Hints and Tips for your stay
Beach
3 miles of golden sand. Walkable from the property. The sand dunes are designated as an area of special scientific interest due to the wild life. Hayle has the most South Westerly Estuary in the uk, which provides a home for a variety of wetland and migratory birds.
64 residents recomanen
Hayle Beach
3 miles of golden sand. Walkable from the property. The sand dunes are designated as an area of special scientific interest due to the wild life. Hayle has the most South Westerly Estuary in the uk, which provides a home for a variety of wetland and migratory birds.
National Trust beach. Great surfing and water sports spot. Secluded spot to see seals raising their young. View over Godrevy lighthouse. National trust car park and on road parking. Surf equipment hire and nice cafes/bars the Rock pool and Godrevy cafe. Lots of walking opportunities.
142 residents recomanen
Gwithian Beach
National Trust beach. Great surfing and water sports spot. Secluded spot to see seals raising their young. View over Godrevy lighthouse. National trust car park and on road parking. Surf equipment hire and nice cafes/bars the Rock pool and Godrevy cafe. Lots of walking opportunities.
Lelant is a quaint village in west Cornwall, 1 mile from Hayle and 2 miles from st ives. The Southwest Coast path can be joined at St Uny Church. The grade 1 listed Medieval St Uny church is the official start of the St Michael's Way & is the only British start of Camino de Santiago - making it a historically significant building. Lelant is the birth place of the famous author Rosamunde Pilcher.
10 residents recomanen
Lelant
Lelant is a quaint village in west Cornwall, 1 mile from Hayle and 2 miles from st ives. The Southwest Coast path can be joined at St Uny Church. The grade 1 listed Medieval St Uny church is the official start of the St Michael's Way & is the only British start of Camino de Santiago - making it a historically significant building. Lelant is the birth place of the famous author Rosamunde Pilcher.
Site of the G7 conference. Lovely white sand sheltered beach, great water sports centre Ocean sports where you can rent paddle boards, canoes, wetsuits. Often see seals swimming in the bay and hanging out by the rocks. Good beach facilities, toilets, beach bars, restaurants. Park at the station and walk down to the beach or park at the Carbis bay hotel but it can be expensive in peak season.
71 residents recomanen
Carbis Bay
Site of the G7 conference. Lovely white sand sheltered beach, great water sports centre Ocean sports where you can rent paddle boards, canoes, wetsuits. Often see seals swimming in the bay and hanging out by the rocks. Good beach facilities, toilets, beach bars, restaurants. Park at the station and walk down to the beach or park at the Carbis bay hotel but it can be expensive in peak season.
Porthmeor beach in St ives. Best place for evening sun and to watch the sunset. Great surfing beach and place to sit and watch the surfers. Can rent surf equipment and organise lessons through st ives surf school. Good facilities, toilets, beach takeaway with full bar and beach restaurants porthmeor beach cafe and west.
252 residents recomanen
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillPorthmeor beach in St ives. Best place for evening sun and to watch the sunset. Great surfing beach and place to sit and watch the surfers. Can rent surf equipment and organise lessons through st ives surf school. Good facilities, toilets, beach takeaway with full bar and beach restaurants porthmeor beach cafe and west.
Pretty beach down the far west of Cornwall. Large car park then short path walk down to the beach. Telegram museum. Cafe and toilets at the car park. Minack theatre overlooks porthcurno beach
99 residents recomanen
Platja de Porthcurno
Pretty beach down the far west of Cornwall. Large car park then short path walk down to the beach. Telegram museum. Cafe and toilets at the car park. Minack theatre overlooks porthcurno beach
Sunrise beach at the bottom of the train station steps in St ives. Lovely white sands. Good beach facilities, toilets, beach takeaway, restaurants, cocktail bar. Water sports hire. Crazy golf. Short walk into st ives. Parking in station car park but can be busy so consider getting the pretty scenic train from st erth park and ride.
236 residents recomanen
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Sunrise beach at the bottom of the train station steps in St ives. Lovely white sands. Good beach facilities, toilets, beach takeaway, restaurants, cocktail bar. Water sports hire. Crazy golf. Short walk into st ives. Parking in station car park but can be busy so consider getting the pretty scenic train from st erth park and ride.
Impressive large boulder beach down the far west of Cornwall. 35 minutes from the property. Visit the nearby village of st just with local galleries, gift shops and cafes. Can be visited on a tour of the sites of this area.
13 residents recomanen
Porth Nanven
Impressive large boulder beach down the far west of Cornwall. 35 minutes from the property. Visit the nearby village of st just with local galleries, gift shops and cafes. Can be visited on a tour of the sites of this area.
Sennen cove 35 minute drive from the property. Good surfing/ bodyboarding beach. Beach cafe and restaurant. Beach equipment hire and surf lessons. Parking at the beach and further round the harbour wall.
246 residents recomanen
Sennen Cove
Sennen cove 35 minute drive from the property. Good surfing/ bodyboarding beach. Beach cafe and restaurant. Beach equipment hire and surf lessons. Parking at the beach and further round the harbour wall.
Nanjizal Beach; Song Of The Sea Cave
Sightseeing
St Ives famous for its vibrant art scene, cobbled streets, pretty harbour and lovely beaches. Many great independent shops, bars and restaurants. Visit the Tate and Barbara Hepworth museum and gardens. Find the famous green door. Dodge the seagulls whilst trying to eat a pasty or ice-cream. Have a pint outside the sloop watching the world go by.
610 residents recomanen
St Ives
St Ives famous for its vibrant art scene, cobbled streets, pretty harbour and lovely beaches. Many great independent shops, bars and restaurants. Visit the Tate and Barbara Hepworth museum and gardens. Find the famous green door. Dodge the seagulls whilst trying to eat a pasty or ice-cream. Have a pint outside the sloop watching the world go by.
Marazion is a pretty village in west Cornwall 15 minutes drive from the property. Walk along the pebble beach, a great place to find pretty sea glass. Take in the view of St Michaels mount. Wonder the little village of Marazion with its independent shops, art galleries, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
64 residents recomanen
Marazion
Marazion is a pretty village in west Cornwall 15 minutes drive from the property. Walk along the pebble beach, a great place to find pretty sea glass. Take in the view of St Michaels mount. Wonder the little village of Marazion with its independent shops, art galleries, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Porthleven Harbour. Pretty harbour, lots of independent gift shops, art galleries, cafes, pubs and restaurants
39 residents recomanen
Port de Porthleven
1 Harbour RdPorthleven Harbour. Pretty harbour, lots of independent gift shops, art galleries, cafes, pubs and restaurants
Cadgwith Cove
Cadgwith Cove, traditional Cornish fishing village. Nice pub
Hayle harbour. Wander around Hayle harbour, grab a pasty from Philps, fish and chips or some great food from one of the independent food shacks and sit on a bench in the harbour watching the world go by. Shop in some great independent shops and take a stroll down to the beach.
49 residents recomanen
Hayle
Hayle harbour. Wander around Hayle harbour, grab a pasty from Philps, fish and chips or some great food from one of the independent food shacks and sit on a bench in the harbour watching the world go by. Shop in some great independent shops and take a stroll down to the beach.
Mousehole, pretty fishing harbour. Famous for its Christmas lights. Definitely worth a trip.
84 residents recomanen
Port de Mousehole
21 Commercial RoadMousehole, pretty fishing harbour. Famous for its Christmas lights. Definitely worth a trip.
Working fishing harbour. Great place to buy fresh catch of the day. Visit Newlyn art gallery and cafe. Walk along the promenade from Penzance. Grab a famous Jelberts ice cream, made fresh daily. Nice restaurants serving locally caught fish. Independent art house cinema with bar and restaurant.
63 residents recomanen
Newlyn
Working fishing harbour. Great place to buy fresh catch of the day. Visit Newlyn art gallery and cafe. Walk along the promenade from Penzance. Grab a famous Jelberts ice cream, made fresh daily. Nice restaurants serving locally caught fish. Independent art house cinema with bar and restaurant.
Penzance harbour town. Old cobbled streets, independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Plastic free town. Visit Penlee park theatre, open air community theatre that has a programme of Shakespeare, open air cinema, live music and theatre performances. Visit the jubilee pool, open air salt water lido and geothermal pool overlooking mounts bay. Nice cafe. Visit old fishermen pubs.
161 residents recomanen
Penzance
Penzance harbour town. Old cobbled streets, independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Plastic free town. Visit Penlee park theatre, open air community theatre that has a programme of Shakespeare, open air cinema, live music and theatre performances. Visit the jubilee pool, open air salt water lido and geothermal pool overlooking mounts bay. Nice cafe. Visit old fishermen pubs.
Sennen Cove
Tate St. Ives
Museu i Jardí de l'Escultura de Barbara Hepworth
Barnoon HillCoastal path
Porthgwara cove in the far west of Cornwall. Stunning coastal cliff top walks. Turn left on the coast path and walk to the Minnack theatre and Porthcurno. Walk right over the cliffs to the breeding ground of the Cornish bird the Chough. Lovely little cafe at Porthgwara and parking
15 residents recomanen
Porthgwarra
Porthgwara cove in the far west of Cornwall. Stunning coastal cliff top walks. Turn left on the coast path and walk to the Minnack theatre and Porthcurno. Walk right over the cliffs to the breeding ground of the Cornish bird the Chough. Lovely little cafe at Porthgwara and parking
National trust coast path. Cliff top walk. Lovely scenery, cafe and parking
18 residents recomanen
Hells Mouth Cafe
B3301National trust coast path. Cliff top walk. Lovely scenery, cafe and parking
Park at St Uny church. Walk down the path towards the beach. Walk through the golf course and turn left onto the coast path before you reach the beach. Can walk the coast path into Carbis bay and then onto st ives. Can then hop on the train back to lelant if you don’t want to walk back. Can be muddy on the path. Lovely coastal views. Toilets and refreshments at Carbis bay and st ives
72 residents recomanen
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathPark at St Uny church. Walk down the path towards the beach. Walk through the golf course and turn left onto the coast path before you reach the beach. Can walk the coast path into Carbis bay and then onto st ives. Can then hop on the train back to lelant if you don’t want to walk back. Can be muddy on the path. Lovely coastal views. Toilets and refreshments at Carbis bay and st ives
Garden
Local gardens
Sculpture garden and walk with sea views over St Michaels mount. Nice cafe, gift shop and plenty of parking
215 residents recomanen
Jardins de Escultures de Tremenheere
Sculpture garden and walk with sea views over St Michaels mount. Nice cafe, gift shop and plenty of parking
World famous eden project gardens. 1hr from the property. Full day out to explore the biospheres and activities on offer.
1111 residents recomanen
Projecte Eden
World famous eden project gardens. 1hr from the property. Full day out to explore the biospheres and activities on offer.
The lost gardens of Heligan contains 200 acres of gardens to explore. The gardens were lost to brambles and rescued in the 1990s to become one of the uks biggest garden restoration projects.
594 residents recomanen
Els Jardins Perduts de Heligan
B3273The lost gardens of Heligan contains 200 acres of gardens to explore. The gardens were lost to brambles and rescued in the 1990s to become one of the uks biggest garden restoration projects.
Pool and Memorial garden
Copper house Pool and King Georges Memorial walk
Copper house pool opposite the property. Walk along king George memorial walk towards Phillack or the beach.
Copperhouse Pool
Copper house pool opposite the property. Walk along king George memorial walk towards Phillack or the beach.
Most southerly estuary in the uk. Home to wetland and migratory birds. Great spot for birdwatching very close to the property
19 residents recomanen
RSPB Hayle Estuary
Most southerly estuary in the uk. Home to wetland and migratory birds. Great spot for birdwatching very close to the property
Food scene Hayle
Local restaurant close to the property. Italian menu and specials of locally sourced ingredients and fish. Great service. Takeaway pizza. Current deal 2 pizzas for £18
18 residents recomanen
TERRACE hayle
35 Commercial RdLocal restaurant close to the property. Italian menu and specials of locally sourced ingredients and fish. Great service. Takeaway pizza. Current deal 2 pizzas for £18
Salt Kitchen Bar
25 Foundry SquareCasual dining. Full bar. Inside and outside seating area.
Local pub close to property. Outside beer garden and pizza restaurant in the summer.
17 residents recomanen
The Cornish Arms
86 Commercial RdLocal pub close to property. Outside beer garden and pizza restaurant in the summer.
Great takeaway. Outside courtyard seating area. Grab food or a coffee to take onto the harbour or beach. Also own the secret kitchen for evening dining on the harbour. Find nights on Facebook or Instagram
31 residents recomanen
Feed
11-13 Chapel TerraceGreat takeaway. Outside courtyard seating area. Grab food or a coffee to take onto the harbour or beach. Also own the secret kitchen for evening dining on the harbour. Find nights on Facebook or Instagram
Cafe overlooking the hayle estuary. Breakfast and full daytime menu. Good customer parking. Walking distance from the property
53 residents recomanen
Birdies Bistro
Cafe overlooking the hayle estuary. Breakfast and full daytime menu. Good customer parking. Walking distance from the property
Pop up food hut in the Asda car park. Don’t let this put you off. Casual dining overlooking the harbour. Locally sourced fish, lobster and Tex Mex food. Often has live music in peak season. Full bar. Follow on Facebook for events
13 residents recomanen
Black Lobster
Pop up food hut in the Asda car park. Don’t let this put you off. Casual dining overlooking the harbour. Locally sourced fish, lobster and Tex Mex food. Often has live music in peak season. Full bar. Follow on Facebook for events
Fish and chip restaurant and takeaway. Book a collection slot online for takeaway
54 residents recomanen
Sanders Fish And Chips
Foundry SquareFish and chip restaurant and takeaway. Book a collection slot online for takeaway
Have a pint in the new brewery. Great beers in a cool setting. Often has pop up food trucks. Best to pre book food.
St Ives Brewery and Taproom
Have a pint in the new brewery. Great beers in a cool setting. Often has pop up food trucks. Best to pre book food.
The Bucket of Blood
14 Churchtown RdFood scene st ives
Porthmeor beach cafe. Small plates and main meals. Overlooking the beach. Heated pods and inside and outside seating. Book in peak season as very popular
252 residents recomanen
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillPorthmeor beach cafe. Small plates and main meals. Overlooking the beach. Heated pods and inside and outside seating. Book in peak season as very popular
Beach restaurant overlooking porthminster beach. Locally sorted food.
236 residents recomanen
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Beach restaurant overlooking porthminster beach. Locally sorted food.
Great Thai street food and main meals overlooking st ives harbour. Can’t book in peak season, but worth the wait. Go put your name down, and go and have a drink in a local bar. Good takeaway but have to collect
58 residents recomanen
Talay Thai Kitchen
Wharf RoadGreat Thai street food and main meals overlooking st ives harbour. Can’t book in peak season, but worth the wait. Go put your name down, and go and have a drink in a local bar. Good takeaway but have to collect
Small coffee and biodynamic wine shop near Porthmeor beach. Great wine selection
6 residents recomanen
St. Eia Coffee & Wine
The DigeySmall coffee and biodynamic wine shop near Porthmeor beach. Great wine selection
Burger bar in st ives harbour. Great burgers. Lots of inside seating and a small outside terrace overlooking the harbour
94 residents recomanen
Hub St Ives
4 Wharf RdBurger bar in st ives harbour. Great burgers. Lots of inside seating and a small outside terrace overlooking the harbour
Una kitchen as part of the Una resort. Wood fired pizzas and full menu. Pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and full treatment spa. Can book in for day guest passes.
7 residents recomanen
Una St Ives Resort
Laity LaneUna kitchen as part of the Una resort. Wood fired pizzas and full menu. Pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and full treatment spa. Can book in for day guest passes.
Lovely beach restaurant, nice view overlooking porthgwidden beach. Locally sourced ingredients and fish.
121 residents recomanen
Porthgwidden Beach
Lovely beach restaurant, nice view overlooking porthgwidden beach. Locally sourced ingredients and fish.
Lovely wine and cocktail adults only bar overlooking st ives harbour. Great service, great atmosphere and lovely little plates seasonal food to have with some great wines
12 residents recomanen
Little Palais
2 Barnoon HillLovely wine and cocktail adults only bar overlooking st ives harbour. Great service, great atmosphere and lovely little plates seasonal food to have with some great wines
West beach bar on the far end of Porthmeor beach. Often a quieter spot than the main beach bar. Great Italian pizzas, lunch menu and breakfast spot overlooking the beach and surfers. Full bar.
14 residents recomanen
West Beach Bakery
West beach bar on the far end of Porthmeor beach. Often a quieter spot than the main beach bar. Great Italian pizzas, lunch menu and breakfast spot overlooking the beach and surfers. Full bar.
Host St Ives
Wine bar and restaurant in st ives. Sunday dinner from 12:00