Chy An Gwedhen - 4-Star Hotel in St Ives (Cornwall)

Chy An Gwedhen sits 1 mile from central St Ives, directly adjacent to the St Michael's Coastal Path. The property offers sea views across St Ives Bay and is within a mile walk of Porthminster Beach and Carbis Bay Beach. Free on-site private parking is available, a rare find near St Ives.

The hotel has only 4 guest rooms, each with en-suite shower rooms, the majority offering double showers. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, ironing facilities, and tea/coffee making equipment. All rooms have hairdryers and complimentary toiletries, with most offering sea views.

A selection of breakfasts, including full English, smoked salmon, or continental options, is available for a separate charge. Guests can use the honesty bar, which offers local drinks and snacks. A communal fridge is provided for all guests, and a Tesco supermarket is a few minutes' walk away.

Hosts Pete and Heidi provide detailed curated information on local attractions and walks. They offer advice on places to visit, such as St Michael's Mount, Tate St Ives, and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. The hotel sees frequent return visitors due to the quality of this personalised service.

Guests have direct access to the north Cornwall Coastal Path from the property. Two sandy beaches - Porthminster and Carbis Bay - are within a mile's walk. The nearby bus stop across the road provides easy transport to central St Ives and beyond.

Location: Next to St Michael's Coastal Path, 1 mile from St Ives

Rooms: 4 en-suite rooms, most with sea views

Dining: Honesty bar with local drinks and snacks

Service: Personalised local advice from hosts Pete and Heidi

Parking: Free private on-site parking

Beaches: Porthminster and Carbis Bay within a mile