St. Ives... 'The Jewel of Cornwall'

Situated at the south-western tip of Cornwall, St. Ives offers a wealth of History and Tradition amongst its cobbled streets and old fishermen’s cottages. This beautiful town is an International Centre for the Arts with more than forty craft shops and galleries not to mention the Barbara Hepworth Museum & also the Tate Gallery overlooking Porthmeor Beach recognized as one of Europe's best surfing beaches.

With world class beaches and a mild climate, warmed by the gulf stream, St Ives is full of sub-tropical gardens overflowing with plants normally native to semi-tropical countries hundreds of miles further south. St. Ives is the perfect destination for all seasons.

Over recent years St. Ives has become a renowned destination for food lovers. Many restaurants and modern bars have been renovated and new ones opened.
With many catering for alfresco dining overlooking the beautiful beaches and others on balconies with stunning views of the harbour. There is everything here from the traditional Pubs such as the Sloop Inn on the harbour side, to modern bars such as Hub.

The West Country is renowned for its fresh fish, local crabs, scallops and oysters and where better to try a newly picked lobster or freshly caught sea bass.