St Ives cottage holidays Holiday rentals - country and coastal cottages to rent in St Ives

St Ives is a seaside port in Cornwall sitting North of Penzance and West of Camborne. The town is built on a narrow peninsula edged with sandy beaches. Extending out from the blissful harbour are a network of quaint cobbled streets lined with fishermen's cottages. St Ives, known for its surf beaches and its rich artisctic heritage is home to numerous galleries including Tate St Ives with its rotating modern exhibitions centering on British artists.

There are 4 main beaches, all offering something different. Porthmeor is the best for surfing as it faces into the Atlantic and is the second largest while Porthminster is the ideal family beach. It has wide stretches of sand and when the tide is low, the shallow waters are perfect for paddling plus there’s a choice of places to eat and drink.

At a glance...
Restaurants 20+
Cycle paths
Coastal walks
Fabulous beaches
Sailing trips
Family friendly
Car Recommended
Nearest beach (1kms)
Local airport Newquay (64km)
Nearest major airport Exeter (174km)
Nearest train station St Ives

Things to see and do in St Ives

St Ives and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, dramatic coastline, fabulous beaches and countryside to explore.

A few suggestions...
Spend a day at Porthminster or Porthmeor beach
Spend a day at Flambards Theme Park in Helston
Barbara Hepworth Museumx
Cycle or walk the Cornwall coastal path
Seal Island boat trip
Tate gallery
Zennor circular walk
Tour the Geevor Tin Mine the largest preserved mine site in the country
mousehole harbour cornwall

Our view on St Ives

The quaint town of St Ives with its maze of cobbled streets, award winning beaches and wide selection of cafes, bars and restaurants is a wonderful seaside resort for a cottage holiday. If you are looking for a family holiday or a romantic break then St Ives takes some beating.