St Ives - Cornwall Towns and Villages

St Ives , Cornwall

St Ives is one of Cornwall's most famous towns and is well known for the Tate Galley and the Barbara Hepworth Museum. The town of St Ives is a typical English seaside resort, surrounded by a crescent of golden sands and the bearby Carbis Bay provides even more sand and sea for visitors to enjoy.

Wandering around the streets of St Ives, you are struck by the feeling of a wealth of history and tradition amongst its cobbled streets and old fishermen’s cottages

St Ives Accommodation

St Ives Bed and Breakfast

Nancherrow Cottage, Fish Street, St Ives

Nancherrow Cottage is situated next to the oldest house in St Ives and derives its name from a group of Huers' Cottages near Land's End and, more recently, from Rosamunde Pilcher's book 'Coming Home'.

Bay View Guest House, Pednolver Terrace, St Ives

Bay View is a small but friendly guest house which offers every comfort, excellent food and a sincere welcome.
It is situated within 250 yards of Porthminster Beach and only five minutes walk from the shops and harbour, yet remains quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the summer crowds.

St Ives Hotel

Carbis Bay Hotel, Carbis Bay, St Ives

The Award Winning Carbis Bay Hotel is situated on the golden sands of Carbis Bay Beach,which is owned by the hotel and is reputedly one of the finest beaches in the Country. Part of the larger St Ives Bay, it is one of only two bays in the United Kingdom qualifying to be a member of the exclusive,internationally recognised 'Most Beautiful Bays in the World' Organisation.

St Ives Attractions

Tate Gallery (St Ives), Porthmeor Beach, St Ives

Tate St Ives is situated on the site of a former gas works and the gallery stands high above magnificent Porthmeor Beach. The Tate Gallery in St Ives was opened in 1993 by H.R.H. Prince Charles. The imposing building, with its spectacular stained glass window by acclaimed painter Patrick Heron, has won awards for architectural design.

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