Short breaks in St Ives

Midweek and weekend short breaks in St Ives

Offering a fantastic choice of holiday cottages, St Ives is an ideal destination for short breaks in Cornwall. Set on the stunning coast of West Cornwall, St Ives is a traditional fishing community with a vibrant arts scene, a picturesque harbour and beautiful beaches. St Ives and the surrounding area have a variety of delightful properties ideal for weekend breaks including spacious barn conversions, cosy apartments and traditional fishermens’ cottages. The town has plenty of welcoming pubs, interesting independent shops and a fabulous range of restaurants. Art lovers can visit the famous Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden as well as numerous smaller galleries celebrating local talent. You can also relax on the gorgeous beaches including Porthmeor, Carbis Bay and Porthminster.

A short break in St Ives gives you the chance to take a boat trip out to Seal Island, explore the South West Coast Path as it curves round to Land’s End, or sample some of the fantastic locally-caught seafood. Just outside the town you can visit numerous attractions including the Geevor Tin Mine, Trencrom Hill, the Giant’s Rock and the Men-an-Tol standing stones. Nearby Hayle is home to the popular Paradise Park and JungleBarn, or you could head slightly further afield in Cornwall to visit St Michael’s Mount near Marazion, the Minack Theatre, Newlyn Art Gallery near Penzance, Trengwainton Garden and the remains of Chysauster Ancient Village. Keen walkers and nature-lovers can explore the Godrevy Heritage Coast and the Penwith Heritage Coast. With so much to do, your short break is sure to be filled with memorable activities.