Staying in Cornwall...

With the Christmas break well and truly over and now a distant memory, my mind is racing with opportunities to make the most out of this beautiful county in 2016 that I am lucky enough to call home by booking my very own stay-cation…

Just because some of us are fortunate enough to live in one of the world's most desirable holiday destinations doesn’t mean we make enough time to get out there and enjoy its miles of golden sandy beaches, breathtaking coastal walks, stunning quintessentially British villages and harbours, or take in the diversity of nature that calls this south-west pinnacle home.

Walking in Cornwall

Striding out of the Sail Lofts luxury accommodation in Cornwall located in St Ives you can head in either direction along the coast path and you will find two incredibly varied landscapes. Head east and you will find yourself walking the St Ives bay round into Lelant and along to Godrevy Lighthouse, where you can find hidden coves with slumbering seals, and miles of golden sand dunes.

Eating in Cornwall

Cornwall’s restaurants are amongst some of the best in Britain for producing some of the freshest dishes with produce harvested within the county grown in most cases just down the road and with fish caught straight out of the sea in the morning and on your plate in the afternoon. You cannot beat the taste of seasonal, fresh food. St Ives has a wealth of such award-winning restaurants, all within a short stroll of the Sail lofts luxury apartments in Cornwall.

Attractions in Cornwall

Falmouth is a bustling commercial fishing town, home to one of the deepest natural harbours in the world and renown Arts University, which is currently ranked within the Top 3 Arts University’s in the country. The town has a host of wonderful shops, traditional Ale taverns, museums and art galleries. For instance the Falmouth Art Gallery, open all year houses a vast collection of modern and traditional Cornish artists including the likes of Henry Scott Tuke and Charles Napier Hemy, both of which made the town home during some of their most active years of painting.

In contrast marking the town's maritime heritage is the National Maritime Museum with interactive displays introducing you to the legacy of Viking Norse men and women along with a reconstruction of a Viking boatyard complete with six metre long Viking boat.

To find out more about luxury accommodation in Cornwall or things to do out and about around the county get in touch with our friendly team at the Sail Lofts luxury accommodation in St Ives Cornwall on 01736 799 175, alternatively, use the link below to view accommodation.

Katy x

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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

St Ives in January...

You might be mistaken in thinking that Cornwall in winter is a desolate wasteland, where all the locals hibernate and not much happens. However, you couldn’t be further from the truth…

Weather

Winter weather is about extremes in Cornwall, and no two days are ever the same, St Ives can be a peaceful crisp haven, where waves are mere ripples, and a calm descends over the town, to gale force winds where white horses lash the coastline and roll in along Porthmeor beach.

Sightseeing

Very few of Cornwall’s major attractions close over the winter months, contrary to popular belief, leaving opportunity to see the Eden Project biomes in peace and quiet, an experience in itself worth indulging in, in comparison to the summer months where you can easily get caught up in the throng of the crowds, missing the best parts of the indoor subtropical rainforest.

Or why not discover Porthcurno’s very own Telegraph Museum with  its fascinating exhibition, which looks to raise the profile of the under-represented aspects of the First World War. The exhibition offers a chance to view recovered artifacts and to learn about some of the lesser-known, but compelling, stories of the Great War. Over 700 wartime wrecks are known to lie off the south coast of England. These include largely forgotten ships and craft of all shapes and sizes, all of which were carrying out a myriad of different tasks and activities when they were lost.

Alternatively, for any savvy art enthusiasts, the Royal Cornwall Museum located in the centre of Truro is exhibiting works by Terry Pope. ‘Space Visualised’ is his latest interactive exhibition using optical illusions to challenge and play with our perceptions.

Terry Pope is a Constructionist artist; his experiments with glass, lenses and lights are imaginative and enticing, and an experience not to be missed.

The Sail Lofts luxury accommodation in St Ives can be your perfect base for storm watching, sightseeing or for just indulging your cultural side, whilst surrounded by five-star luxury. Studio staff are on site 6 days a week and are on hand to provide tips on when best to visit local attractions, or on the best ways of getting out and about around Cornwall. To find out more, call the team on 01736 799175 about booking your St Ives holiday this January.

Katy x

Book a January holiday in St Ives...

Book a February holiday in St Ives...

It’s behind you…

Hall for Cornwall in Truro is an active hub for great events that happen in the area, a brilliant trip for a night out of St Ives, and only a 30-minute drive…

For anyone that fancies a barrel of laughs, featuring the county’s very own comedian Kernow King, with his unique West Country twang, check out Dick Whittington which will run up until 3^rd January 2016 at the Hall for Cornwall.

For a truly magical experience why not try Rogue Theatre’s ‘Winter Wood’ at Tehidy Woods? With evenings spanning the run up to New Year indulge in theatrics in Tehidy woods. Follow the twisting woodland path and let the faeries and sprites entrance you with their wondrous songs and stories. Journey further into the woods an find Old Man Winter who will tell you tales of the path you follow. Accompanied by hot chocolate and face painting, this is an enchanting festive adventure that will stay with you long after Christmas is over.

If you are not the outdoors type why not try a day at the Eden Project with WildWorks Theatre and the Yule Tide Arkive. Eden has an array of activities over Winter that are not to be missed, including its ice skating rink, Enchanted Rainforest and opportunities to meet Father Christmas and his reindeer.

Looking further back to Cornish Winter traditions Let’s Wassail at The National Trust’s Cotehele House brings you a Pagan festival to scare away the evil spirits from the orchard to ensure good crops for the year ahead. You will find all manner of people in fancy dress, and you can even go inside the house and see the spectacular Christmas garland. An alternative look into Cornish heritage, the event is free and starts at 11.30 on Saturday 19^th December.

If history is your interest why not also experience a Tudor Christmas at Trerice House on the outskirts of Newquay, discover traditions old and new and get creative with Christmas craft activities whilst enjoying the festive food in the Barn restaurant and listen to the local choirs. The next open days before Christmas are the 19^th and 20^th December.

With plenty on in the local St Ives area why not take the chance to book a last minute St Ives break at the Sail Lofts five star luxury accommodation. Call us on 01736 799175 to find out more.

Katy x

The Sail Lofts, not just another luxury apartment…

Some people might be mistaken in to thinking that the luxury self catering apartments in St Ives, The Sail Lofts were just that. Exquisite five star luxury properties for a holiday in St Ives, however look a little closer and it is so much more…

Whilst The Sail Lofts provides luxury holidays in Cornwall, it also prides itself on offering a lot more to its average guest, with all the properties located around a central courtyard, just moments from Porthmeor Beach, the inner courtyard hides a few secrets…

No.1: Tucked away inside Studio 7 you will find The Sail Lofts’ friendly team, who are on hand to offer you tip top advice on where to go for the best Cornish coastal walks, or on where to find lazy seals basking in the sun, secret surfing spots, and of course where to get the best fresh fish and where to dine each night of the week.

Not forgetting that the same team are always on hand to fix that pesky window handle, frozen shut by the North Atlantic salty chill, or to show you how to operate the apartments gadgets and gizmos.

No.2: No beach holiday or trip to St Ives is complete without getting a bit sandy. It is hard to even walk through St Ives with out finding the stuff appearing in your deepest pockets, so the Sail Lofts inner courtyard houses an indoor wet room, perfect for washing away the day at the beach, before returning to your luxury apartment ready to relax. It is also home to a stock of body boards, bucket, spades and windbreaks.

No.3: The Ocean Studio waiting room can also be found within the inner sanctum of the Sail Lofts courtyard. Opposite the office, at the bottom of the spiral staircase you will find the place to await your onsite spa appointment. The Ocean Studio offers a range of treatments to suit all weary travellers, to leave guests refreshed and renewed ready for another beautiful day in St Ives.

The Sail Lofts luxury apartments in St Ives team have crafted a five star holiday experience in Cornwall, aiming to make guests lives easier, so that all guests need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy their St Ives experience to its full.

Should you wish to find out more about booking a five star self catering trip to Cornwall, please do not hesitate to call our friendly team who are in the office Monday to Friday on 01736 799175 or by email to info@thesaillofts.co.uk.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Katy x