For our first trip to St ives, we searched the Internet for somewhere to stay and, what a lucky find the Rivendell Guest house was! The rooms were spotless with tasteful decor. Barrie is a photographer so beautiful pictures enhance all the walls. Complimentary biscuits were provided every day which was a nice touch. There was a portable radiator too... More

It was our lucky day when, searching on the internet for accommodation on our first trip to St. Ives, we found the Rivendell guest House. Angela and Barrie are welcoming and warm hosts. Our charming room was spotlessly clean and had a lovely view over the harbour. More

Stayed at the rivendell for the first time.Beautiful b&b.lovely people and lovely breakfast.great spot.need I say more!!!! More

We stayed at Rivendell Guest House in June 2011. Barrie and Angela run the guest house and make a huge effort to make you feel comfortable and well looked after. When we booked over the phone Angela was very friendly and helpful, and on arrival we got a very warm welcome and a cup of tea, which was lovely after... More

my husband and I with friends stayed a week at this charming guest house. Angela could not do enough to make our holiday go smoothly bus times, train offers, walks with the best views best eating places, Every thing was at her finger tips, She was marvellous!!. Barrie is a superb chef the breakfasts were fantastic . beautifully prepared and... More

I first discovered St. Ives in 1973 and, having travelled abroad for many subsequent holidays, I decided to return in July 2008 when I booked into the Rivendell Guest House, quite by chance, after searching on the internet for accommodation. I found it a very comfortable, homely and welcoming guest house which is easily accessable and, in my opinion, ideally... More

I went down with an old friend for a long weekend in St Ives and the surrounding area. I found the Rivendell guest house online, phoned them up, they took my booking and promptly sent me a proper receipt of my downpayment--something that other guest houses I ahve stayed in before do not bother to do. The house is absolutely... More

I returned to St Ives for another stay at Rivendell Guest House, where Barrie, Angela and family make guests very welcome. Having lived in St Ives for many years, it is so nice to come home again and to see friends and family in the area. By home I mean the guest house where all your comforts are catered for... More

We stayed for two nights at Rivendell Guest House, Barrie and Angela provided a warm , friendly and welcoming environment and could not have been more helpful or informative. Our room had a little sea view. We would stay there again. More