The neighbourhood
The property is located at Gwithian Towans beach on St Ives Bay in
Cornwall. The nearest supermarket is on the outskirts of the town of Hayle, while the centre of Hayle has more supermarkets and local shops where you can stock up on groceries.
Gwithian Towans is a quiet Cornish beach set along a sweeping 3-mile stretch of beautiful, sandy shoreline edged by dramatic cliffs and sand dunes. It’s also part of the South West Coast Path, so if you like walking or all things coastal, you’ll love it here. If you have your dog with you, many of the beaches are dog-friendly, although some have restrictions at certain times of the year.
The resort is about a 5-minute walk away from the steps that lead down to Gwithian Beach and this and the beaches beyond are fantastic for water sports from stand-up paddleboarding and kiteboarding to windsurfing and surfing. Gwithian Beach is a big hit with families who love exploring the rockpools and playing beach games, while on Godrevy Beach you can often spot seals, especially in autumn and winter. If it’s wildlife that you want to find, head to Upton Towans and Mexico Towans with a pair of binoculars and venture into the sand dunes.
There are lots of places where you can get closer to nature. Walk or drive to the Hayle Estuary nearby which is a haven for birdlife including curlews, egrets and oystercatchers. Or take a boat trip from St Ives harbour to Seal Island, or to do a spot of dolphin-watching.
Do also visit the delightful fishing port of St Ives which is home of the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Or visit Trevaskis Farm where you can meet the farm animals, shop in the farm shop and pick your own fruits. Meanwhile, Tehidy Country Park is ideal for woodland walks, picnics and cycling around the lake. St Michael’s Mount with its causeway connecting it to the mainland, its castle and its gardens is another highlight in the local area, while a day trip to Penzance promises historic pubs, great antique shops and an impressive, saltwater lido.
Getting around
Travelling by car is recommend for ease of exploring the area around St Ives Bay and beyond. If you have an electric car, there are two charging points at the resort and charging slots can be reserved.
If you’d prefer to travel by train, the nearest station is Hayle. However, there is a direct service from London Paddington to St Erth which takes about 5 hours and 10 minutes. A taxi can be pre-booked to meet you at St Erth and the resort is about a 20-minute drive away.
The nearest airport is Newquay which is about a 45-minute drive away and taxis are available, or you can arrange to collect a hire car.