Fernlea Court, St Ives welcomes you into a stylish, open-plan living space where every detail has been thoughtfully considered. The kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, offers everything you need for holiday cooking, whether that's a hearty breakfast before a day on the sand or a leisurely evening meal. Adjacent, the extendable dining table seats four, perfect for morning coffee as the light pours in through the large windows. Relax on the comfortable sofa in the lounge, where those same windows frame breathtaking views across St Ives, its golden beach, harbour and the sparkling ocean beyond, filling the apartment with natural light and a wonderful sense of space.
Step outside onto the enclosed decked terrace, a lovely spot to dine alfresco beneath the stars or simply unwind with a book while the view does all the talking. The king-size bedroom is beautifully styled and offers a peaceful night's sleep, complete with its own en suite shower room. A private parking space is conveniently located nearby, so you can head off to explore West Cornwall whenever the mood takes you, then return easily to your elevated coastal retreat.
Imagine mornings spent watching the harbour come to life from your terrace, gulls wheeling overhead and the scent of salt air drifting up from the bay. Afternoons might be filled with wandering St Ives' cobbled lanes, browsing independent galleries, or simply lounging on one of its six glorious beaches. As dusk settles, gather on the terrace once more, glass in hand, as the sky over the harbour turns gold, pink and finally a deep, star-scattered blue.
Fernlea Court, St Ives sits in an elevated spot with the very best of the town on its doorstep. The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (2 km) celebrates the work of the renowned artist within her own former studio and garden filled with bronze and stone sculptures set among subtropical planting. Penzance's Jubilee Pool (11 km) is a beautifully restored Art Deco lido with a geothermal pool, sun terraces and café overlooking Mount's Bay, while Poldark Mine (25 km) offers fascinating underground tours into Cornwall's mining past, descending into genuine 18th-century tunnels. Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm (27 km) has guided tours, vintage tractor rides and chance to sample ciders, spirits and liqueurs straight from the source.
Venture further afield and West Cornwall's attractions keep on giving. Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay (50 km) is home to captivating underwater tunnels, playful otters and diverse marine life from octopuses to seahorses. Wheal Martyn Clay Works in Carthew (51 km) is set within beautiful parkland and telling the story of the China clay industry through working waterwheels and historic pits. The Eden Project's extraordinary biomes and plant collections, housing everything from rainforest canopies to Mediterranean groves while exploring humanity's relationship with the natural world, are a 55-kilometre drive away, making for a memorable full day out.
Closer to home, the historic mining town of Camborne is just 13 kilometres away, offering a fascinating glimpse into Cornwall's industrial heritage with its handsome Victorian architecture and engineering legacy. Falmouth, 46 kilometres from the apartment, is a lively riverside town boasting coastal fortresses, thrilling zip wire adventures above the harbour, and a rich seam of arts and culture found in its galleries and maritime museum, making it a wonderful destination for a day trip during your St Ives stay.
