Overview of St Ives Holiday Village

This is one of a selection of St Ives holiday parks near the sea in Cornwall 

St Ives Holiday Village is located near Lelant Downs in Cornwall, set inland between St Ives, Hayle and St Erth, just off the A3074. The park sits away from the coast within a wooded setting rather than directly by the sea.

St Ives is around 5 miles away, Hayle is around 3 miles away and Carbis Bay is around 4 miles away. Lelant Saltings railway station is around 2 miles from the park and provides access into St Ives without needing to drive. This is one of a selection of St Ives holiday parks near the beaches in Cornwall but you will have to drive from this park to the beach. 

The park is spread across a large wooded area, with accommodation positioned along internal roads through trees rather than open coastal ground. Accommodation includes caravans and lodges in a range of grades, all self catering with kitchens, bathrooms and living areas. Some lodges include private hot tubs.

Facilities are centred around the main complex. The park includes an indoor heated swimming pool, an outdoor pool open in season, a bar and restaurant, amusement arcade and an entertainment venue. There are also outdoor play areas, sports facilities and organised activities across the site.

Guest feedback across platforms is generally consistent. Tripadvisor ratings are typically around 4 out of 5, with reviews mentioning the woodland setting, the range of facilities and the location for accessing St Ives and surrounding areas.

St Ives is around 5 miles away, Penzance is around 8 miles away and Camborne is around 7 miles away. The A30 can be reached within a short drive. Nearby places to visit include Carbis Bay Beach around 4 miles away and St Michael’s Mount around 7 miles away.

Why is St Ives Holiday Village a Great Holiday Park?

• Around 5 miles to St Ives and 3 miles to Hayle
• Woodland setting away from the coastline
• Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool
• Bar, restaurant, arcade and entertainment venue
• Caravans and lodges, including some with hot tubs
• Around 2 miles to Lelant Saltings station for train access to St Ives
• Around 7 miles to St Michael’s Mount and access to the A30

Is St Ives Holiday Village within walking distance of the beach?

No. St Ives Holiday Village is located inland and is not within walking distance of the beach. The nearest beaches, including Carbis Bay, are around 4 to 5 miles away and are typically accessed by car or train.

Chalets, Lodges & Caravans at St Ives Holiday Village

There is a wide variety of accommodation available at St Ives Holiday Village. The chalets, terraced bungalows and detached bungalows are all on the left hand side of the holiday park and these are graded from bronze through to gold. The lodges and caravans are situated on the right hand side of the holiday park and these are the most recent additions to the holiday park. Lodges are graded from silver through to platinum and can vary in size from 12’ wide up to 20’ wide. Pet friendly accommodation is also available.

St Ives Holiday Village is surrounded by many beautiful beaches. Hayle Towans Beach is known for its '3 miles of golden sand'. Porthmeor Beach, is surfer's paradise, this is a great beach if you would like to learn how to surf or improve your surfing skills.  Carbis Bay is a very well known beach with long stretches of sand it offers calm waters in a sheltered bay. Porthminster Beach, is a large Blue Flag beach with calm waters, located close to St Ives town centre, this is an easy beach to get to from St Ives Holiday Village.

Park Facilities at St Ives Holiday Village

St Ives Holiday Village has an indoor swimming pool featuring a flume slide which provides hours of entertainment.  The main pool is for people who would like to swim or just have fun and there is a dedicated toddler pool for the little ones. Other water activities include, Aqua Peddlerz, Aqua Jets and Water Walking Zorbs. This park is full of activities that will keep children entertained, these include Hover Archery, Crazy Golf, Pool Tables, Woodland Nature Trail, Table Tennis and a Woodland Play Park. The park also offers the following additional activities that you will need to pay for such as, Build my Bear, Paint a Pot, Sand Art and Slime Workshop. The Children’s Foxy Club will also keep your children entertained throughout your stay. This is a lively holiday park and hosts themed weekends and offers a full programme of activities and entertainment for children. During the summer holidays the biggest and best cabaret acts come to St Ives Holiday Village.
 
Rafter’s Restaurant and Terrace is the on-site place to eat, here you can enjoy a wide selection of food and drinks you can choose to dine in the restaurant or eat outdoors on the covered terrace. Food takeaway is also an option. Free WiFi is available in the clubhouse and there is dedicated WiFi in all of the accommodation. There is a launderette and a convenience shop stocked with all of the essentials you might need.

Places to Visit Near St Ives Holiday Village

If you would like to venture off the holiday park there are plenty of attractions nearby. The Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre that is carved into the cliffside with breath taking views over Porthcurno beach. St Michael's Mount, is a small historic island where you can cross the causeway at low tide and explore its history. The Eden Project, a transformed clay mine where you can explore the world’s largest indoor rainforest and the Mediterranean Biome, each offering unique plant life and climates. The extensive outdoor gardens feature art installations, play areas, and over 20 plant-based exhibits.

Newquay Zoo is a fun day out and only a 25-minute drive from Perran View Holiday Park. There you will find many large and small animals to observe and learn about. Set in 13 acres of sub-tropical gardens, you can discover and learn about the many different varieties of plants species. There many animals you will see at the Zoo, these include big cats, lemurs, monkeys, meerkats, penguins and more.