Honest Cottage

Honest Cottage Honest cottage is a contemporary yet cosy fisherman's cottage to rent in St. Ives. It had not been touched for quite a few years and needed a complete overhaul.

We bought the cottage in the summer of 2012 and began the long process of renovation. We have re-wired, re-plumbed and re-decorated. We decided to call it Honest Cottage as it was how the estate agent described it when we first looked around and it stuck! The renovation process has been exciting and we uncovered some beautiful old beams hidden in the ceiling, one of which we believe to be an old s

hips mast (it is common to find these used in houses in St. Ives). It is cosy and has a lovely vibe, most of all it makes us smile. I am passionate about design and detail and I have made it my mission to use as many interesting and unique pieces in the cottage. I have sourced these from amazingly talented furniture makers, artists and designers, many of whom are local to Cornwall. Honest Cottage honours the words of William Morris:
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”

We hope that visitors will enjoy a fabulous break or holiday in Honest Cottage, that it helps to make lots of wonderful memories for all those who stay in it and continues to make us all smile. In the words of the Rob Ryan wallpaper in the bunk room "Your adventure is about to begin"

Doremi & Sean

A great new addition 👍 Welcome to Fish Street!
11/04/2026

A great new addition 👍 Welcome to Fish Street!

Honest is a doggie friendly cottage so don’t forget to add a hamper 🐾 Still some availability in March and April 🙌
06/03/2026

Honest is a doggie friendly cottage so don’t forget to add a hamper 🐾 Still some availability in March and April 🙌

Our PAWS AND RELAX doggie hampers are in!

If you’re about to book a pet friendly property, don’t forget to add one, free of charge, during March and April 🐶

It was so stunning - can’t resist sharing more photos.
20/01/2026

It was so stunning - can’t resist sharing more photos.

What a spectacular night in St Ives. An example of when visiting out of season can be utterly amazing 💫⭐️💫
20/01/2026

What a spectacular night in St Ives. An example of when visiting out of season can be utterly amazing 💫⭐️💫

29/11/2025

An absolutely stunning morning in St Ives 🌊☀️🤩

An absolutely stunning winter morning down in St Ives 🤩☀️🌊
29/11/2025

An absolutely stunning winter morning down in St Ives 🤩☀️🌊

The Christmas decorations are up in Honest Cottage 🎄💫
29/11/2025

The Christmas decorations are up in Honest Cottage 🎄💫

A busy weekend at Honest moving in the new furniture and laying new flooring in the kitchen and bathroom.
09/11/2025

A busy weekend at Honest moving in the new furniture and laying new flooring in the kitchen and bathroom.

After a busy season we are getting ready to give the living room at Honest a little 2025 makeover
25/10/2025

After a busy season we are getting ready to give the living room at Honest a little 2025 makeover

Feels like summer in St. Ives and it’s still only April! ☀️
30/04/2025

Feels like summer in St. Ives and it’s still only April! ☀️

Merry Christmas 🎄⭐️🔔 Nadelik Lowen from Honest Cottage and St Ives Thank you to all our lovely 2024 guests 🙏
25/12/2024

Merry Christmas 🎄⭐️🔔 Nadelik Lowen from Honest Cottage and St Ives
Thank you to all our lovely 2024 guests 🙏

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15 Fish Street
Saint Ives
TR261

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