St. Ives Bay

Beautiful bay

We all love St Ives and it’s always so much hotter and sunnier than anywhere. We got there quite early and had a good wander around all the side streets. The water was crystal clear and we sat right o...

Magical day out

Fantastic day out. We went by train from Penzance (lovely views of the Hayle Estuary). We had coffe at a hotel called Pedn Olva which had views of the water swirling on the rocks below us. We went on...

Local businesses

There are few local owners of businesses in this place. That is alarming. The corporate houses' Cafe is a turn off for us.

Quick stop

Last minute decision to check out before going to our next stop. We tried park and ride at St Erth train station. Just 10 minutes train ride to St Ives. A good decision to take the train otherwise wil...

Rediculously busy and almost nowhere to park - even in September

Of course St Ives is a "must visit" place but parking there is impossible unless you arrive VERY early or, preferably go by train. My passengers enjoyed numerous traffic jams whilst I tried to find a...