St Ives Cornwall holidays, cottages, hotels, camping, bed and breakfast

St. Ives has holiday homes, self-catering flats, guest houses, bed and breakfast accommodation as well as many hotels.

Paintings & Prints by Ponckle, Marianne Golden, Jenny Devereux, Alexandra Dickens, Kim Hohlweg, Simon Birtall, Abstract Art In Cornwall, Nicky Walker, Juliet Goodden, Keran Sunaski Gilmore, Katrina Slack, Alan Furneaux

Picture: 'Sale of the Herring Catch in St Ives Harbour.' The town has the largest colony of artists outside London.

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St Ives, Cornwall is a small town in the far west of the county. Though originally a fishing village, it has for the last 150 years become both a popular holiday destination and an internationally renowned school of painting.

The town and the surrounding area has a wide selection of holiday homes and cottages, self-catering flats, numerous hotels both large and small, plus an excellent selection of bed and breakfast accommodation.

There is a good choice of camping, touring and holiday parks.You are never more than ten to fifteen minutes from a beach in this part of the county.

Latterly it has become a popular destination to celebrate New Year's Eve in fancy dress.(Click here for a few more details).

A thriving art community since the late 19th century and now home to a branch of the Tate Gallery. For the art lover it provides an art holiday destination which really delivers.

This ancient fishing town has a good selection of restaurants and a modest night life. Fun filled and interesting days out for all the family are close by, plus great beaches right on your doorstep. St Ives encompasses all you could want for a family holiday or simply a relaxing short break.