St Ives (Cornwall) Reviews

I have a visited St Ives a number of times of the last 20 years, and I can honestly say you just do not tire of the place. Each time you return the magic is still there. I always travel down by railway and as the train leaves Carbis Bay and you turn and head towards St Ives there's a wonderful sight of the harbour, beaches and sea. ...  Read the complete review

I went to St Ives with my boyfriend In September 2008 and I can't wait to go back! We stayed at Ocean Rooms which is a B & B and cost around £80.00 a night from memory. The B & B was right on the harbour front, with the most beautiful views from the balcony. Included in the price was breakfast at the Ocean Grill which was below ...  Read the complete review

I have been visiting St Ives regularly for the last 14 years (probably 11 visits in that time). I first went with my then girlfriend, now wife as our first holiday together. My wife started going as a child with her parents as they went to Cornwall on their annual holiday. It is a beautiful town, that is always a pleasure to visit, we ...  Read the complete review

St Ives is a traditional fishing town on the north coast of Cornwall. I have ben visiting this town for the last 30 years and have seen many changes over the years. The traditional trade for this town centred around fishing but in recent years it has become very fashionable as an artists retreat following the opening of the Tate ...  Read the complete review

I have written a review on Cornwall but it is not just about St. Ives. I went there for a week with the family and stayed in a two bedroom bungalow. We drove there and it took about 5 hours to get there. It is a good idea to stop for breaks on the way if you have children in the car because they will get ...  Read the complete review

I spent the last few days of July in St Ives on the south-western tip of Cornwall. I have visited St Ives many times but only for a day each time. On my last visit I decided that when I returned I would stay for longer allowing me to soak up the evening atmosphere. St Ives centres around the harbour where fishing boats moor; their catch ...  Read the complete review

Just gorgeous. If you had gone anywhere in the world and looked across a beach that was as beautiful as Porthmeor Beach in St Ives, you'd think you'd died and gone to Heaven. It is such a beautiful unspoilt gem of a place to find in Cornwall. I've been going to St.Ives for years, since I was little, and I've still never found ...  Read the complete review

Looking for a relaxing, romantic break where you can lay in bed and listen to waves sweeping into the harbour and crashing against the sea wall? Look no further. St Ives is a lovely little town in North Cornwall, about twenty minutes from Penzance. Here you can meander along the harbour front, taking in the spectacular sea views, browse the many ...  Read the complete review

If you want tranquillity, beautiful beaches, art, and friendly people, this is the place to come. Given the tag “Artist’s Paradise” by most sources of information, St Ives is just that, and more. It’s a paradise for anyone who wants a peaceful break in beautiful surroundings, and if I could finance myself, I would live ...  Read the complete review

We have had two lovely holidays staying just outside St Ives, in Carbis Bay. Carbis Bay is a beautiful little village right on the coast just a couple of miles outside St Ives. It has some lovely hotels, and beautiful beaches just a walk away. There is also a station, so the easiest option to go into St Ives is to catch the train. Its a beautiful ...  Read the complete review

To me St Ives in Cornwall, is the most idyllic place in the whole of Britain. I take most of my holidays at St Ives; I’m in love with its spectacular beaches, stone cottages and cobbled streets and alleyways. St Ives is renowned for painters, it even has it’s own Tate gallery. St Ives is a small fishing town, and is ...  Read the complete review

Me and Mrs Pandini went there at Easter in 1997. It was quite an early Easter - I can't remember the exact date - but the sun shone all weekend. In fact, I came back with a touch of sunburn. It's a lovely place. It's very arty, but also has an air of seaside town about it. There's a mini Tate Gallery there, which is ...  Read the complete review

I was fortunate enough to go to St Ives the week before Christmas and it was the most wonderful way to spend a Saturday. The streets were lit up, the shops were beautifully decorated and full of the most exciting gifts and the sea was shimmering in the sun. The reason for my visit was a trip to the Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth ...  Read the complete review

Almost as far Southwest as you can go in the Cornish Nation, St.Ives is an absolute jewel of a seaside town, to which those who've discovered its charms return year after year. A huge variety of excellent restaurants, from seafood (lots!) to vegetarian (The Cafe in Island Square), plus more pastie shops than you'd think possible, ...  Read the complete review