September exclusive last minute escapes…

September in St Ives is a great time to visit the town as it settles down from the bustling Summer, and the weather mellows in to beautiful crisp mornings, and long starry evenings. So why not book your next last minute escape and relax in one of our five star apartments by eve whilst exploring the coastal paths and shops by day, with treats abound around every corner.

 

We are running a new promotion ‘end of the line’ where we are offering St Ives visitors that have the flexibility on when they travel our luxury St Ives accommodation with up to 25% off.

For the week commencing Friday 25^th September, we have a range of luxury apartments available for you to relax and enjoy, with friends and family or even on your own, giving you chance to rest and recuperate without breaking the bank.

For instance our exquisite five star luxury apartment Slipway is available, with its three en-suite bedrooms and large kitchen-diner. Slipways piece de resistance is its large sunny sitting room complete with its own private balcony overlooking Porthmeor Beach, not forgetting that this property comes with its own private car parking space in our onsite garage. For guests in the know Slipway is on offer for the week commencing Friday 25^th September at £1,459, that’s a £490 saving from our standard rack rate prices.  All guests need to do during booking is to call our office on 01736 799175 and quote which property they are interested in and say ‘end of the line’ and let us do the rest.

Alternatively if you are looking for a last minute bolthole to escape to why not consider a three night stay in our five star luxury apartment Harbour with its loft style open-plan living-kitchen-diner with an en-suite master bedroom, twin or super king second bedroom, and a spacious family bathroom... perfect for a break in St Ives, available as a three night stay commencing Friday 25^th September, with a 20% saving, bringing the price from £799 down to £639. Once again to book this apartment, please call us here in the office and quote the promotion ‘end of the line’.

This promotion does not work online, so to register your interest and to book your own last minute retreat please call the office on 01736 799175, the office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Katy x

Find out more about our end of the line promotion...

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Autumn Walks in St Ives

Our idea of a perfect autumn afternoon is a long walk along the Cornish coast followed by a hearty lunch. Not only will you work up an appetite but you will see some of the most beautiful views in the country. We can’t think of a more relaxing way to enjoy your five star holiday in Cornwall. 

St Ives to Zennor

Be warned that the St Ives to Zennor coastal walk is no easy feat. It’s six miles long, taking approximately four hours and requires some clambering over rocks. Sensible footwear is a must! However if you’re up for the challenge you will reap the rewards. The coastline is breathtaking and the half way point at Seal Island makes a perfect break.

Once you arrive at Zennor why not stop off at The Tinner’s Arms for a much needed refuel? Lunch is served from 12 – 3pm daily with a great roast on Sundays. On a warm day you can sit out on the terrace to enjoy the views, and when it’s a little more windswept you will find comfort in the pub’s log fires, stone floors and low ceilings.

After enjoying the real Cornish ales you might find yourself energized and ready to take on the walk back to St Ives. If you feeling a little worn out you can take a shortcut via a sign-posted route across the fields or you could hop into a taxi. Luckily our luxury accommodation is situated at the end point of the walk so once you’re all worn out you can put your feet up and relax.

St Ives to Lelant

For those wanting less of a challenge the St Ives to Lelant coastal walk is much shorter with the route taking approximately two hours. Although there’s a large hill to climb at the half way point, you do have the option of stopping at Carbis Bay and getting the train back. This flexibility makes it great for all levels.

 

There’s a lot to take in on the walk to Lelant with the spectacular views of Lelant Estuary and Godrevy ahead as well as the chance to see St Uny Church and its atmospheric graveyards. While in Lelant why not try some lunch at Scarlet Wine’s Café The Vineyard Table? Enjoy their fresh Mediterranean dishes from 12 - 3pm and you can try any of the wines from their shop at your table for an additional charge of £5. If you’re too full after a sharing platter you can always hop on the train at Lelant Saltings which will take you straight back to St Ives.

Comfy clothes and sturdy shoes are a must for Cornish coastal paths but if you need help making your five star self catering holiday special please don’t hesitate to ask. We’re here to help! 

Onna x 

September in St Ives...

With so many things to see and do in St Ives in September, why not consider booking your out of season holiday now and view the town when its vibrant arts and music heritage comes alive with the St Ives September Festival running between Saturday 12th to Saturday 26th September…

With limited availability remaining, our luxury accommodation acts as a perfect base to view the town throughout the day and night, by being only a short stroll from the harbour front, bypassing all hills and putting you in amidst the action as the side streets and nooks play host to live musicians and artists alike.

To book an apartment for the festivities, or to find out more about our luxury St Ives accommodation call 01736 799175, alternatively please see availability below.

Katy x

Driftwood | sleeps 2

Laid-back and luxurious 5 star accommodation in St Ives for two with an open-plan living-kitchen-diner, double bedroom and family bathroom. Driftwood is a light and spacious apartment with plenty of space to relax.

Available Friday 18th September £879

Lighthouse | sleeps 2

A luxurious 5 star self catering hideaway with double aspect views across St Ives from the loft-style living-kitchen-diner on the top floor with a sumptuous bedroom and family bathroom below.

Available Friday 11^th September £879

Available Friday 18th September £879

Surf | sleeps 2

Compact and contemporary luxury self catering accommodation in St Ives with everything you need for a comfortable stay, perfect if you plan to get out and about exploring.

Available Friday 11th September £759

Sail Lofts Cottage | sleeps 5

The Sail Lofts Cottage is an idyllic fisherman's cottage in the heart of St Ives with a luxurious 5 star interior. This traditional cottage is moments from a number of beaches as well as being a stones throw from the harbour front.

Available Friday 11th September £1539

Beach | sleeps 6

Three bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom along with wonderful spacious open plan living, make this a fine example of our luxury accommodation in St Ives.

Available Saturday 19^th September £1599 *6 nights

Available Friday 25th September £1589

Slipway | sleeps 6

Exquisite 5 star luxury accommodation in St Ives. With 3 ensuite bedrooms and a large kitchen-diner, Slipways piece de resistance is a large sunny sitting room complete with its own private balcony overlooking Porthmeor Beach. A private car parking space in our onsite garage is also included.

Available Friday 25th September £2159

What’s on: St Ives Beer & Cider Festival...

There’s nothing better than a cold bottle of cider to finish of a great day holidaying in our luxury apartments. People have been enjoying cider in Britain since before the Norman Conquest, largely due to the English climate being more suitable for growing apples, than it is for growing grapes. By the 1300’s its popularity had grown so immensely that there are records of it being produced all over the country and by the 18^th Century it was customary to pay part of a farm workers wage in cider. 

  

With so many fantastic local producers down in the West Country we love our proper good scrumpy, that’s cider if you didn’t know. Scrumpy is locally made cider using traditional methods. It has a distinctively cloudy appearance, and is often much stronger than commercial ciders, so pace yourself. It’s not the mass produced bottles you find in most supermarkets.

Why not get a taste for the local tipple and head to the St Ives Beer and Cider Festival? Running for the second year in a row with over 1,500 people through the doors last year, this is an event not to be missed. Conveniently located in St Ives’s Guildhall the festival is within walking distance from our luxury self catering accommodation, perfect if you want to enjoy a few cheeky drinks. With over 60 real ales, as well a proper Cornish ciders, perries and fruit wines there’s something for everyone. There is also live entertainment, local bands and delicious local hot and cold food to line your stomach.

The event runs from the 21^st – 23^rd of August. The grand opening takes place on the Friday at 5pm and closes at midnight. During the weekend the festival is open from noon till midnight, with children welcome until 8pm. Admission is only £5 for the day or you can get a weekend pass for £8. Both tickets include a souvenir glass to commemorate the event and can be bought on the door. If you need directions just ask, don’t be shy. It’s only a short walk from our holiday cottages, you never know you might even see us there! 

Onna x 

Winter Sun

Whilst much of the country has been embracing snow, we've been enjoying clear skies, crispy mornings and a very healthy amount of sun for February! Here are a few pics we took over the last week or two...

Red sky in the morning - not a shepherds warning on this day

Looking towards Godrevy one morning

If this was summer those tables wouldn't be empty!

We've got some great deals if you want to come and enjoy a relaxing break in St Ives, why not have a look at our latest luxury spa break offer? Or see here for our half term and late availability offers.

St Ives September Festival 10-24 September

Ahh, the St Ives September Festival - one of those special times in St Ives. The school holidays are over, the sun is shining, the sea is at its warmest, a sense of relaxation settles into the town as the season is coming to an end - time to celebrate!

The September Festival is time for locals (and everyone in the know ;-) ) to celebrate the end of another summer with two weeks of live music, arts, poetry, and everything in between. Guests who stay during the festival almost always book for the next year, if you haven't been before - try it!

This years line up is even bigger and better than before, the important thing is to get your tickets early for the main acts...

Here is our pick of the bunch for this years festival:


The Big Chris Barber Band - Saturday 10th September 2011 8pm at the Guildhall
81 year old band leader Chris Barber is world renowned, now with an 11 piece band the combination of blues and jazz make this a must see! Tickets are £25 and we strongly recommend booking these early.

Brodsky Quartet & Jacqui Dankworth - Monday 12th September 2011 8pm at the Guildhall
The Brodsky Quartet are at the forefront of the international chamber-music scene, mastering the string quartet to become very well know for their work with other artists including Elvis Costello, Bjork and Sting. Their skill lies in their diverse performances of complex compositions from the likes of Hayden, Beethoven, Bartok, Britten and more. If you like this type of music it should be an excellent night of music.

Lau & Adrian O'Reilly Wednesday 14th September 2011 8pm at the Guildhall
 A must see if you like folk, winners of Best Group at the Radio 2 Folk Awards for three years in a row (2008, 2009 and 2010) this is the perfect time to see Lau. Three very talented chaps make up the group who are by no means restricted to the 'folk' genre and instead explore across genres to create a fabulously unique sound.


We'll be back with more recommendations as and when the acts are announced. If you still haven't arranged for accommodation in St Ives during the festival we recommend booking early as it is a very popular time.

If you have any other comments or recommendations do feed them back on the blog!

Luxury accomodation offers to celebrate spring

After all the fuss about bad weather over the bank holiday Cornwall has been blessed with some lovely weather at the end of the week. Blue skies, clear blue water and its even warm enough to lose the jumpers!

We have been busy working on our new cottage which is all ready to go for our first guests on Friday, and it looks fantastic, I'll post some pics soon. 

Great opportunity to learn to surf at the moment as well as its not too big and more importantly its warming up as well. For anyone interested in a surf break then please do contact us. 

To celebrate the beginning of Spring we will be offering some April offers in our five star apartments and cottage. We have several last minute offers on our website and for more information on the deals we have at No.5 Bethesda Place please call us on 01736 799 175.

A mixed bag

Cornwall seems to be having a fairly busy weekend approaching with lots going on. For the art enthusiasts, Late at the Tate is an opportunity to view the gallery for free every last Friday of the month. For those who can make it, this is on tonight featuring the Dexter Dalwood exhibition. 

Good news for all Cornish residents is the Tate St Ives is offering free entry throughout March, just ring along proof of residence. Has to be worth a trip to St Ives to take this up especially as we have been told it is a really good exhibition. If you do then drop by and say hello to us at The Sail Lofts.

Work is continuing on our new addition in St Ives, a traditional fisherman's cottage which is being modernised to our high standards. The workmen are doing a great job of pulling this project together and we look forward to posting some pictures of the new property on this blog. 

We are progressing with our new venture which we are extremely excited about, word seems to be working its way around town but watch this space for the full details. 

We will hopefully be getting a newsletter out next week, if you aren't already signed up make sure you do here. 

Its been a varied week for surf, with the North coast seeing perfection on Wednesday, and the South coast has remained surprisingly consistent. With a mixed bag of winds it is going to be difficult to predict the surf over the weekend but I'm hoping one of the coasts will have a wave. Don't forget to check out our twitter account for the latest surf in St Ives. Next week isn't looking too promising so it could be worth making the most of any swell this weekend even if the wind is on it.


As usual we have a couple of cracking deals for last minute stays in our wonderful apartments in St Ives.