Make the most of the festive season and spend it in St Ives
There’s no better place to spend the festive season than picturesque St. Ives and its upmarket neighbour, Carbis Bay, what with Cornwall’s spectacular not-to-be-missed Christmas lights and exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations. Fancy dress is not compulsory at New Year but most people make the effort to dress up and the streets are closed to traffic. There is always a throng of people in the harbour and, if the tide is out, everyone spills out onto the beach to watch the midnight fireworks, providing a dramatic display over the beaches and town. For those wanting a little slice of luxury to go with their festivities, Carbis Bay Holidays still has availability at a selection of their sumptuous coastal properties in the region, both in the run up to and during the Christmas and New Year weeks. All Carbis Bay Holidays’ properties will be festively decorated, and a bottle of Cornish bubbly is thrown in for New Year’s bookings, adding to the party atmosphere. Most have plenty of entertainment facilities too, with Sky television, wifi, Playstation or Wii consoles and a good selection of board games to keep all ages entertained.
Carbis Bay Holidays are offering a minimum stay of four nights with flexible arrival and departure dates over the festive period. Visitors will find themselves spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants, so after a delicious Christmas meal cooked at Carbis Bay Holidays’ home-from-home, why not dine out at one of the many gastronomic restaurants in St. Ives. But it’s best to book well ahead for New Year’s Eve.
Whether visiting for four nights, a week, 10 days or more, the walking paths are peaceful, the beaches are perfect for Boxing Day footie and dogs are welcome on beaches once again. Compared with the busy summer months, the attractions are quiet too. Don’t miss a visit to Tate St. Ives where the work of renowned artists Andy Warhol, Frank Stella and Bridget Riley will be showing at the Gallery’s exhibition, The Indiscipline of Painting.
Just the Two of Us
DRIFTAWAY
This romantic hideaway for two is perfect for couples who want to escape from it all. Tucked away with only coastal footpath walkers as passing traffic, this secret hideaway boasts panoramic views of Hawkes Point, Porthkidney Sands and the Hayle Estuary - the inspiration of many artists including John Miller. Couples will love the romantic feel of this beautifully furnished apartment with its fabulous driftwood tables, sea urchin lamps and local artwork. Price: During Christmas, seven nights’ self-catering accommodation costs £650.
The Whole Family
SAND WAVES
Perfect for a Cornish beachside escape, this ground floor apartment, sleeping four, offers the beach right on the doorstep. Swing open the patio doors and walk out onto the private decking to take in the panoramic sea views across St Ives Bay. Sand Waves is located directly above Carbis Bay beach which, with its golden sands and turquoise sea, is recognised as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, and famously inspired the work of local sculptor Barbara Hepworth. Price: five nights’ self-catering accommodation costs £800 over the festive period.
Celebration with Friends
CHAPEL VIEW
This is an exceptional architect-designed detached property with ample room for opening presents and four en suite bedrooms (2x double, 2 x twin). Offering wonderful sea views of Carbis Bay beach from most rooms, the property has been furnished to create a luxurious, truly individual environment, arranged over three levels. With the beach at Carbis Bay on its doorstep, Chapel View guests can also walk along the coastal path to the magnificent sands at Porthkidney, though they will be sorely tempted to stay at home and enjoy the entertainment package: home cinema system, Sky television, iPod docking, wireless internet, PlayStation III with games and selection of board games. Price: Five nights’ self-catering accommodation arriving December 23 costs £1,800.
For further information from Carbis Bay Holidays, visit carbisbayholidays.co.uk.
