Welcome to our St Ives Holidays Blog
Because we’re local, we know the best beaches to walk, places to eat out and things to do. Let us inspire you and help make your next break to St Ives, your best yet.
20 Articles found
Boxing Day Pasty Recipe
Use up your Christmas leftovers with our Boxing Day pasty recipe. Ingredients For the short crust pastry 1½ lb plain flour 6 oz margarine 6 oz lard For the filling 1lb - 1½ turkey / other Christmas leftover meats Finely chop your leftover vegetables including onions (chop a new onion if you don't have much left) Finely chop your leftover roast potatoes Salt and Pepper Butter
Read more
Top Spots for a Hot Chocolate in Cornwall
For that scrumptious treat on a wintry day, not much beats a steamy, creamy hot chocolate. But where to start? Here’s our mouth-watering guide of our 3 best spots that’ll tickle the taste buds:
Read more
Best Cornish Winter Walks
With those hazy summer days behind us, Cornwall’s set to embrace her more dramatic side as winter creeps in. Grab your favourite steaming thermos, a cosy woolly hat and take those windswept locks and rosy cheeks for a stomp around the wild and wintry wonderland of Cornwall. Here’s a little winter walk inspiration for your next cosy break to St Ives:
Read more
Visit Rosamund Pilcher’s Filming Locations
One of Cornwall’s most prolific writers, Rosamund Pilcher is a literary inspiration. Retaining a humble public presence in the UK, her books achieved a global reach and generations of followers in Germany, where she is regarded as an iconic national treasure. Born in Cornwall in 1924 and sadly passing away in February 2019, her novels sold over 60 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into countless films, series and shows.
Read more
Dog friendly holidays
Dog friendly holidays Cornwall is jam-packed with dog friendly things to do, so there’s no need for your pooch to miss out on all the fun. Here’s a quick guide to help you get the most out of your dog friendly getaway to Cornwall. Step one Find your dog friendly holiday cottage here. This year we’ve got even more choice of pet friendly cottages across Cornwall (listed with our sister company Cornish Horizons). You can browse that collection of holiday cottages here.
Read moreSummer events in Cornwall
Summer events in Cornwall There’s always something happening Cornwall. From food and drink, music, literature, walking, arts and craft – anything and everything goes! Here’s our insider’s guide to some of our favourite summer events.
Read moreGreat Gardens of Cornwall
The Great Gardens of Cornwall Impacted by the warmth of the Gulf Stream, Cornwall’s gardens are home to rare and beautiful plants. If that doesn't tempt you, most are dog friendly and run events throughout the year. A collection of the best-known, most historically and horticulturally important gardens in Cornwall are collectively known as 'The Great Gardens of Cornwall'. They comprise of private gardens, National Trust gardens and garden businesses. Let us introduce you to the magical Great Gardens of Cornwall!
Read more