About this property
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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Janet
United Kingdom
“Good choice at breakfast time and cooked perfectly. Made to feel very welcome on arrival, and was allowed an early check in. Was given helpful information about the area.” - Nikaela
Indonesia
“Homely, welcoming, perfect location to by close by to beach and walking distance to main places.” - Elaine
United Kingdom
“Amazing John and Linda lovely new everything I asked great advice about travel and beaches” - Eleanor
United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts, and their home was beautifully presented and immaculately clean. We had a lovely stay.” - Abed
United Kingdom
“The hosts John and Linda were very nice and sweet, welcoming and very helpful. Would love to book the same one if I go to St. Ives, Cornwall again. 100% recommended 👍👍 Cleanliness, service, breakfast everything was just perfect!” - Julie
United Kingdom
“Wonderful hosts. Marvellous location. Very comfortable and clean room with sea view.” - Carol
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent. Plenty to eat. Staff were always helpful. Nothing was too much bother.Not” - Sian
United Kingdom
“Perfectly placed by a bus stop with regular access to St Ives and Penzance. A short but steep walk to the beach but that is common for the area. Fantastic hosts who couldn't do enough to make you feel welcome. The breakfasts were amazing! The...” - Mark
United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts, delicious breakfasts and great location.” - Buddika
Sri Lanka
“"We had a truly wonderful stay at Thurlestone House thanks to the outstanding hospitality of John and Linda. They take such pride in making sure every guest feels welcome and comfortable. Our room was spotless and cosy, breakfast was exceptional,...”
Managed by John and Linda Percival
Property information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




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