Pasty trials…

As a question asked on a daily basis by guests staying at Sail Lofts luxury self catering accommodation in St Ives, “where can I get a great pasty in St Ives” which may seem a relatively simple question however its answer may be hotly contested, so I always start my response with ‘in my opinion’ …

St Ives Bakery

If you are one for flakey pastry, melt in your mouth potatoes, salt and peppered to perfection you cannot go far wrong picking up any of the selection from St Ives bakery. In fact it is our office go to during busy Friday change overs to pick up a tasty hot treat to quell our Cornish hunger, as tried and tested by our Cornish handy man Dave, who will except nothing less than a St Ives Bakery Pasty.

St Ives Bakery is also only a short saunter from the Sail Lofts self catering accommodation, so is within perfect walking distance for a quick bite to eat.

Philps

This could be a controversial addition to the list as Philps bakery is not actually located within St Ives itself, however has two outlets within St Ives Bay situated in Hayle -  a good spot should any guests be heading out of St Ives to explore the local area, with handy car park outside.

I have never known a pasty shop with a queue on any day of the week, come rain or shine thirty people long backing out of the shop and around the corner. This alone speaks of the popularity of a Philp’s pasty, rich in colour with the crispest of pastry and mouth watering filling. You cannot go far wrong with their use of the best local ingredients.

Pasty Presto (now known as The Cornish Bakery)

The Cornish Bakery chain can now be found throughout Cornwall and is a safe go to when visiting any part of the county. With their exciting range of specialty savory and sweet pasties you cannot go far wrong when picking your Cornish delicacy. My personal favourite is to pick up a chocolate and banana pasty to pop in the oven at home and have as an after dinner treat, however I do recommend sharing. If sweet doesn’t quite make your idea of a Cornish Pasty try their curried parsnip offering and you will not be disappointed.

The team in the office at the Sail Lofts are on hand Monday to Friday to answer questions to do with the St Ives area and to impart their local knowledge to help guests experience the best that St Ives has to offer. So do not be shy when staying at the luxury self catering accommodation, pop in the office and meet the team, you never know what you might discover.

Katy  x

Cornish self catering bounty...

Our Welcome hampers for our St Ives self catering guests recently under took a revamp to respond to guest feedback on wanting to see more local Cornish brands represented, so we went on a quest to find the best that Cornwall has to offer…

St Ives Bakery Scones

After copious amounts of taste testing by all Sail Lofts staff we all agreed that no scone was softer, more buttery or delicious than the offering from St Ives Bakery, an independently owned and rather unique little bakery located centrally in St Ives. They have a particular, penchant for pasties and a whole host of other baked goods, so make sure when in St Ives to pop in and try more of their sumptuous delights. 

Trewithen Dairy

Cream, milk and butter in Cornwall does not get better than the offering from Trewithen Dairy, not to mention it has some of the most eye catching packaging. The known home of Cornwall’s happy, healthy cows, they have been located here in Cornwall at Greymare Farm near Lostwithiel since the 1980s and dairy farming’s been in their family for generations.

Roskilly’s Organic Cream Fudge

A family run business with a herd of Organic Jersey Cows, they produce Organic and Farmhouse ice cream and fudge. The farm makes for a great day out where you can stroll around the meadows and enjoy the tranquillity of the ponds.

Polgoon Cornish Elderflower Presse

The light and sparkling Cornish Elderflower Presse from the Polgoon Cidar Farm is crisp and refreshing, with a hint of zesty lime. All welcome hampers come with a presse and a complimentary tour of the Polgoon orchards located just outside of Penzance.

Cornish Sea Salt

We love guests making the most of their self catering surroundings so as a helping hand for cooking sumptuous meals we include a tub of Cornish sea salt, handmade in Cornwall by Cornish Sea Salt Co.

Simply Cornish Biscuits

Produced by Warrens Bakery, Cornwall’s oldest commercial baker and the world’s oldest Cornish pasty produces, it was established at St Just, West Cornwall in 1860. They run a dedicated team, supplying our popular handcrafted products. We couldn't find any shortbread more buttery or delicious to supply our guests.

Here at the Sail Lofts we love experiencing the amazing delights that Cornwall has to offer, and introducing our St Ives self catering guests to experiences that they might not yet have discovered…

Katy x

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St Ives self-catering days out...

Here at the Sail Lofts we recently updated our luxurious self-catering apartments in St Ives with the stunning addition of Cornwall based Atlantic Blanket's woolen throws, with their bold colours and subtle textile designs they add a level of comfort and practicality into each of our Cornish cottages, creating a truly authentic feel.  As there is nothing better after a long day in Summer spent on the beach than returning to your apartment to warm cold knees snuggling into a familiar cosy Atlantic Blanket...

Atlantic Blankets formed in 2007, when in need of a blanket to comfort a little girl suffering a miserable bout of the spotty pox. Knowing exactly the kind of blanket needed to help her feel better...the silky feel of a much-loved brushed mohair throw that possessed magical curative powers of cosiness! 

Growing up in Cornwall we always had our trusty picnic blanket stored away in the car boot, ready for any impromptu visit to the beach, hikes across the headlands, keeping warm around an evening campfire or even to just snuggle with for a long car journey. Our own tartan family blanket has seen better days, however still resides (slightly patched) on the back seat of our family car.

Atlantic Blankets seasonal collections and designs change from stripes to arans, to herringbone and checks, meaning there is always the perfect colour and design to match and warm every interior. The latest Bloom Collection sings of fresh spring colours and warm peaches, a perfect accompaniment to any and every family picnic on Porthmeor or any of the surrounding St Ives beaches, they have even designed leather straps for ease of carrying for when you are out and about on your travels.

Our favourite is the Green Picnic Blanket with its waterproof backing, ideal for avoiding soggy bottoms and sandwiches. We also recommend checking out the Atlantic Blanket blog to see their top 5 picnic spot recommendations here in Cornwall, so on your next self-catering holiday in St Ives there are some great ideas of places to visit in and around the area, Tehidy Woods and its coastal walks are amongst some of The Sail Loft teams favourite weekend haunts. 

Katy x

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