ST IVES 5 DAY FESTIVE - COTTAGE HOTEL

St.Ives is one of Britain's most enigmatic resorts: at once a haven for artists who come to enjoy its magnificent light and seek inspiration in its distance from the hustle and bustle of modern life and at the same time a magnet for large numbers of summer visitors. Despite its popularity, it somehow manages to retain its old-world charm with an enchanting maze of narrow streets and lanes hemmed in by picturesque granite buildings. There are innumerable small craft and antique shops, art galleries, pubs and cafes. Porthmeor Beach provides surf and excitement whilst the quieter beaches at Porthminster and Carbis Bay provide more sheltered bathing. In between are rocky headlands and the delightful harbour, said to have been the place where St.Ia (after whom the resort is named) arrived from Ireland in a coracle. Our hotel is situated in Carbis Bay, with its lovely wooded coves and sandy beach, about two miles from the heart of St.Ives, which is easily accessible by train.Christmas Special Programme
Monday
Sherry reception on arrival followed by dinner and dancing.

Tuesday (Alias: Christmas Eve)
Full Day Excursion to the magnificent Eden Project, one of the wonders of the modern world (admission included in the tour cost) then a Gala dinner followed by dancing and entertainment.

Wednesday (Alias: Christmas Day)
Morning competition to guess the weight of the Christmas Cake. Traditional Christmas lunch with "Santa" and presents. Afternoon tea and games. Dinner followed by dancing and entertainment.

Thursday (Alias: Boxing Day)
Morning excursion. Pre-lunch glass of punch followed by Grand Boxing Day Lunch. Free afternoon followed by dinner and fancy dress farewell dance (please bring a costume).

Friday
Depart hotel after breakfast.

Individual hotel programmes may differ slightly from this programme.Cottage Hotel

Delightfully situated in extensive grounds overlooking Carbis Bay, 300 yards from the beach and two minutes' walk from the railway station linking Carbis Bay to St.Ives (5 minute journey). All 80 rooms are centrally heated and have bath or shower and WC, hair dryer, TV with radio channels, tea/coffee making facilities and intercom. The dining room and lounge both have lovely views of the bay and there is a large ballroom with entertainment most evenings. There are two bars, snooker table and TV lounge. The outdoor swimming pool is heated May-September. Two lifts serve most bedrooms(although entertainment room is only accessible via stairs).
Tel: 01736 795252 A Leisureplex Hotel