Wanderlust World Wanderlust World When it comes to picturesque coastal towns, it does not get much better than the port town of St. Ives in Cornwall in Southwestern England. And when it comes to five-star hotels, the accommodations around St. Ives are also about as good as it gets. These are luxurious small hotels that cater to only a handful of guests at a time and serve a breakfast that would put most hotels to shame.
The Light House is a bed-and-breakfast type of hotel that has received five-star ratings. In addition to its luxurious accommodations, the Light House overlooks the Carbis Bay Beach, which can be accessed by a path below the hotel. St Ives is also within walking distance of the Light House. Guests receive a free breakfast each morning in their rooms or on a terrace. Featuring partings by a local artist, each room comes with king size beds, plush bathrobes, fluffy towels, a flat-screen TV, a CD/DVC player and its own shower. Mineral water, flowers, tea and coffee are also provided in each room. Reservations are recommended because this hotel fills up fast.
The Light House
Pannier Lane, Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2RA
01-736-793830
thelighthousebedandbreakfast.co.uk
Situated three minutes by car or 20 minutes by foot along a coastal path from the town of St. Ives, Jamies provides guests with a popular view of the Godrevy Lighthouse across the bay. With its large and airy rooms as well as luxurious accommodations, Jamies was featured on Alastair Sawday's respected tourist guide and website. Every room in this hotel comes with a view of the sea, its own bathroom, a TV and amenities such as books, flowers, magazines, and plush linens and towels A breakfast is served to guests each morning in the hotel's immaculate dining room, which also offers a view of the bay. A large garden where guests can relax and catch some sun is located outside the hotel.
Jamies
Wheal Whidden, Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2QX
173-679-4718
jamiesstives.co.uk
The Shun Lee House sits atop a slope on Porthminster Point that overlooks the St. Ives Bay. In addition to its spectacular views of the water, the hotel has a terrace where guests can watch the sun set and a garden that leads to a path that winds its way down to the bay. The Shun Lee hotel is licensed to serve alcohol and host weddings. A hotel courtesy car that is free of charge to guests goes to and from a local train and heliport. Its two suites come with TVs, hairdryers, digital radios, showers and large beds. The Shun Lee House, which was named after a boat in the mid-1800's, serves a complete English breakfast each day with items such as eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding and smoked salmon.
Shun Lee House
Shun Lee, Trelyon Avenue, St Ives TR26 2AD
173-679-6777
shunleehotel.co.uk