Breakfast was high quality, Cornish themed, with numerous options, the host checking daily one's choices for the following morning. Cooked food was served piping hot and with minimal, if any, waiting time. The dining room was beautifully decorated and appointed, the table set with clean, white table cloths, serviettes, silver cutlery and floral centrepiece. Fruit juice was in a decanter and an extensive range of preserves included excellent home-made Seville orange marmalade and local honey.

Nothing. Everything was faultless.

James was a perfect host, very welcoming, friendly, and hospitable. The beds were very comfortable in a spacious bright room with a fabulous view over flowering rhododendrons and parts of the village. The sunny dining room ambience was exceptional as was the breakfast. Access to the beautiful, groomed lawns and outdoor area was available too.

Although there was a lounge with TV, we would have preferred a tv in our bedroom. We also needed somewhere to hang our clothes.

Beautiful house located 5 minutes from the train station. A wonderful and quiet place. The bathroom is separate from the room, but even for a deep introvert like me, it was not a problem. The house is very quiet, with only three rooms for guests. I fell in love with this amazing place!

It was situated at the end of a private drive, with a beautiful garden. Parking available. A good base to visit Cornwall. Very peaceful and comfortable surroundings, delicious freshly cooked breakfasts. The owner was lovely, friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. A hidden gem. Would definitely stay again.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ivy House. The standard of accommodation and attention to detail, from the overall impression, the gardens, the house furnishings, to the ambience, were incredible. Our breakfasts were very good. Our host was gracious and helpful.

The location was great, it was just 5 minutes walking from the station. The cleaning was perfect, everyrhing was very comfortable and nice.

Maybe, it could be ok if the rooms had a lock outside (because from the inside you can lock the room) although when I stayed the other guests were so nice and trustworthy that I had no worries at all.

The beautifully landscaped property was absolutely gorgeous. The rooms were beautiful as well as comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious. Our host was welcoming and friendly. Wish we could have stayed longer!

homely warm and welcoming, breakfast was great lots of choice, the view was amazing from our bedroom

nothing really, the only slight problem was if you wanted a drink in your room everything was there but no milk as James said he would get you some on request but if you fancied a cuppa early early I didn’t want to ask for the milk because I didn’t want to disturb him x maybe have those little milk pots UHT ones at least it’s kinda milk

Excellent welcoming host. Gorgeous house in a good location for walking into the town. Close to the railway station too. Excellent breakfast. Seating in the garden if you wanted to be outside. Clean and tidy with tea, coffee and a bar of Cornish chocolate in the room.

No TV in the room although there was a guest sitting room with TV if you wanted to use it. Rooms could only be locked from the inside so had to be left open when unoccupied despite a safe in the room for valuables.

A beautiful B&B that’s immaculately maintained with a lot of love and care by James (who himself is a fantastic host). Easy access to the train/bus station means you can manoeuvre quite freely across St Austell’s and surrounding areas (which includes Mevagissey and Fowey). Highly recommended!