Welcome to Cornish Riviera Holidays - self-catering holiday cottages and accommodation in St.Ives,Cornwall

We are a small local agency, we are quality accredited by VisitEngland and offer a friendly and personal service.

We manage a fine selection of over 70 fisherman's cottages and harbour-side flats all in the heart of St.Ives with its sandy beaches, picturesque harbour and town full of quaint cottages and cobbled courtyards, restaurants, shops and galleries. The beautiful St.Ives bay benefits from a mild climate and can be enjoyed all year round. Check out our new About St Ives page for photos of St Ives and ideas for your visit.

2012 price list now available

For winter breaks go to our short breaks page.

If you would like to make a booking or have any enquiries please phone or email us.

St.Ives is a small fishing town on the dramatic North Cornwall coast, a beautiful place in itself as well as a perfect base from which to explore the rest of Cornwall. The town retains much of its original character and charm with its cobbled streets, winding alleys and whitewashed granite fisherman's cottages. St.Ives is famous for its stunning yellow sand beaches and numerous little hidden coves. Porthmeor beach with its rolling breakers, is a favourite with surfers whilst Porthgwidden and Porthminster are favoured by families for their calm, translucent bathing waters, whilst the St Ives September Festival plays host to some of the countrys best alternative art and music.

Art has played an important role in shaping St.Ives, famed for its special light and inspiring sea and landscapes, and remains a major draw for many visitors. The Tate St.Ives is situated dramatically above Porthmeor beach and exhibits artwork by many local and international artists on a regular basis. St Ives has been a home for such artistic luminaries as Barbara Hepworth, Bernard Leach, Ben Nicholson, Patrick Heron, and Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, many of whose work is featured in galleries and museums in the town. There are also numerous small galleries and studios dotted around the town which offer a wide range of differing art forms.

St.Ives is extremely well served with entertainment and amenities to suit most tastes. Award winning restaurants and cafes, open year round, range from local seafood and produce to Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.