are on the ground floor.
A staircase leads to the first floor, where the king-size bedroom, double bedroom and family bathroom are located.
A further staircase leads to the top-floor principal bedroom and its en-suite shower room.
The footpath to Porthmeor Beach and Fore Street also includes steps, so guests should be comfortable with stairs and changes in level during their stay.
FAQ - Good to Know
- Sleeps up to 6 guests across 3 bedrooms.
- 1 king-size bedroom, 1 double bedroom and 1 flexible super king-size or twin bedroom.
- 2 full bathrooms plus 1 additional ground-floor shower room without a WC.
- 1 well-behaved small adult dog weighing no more than 12kg is welcome.
- Private front garden with outdoor dining and sea views.
- Porthmeor Beach is less than a 3-minute walk away via a footpath with steps.
- 1 allocated parking space is provided approximately a 6-8 minute walk away.
- The cottage is arranged over 3 floors with internal staircases throughout.
- No travel cot, high chair or stair gate is provided.
- Bed linen and bathroom towels are provided; guests should bring their own beach towels.
- Free WiFi is provided throughout your stay.
Reviews
Read the latest guest feedback for this property, with up to 60 of the most recent reviews spanning recent years.
Tom Noone
Aug 22 2026
We had an amazing stay at Tinhay, its beautifully presented inside and the out side space is a real bonus in St Ives. I have been holidaying in St Ives for 30 years or so and I would have no hesitation staying at Tinhay again. Many thanks Tom
Rene
Aug 08 2026
The house was nicely decorated and up to date, including a chest of 'beach stuff'. You could immediately head out. Everything is walkable within a (often steep) 10 minutes.
Tom Forrest
Jul 04 2026
A wonderful property in a fantastic location. It's furnished out to a very high specification, with fantastic views from the upper floors. We absolutely loved it.
Lynne A
May 23 2026
Our second visit to Tinhay, perfect property for our family. Very clean and beautifully presented, well equipped, everything we needed. Great location, including a dedicated parking place within a 5 min walk.
Amy
Mar 21 2026
Beautiful house with every amenity, lovely views and comfortable spots for longing around. Centrally located!
Lesley hughes
Feb 27 2026
Our 2nd stay at Tinhay, and every bit as good as the first. Nothing disappoints, calm decor, great situation and fabulous views, looking forward to coming back! Orange roofs kept us updated on availability and all necessary information and a much appreciated welcome package.
Caroline Ward
Oct 11 2025
What a house Tinhay is! We have had the most wonderful holiday in this lovely home. The layout of the house is perfect with it's contemporary design and restful decor. The french doors leading from the living area to the outside space add to the relaxed vibe. Everything you could need is provided. Brilliant that it is dog friendly too! We've been holidaying in St Ives for the past 15 years and it is one of the best properties we have stayed in. Thank you so much. We will be back soon.
Richard Hughes
Sep 20 2025
Fabulous stay at a fabulous home! Beautifully presented, great views, well situated. Our first time booking with Orange Roofs, they kept us in the loop from initial booking and throughout our stay, will definitely book with you in the future. Thanks again for an amazing stay!
Claire Downing
Jun 28 2025
We had a lovely stay . Great property , well equipped and a high standard of furnishings and equipment in the house. Plenty of room for six of us to relax and also have our own space , lovely garden for outside dining . A real home from home . The APP was great had all the info you needed for the property and having a key safe was so much easier than collecting keys .
Alyson
Jun 07 2025
We had a lovely week staying at Tinhay. A group of 5 adults - 2 couples plus 1 mum & 1 dog. The house worked really well & we would stay again. It was very quiet & peaceful, (apart from the unavoidable seagulls!), But a very short stroll & you're in the heart of St Ives. The outside space is perfect for coffee on sunny mornings or early evening drinks. The downstairs area is a great layout for dogs. The allocated parking space is a real bonus in St Ives. Towels, bedding etc all felt like good quality.
Shirley Jordan
May 20 2025
We had a fantastic few days in St Ives visiting the food festival. Tinhay was the perfect place to stay. Out of the hustle and bustle of the town. The house had everything that you could wish for. We cooked a couple of meals from scratch in Tinhay, which was great, had all the equipment we needed. The bed on the top floor was very comfy. Would definately return. There is nothing not to like
Laura Drury
May 10 2025
Absolutely fabulous home, perfectly situated close to the heart of St Ives, parking close by and the house has everything you could need to make your holiday feel like home. We loved it (this was our second stay at Tinhay).
Emma
Apr 26 2025
Our second time staying at Tinhay and the house was still immaculate - clean, well presented. We had a super stay.
Chris
Apr 05 2025
Great house - perfect for a family trip. Nice sea views from upstairs and the garden. Great level of cleanliness and facilities. We spent all week surfing in the sunshine
Thea
Mar 24 2025
This is a truly beautiful home in immaculate condition and felt very luxurious! Beautiful views from the bedrooms and garden terrace, well located. Orange Roofs are a lovely company to deal with, were very helpful and seemed to genuinely care about us enjoying our stay!! We would definitely come here again!
Chris
Mar 10 2025
This is our second stay at Tinhay and 12 months on the property remains as clean, well maintained and welcoming as the first visit. The unexpected warm spring weather allowed us to enjoy sitting in the garden/ patio area which was a joy. The property is perfectly located for all that St. Ives has to offer from fabulous beaches to a flat white. OrangeRoofs were excellent to deal with and clearly operate a very effective business. Thank you to all concerned.
Beccy Lloyd
Mar 03 2025
Gorgeous views from super comfortable bedrooms. The kitchen is really well equipped if you're planning a longer stay and we really enjoyed the selection of board games, the dining area and comfy sofa on some wet and windy winter evenings. Fab location too.
Sally Harrison
Dec 28 2024
Lovely holiday home, very comfortably furnished and spacious ….. thank you
Charlotte Denham
Sep 07 2024
We've been staying in St Ives for many years now but must say that Tinhay is by far the best accommodation we have stayed at. Beautifully presented, great space, everything you could possibly need included with the house. We hope to stay again next year.
Helen Ridgeway
Jul 27 2024
GeeBees
Jun 01 2024
Lovely home away from home! Tinhay is super stylish and very comfortable for a family holiday. It is so well equipped for self catering, plus games, books, wifi, beach accessories - everything you need. The location is fantastic, just a few minutes walk to the beautiful beaches; galleries and shops, all really convenient, as long as you are ready for walking up and down some steep hills. The sea views from the bedrooms are wonderful and the garden is a sheltered suntrap from morning until early evening. The owners have taken great care in the furnishings, fittings and maintenance and the house was spotlessly clean. We'd love to go back next year!
Catherine Colby
Apr 06 2024
We have had a fantastic week in St Ives this Easter staying in Tinhay. Cricket on the beach, walkies around the island, a challenging walk to the Tinners in Zennor and fun nights out in Bier Haus, Porthminster, beer and bird and The sloop all highlights. Tinhay has been a cosy, clean, welcoming space in between, with a large open plan sitting room, dining area and everything we could need and more in the kitchen, where we were also left a lovely set of goodies to enjoy. The beds were all comfortable, clean and fresh and the roll top bath and two large powerful showers a delight. All the communication from orange roofs before, during and after our stay has been clear and easy and we would like to thank all the staff and the family for lending us their home from home for the week. We hope to stay again.
Chris
Mar 08 2024
Comfortable and well presented property with everything you would need for a very enjoyable stay in St Ives. Good location with near by allocated parking make this an excellent choice
Maria Comiskey
Nov 04 2023
Orange Roofs get a gold star from us. Staff helpful and
quick to reply to our queries.
Stayed in Tinhay in St Ives, lovely house, patio garden,
comfy sofa, we slept in the master at the top of the house, beds(
twins pushed together) exceptionally comfortable.
We were out most days, but there were a couple of times we
had to work and had no problems with WiFi.
Our dog welcome, bowls supplied.
planning our next trip
Elizabeth Barker
Sep 09 2023
Fantastic house! We loved our stay. Tinhay was a very comfortable house, lovely outdoor space fabulous views and had everything we needed. Parking space at the Rugby club was very useful. Welcome pack was great! We will definitely return. **Management Comment: Dear guests, please note that the allocated parking space for Tinhay has moved from the St Ives Rugby Club to Westward Road on Porthmeor Hill**
Katy Helps
Sep 02 2023
Our stay at Tinhay was wonderful, the house was super
clean and beautifully presented when we arrived. Easy to find and
access, all the home comforts we could have needed and plenty of
room, at first we wondered if using the parking spot at the rugby
club might be inconvinient and if we would be better off trying to
park closer but actually it was perfect, the walk was pleasant and
just another hill to get there, we had forgetton how much climbing
there was to do in St Ives, as you meader around discovering all it
has to offer, but then the ice creams and fish and chips are all
guilt free!!! The views and sounds from across the harbour from the
upsatirs rooms are beautiful, access to all the beaches, museums
and shops from the house is easy, withthe wonderful Barbara
Hepworth museum being more or less at the bottom of the
road.
Even before we arrived to our holiday home, Orange Roof made
the experience enjoyable with lots of information, making sure we
had all the details we needed - without even asking. We would
definitley book with Orange Roof again and not hesitate to stay at
Tinhay.
**Management Comment: Dear guests, please note that the allocated
parking space for Tinhay has moved from the St Ives Rugby Club to
Westward Road on Porthmeor Hill**
Diana griffiths
Jul 29 2023
Amazing place to stay, very homely, comfortable and clean. Great position not in the noise of the town, but not far to walk. Milk, butter and many items left for us to start our holiday, cannot fault anything about Tinhay, can't wait to stay again!! Loved every minute. Thank you
Ian Thorp
Jul 15 2023
Our second stay at Tinhay and we do love the house. Please pass on our thanks to the owners.
Amy Garrett
Jun 17 2023
We had a wonderful stay at Tinhay, the cottage was
absolutely stunning and felt so homely!
Beautiful views of the sea and tucked away on a lovely
little street (lovely and peaceful) we really enjoyed our stay it
was well equipped for us as a group of 7 and it was a quick walk
into the town / beach (the hill will have you working the
muscles)
We will definitely be returning!
Big thanks again x
Sharon Hemlin
Apr 08 2023
Such a lovely place, we would definitely go back.
Ali Lillie
Oct 04 2022
Tinhay is absolutely stunning. It is bright and airy and real luxury from the well equipped kitchen to the really comfy beds. The sun is on the lovely little garden morning and evening and it is a stones throw to Porth Meor and the town (up a good hill). Absolutely enjoyed our stay but not just the house itself, Orange Roofs have been amazing and I could not recommend them more.
Nikki Riggs
Aug 28 2022
We had a wonderful stay in Tinhay. The shower in the utility area is a god send following a day on the beach! Has everything you need, beautiful view in the en-suite bedroom overlooking the sea. Not far to Porthmeor beach (surf beach) or into town for lovely restaurants, shops and bars, just beware of the big climb up the hill afterwards! Good supply of beach equipment for kids. Would recommend to any family coming St Ives.
Tanya Atkins
Aug 15 2022
Tinhay was amazing and the pictures from Orange roofs really didn't do it justice. Everything was of extremely high quality and the 3 storey house had been very well thought out. The view from the master bedroom was unbelievable. Even though there was no parking, dropping off suitcases and picking them up at the end of the holiday wasn't a problem. The location was perfect as it gave you some much needed exercise after all the food but was close enough to just pop to the beach or into town My only bit of feedback is it could do with a outside hose to wash down the wetsuits ( the downstairs washroom is great but then you have to drag your wet wetsuit through the house to hang out ) and a washing line to be able to hang clothes out We will definitely be using orange roofs again for all of the above and their brilliant communication
Rory Harmer
Jun 13 2022
Amazing house. Loved the views and the garden terrace. We loved our stay at Tinhay. Loved the location, loved the garden, and loved the views. The big bath was great too. The open plan living area is a great size and bedrooms felt very comfortable. We will definitely come back.
Belinda Bull
May 24 2022
We've just had a wonderful week in beautiful Tinhay. Everything about the house felt special - it was clean, fresh, beautifully decorated & very welcoming and full of lovely touches (the fluffiest towels, comfiest beds, wonderful views & very well equipped). We couldn't have wished for a nicer place to spend our holiday, would absolutely recommend. We also found OrangeRoofs a very friendly, helpful company to book through. It all made our latest St. Ives holiday very memorable.