With Christmas fast approaching its time to plan your visit to get out and about and explore everything Christmassy in St Ives and the surrounding area whether you are going to be enjoying a Cherished Christmas in one of our cosy cottages, or just on a day trip, there’s going to be plenty on to see and do with all … Read More

With the autumn school holidays only a few weeks away it’s time to start planning ahead and thinking of fun things to see & activities to do with the children, family & friends this coming October half term when visiting St Ives at this magical time of year, which also includes the fun filled spooky activities to see & explore … Read More

St Ives is a fab destination at any time of the year but rolling into autumn always seems very special, after the busy summer months fade with happy memories for all holiday makers and visitors, and a more civilised and slower pace of life resume for all! September through to the October half term ticks along nicely with many tourist … Read More

Beautiful St Ives in Cornwall is becoming one of the best seaside destinations within Cornwall if not the whole of the UK and should be on every Brits ‘Bucket list’ of places to visit, as year on year the tourist season extends and makes it one of the most perfect places to visit all year round. With its glorious sandy … Read More

With a very successful Easter enjoyed by us all, we were once again able to get into our stride to look forward to the busy season ahead.  Okay, the weather wasn’t quite on our side but we should all know what to expect at this time of year in good old blighty! The next official busy week after the two … Read More

It’s nearly that time of year again, Spring has officially now sprung at the beginning of March and that can only mean that we are steaming towards the first major school holidays of the year with the Easter holidays fast approaching ! Early signs of spring are upon us with daffodils and other spring flowers already making an appearance but … Read More

February half term in Cornwall In the middle of the winter its always good to have something to look forward to, with the nights already starting to get lighter as we head into February, it’s a great time to plan a family holiday to Cornwall. Whilst the weather isn’t always guaranteed at this time of year, with the thought of … Read More

St  Ives has just been voted one of the happiest places to live within the UK which is a fabulous accolade to have and we can certainly see why given its prominence of one of the finest seaside destinations in the UK with its endless choice of golden sandy beaches, incredible scenery, pretty harbour and the countless small independent retail … Read More

As we rapidly approach December it is time once again to get excited about Christmas in Cornwall! With the dark nights drawing in early at this time of year, whether you are already staying with us or living locally, there’s nothing better than getting out with friends and family and exploring the Christmas festivities in and around St Ives! St … Read More

Autumn is upon us once again and the busy restrictive summer months of dog beach bans will soon be behind us. As an avid dog lover and proud owner of two very faithful black Labradors, Bertie and Icy, October 1st can’t come soon enough! After a summer of finding alternative walks in West Cornwall, local dog lovers and holidaymakers alike … Read More

When someone asks me — as they frequently do — to explain the magnetic force of St Ives, they often regret it, a “How long have you got?” my standard response. “It’s the unique hue of the sea”, I say, “the way the train pootles in alongside the beach, the serenity of looking out to Godrevy, the back-in-time maze of … Read More

We may be a small seaside town, but we pride ourselves on our ability to cater for everyone’s tastes in our unique “St Ives foodie style!” This blog focuses on those of us who have chosen to follow a plant-based Vegan diet and lifestyle, and as you will discover below, there are plenty of venues in St Ives which you … Read More

Outside of the peak season the fabulous little town of St Ives and surrounding villages have plenty to offer all of our lovely holiday makers and visitors to Cornwall. Early in February we have the ancient annual tradition of the St Ives Feast Day, celebrating the consecration of the Parish Church of St Eia in 1434.  Offering the rare chance … Read More

Have you noticed that the older you get, the simpler the pleasures? With the high-heels in retirement (and ‘going out’ suggesting more tapas than tequila), now you know that there are much more organic ways to get your happiness highs: time spent amongst friends, a whiff of coffee, a gallery, a windswept beach or a fluffy white robe all able … Read More

Here in pretty St Ives and the surrounding areas we have many wonderful places to dine in, but to take full advantage of the wonderful summer we are having this year, we have come up with a selection of our favourite eateries that go that one step further and offer Al Fresco dining. The Porthmeor Beach Cafe First up we … Read More

Here in pretty St Ives and the surrounding area we have plenty to entertain our visitors, but one of the most enjoyed days out in Early Summer is a visit to local garden. We have many beautiful sites to choose from in the locality, varying from privately owned to National Trust run, many have interesting features or themes which make … Read More

  On the doorstep in St Ives, from a very Cherished Cottage We tried to go somewhere else. We really did. But when half-term push comes to shove, it has to be St Ives. Whilst there are many near and far-flung places we’d love to explore, sometimes it’s just too tempting to just stomp one’s stomping ground. Maybe we’re not … Read More

Who wants to go surfing? A question that in our house delivers a very weather dependent response, on warm summer days we are likely to be packing the wagon with half a dozen boards, a collection of wetsuits and a full set of kids, on winter days like we have been having recently it is a much smaller hardy bunch … Read More

The beauty of St Ives is it’s all year round ability for finding something for everyone to do no matter what time of year you visit. If you feel like an active holiday without the crowds, November is the perfect time to visit Cornwall, so why not jump in your car, pack the wetsuits, bikes and dogs and head South West … Read More

Autumn in St Ives…and October fun for all! Summer may have gone and the leaves are falling from the trees, but come October it’s time to swap your flipflops and trainers for your wellies and walking boots and come and enjoy what St Ives has to offer in the Autumn! Golden sandy beaches without the crowds, and the very mild … Read More