| Hobblers House - painted by local artist, Ponkle |
| St Ives is a creative haven - a place where artists feel they belong - a place for them to live and work. It is quite a testament to this tiny town that The Tate decided to locate its second gallery here. No other small town in the world can claim such an accolade! |
| Of all the jewels in Cornwall's crown - St Ives is the most dazzling. St Ives has the perfect setting, and When Shakespeare penned the following words - he could have been standing on a hill, looking down at St Ives. "This sceptered isle... This other Eden, demi-paradise... This precious stone set in a silver sea." St Ives is the most picturesque town in Cornwall. Local tip - come here out of season to enjoy the place at its best - with no crowds. |
| There are beaches here to suit absolutely everybody. Harbour beach is totally sheltered - and just about as safe for families as you will find anywhere. Porthmeor can get breezy - but when there is no wind it is a great sunbathing beach too. Gentle Warning! Unless you are a rowdy teenager, it's best to avoid the section of Porthmeor Beach beneath the Tate Gallery. This is where the teenagers hang out - the ones that are too young to get into the pubs and clubs! The teenagers here are not really a problem - but they are noisy and some people may find them irritating! At night they move to the top of the island, where they can do their thing undisturbed by grown-ups! |
| I can personally recommend The Porthminster Hotel - fabulous rooms in a stunning setting. And if I had to choose just one hotel in the St Ives area - it would be The Carbis Bay Hotel - absolutely fabulous! On a smaller scale, The Garrack Hotel is truly wonderful. The Blue Hayes Hotel has exceptional suites at very good prices. And The Boskerris is absolute paradise for that romantic getaway! |
| ST IVES RESTAURANTS St Ives may not boast a big-name TV chef - but it does have some terrific restaurants. The Mermaid in the old fishing quarter is highly recommended. The Porthminster Cafe - right on the beach, has the perfect setting - and superb food! The Bean Inn at Carbis Bay is a wonderful vegetarian restaurant and a breath of fresh air! Hobblers House on the harbour front is the ultimate cosy seaside restaurant - I love it! And here's a tip from a local - ChrisTaylor, owner of the excellent of Woodside Hotel, says "For my money the best place to eat is The Wave on St Andrews Street." |
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