Ferryman's Rest, Porthkidney Beach - Beachfront holiday home with hot tub, sea views and spacious living near St Ives.
Ferryman's Rest is a beachfront holiday home located directly on Porthkidney Beach in Lelant, close to St Ives in West Cornwall. Part of the Beach Pads collection, this coastal retreat is ideal for families and groups looking for a memorable stay on St Ives Bay, with wide sands on the doorstep and beautiful views out towards the sea.
Designed for relaxed group living, Ferryman's Rest features open plan living space with a wood burner, a fitted kitchen and flexible sleeping across multiple bedrooms, including two king size bedrooms and a triple bunk room. Guests also benefit from both a bathroom and a separate shower room, while outside a large patio provides space for al fresco meals and unwinding in the hot tub after a day on the beach. Guests have also enjoyed arranging private dining experiences, with local professional chefs attending the property to cater for special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.
With the beach right outside and the South West Coast Path, Lelant and the St Ives area close by, Ferryman's Rest offers the perfect base for coastal walks, beach days and exploring West Cornwall. Explore more and enjoy an easy-going seaside stay where sea air, space and comfort come together.
More local things to do include West Cornwall Golf Club adjacent to the property, paddle boarding directly from your doorstep, kite surfing in one of Cornwall's top locations, surfing at Hawkes Point Break, and fishing straight from the beach outside the house. The property also sits on the South West Coastal Footpath, often known as the Salt Path, offering spectacular walking routes along the Cornish coastline.
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Ferryman's Rest sits directly on Porthkidney Beach in Lelant, within the parish of St Ives in West Cornwall. This exceptional stretch of coastline is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Site and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, as well as being part of the most southerly natural estuary and RSPB reserve in the UK.
The location is renowned for its wide sands, estuary views and rich birdlife, with scenic coastal walks linking Lelant, Carbis Bay and St Ives. The Location of the Hayle Estuary was named best Beach location 2024 by the Times in 2024, while nearby St Ives offers galleries, beaches, dining and rail links, making Ferryman's Rest an outstanding base for exploring West Cornwall.
Accommodation Amenities
- Barbeque
- Beachfront Property
- Children Welcome
- Dishwasher
- Dog Friendly
- Off Road Parking
- Sea/Lake/Loch View
- Shower
- Smart TV
- Sun Terrace/Patio/Decking
- Well Equipped Kitchen
- WiFi
- Woodburning Stove
Distances are as the crow flies, and not by road. Distances via roads will be longer.