Farm holidays and farm stays in St Ives

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A farm holiday in St Ives is a lovely way to enjoy the Cornish countryside. St Ives is a harbour town on the north coast of west Cornwall, and farm cottages, farmhouse B&Bs and farm campsites in the area offer space, fresh air and a slower pace of life.

Porthmeor, Porthminster, Porthgwidden and the Harbour Beach are all in the town. Hayle, Zennor and Gwithian are all within easy reach. Each farm sets its own facilities and rules on pets, so check the listing and contact the owner direct to book – no booking fees.

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Farm holidays and farm stays in St Ives

Cornwall Online has 5 properties listed in St Ives.

Zennor, St Ives · Self-catering · sleeps 4

Staying at Cringlers Barn puts you in Zennor and St Ives, close to the centre of things. It is a self-catering holiday let with sandy beaches one to three miles away, and there are no agency fees when you book. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Cringlers Barn is situated on a working Guernsey Dairy Farm in the idyllic village of Zennor. Zennor is located five miles west of St Ives.” – the owner

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Skillywadden Barn

From 350 to 675
St Ives · Self-catering · sleeps 4

Skillywadden Barn in St Ives gives you a self-catering holiday let as your base for Cornwall. Days out on foot, by bike or by car start from the door, and you book direct with the people who run it. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“Recently converted detached granite barn within a small farmhouse complex, Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty within three miles of St Ives and ideally placed for exploring the West Penwith coastal paths that cover this peninsula and lead you to Lands End.” – the owner

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St Ives · Self-catering · sleeps 4

Sleeping up to 4, Trevalgan Holidays is a self-catering holiday let in St Ives. It makes a practical base for Cornwall, with a beach less than a mile away. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Two lovely self catering holiday barns each sleeping 2 people at Trevalgan Farm - situated just off the spectacular coast road between St Ives and Zennor.Our holiday barns are set in an area surrounded by wonderful scenery, with bracken covered hills andrugged cliffs covered in heather and gorse.” – the owner

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Borah Farm Cottages

From 440 to 1840
Lamorna, St Buryan , Penzance · Glamping · sleeps 6

Borah Farm Cottages in Lamorna, St Buryan and Penzance gives you a glamping site as your base for Cornwall. Days out on foot, by bike or by car start from the door, and you book direct with the people who run it. Parking is available for guests.

“Set in a delightful, sunny farm setting near Lamorna Cove. Close to coastal footpath, sandy beaches & many popular attractions.” – the owner

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Trevalgan Holiday Barns

From 500 to 900
St Ives · Self-catering · sleeps 2

Owner-run a self-catering holiday let in St Ives: Trevalgan Holiday Barns is close to the centre of things and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Parking is available for guests.

“Enjoy the peace of the countryside with bustling St Ives just 2 miles down the road. During the main season buses run daily to St Ives.” – the owner

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St Ives holidays – FAQs

St Ives is a harbour town on the north coast of west Cornwall, about 9 miles from Penzance.

Porthmeor, Porthminster, Porthgwidden and the Harbour Beach are all in the town.

Yes. St Ives station, on the St Ives Bay branch line from St Erth, is less than a mile and a half away.

A farm holiday is a stay on or beside a farm, usually in a converted farm cottage or barn, a farmhouse bed and breakfast or a farm campsite, with countryside all around. Facilities vary, so check each listing.

Each farm links to its own website. You book directly with the owners, with no booking fees or commission from Cornwall Online.

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