Sparkly St Ives...

When you think of St Ives you’d be forgiven for immediately thinking of fun family holidays spent on the beach but we think St Ives is just magical during the winter. A particularly special time to visit is in the lead up to Christmas when colourful lights illuminate the harbour and punchy mulled cider is a staple in most pubs. Come at the right time and you may even catch a glimpse of Santa Claus, who’s chosen mode of transportation in St Ives is (of course) the Lifeboat.

With a packed calendar of events throughout December there are so many reasons to enjoy a luxury break in St Ives, and that’s without mentioning the unique shopping opportunities. Here is a selection of the December events we’re getting excited about:

4^th December: Christmas lights switch on

Fisherman’s Hut, Harbour Front, 5pm

St Ives Mayor and champion fundraiser Madison Glinski will transform the town into a winter wonderland when they switch on the festive lights.

4^th December: Santa arrives in town

Harbour Front, 6pm

Ditching his usual sleigh, Santa arrives into the Harbour aboard the Lifeboat and is met by the Three Kings and their camels who will all parade to Santa’s magic grotto at The Glass Tree in Fore Street.

12^th December: Christmas Puppet Show

Boathouse Theatre, 4pm

This year Humpty Dumpty and Frosty the Snowman present their annual show. Great fun for all the family. Also showing on other dates throughout December.

20^th December: Food Trail

Various venues across St Ives, 12pm

Sample some fantastic local goodies with a food trail across St Ives. Finish up at The Castle where there’s a meal for two at Rum & Crab Shack and a magnum of Champagne up for grabs.

22^nd December: Kidz R Us Christmas Pantomime

Kidz R Us Theatre, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Kidz R Us present it’s famous festive Panto which, this year, combines elements of two traditional stories: Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood. Also showing on other dates throughout December.

24^th December: Christmas Farmers Market

Guildhall, 9.30am

Pick up those essential Christmas treats and last minute gifts from local producers and enjoy some festive entertainment.

Up until 21^st December The Sail Lofts luxury self-catering in St Ives can offer short breaks in all of it’s properties so if you only have a few days to spare you can still enjoy all St Ives has to offer in the build up to Christmas.

With a handful of properties still available over Christmas now is the perfect time to book your festive getaway. Here at The Sail Lofts we think we’ve thought of everything to ensure your Christmas away from home is seamless. Real Christmas trees, crackers, an emergency wrapping kit and a secret present store are just a few of the things that come as standard. We can also order the meat for the big day and our friends at Cornish Food Market can deliver all the trimmings direct to your door.

Whether you’re looking for a pre-Christmas getaway or you’re planning to celebrate the big day with us, you can view our December availability here.

Kelly x   

Luxury self catering in St Ives, Cornwall…

As specialists in the booking industry we can appreciate how hard it can sometimes be to find the perfect holiday. We all have set criteria along with time constraints, mixed with high expectations of having a fun, yet whilst enjoying a relaxing time away, making finding the time to book the perfect holiday difficult…

TripAdvisor can be a great place to start when looking for luxury self catering in St Ives, with a broad range of locations, destinations and accommodation listed, and its honest guest reviews detailing what to expect on arrival, and what services are truly like, it is a safe way to gauge which holiday accommodation to book.

“Wonderful family holiday at Slipway”

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Our family just returned to the USA following a simply wonderful short break in St Ives, staying at the fantastic Sail Lofts. We stayed in Slipway that had its own entrance and invaluable convenient parking. The apartment was beautiful and wonderfully appointed with our family of 5 able to fully relax and enjoy our time in Cornwall. We completely loved the Slipway apartment and would highly recommend to any family. As a person that appreciates the details I can honestly say that there was nothing that disappointed. A perfect place to stay for the family! Loved it!

Stayed October 2015, travelled with family

The Sail Lofts luxury self catering apartments in St Ives are ranked No 1 for specialty lodgings in St Ives by TripAdvisor for providing continued five star standards, for its accommodation, services and location. Entered in to the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame this year for its continued success. Upon the TripAdvisor website you can find guests top tips from their own stays at Sail Lofts, and frequently asked questions, along with guests own photographs of the apartments, giving an insiders glance at what the apartments and accommodation is really like.

“Lovely relaxing break”

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We spent a lovely relaxing weekend at The Sail Lofts staying in the Ocean apartment. The place was very close to Porthmeor beach. Both the lounge and main bedroom overlooked the beach. We could fault nothing about Ocean. The bed was comfortable, the whole apartment was tastefully decorated and had great facilities including wifi, internet/DAB radio, double oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, Nespresso machine, dishwasher, washing machine, drier, TV (with Apple TV), beach towels, 2 bathrooms, welcome pack the list goes on. If you want a great place to stay in St Ives, you won't find better than The Sail Lofts.

Room Tip: Ocean apartment has views of Porthmeor beach

Part of the Sail Lofts success comes down to its on-site concierge team, providing over the phone support to guests regarding their individual bookings, and local tips on what to expect from a luxury self catering stay in St Ives and how to make the most out of a holiday in the St Ives area. Sail Lofts website lists many of St Ives local restaurants and top shopping spots, to give first time guests insight in to how to maximise their time in one of Cornwall’s most popular destinations.

To book luxury self catering in St Ives

Contact the Sail Lofts team to find out more about the St Ives area, luxury self catering in St Ives or to make a booking please visit the website or alternatively call our friendly team on 01736 799175 who will be happy to help.

Katy x