B and Bs in St Ives

Penlee International Guest House; located in Carbis Bay near St Ives offers comfortable accommodation with sea views across the bay.Situated in an ideal location for the sandy beaches of Carbis bay; Porthkidney Sands; and the South West Coast Path all of which are approximately 10 minutes away. ST Ives is a short drive away or a gentle stroll along the costal path (approximately 35 minutes walk).Alternatively; take the train from our local train station at Carbis Bay which is about 5 minutes away. The trains run approximately every half hour during the peak season and it’s a great way of getting around.Carbis Bay is ideally situated for touring Cornwall. We are within easy reach of St Michael Mount; Lands End; Mousehole; The Minnack Theatre; Lizard point and the Eden Project; for the younger family members locally is Paradise Park; Flambards; Crealy Adventure Playground also Newquay Zoo to name just a few.Vast is the picturesque harbour town of St Ives with its cobbled Streets; lovely beaches; and art galleries; there is a wealth of shops ; restaurants. You can sit with a glass of wine; cup of coffee or a traditional cream tea and watch the world go by.As well as its tradition of fishing; St Ives is world famous as an art centre and its studio's; shops and galleries are every where; St Ives's part of the Tate Gallery in London was opened in 1993 and is perhaps the flag of cornish art; the Gallery's inspirational building stands high above the magnificent surfing beach of Porthmeor and features exhibitions.