Mary’s guidebook for our visitors to St Ives
Sightseeing
Geevor Tin Mine
Iprojekthi ye-Eden
I-Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndThe Minack Theatre
I-Saint Michael's Mount
Tate St. Ives
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneGreat day out for the kids
A 20 minute stroll along the SW Coastal Footpath brings you to the Carbis Bay Hotel - the venue of the 2021 G7 summit of world leaders. Excellent restaurant and spa/pool available to non-residents. Very nice beach restraint/cafe for tea and cake.
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Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate
A 20 minute stroll along the SW Coastal Footpath brings you to the Carbis Bay Hotel - the venue of the 2021 G7 summit of world leaders. Excellent restaurant and spa/pool available to non-residents. Very nice beach restraint/cafe for tea and cake.
A great place to spend a few hours - easy parking, lovely setting and interesting well cared-for exhibits. About 35 mins by car.
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Iziko lezintombi zase-Newquay
Trenance GardensA great place to spend a few hours - easy parking, lovely setting and interesting well cared-for exhibits. About 35 mins by car.
City/town information
The county town of Cornwall, Truro is a great place for a wander around the shops. Use the out of town car park for ease of access. Plenty of nice eating places.
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Truro
The county town of Cornwall, Truro is a great place for a wander around the shops. Use the out of town car park for ease of access. Plenty of nice eating places.
Neighbourhoods
Porthminster Beach
WarrenThis s our local beach.
Stunning scenic walks from our front door. Walk to Hayle or Zennor in a few hours then catch the bus back.
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South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathStunning scenic walks from our front door. Walk to Hayle or Zennor in a few hours then catch the bus back.
Restaurant Reservations
With the increasing popularity of Cornwall in general and St Ives in particular, we recommend that guests make restaurant bookings well in advance of their arrival date.
Excellent beach take away. Part of the fine-dining Porthminster Cafe restaurant.
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Porthminster Beach Cafe
Excellent beach take away. Part of the fine-dining Porthminster Cafe restaurant.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Excellent bus service from town.
Try the open top bus circular coastal tour via Zennor and Lands End
Ukuhamba-hamba
Rail Links
Try the beautifully scenic coast railway to St Erth. From there you can change to visit Penzance or Truro.
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Local Restaurants
During peak season it is wise to book restaurants well in advance - especially the premium eateries like the Porthminster Cafe.
Izinto omele uzipakishe
Buckets and Spades!
Don't forget your beach gear. We recommend leaving it in the back of your car which you will pass on your way to the beach. For guests at Beach View, there is storage in the base of the bench outside the apartment.
Ungaphoswa
Thursday Morning Farmers Market
Held in the civic centre town hall. Local musicians often perform. Great choice of local foodstuff.