“St. Ives represents all the magic of Cornwall. The tiny winding streets, fascinating shops and picturesque cottages retain all the traditional charm of an historic fishing town.”

St. Ives is a small fishing village located on the dramatic North Cornwall coast, a beautiful town in itself as well as a perfect base from which to explore the rest of Cornwall. The town retains much of it's original character and charm with it's cobbled streets, winding alleys and whitewashed granite fisherman's cottages. St. Ives is famous for it's stunning yellow sandy beaches and numerous little hidden coves. Porthmeor surfing beach with it's rolling breakers, is a favourite with surfers whilst Porthgwidden and Porthminster are favoured by families for their calm, translucent bathing waters.

Art has played an important role in shaping St. Ives and Cornwall as a whole and is still today a major draw for many visitors. The Tate St. Ives exhibits artwork by many local and international artists on a regular basis. The town has played host to such artistic luminaries as Barbara Hepworth, Bernard Leach, Ben Nicholson, Patrick Heron, and Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, many of who's work is featured in galleries and museums in the town. There are also numerous small galleries and studios dotted around the town which offer a wide range of differing art forms giving an insight into the character of the town and it's heritage.

St. Ives is extremely well served with entertainment and amenities to suit most tastes. Award winning restaurants and cafes, open year round, range from local seafood through Mediterranean, Asian and Oriental Cuisine.