Porth Glas

Holiday HomeLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 29 attractions within walking distance

About

Set in St Ives, Porth Glas is a holiday home. It sits close to Tate St Ives and Tate St Ives, about 0.7 km from St Ives, about 0.2 km from Porthmeor Beach. The area has 60 places to eat, 3 supermarkets and 2 public-transport stops within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit St Ives is generally May to July.

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Tate St Ives0.0 km
Tate St Ives0.0 km
The Whistlefish Gallery0.1 km
Porthmeor Beach0.2 km
The Drang Gallery0.2 km
Blue Harbour Gallery0.2 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 60 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Tempest Airstrip — 4.5 km
Nearest station: St Ives — 0.7 km
Nearest beach: Porthmeor Beach — 0.2 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 17.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink