Browse our Porthmeor holiday cottages and start planning your Cornwall cottage break. It's true that Cornwall boasts its fair share of clean, safe and stunningly beautiful beaches, but it's also fair to say that the beach at Porthmeor is right up there with the best. When staying in one of our cottages in Porthmeor, you'll be in the shadow of the iconic Tate St Ives gallery, which has an ever-changing syllabus of exhibitions showcasing the best of British and international artworks. The gallery overlooks the ocean, which is a haven for surfers and swimmers alike, and the beach is a sandy spot perfect for little nippers who want to make sandcastles all day long. All in all, our Porthmeor cottages provide a great base for a family getaway or a wonderfully romantic retreat for a couple who loves the coastline.
Head inland less than 1 mile and you'll be in the centre of St Ives, the cultural hub of West Cornwall and perhaps the South West overall. Here, you find a thriving harbour, a leisure centre, numerous popular eateries showcasing the daily catch, and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, where you can visit the studio where the 20th-century sculptor worked for most of her life. If all this culture has got you in the mood for something quintessentially British, then head to the Down-a-long, the old, lower part of St Ives that is a jumble of cobbled streets and fishermen's cottages. The streets are a maze of shops, galleries and cafes that characterise Cornwall in a magnificent way. When you feel the coast pulling you back, you'll be proximal to four beaches including Porthmeor itself: Porthminster, Harbour Beach and Porthgwidden, which all offer something slightly different. Look through our Porthmeor cottages in St Ives, above, and start your Cornwall holiday today.