Cohort Hostel in St Ives (Cornwall), Cornwall

Cohort Hostel uses mattresses made from recycled ocean plastic. A plastic bag swap box and Toilet Twinning are part of the property's environmental initiatives. A wetsuit shower and drying area help guests reduce waste after beach days.

Each bunk bed includes a privacy curtain, individual reading light, and a device shelf. Rooms offer hypoallergenic bedding and parquet flooring. Lockers are large enough to hold two backpacks, with key card access for security.

A large kitchen with an island and ample fridge space allows guests to prepare meals. The lounge area offers Netflix and a book exchange library. An outdoor courtyard with seating and an outside warm-water shower provides drying space for wetsuits.

Porthminster Beach is a 5-minute walk from the hostel. Tate St Ives is 700 metres away, and Land's End Airport is 27 km. A Co-op supermarket is on the corner, and the bus stop is directly outside.

Reception offers free coffee and tea between 8 and 10 am. CCTV covers common areas and outside property, with key card access and smoke alarms. Luggage storage and daily housekeeping are available, and the bar sells good beers at cheap prices.

Sustainability: Mattresses made of recycled ocean plastic

Eco-Initiatives: Plastic bag swap box and Toilet Twinning

Amenities: Wetsuit drying area and outdoor warm shower

Location: 5-min walk to Porthminster Beach

Rooms: Hypoallergenic bedding and privacy curtains