St Ives is located about six miles to the north of Penzance and is set set in the stunning scenery of West Cornwall on the shores of St Ives Bay, facing the Atlantic Ocean.
What St Ives offers for Cottage Breaks
It is one of the most colourful, quaint and attractive towns in Cornwall with numerous granite cottages, small cobbled streets, and narrow alleyways all surrounding a sheltered harbour.
About Self-Catering Holidays in St Ives
St Ives offers great sandy beaches for relaxing and surfing, stunning coastline for walking, countless galleries, including Tate St Ives, bars to relax in and cafés and restaurants to suit every taste and pocket. It is a wonderful holiday location offering many activities for a wide range of visitors and a magnet for artists and tourists.
The countryside around St Ives is littered with the remains of the tin mining industry. The chimneys used in the smelting process still stand, some have been converted to visitor attractions and museums.
Take a look at some of the superb holiday cottages to rent in Cornwall for self-catering holidays.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in St Ives, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Cornwall.