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ANSWERS TO SOME COMMON QUESTIONS

Do we accept dogs in any of our properties?

Some of our properties do accept dogs.

These include Trenoweth Lodge, Merryn, Ocean Scene, The Loft, Stones Reef, Figgy Cottage and Seawater.

Please see individual property pages for further details.

Please check Terms & Conditions before making a booking.

Are our properties suitable for babies & children?

Most of our properties are suitable for babies and children, some more so than others…

Children and babies are welcome at Seawater although please be aware that, like many properties in St Ives, the staircases are fairly steep.
Pre-school age children are not permitted at The Loft.
Samphire Studio and Sands Studio are suitable for adults only.

Please see individual property pages or contact us for further information.

High-chairs and travel cots can be hired from Star Linen on 01736 791685 or www.starlinenhirestives.co.uk who drop-off and pick-up from the property.

Are there any other charges?

There is a compulsory £35 booking fee per booking.

There are no extra charges for car parking*, WiFi, cleaning, heating, gas, electricity, water or anything else.

*Some properties do not have their own parking space, parking is in public car parks at guest’s expense. Please check individual properties for details.

What else is included?

We provide welcome provisions such as toilet roll, kitchen roll, pint of milk, tea, coffee and sugar.

Cleaning products are also provided, including washing up/dishwasher provisions.

All properties have hair-dryer, iron and ironing board.

Is gas and electricity included in the price?

Yes, the rental cost is inclusive of gas and electricity charges.

How do I enter the property?

All of our properties have a key safe to the side of the front door.

We will email you the key code and further pre-arrival information prior to your arrival.

Is WiFi included?

Yes, all of our properties have WiFi which is provided free of charge.

Further details will be displayed in the information folder in each property.

When is the balance due for my holiday?

A deposit payment of one third of the overall balance is payable in order to confirm the booking if the holiday is one month or more in advance. Upon payment of the deposit and subject to acceptance of the booking, the Hirer becomes liable for the balance of the rent two months before the holiday start date.

If booking less than one month before the holiday begins then the full balance is payable to confirm the booking.

The booking fee of £35 is payable at the time of booking.

Where can I buy my groceries?

The nearest large supermarket is Tesco in Carbis Bay.
There are 3 Co-ops in St Ives, locations are Royal Square, Tregenna Place, The Stennack.

What time is check-in/check-out?

Check-in is from 3pm on arrival day and check-out up to 9am on departure day.

What happens if I need to cancel?

In the event of a cancellation being received in writing, So St Ives will endeavour to re-let the property for the full amount and, if successful, will refund any monies already paid minus an administration fee of £50.

If the property is re-let at a lesser amount then only this amount minus the £50 administration fee will be refunded.

If the property is not re-let, the original Hirer is liable only for payments already made.

We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy to cover such losses.

How do I make a booking?

All our properties can be booked online or by phone.

Secure payments can be made when booking online by debit/credit card. Alternatively payments can also be made over the phone.

We require a deposit of one-third of the total cost to confirm the booking with the remaining balance payable one month before your booking commences.

Do we have parking at all our properties?

Most of our properties have reserved parking spaces with the exception of some Downalong properties.

Please see individual property pages for further information.

Do we take shorter bookings?

Bookings are usually weekly beginning either on a Friday or Saturday during the busier months, although we do take shorter bookings for a minimum of 3 nights during off-peak periods between November to March excluding school holidays and bank holidays.

Is bed linen included?

Our properties are equipped with bed linen including sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases and bed throws. We also provide tea towels, bath towels and hand towels, but not beach towels.

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