Famous for being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK, these holiday cottages in St Ives can provide you with an unforgettable place to stay, making your next escape to the south coast a truly special occasion. From cosy cottages to stylish and modern apartments overlooking the bay, find your next favourite place to stay from this stunning collection of the best holiday cottages St Ives has to offer!
Why St Ives Cottages?
Tucked away on the northern shores of western Cornwall, St Ives has emerged as one of Britain’s favourite seaside resorts, with thousands of holidaymakers from all over the country flocking here each year to enjoy its white sandy beaches, impeccable restaurants and its vibrant art scene... and that’s just a handful of its highlights!
With a history dating back hundreds of years centred around its historic pier, staying at one of these St Ives holiday lets will put you right at the heart of it all, giving you quick and easy access to the town and all that it has to offer. So, whether you plan on spending most of your time soaking up the sun on one of the town’s many beaches or exploring its winding streets, you’ll have no trouble filling up your itinerary from these St Ives cottages.
For more ideas on what to see and do here, take a look at our comprehensive St Ives Travel Guide.
Places to visit near Holiday Cottages in St Ives
With so much to discover and explore along this wonderful coastline, you’ll find no trouble finding plenty of things to fill up your time with from your St Ives accommodation. For example, the South West Coastal Path passes through the town, leading to magnificent places like the famous Land’s End to the west and a host of popular and bustling seaside towns to the east.
For those of you hoping to take part in some exhilarating water sports such as windsurfing or kayaking, heading to Newquay would be a wonderful idea, situated just a few miles along the coast from these St Ives holiday cottages. Famous for being Britain’s “Surfer’s Paradise”, here you’ll find a host of great attractions like the Blue Reef Aquarium and Pirate’s Quest Adventure Golf as well as a handful of stunning hotspots like Great Western Beach and Fistral Beach to enjoy.
Further east along the coast, you’ll also find Padstow, another beautiful and historic harbour town that sits on the edge of the mouth of the River Camel. Slightly less busy than its neighbours, this town can make for a wonderful place to spend the day with a host of attractions to explore such as the National Lobster Hatchery, Prideaux Place and Padstow Museum to name just a few.
On the other hand, heading slightly further along Cornwall’s northern coast will bring you to Tintagel, a quaint village tucked back from the coastline and home to iconic landmarks such as the famous Tintagel Castle. Steeped in Arthurian legend, you can quite easily spend a day immersing yourself in the folklore here as well as nearby places like King Arthur’s Great Halls and Merlin’s Cave.
Other places to visit near these St Ives holiday cottages include:
Bude
Sennen Cove
Hayle
Helston
Marazion
Newlyn
Penzance
Types of St Ives Holidays
Aside from these St Ives holiday lets, there’s plenty more for you to consider booking for your next Cornish escape. Enjoy all the coast has to offer when you book one of these dog-friendly cottages in St Ives.
If you’re looking for something extra special during your stay then be sure to check out these St Ives cottages with hot tubs and luxury cottages in St Ives as well as plenty of opportunities to book St Ives short breaks and last-minute holidays in St Ives too!
If you’re still undecided on your next adventure browse the full collection of cottages in West Cornwall and cottages in Cornwall, to find your perfect getaway!