St Ives Storms...

With the latest storms battering the St Ives coastline I decided it would be a great time to talk about the beauty that comes with such ferocity. St Ives becomes a dramatic and wild frontier abound with incredible vistas to be viewed from both the safety of your self catering accommodation or along the local coastal foot paths… 

Storm Abigail

White horses rushed on Porthmeor Beach on Friday 13^th November, creating some of the most spectacular views of the year. If you are one for storm chasing this one was not to be missed. The bright winter skies created a stunning back drop for the thundering, tall waves that came storming up along the soft sand, along with breath taking winds that shot up the slipway and along Porthmeor Road and rattled around the inner court yard of the Sail Lofts.

Storm Kate

The day later we saw Kate with her strong wintery grey mass of clouds and rain thunder down upon the harbour, and surrounding coastline washing away any remaining traces of our mellow Autumn. The harbours’ high tide brought the waves sloshing up in to the streets, and breaking in to the road, whilst locals dodged the tides to make safe passageway.

Storm Barney

Hailing from the North and bringing an uncommon biting chill to the South West, Barney has officially kicked off the winter for us here in St Ives. With incredible morning views to be seen around the St Ives bay as the sun breaks over the slumbering town, leaving an eerie calm in its wake, a stark contrast from Saturday when Barney initially arrived bringing barreling waves that bore down on Porthgwidden beach, a true force majeure.

Here at the Sail Lofts luxury self catering apartments in St Ives we recommend visiting St Ives throughout the seasons, as each one brings its own natural beauty and excitement. However the winter months are amongst the finest for seeing the local scenery brought to life by the power of Mother Nature.

To enquire about self catering stays in St Ives give our friendly team a call on 01736 799175 and we will be happy to help plan your next stay in St Ives, just moments from Porthmeor Beach and the local coastal foot paths.

Katy x

Changing seasons

We thought it was about time to post some pictures from some adventures we've had around West Cornwall over the last couple of weeks.

A sunny Sunday walk - between Zennor and St Ives looking East

 Penberth - time seems to standstill here

Traditional fishing is still prevelant here...

Penberth looking East - anyone for a snorkel?

 Sennen Lifeboat on its way home as seen from Porthgwarra

 

Porthmeor on one of the wet and stormy days.

We still have some availability for the next few weeks in our apartments in St Ives. Find out more here