Thurlestone House is an adults-only bed & breakfast in Carbis Bay, around 1.2 miles from St Ives. The property enjoys sea views and offers a range of breakfasts. Just 7 minutes’ drive from the Tate St Ives gallery, this Cornish bed & breakfast has free parking and WiFi. Each guest room includes a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. There is an en suite shower with a hairdryer and toiletries. Thurlestone House offers a choice of cereals, yogurt and fruit salad as well as cooked breakfast. Porthminster Beach is around 1 mile away and guests can drive to the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden in 5 minutes. Penzance and Mousehole are around 20 - 25 minutes’ drive from Thurlestone House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for St Ives
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ozlem
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    John and Linda are both great people, very kind, funny and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and the breakfast was great - you either have it at 8am or 8.30am - it is freshly cooked for you when you come down for breakfast. There's also yogurt, fresh...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb breakfast freshly-cooked each morning made for a great start to each day. Personal touches such as a coffee and a warm face flannel on arrival were very much appreciated, as were the extra room condiments each day. John and Linda are lovely...
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoyed staying at Thurlestone House very much indeed for the 10 nights we were there. John and Linda could not have made us more welcome and were a fountain of knowledge both on the local area and wider Cornwall so were always willing to help...

Managed by John and Linda Percival

Company review score: 9.9Based on 217 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We are a Gold awarded AA 4 Star Guest House. Been awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 4 years running.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Thurlestone House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    General
    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Thurlestone House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Thurlestone House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Thurlestone House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Thurlestone House

    • Room options at Thurlestone House include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Single

    • Thurlestone House is 1.5 miles from the center of St Ives. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Thurlestone House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Thurlestone House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Thurlestone House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Thurlestone House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):