Self catering holidays in St Ives - Cornwall

St Ives in Cornwall is a small town with a lot to offer for a cottage break. It is located in the northern side of Penzance and on the western part of Camborne, on the coastal region of the Celtic sea. Nestled amongst the rich stunning coastal scenery of the Cornwall coast and with plenty of fresh air and beautiful gardens, St Ives is an inspiring town to visit for a self catering holiday.

The cobbled streets of St Ives, winding around quaint fisherman’s cottages, shops and galleries lead you to all that the town has to offer, whether on a romantic get-away or family holiday. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant nightlife here due to the presence of bars, restaurants and cafes, where they can enjoy delicious cuisines. Other recreational options include art galleries and sandy beaches, where visitors can enjoy a walk close to nature. St Ives offers everything in splendour, from its location to its beaches and amazing views. Once a year in September you may be lucky enough to catch the longest running festival in the UK, known as St Ives September festival, which includes a wide range of art and music giving a glimpse of the local culture and tradition.

St Ives boasts many exciting qualities including golden sandy world-class beaches, galleries and craft shops, Tate St Ives exhibitions and of course plenty of great attractions and things to enjoy. You can spend your holiday appreciating places of overwhelming beauty such as Kynance cove, Lizard point and Helford passage. There is also St Michael’s mount, the Eden project, Land’s end and the Isles of Scilly to grab you and take you on a fantastic day out. Some popular attractions for the family include Flambards village, the National Maritime museum and Paradise Park.

As well as so many places to visit why not just take in the beautiful environment that you are staying in by taking a relaxing stroll along some the coastal paths that run through St Ives. There is also a St Ives walk that gives you a great insight into the town’s history and some of the amazing views that you can experience.

Self-catering accommodation options give visitors to St Ives the opportunity to enjoy the area at their own pace in a comfortable homely environment. With plenty of choice in accommodation from cottages to holiday chalets and log cabins we hope you enjoy the charms of St Ives and have a great self catering holiday in Cornwall.