Best luxury self-catering in Cornwall…

Long gone are the days where you needed to bring your own linen on your self-catering holiday in Cornwall, not to mention all manner of creature comforts.  Turning up to a log cabin in the woods, in the deepest darkest depths of the southwest to realise that you passed the nearest food shop 30 miles back… 

Things have changed greatly, there is now a wealth of luxury accommodation in Cornwall, and things have come along way since the holidays in the late 80s that I remember of my own childhood holidays in Cornwall. Setting off before sunrise and being bundled into our Volvo estate and trundling west along the A303 watching the sun come up and the anticipation of what was ahead of our long journey.

Being the youngest in our family for seven years meant that I was the one nominated to be squeezed into the fold up leather seat in the back of the car facing out the rear window, with the family luggage, packed like building blocks without an inch to spare.

Our childhood was spent on holiday mainly on Daymer Bay, a sand dune beach located on the North Coast, just like my Mother’s own family holiday’s in the west in the 60s. These rose-tinted memories of halcyon days spent rock pooling and fishing in the River Camel’s estuary are amongst my favourite.

Its seems as though family traditions include holidaying habits, and on speaking with many of our regular guests with young children find that they themselves were once the children spending summers building sandcastles on Porthmeor beach.

Looking for luxury accommodation in Cornwall?

The Sail Lofts luxury accommodation in Cornwall is the perfect location for family’s looking to holiday with children, situated next to one of Cornwall’s most popular beach’s. The luxury apartments are centralised around a Mediterranean style courtyard housing a communal wet room, and beach store, perfect for getting sandy feet clean after a long day playing on the beach.

The Sail Lofts team are also on hand six days a week to aid in making sure your family holiday in Cornwall goes without a hitch, by offering an in-house concierge service covering everything from booking your family days out around the County to planning CRB checked babysitters to cover you on a night out in St Ives to dine in one of the many popular restaurants.

The Sail Lofts has just a few remaining family luxury self-catering apartments in St Ives available for the Easter Holiday’s and limited availability for the Summer, so to ensure your booking please do not hesitate to get in touch with the friendly team to secure your luxury self-catering accommodation in Cornwall this year.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Katy x

Luxury self catering vs luxury hotel

It can sometimes be hard to choose between a luxury self-catering apartment or a luxury hotel in Cornwall, luckily these do not have to be the only two options…

Comparing the options

A luxury hotel can have a lot to offer in terms of the relaxation factor whilst on holiday in Cornwall. It’s hassle free and will have all the modern conveniences of Wi-Fi, onsite restaurant and if you are lucky, a spa. With all these perks on your doorstep however does it encourage you to go out and experience your surroundings? What if you are considering a week-long stay, will your hotel room start to feel perhaps a little too cosy?

Luxury self-catering should eliminate the need for more space and offer a homely feel when away for an extended stay, putting a strong focus on a good location, and a need to be near the hub of activity for nights when you don’t feel like cooking. However isn’t it nice to not have to sit in a buffet hall first thing in the morning with other holiday makers, and instead choose your own time for breakfast in the comfort of your own four walls, whilst listening to the radio and pottering around the kitchen as your tea brews in the pot?

The downside though to luxury self-catering in Cornwall can be it feeling remote. What if something goes wrong? Who is on hand to help? Is the rental agency going to care when they are at the end of a phone? Whilst in a hotel you have the reception to report to should something be less than perfect.

Two very different opportunities for a luxury holiday, which is right for you? What if there was the possibility to have the best of both worlds…

Luxury self-catering in Cornwall with concierge at the Sail Lofts

Two of the best forms of luxury holiday united, the Sail Lofts have combined the laid back atmosphere of a luxury self-catering holiday in St Ives with the convenience of having an onsite concierge office with guest hosts on hand during the day and night to answer your every need.

Located in the center of St Ives the luxury apartments in Cornwall are only a short stroll from some of Britain’s finest restaurants and bars, giving you the convenience of luxury dining on your doorstep or the opportunity to stay in and cater for yourself in a fully equipped luxury kitchen with all the modern conveniences.

Each luxury apartment comes with complimentary Wi-Fi, Apple TV for films, catch-up TV and Bose wireless sound systems for relaxing in your luxury surroundings, enjoying your favourite music and films, with the peace of mind that you are in the capable hands of the dedicated Sail Lofts team.

Should you wish to book or enquire about a luxury apartment in Cornwall with the Sail Lofts why not give the team a call on 01736 799175 or alternatively email info@thesaillofts.co.uk, for a full list of their luxury accommodation in Cornwall please follow the link.

Katy x

A luxury self-catering Pancake Day…

There has got to be nothing more frustrating on a holiday than booking a self catering property and then finding that the kitchen is not up to scratch for cooking in, defeating the purposing of going self-catered and ending up eating out every night of the week. We are by no means suggesting a self-catering stay should be about being tied to the stove, but home the comforts of being able to are always more than welcome on our own family holidays...

So we decided to put our luxury self-catering apartments in Cornwall kitchen's to the test and fry ourselves up a few delectable flip-able pancakes. Starting off with the freshest ingredients I head up the stairs into the self-catering apartment Beach, a wonderfully spacious three-bedroom property with an open plan living, dining and kitchen on the top floor, with loft style open beams and Velux windows, where the St Ives light floods the room.

Depositing all ingredients on to the generous central island in the kitchen I set about locating a frying pan, where upon I found a plethora of different sizes, shapes and depth frying pans, pots, casserole dishes and baking trays. From this collection I selected the perfectly formed frying pan with a slight slope; ideal for flipping pancakes with.

Electric hob on, pan settled, I portioned off a small sliver of Trewithen butter to prime the pan, and then came the whisking of the batter, once again I was spoilt for choice in selecting the right bowl and a whisk was already waiting within grabbing distance, poking up out of the aptly marked utensils pot.

All in all a success, and as I sip my freshly drawn Nespresso and sit back to enjoy the five star surroundings my mind starts to wonder what other delicious morsels could be cooked up in this exquisite kitchen after a wonderful afternoon stroll on Porthmeor beach which sits on the doorstep to the luxury self-catering apartment in Cornwall, St Ives.

Tempted to book a luxury self-catering stay in Cornwall with the Sail Lofts, St Ives? Call the friendly team on 01736 799175 or by email at info@thesaillofts.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you…

Katy x

A Cornish Life...

Many of our guests at the Sail Lofts luxury apartments in Cornwall take a keen interest in what us locals like to do and where we go when we have free time to roam around the County we call home, so I thought it best to create a short list of our top picks of things to do in Cornwall…

1. Breakfast

No Sunday morning is complete without a refreshing cliff top walk or meander along the coastal paths around the St Ives Bay. My favourite spot is to start off in the National Trust car park at Godrevy and then take in the sights by walking west to peek at the slumbering seals in the cove at the top of the walk, and then to slowly sidle back down into the coffee shop at the bottom of the hill. One of us will always pop in and grab the table on the top deck whilst the other goes and orders breakfast. Whatever the weather this is an amazing position for taking in the local scenery and wildlife, and the breakfast is a great way to start a Sunday adventure. Why not check it out on your next stay in one of our luxury self-catering apartments in Cornwall.

2. Truro

Cornwall’s capital is one of my favourite places to be, the quiet streets and hidden alleys are worth trawling for its array of boutique shops and high-street brands, not to mention wonderful independent coffee shops and bakeries. If you are a keen art lover and enjoy a spot of painting the city is home to one of England's premier art supplies shops; Truro Arts Company where it is a delight to peruse the aisles for its wealth of wonderful and inspiring stock of watercolour and oil paints.

I always insist on a pit stop in Archie Browns a health food shop on the fringe of the city. The Archie Browns cafe and deli makes the best salads, light bites and coffee’s around.

For more inspiration on top tips from locals in the county why not check out Anna’s The Cornish Life blog. Anna showcases a wealth of wonderful things to do in and around Cornwall that you could be experiencing during your own self-catering holiday. Watch out for Anna’s French Bulldog Pepper, she features throughout the blog and provides plenty of inspiration for our guests making use of the Sail Lofts luxury dog-friendly accommodation in St Ives with their own four-legged friend.

To find out more about booking a luxury stay in Cornwall please contact the Sail Lofts team in the office on 01736 799175, the friendly team can advise on luxury accommodation in Cornwall along with local activities, festivals, and sightseeing opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Katy x 

Luxury accommodation in Cornwall...

There is never a better feeling than knowing that you are in store for one amazing holiday even before you step off your front door step and venture in to the unknown…

Time on holiday is precious and there is nothing worse than time spent away from work being wasted. Whether it’s the weather causing you grief, traumatising tail backs on the motorways or just your holiday accommodation not being up to scratch, all these little things can affect what should be time spent creating timeless memories with loved ones.

Here at the Sail Lofts luxury self catering accommodation in Cornwall we offer an onsite concierge service to put your mind at ease, with top tips on how to beat the traffic, fun ideas for the whole family on what to do if the weather is less than perfect, or even just being on hand to make sure your stay in one of our five star luxury apartments in St Ives is the best it can be.

Over the 8-year history the Sail Lofts concierge team have made piano’s appear in apartments for family’s with important pending recitals, emergency novelty birthday cakes appear at just a days notice, and booked countless taxi’s for guests to get out and about visiting the county.

The Sail Lofts team have a broad knowledge base of the county’s hotspots, tourist attractions, cliff top walks, and local eateries, they are on hand to make your holiday one to remember and to be to be there should anything unexpected happen.

Award winning luxury accommodation in Cornwall

With a large proportion of returning guests coming back year after the year the Sail Lofts award winning formula has won itself countless five star reviews with a focus on its ‘helpful staff’ and ‘fantastic accommodation’.

So why not book your very own luxury accommodation in Cornwall for your next family holiday and put yourself in the safe hands of the Sail Lofts team in St Ives. The Sail Lofts team are on hand Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm and on Saturday’s between 11am and 1pm and easy to contact on 01736 799175 or alternatively by email on info@thesaillofts.co.uk.

Katy x

Find luxury accommodation in Cornwall

Find luxury apartments in Cornwall…

Whilst searching the internet for your next holiday you may find that it can be hard to make a decision on when and where to go, and which type of accommodation to choose. The Sail Lofts luxury apartments in Cornwall can make this decision easy… 

Why choose a luxury apartment in Cornwall?

Cornwall has a diverse and mixed landscape surrounded by the sea. With its vibrant arts culture and burgeoning industries that have resulted in the county being ranked within the top 5 most desirable and searched for holiday destinations to visit in the world. 

If that is not reason enough to head west, let's now consider travel, the crux of holiday stress. Cornwall has never been so well connected, accessible by train, planes and cars the county is now accessible from London in less than 4 hours, not to mention by car in roughly 4.5 hours, and by plane in only 2.

Arriving by plane brings you straight into the heart of Cornwall, landing at Newquay Airport where you can hire a car to roam around the beautiful coastline, visiting the countless attractions and breathtaking hot spots.

If train suits you best you can travel directly on most lines all the way to the tippy toe of Cornwall, with only one change in St Erth to jump onto the branch line into St Ives itself. The branch line into St Ives is worth a trip, even if you are travelling by car, it is a spectacular journey that hugs the coast looking out across the St Ives Bay and makes a great way to discover St Ives, the train swings around the coast and St Ives comes into view in the distance.

The Sail Lofts offers luxury apartments in Cornwall, located in St Ives, a destination renown for its local scenery, restaurants and shops. Not forgetting its multitude of award winning golden sandy beaches.

To book a luxury apartment in Cornwall please call the Sail Lofts team in the office on 01736 799175 and they will be happy to help, the team will be able to advise on the best times of the year to visit the county or even things to do in and around Cornwall during your holiday or alternatively view availability for luxury apartments in Cornwall.

Katy x