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 Survival Guide...

We all know that self-catering family holidays in St Ives and trips away from home can be stressful. What with trying to remember all that you will need for your time away, working out what the weather might be like and then regardless packing for all seasons just in case the British weather does not live up to expectation. So here at the Sail Lofts we thought it best to combine our years of experience in making your self-catering St Ives holiday the one to remember for all the right reasons…

1. Travel

DO NOT RELY ON MISTER SATNAV. St Ives turns out to be one of the least SatNav friendly locations on the planet, likened to tributaries of the Amazon River with numerous dead ends and one-way systems along with amused locals guffawing at your best attempts. Read your Welcome Pack, we cannot stress this enough. Your easiest route into St Ives whether by plane, train or automobile is by reading the carefully honed travel directions that you will find in your welcome pack, detailing down to the arrival at the very door of your self catering accommodation.

 

2. Sunscreen

Wear sunscreen, this is in no reference to the 1999 Baz Luhrmann song, however all his reasons are also valid, but we recommend sunscreen for making sure no peeling noses or sore shoulders occur during your visit to St Ives, even on the most overcast of days it is still possible to catch the sun, especially whilst you are out enjoying St Ives' numerous coastal walks, beaches and streets.

3. Food

Get it delivered, being in one of Cornwall’s most westerly towns food shopping can be tricky, especially if you are used to a certain type of pate or gluten free bread. In St Ives there are the smaller generic and well know convenience shops, however if there are products that you consider necessities make sure to make the most of The Sail Lofts concierge service and use your regular supermarket to deliver your food shopping prior to arrival with us. Should you wish to try something new we recommend the Cornish Food Market for anyone looking for sampling the local delicacies along with their standard weekly shop.

These are just our top 3 recommendations for having a hassle free self catering holiday in St Ives… however should you ever have any queries for further recommendations why not make use of our concierge services and give us a call on 01736 799175, or email info@thesaillofts.co.uk…

Katy x

Try something local...

We're really pleased a local company is expanding into the competitive online grocery market. We think it is a great alternative to the 'big four' if you are looking for convenience and value as well as a taste of Cornwall.

Many of our guests order Tesco online deliveries before arriving at The Sail Lofts, and when Cornish Food Market approached us with their new venture, we wanted to make sure our guests were aware of it as an alternative (we will still unpack your shopping for you too). It reduces food miles, supports the local economy and overall is a more environmentally friendly approach to your shopping - something we are very passionate about at The Sail Lofts.

Cornish Food Market delivers the best locally sourced food & drink - fresh bread baked to order, Cornish meat and dairy produce, fish from St Ives, fruit, vegetables as well as other essential kitchen cupboard items to complete your shop.  Delivery is completely free, the minimum order value is only £12.50 and orders can be placed by 11pm for delivery the next day.