Book your St Ives experience now…

Feeling suitably stuffed and with the haze of Christmas slowly wearing off we start to set our thoughts on booking our next holiday. St Ives has plenty of events happening throughout 2016, so why not plan your next trip around one of the town vibrant events and experience a new side to St Ives...

Starting with the traditional hurling of the silver ball… St Ives Feast Day is held on the first Monday after February 3^rd to celebrate the founding of the Parish Church by St Ia in 1434; coupled with other traditional Celtic customs including the parade of to St Ia well and actual hurling of The Silver Ball.

Following on from February in to the first week of May we have the St Ives Literary Festival. This marks the start of summer in St Ives and accommodation in St Ives this week can get booked up early so make sure to avoid disappointment by getting your St Ives accommodation secured in advance. The Literary Festival includes readings, talks, workshops and concerts at various venues around the town, perfect for any culture vulture that enjoys wandering St Ives corners and streets.

Speaking of May we cannot forget May Day celebrating the coming of spring, and a modern revival of the most historic May Day customs, with side stalls and a bustling harbor market, theater performances, street bands and concerts.

St Ives has been recognised as the ‘jewel in Cornwall’s Crown’ and regularly voted the best coastal resort in the UK. St Ives has become a wonderful year round destination. With milder winters, and surrounded by breathtaking coastline, the town and immediate countryside has something to offer everyone at any time of the year…

So what are you waiting for? Call our friendly team at the Sail Lofts and booking your next 2016 break in St Ives, where you will be surrounded by five star luxury accommodation in the center of St Ives, with Porthmeor Beach on your doorstep.

We currently have great offers on for last minute holiday’s in St Ives for January, call the team on 01736 799175 to find out more. Or why not drop them an email and register your interest in the area and let the Sail Lofts team aid you in creating your perfect St Ives holiday.

Katy x 

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

Truro late night shopping…

Truro, located in the centre of Cornwall, is the county’s only city. A short 35-minute drive from St Ives, it is home to a selection of the best high street shops along with a diverse combination of independent retailers. 

The historic town can be traced back to the Bronze Age, becoming a hub of activity as a port in medieval times. Much of this lively history can be seen in the geography and lay out of the roads and the city’s lanes.

Late night shopping in the run up to Christmas is a beautiful time to see Truro lit up, with market street traders and the hustle and bustle of locals selling their Christmas wares, bringing the festive season alive every Wednesday night in the run up to the big day, a great way to see the city’s charm, whilst perusing the shelves looking for the perfect gift.

A trip to Truro for me is not complete with out a pit stop at Lemon Street Market, located near the cinema on Lemon Street, it houses a wonderful selection of independent retailers, a coffee shop and a gallery on the top floor, selling collections of some of Cornwall’s best known commercial artists. One such independent retailer being Illustrated Living, with a beautiful array of patterned and illustrated home wares and prints.

Moving down Lemon street and past the Tim Shaw sculpture of ‘Drummer Boy’ you will find Uneeka, a fair trade home wares and gift shop selling some of the best selection of original gifts you are likely to find. Uneeka is one of those shops that is hard to leave without having made a purchase, so is definitely worth tracking down whilst visiting the city on your next luxury self catering holiday.

Turning left out of Uneeka and exploring along the street you will find at the very end a blue sign with a big red heart on it, which belongs to Archie Browns – a fabulous health food shop that offers more than you would expect; with a dining experience not to be missed and extensive range of products to please any health enthusiast. The best salads are served here, along with an amazing selection of light lunches, soups and cakes, creating the perfect pit stop for any day out in town.

The city has plenty of car parking, and there is also a park and ride scheme, however the car parks are usually quite easy to find a space in. My go to is Mark and Spencer, which is located extremely centrally and is a perfect place to pick up a treat for your trip back to St Ives.

To find out more on self catering holiday’s in St Ives please call our office on 01736 799175, or during your holiday with us why not pop in the office and ask for local recommendations on where to visit and places to eat. We are always happy to help.

Katy x

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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

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