The Old Vicarage
Parc an Creet, St Ives TR26 2ES England
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The Old Vicarage is a family run charming former Victorian rectory. We provide four Star quality en suite accommodation with on-site parking and our AA Breakfast award ensures our guests are offered one of the best breakfasts in St.Ives!
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Free breakfast
Bar / lounge
Non-smoking hotel
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Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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53Somewhat walkable
Grade: 53 out of 100
55Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
38Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
Parc an Creet, St Ives TR26 2ES England
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A rustic furnished but beautiful B&B on the hillside of St Ives. We stayed here for 7 nights in August 2023, there was plenty of choice at breakfast which was very good. The staff/hotel owners were polite and courteous, Sarah in particular was very welcoming. The walk down to the town was easy and uphill back there is the option of taking a taxi. The hotel is quietly situated on a hillside in St Ives and you don't notice anything of the otherwise busy town. The rooms were clean and really "British" furnished, just as you would imagine as a foreign tourist. There was plenty of parking space. We would come back at any time!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dianne Van Staeyen, Owner at The Old Vicarage
Responded 3 weeks ago
We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and your holiday in St. Ives this summer. We really do appreciate you taking the time to write a review about the Old Vicarage and thank you for your very positive comments. We look forward to seeing you all again next time you are planning to visit Cornwall.
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Based on this visit and our 5 other visits we would heartily recommend the Old Vicarage. It is a Victorian themed B and B with the facilities u would expect from a small hotel. The breakfast menu is extensive and prepared with care to ur requirements using quality ingredients. The en suite bedrooms are well furnished and super clean and the breakfast staff are kind and friendly. We have stayed in the family rooms which are great too but this more of a quiet comfortable hotel for adults or older children. Make sure you sample Dianne’s home made yoghurt! It is very handy for walking into St Ives which saves the hassle of parking. The downhill walk is 10 mins; uphill on the way back is harder but in our late 50s we manage!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Dianne Van Staeyen, Owner at The Old Vicarage
Responded 30 Aug 2022
It is always a pleasure to welcome regular guests and familiar faces back to our Old Vicarage, especially after a couple of years of such disruption. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us again and we really appreciate you taking the time write a review with such positive comments. We look forward to seeing you both again.
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We absolutely loved our stay at The Old Vicarage! We were warmly welcomed and were treated very lovingly for the 4 nights we stayed. Breakfast every morning was so very good. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel appreciated and help us with a couple of matters. It was easy to walk downhill into town to site see and eat dinner, and then grab a taxi back up to the inn. If you follow the directions from the inn vs trying to use gps,it’s very easy to find the inn as it sit up in and behind the main road you come down. Our room was very comfortable and quiet and in the mornings, we enjoyed listening to the birds sing their songs. Overall, we loved our time there!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Follow the directions the inn sends and do not use gps. The inn sits up behind the houses on the...
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Lovely B&B set in a spacious garden, with parking facilities. Comfy, clean rooms and delicious breakfasts. Hosts and staff are friendly and helpful. This is our second stay here and definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Dianne Van Staeyen, Owner at The Old Vicarage
Responded 17 Aug 2021
We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review about the Old Vicarage and thank you for your lovely comments. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us again and it is always good to welcome familiar faces back for a second time. We look forward to seeing you all again.
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Cannot recommend enough. Such a unique place to stay, lovely hosts and such a warm welcome. Nothing seemed too much trouble, wonderful breakfasts, great location very peaceful gardens. Was recommended a taxi company on arrival (DJ) who were amazing, great service. We went on many day trips during our five night stay and upon return to the old vicarage it really felt like coming home. Very good value for money, would definitely return! 🤗
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Dianne Van Staeyen, Owner at The Old Vicarage
Responded 14 Jul 2021
Thank you so much for your positive comments, we are very grateful to you for you taking the time write a review about the Old Vicarage. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and your holiday in general. Thank you for choosing to stay at the Old Vicarage, it was great to meet you both and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
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We booked this accommodation in St Ives for a recent event and we could not recommend it enough. It is very clean and is in a great location. The hosts were fantastic and very very helpful and really made the stay. The Old Vicarage is a truly fantastic gem in St Ives and we would definitely recommend to anyone. The group thoroughly enjoyed their stay here. The beds were comfortable, the hotel was clean and the amenities were really great. Again, cannot recommend enough. Would definitely stay here again for either business or leisure
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Dianne Van Staeyen, Owner at The Old Vicarage
Responded 24 Jun 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the Old Vicarage and we are so pleased your group enjoyed their stay with us. We very much enjoyed hosting your delightful colleagues for the G7 event, it was a pleasure to look after them and we were very happy that they were able to create their own media centre here in the hotel instead of having to travel to Falmouth daily, which would have taken a considerable amount of time out of their working day. We look forward to welcoming them all back on either business again or for a leisure holiday.
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This was the only place we could find with availability in St Ives and now I know why. From the name we weren't expecting a modern hotel but there are certain things that you expect. Like wifi, that we couldn't get in our room, windows that close and don't let draughts in and guttering that doesn't leak, dripping loudly outside the window that doesn't close all night. The lobby/ entrance area smelt mouldy and fusty as did the room that was cramped with unneeded furniture and soft furnishings. Looks like it's in serious need of some updating and renovations, guessing they just can't keep up with them. They had done a good job of trying to implement Covid restrictions but this meant going downstairs via a set of narrow, uneven stairs that were quite dangerous. There was also a random shower cubicle in the back corridor, thank God we never saw anyone in there. Breakfast was ok and serving staff friendly. Quite a walk to town and beach so not sure how suitable it is for the older folk it probably is catered for.…
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dianne Van Staeyen, Owner at The Old Vicarage
Responded 5 Jun 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about the Old Vicarage, its quite strange that it has taken you 10 months since your stay with us to share your experience on Tripadvisor! It is also a shame that you didn't let us know about the problems you were experiencing while you were staying here so we could have had the opportunity to try and address them. As it has been 10 months since your visit, several of your grievances have already been addressed; we were aware that WiFi was an issue with our solid granite walls affecting the signal so have gone to considerable expense to have the system wired in. WiFi now reaches every room in the house. Our windows are in need of attention as they are the original frames, however they do close, you just need to apply a little more effort than you would with a new window. We were not aware of the leaking gutter and we really wish you had pointed this out to us immediately so we could have fixed it for you, also so that our future guests would not be affected, how are we supposed to know what needs servicing unless it is brought to our attention? We do mention this in our welcome folder that we appreciate being informed if anything needs repairing. There is no mould in our entrance hall nor any of the other rooms and it certainly does not smell! All areas are cleaned everyday so I reject this as unfair criticism of a problem that does not exist. As for your issue with the bedroom furniture, we only provide what is needed to meet the minimum 'AA' standard accreditation requirement. Non of it is 'unneeded', we also provide furniture for the benefit and comfort of our guests so they can unpack their clothes and belongings and relax on the chairs without having to sit on the bed! We take our guests safety very seriously so the Covid protocols we have implemented our in strict adherence with Government guidelines. The exit stairs are not normally used by our guests so this is only a temporary measure while restrictions are in place. I accept they are narrower and steeper than the main stairs but I reject that they are 'uneven and dangerous' I find it interesting that one of the properties you reviewed on the same holiday you actually complained about the lack of Covid restrictions so I find it confusing here that you are complaining because we have taken all the precautions we can. The 'random shower cubical' by the exit fire door is for beach goers to remove sand before returning to their rooms. As these stairs and exit corridor are not normally used its location is not an issue, of course we would not allow anyone to use this shower while these measures are in place and guests are using this exit! We are very honest about our location and the distance to the town centre, this information is clearly written on our website and we always provide our guests with transport info for those who do not wish to or cannot make the 15 minute walk to town. Thank you again for your input, I hope I have addressed your issues but only wish you spoken directly to us during your stay.
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Hidden away in a residential hood. Gorgeous atmospheric period property. Spotless 'all that dusting' amazingly clean. Fabulous breakfast in such lovely surroundings and delightful Hosts that make you feel right at home. We will definetly stay again.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Room Tip: Room 4 at the back was peaceful
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My family so enjoyed our stay in this wonderful old house. The obvious conscientiousness of the proprietors in every area is so evident and much appreciated by my family. Their bacon is the absolute best!
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Date of stay: September 2020
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The team were great, really made us feel welcome and safe. The B&B was most definitely clean and felt very safe. The breakfast is totally AMAZING! As is the hospitality from Martin & Dianne. Great housekeeping and a short walk to the beach with secure parking!
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Vicarage
Which popular attractions are close to The Old Vicarage?
Nearby attractions include Kidz R Us (0.6 miles), Escape Time - St Ives (0.5 miles), and Porthmeor Beach (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Old Vicarage?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at The Old Vicarage?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Old Vicarage?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cellar Bistro, The Cornish Deli, and The Mex.
Is The Old Vicarage located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the centre of St Ives.
Are there any historical sites close to The Old Vicarage?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Chysauster Ancient Village (3.8 miles), Zennor Head (3.7 miles), and Saint Nicholas Chapel (1.0 miles).