It is one of the most colourful, quaint and attractive towns in Cornwall with numerous granite cottages, small cobbled streets, and narrow alleyways all surrounding a sheltered harbour.

St Ives offers great sandy beaches for relaxing and surfing, stunning coastline for walking, countless galleries, including Tate St Ives, bars to relax in and cafés and restaurants to suit every taste and pocket. It is a wonderful holiday location offering many activities for a wide range of visitors and a magnet for artists and tourists.

The countryside around St Ives is littered with the remains of the tin mining industry. The chimneys used in the smelting process still stand, some have been converted to visitor attractions and museums.

Take a look at some of the superb holiday cottages to rent in Cornwall for self-catering holidays.