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The Keep

6 Hicks Court, St Ives TR26 1HS, England
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Ranked #4 of 105 St Ives B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Carol and Mike were very welcoming, warm and very helpful. Our room, The Pilchard Press, was beautifully appointed with a lovely very modern bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable and breakfast was fresh and very tasty. They offer a 'breakfast of the day' which on both days, were very good. The location is right in the centre of St Ives... More

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Wark, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We returned to' The Keep 'for a second visit as the first was over too quickly ! Carol and Mike were as friendly as ever and welcomed us like old friends. We chose to stay in The Pilchard Press this time as it had already been booked on our last visit. It was another beautiful room with a very elegant... More

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Shoreham-by-Sea, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We had to wonderful nights at the keep, from the moment I emailed carol and mike they were fantastic, replying quickly, arranging parking and even arranging flowers and wine in our room, nothing was any trouble. It really is a little oasis in a perfect location right in the heart of st ives and only a short stroll to the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 via mobile

Very warm welcome by Carol and husband. Extremely friendly Service. Nicely furnitured room. Comfortable bed. Bath with a touch of luxury. All perfectly clean. Unbeaten breakfast experience with range of choices freshly prepared. Breakfast of the day one MUST try! Lots of recommendations by the owners on where to go and where to have dinner. The keep is just around... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Whilst I only stayed for 1 night at The Keep, Carol and Mike couldn't have made me feel more welcome. The room (Pilchard Press) was simply beautiful, definitely one of the nicest rooms I have stayed in anywhere,and of 5* standard. The location is unrivaled, less than a minute's walk from the beach, and right in the centre of town,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

We very much enjoyed our stay at The Keep, Carole and Mike is fabulous hosts and we can only agree with all the previous positive comments. We received a very friendly welcome and with it being our honeymoon choclates and a card were also left in our room which was a nice touch. The B&B is very well located in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

We spent two nights in the Keep, and really enjoyed our time in the Pilchard Press room. Carol and Mike are very accommodating, and even sent me my phone charger in the post that I left in the room. Breakfast was delicious and the bed was very comfortable. Highly recommended.

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Dublin, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

We stayed at The Keep last week and it was a wonderful choice of accommodation. If all B&B's were like this we wouldn't stay in a hotel again. The two rooms offered are of 5 star standard with beautiful designer bathrooms. It is situated right in the centre of town and yet it is peaceful. Mike and Carol are wonderful... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

We have recently spent three nights at The Keep. It was the perfect home away from home. Carol and Mike could not have been more welcoming, they really went out of their way to make our stay more enjoyable. The Keep is situated right in the centre of St Ives and is in walking distance from the main beaches and... More

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Warwick, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Tumbled off the Night Riviera sleeper so arrived at 0830 which was no problem at all. Carol and Mike couldn't have been more welcoming despite arriving in the early morning - in fact our room was already available as it was unoccupied the night before. Room was very comfortable and the whole cosy B&B is furnished and finished to a... More

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Also Known As:
The Keep St Ives, Cornwall
Address: 6 Hicks Court, St Ives TR26 1HS, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Cornwall > St Ives
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 105 B&Bs / Inns in St Ives
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
UNIQUE and stunning conversion of 16th-Century Pilchard Palace and Sail Loft. Centrally located, yet blissfully quiet, The Keep is a minute's walk to The Tate, superb beaches, and the town's many restaurants and shops. This stylish, intimate B&B has two bedrooms (KS beds, luxurious mattresses), underfloor heating and spacious designer en-suite shower rooms. A variety of locally-sourced breakfast choices are served in a private dining area which, similar to a Moroccan Riad, used to be an open courtyard within the main house. ... more   less 

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