St Peter’s Studio is a beautiful, historic retreat found right within the heart of St Ives. St Ives has a wide range of independent shops, bars and restaurants. Prior to your arrival we are happy to help with booking your choice of restaurant for an evening meal, if we are given sufficient notice. Evenings can be busy at many of our local restaurants – so please do liaise with our team as soon as you can and we will always try and help
A little bit of information on St Peter's Street
Beaches, just minutes away from the house
Porthmeor beach 200 metres
St Ives Harbour
Hawkes Point
Porthminster Beach
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Porthkidney Beach
Porthgwidden Beach
Porthmeor Beach
Carbis Bay Beach.
Porthmeor beach 200 metres
St Ives Harbour
Hawkes Point
Porthminster Beach
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Porthkidney Beach
Porthgwidden Beach
Porthmeor Beach
Carbis Bay Beach.
Our favourite bars
Seven Cocktail Bar
Craft cocktails with champagne and stunning views of the harbour’ One of our very favourite places since it opened! We never miss a chance to go there!
Little Palais Cocktail Bar
Another favourite, found on The Wharf and up some stone steps: a snug little cocktail bar with a variety of cocktails, beers, ciders, and wines. It also serves a range of delicious small plates and ice creams. Both food and drinks can be enjoyed with a gorgeous glistening view of the sea through the window.
Our favourite restaurants and pubs
Host
A beautiful converted bank, Host offers a fab combination of small plates, wood-fired pizzas stretched by hand, and the traditional Sunday Roast. They say: ‘To ensure we have the best wood- fired pizzas in St Ives we use the finest ingredients, combined with century-old techniques.
To compliment our delicious food, we offer a carefully crafted list of wines, featuring both local and international wines that work in harmony with our dishes. Regardless of whether you’re looking for a casual drink, a romantic dinner, or a special occasion, we have something for everyone. ‘ We agree & always book to eat at Host whenever we are in St Ives
Porthminster Beach Café
A highly regarded beachside restaurant that serves a wonderful dining experience in seaside St Ives. A very long time favourite of the St Peters Studio girls! Currently one of the top restaurants in the country awarded one of the highest ratings from Fish2Fork for their sustainability policy. The team combines Asian and Mediterranean influences showcasing dishes of the freshest and finest seafood, garden-grown produce as well as foraged coastal ingredients. Much of the sustainably sourced fish is from St Ives Bay itself. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are produced with love as the talented chefs access splendid fresh produce from the kitchen garden and local growers. They also have an external Gin Bar which is ideal for large groups.
Porthgwidden Beach Café
At Porthgwidden Café, you are guaranteed a friendly warm welcome as well as spectacular views of St Ives Bay overlooking Godrevy Lighthouse, Gwithian, and Hayle Sands. Available to purchase from their fully licensed bar are cocktails, local beers, wine and champagne. Whether you’re starting the day with a ground coffee and breakfast roll as a takeaway or joining the restaurant for a classic crab linguine or fish and chips, Porthgwidden Café will provide brilliant service.
Harbour Fish and Chips
Wharf Road St Ives, great takeaway fish and chips and only a 5 minute walk from the house, our favourite takeaway fish & chips
The Sloop Inn
About a minute walk from the house, with lots of pavement tables
The Queen’s Hotel
Now only serves pizzas
Pilchard Press Alehouse
Wharf Road, Quaint ale house underground. Not very big. Has a selection of board games such as dominoes and backgammon
Pedn Olva
This is close to the railway station, Good bar, open to non-residents, lovely place to look back to St Ives and over Porthminster beach.
The Tretho Lounge (The Wharf)
The Loft
The terrace is a sun trap for end of the day celebrations with a short walk back.
The Mermaid Fish restaurant
Feels as though you have stepped back in time. Good sized portions. Lots of history on the walls.
Cellar Bistro
There is no view as it is a basement restaurant. Service and food are very good.
Olives café
Tasty Cornish cream teas and cakes
The Hub
The ‘in’ place to be, fab burgers and nachos. We love it!
St Ives Pizza Company
Excellent pizza and garlic bread. Delivery service even to the beach!
(Only open on Friday & Saturday from 17:00 – 20:00)
Rajpoot
Delivery service available. BYO if you eat in and want a beer to go with your curry, cash only for takeaway. Excellent food!
The St Ives Ice Cream Company (The Wharf)
Fantastic range of flavours – we love this place!
Yeungs Chinese take away
6 Tregenna Place, 01736 799982 Collection only. Cash only
Porthmeor Beach Cafe
Local Attractions, Gardens & Houses
National Trust in Cornwall
Lanhydrock House
Probably our favourite National Trust house, about an hours drive away from the house but as a whole day out, well worth the drive.
St Michael’s Mount / St Michael’s Port
Iconic island crowned by a medieval church and castle.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/st-michaels-mount/things-to-do-at-st-michaels-mount
2 Elizabeth Terrace, Marazion, TR17 0HS
Trebah Garden
Sub-tropical paradise with private beach and countless secret corners.
Grove Hill Road, Mawnan Smith, Near Falmouth, TR11 5JZ
Pencarrow House & Gardens
Privately-owned Georgian house with an impressive library with a secret door and is a peek into the elegant living quarters of aristocracy.
Trescowe, Bodmin, PL30 3AQ
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
https://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/corn1.html
Gweek, TR12 6UG
Newquay Zoo
https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/
Trenance Gardens, Newquay, TR7 2LZ
Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
16 Trelissick Road, Hayle, TR27 4HB
Screech Owl Sanctuary
https://screechowlsanctuary.co.uk/
Goss Moor, St. Columb, TR9 6HP
The Chocolate Factory & Craft Centre
All the chocolate at Trenance Chocolate is hand made in the small workshop at the Craft Centre. The shop is open 7 days a week but the production usually happens Monday – Friday.
http://www.the-chocolatefactory.co.uk/
The Chocolate Factory, Mullion Meadows, Helston, TR12 7HB
Eden Project
A living theatre of plants and people. Visits must be booked online in advance.
Bodelva, PL24 2SG
Flambards
Something for everyone to enjoy with outdoor excitement and indoor experiences. Check the website for entertainment and special events.
Clodgey Lane, Helston, TR13 0QA
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
Family-run farm, a world of apples, imagination and adventure. You can book a vintage tractor ride or enjoy a Gin Tasting Experience.
Penhallow, Truro, TR4 9LW
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
One of the most loved and romantic gardens in the UK. Great restaurant and a lovely gift shop too.
Pentewan, St. Austell, PL26 6EN
Jubilee Pool
Open air dip and historic outdoor swimming pool overlooking Penzance seafront.
Battery Road, Penzance, TR18 4FF
Land’s End
Breath taking coastal landscapes and outstanding views of the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean.
Land’s End, Sennen, TR19 7AA
See website to find out what’s on:
Lappa Valley
Exciting nostalgic steam train ride
https://www.lappavalley.co.uk/
St. Newlyn East, Nr Newquay, TR8 5LX
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Europe’s largest private collection of shipwreck artefacts.
https://www.shipwreckcharlestown.co.uk/
Quay Road, Charlestown, St Austell, PL25 3NJ
Camel Creek Adventure Park
Excitement for the whole family from adrenaline rushes to junior zookeeper experiences.
Tredinnick, Wadebridge, PL27 7RA
Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Journey back in time on Cornwall’s leading full size railway operated by steam locomotives. Driver experience courses also available.
Bodmin General Station, Bodmin, PL31 1AQ
Arts & Culture
The Tate St Ives
This is well worth a visit, and is only a very short walk from the house.
Porter Beach, St Ives, TR26 1TG
Barbara Hepworth’s House and sculpture garden
You can get a joint ticket for Tate St Ives and Barbara Hepworth’s Museum and sculpture garden. In addition there is a beautiful ‘Mother and Child ‘ sculpture in the local parish church donated by Barbara after her son was killed in a flying accident.
Barnoon Hill, St Ives, TR26 1AD
https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives/barbara-hepworth-museum-and-sculpture-garden
Gallery Anthony
Run by husband and wife Anthony and Marjorie Smith, opened in 2001. Anthony is a self-taught artist who paints with inspiration from the Cornish sea and countryside. Marjorie is inspired by the floras of Cornwall. In the house you will find a large piece of artwork by Anthony in the top floor bedroom called ‘Full moon on Porthmeor beach’ & some smaller pieces of flora and sea artwork by Marjorie in the master bedroom.
The Gallery is definitely worth a visit. Gallery Anthony, Mullion Meadows Craft, Helston, TR12 7HB
Lizard Art
A cooperative of 15 local artists’ based at The Stable Yard Gallery. Open March to October, 7 days a week, Lizard Art, Stable Yard Gallery, Helston, TR12 6AF. A visit here can be combined with Mullion Meadows and Roskillys Farm etc. as they are all in the same general area.
Autumn Exhibition until 29th October 2023.
Trelowarren Mawgan, Gweek, TR12 6AF
The Minack Theatre
The world famous theatre is a must see for visitors to Cornwall. Advance booking is essential for performances and visits.
SW Coast Path, Porthcurno, Penzance, TR19 6JU
Geevor Tin Mine
Gives people the opportunity to visit a real mine (left exactly as it looked like on the day the mine closed its doors) and learn what life was like for a Cornish miner.
Boscaswell Road, Pendeen, Penzance, TR19 7EW
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Celebrates the overwhelming influence of the sea in Cornish history and culture, exploring 15 galleries over 5 floors.
Discovery Quay, Falmouth, TR11 3QY.
It has a great café and shop and Falmouth (usually!) has a good range of parking. There are lots of interesting shops in Falmouth so it makes a great day out. All around the Maritime museum are lots of cafes and restaurants. Highly recommended for a day out.
Royal Cornwall Museum
A fascinating insight into Cornish life and culture.
River Street, Truro, TR1 2SJ. (You can get the train from St Ives to St Erth then Truro)
Tintagel Castle
Wonder among the ruins and meet Gallois, the brooding life-size statue of an ancient King. Advance booking is essential. Visit website for latest information www.english-heritage.org.uk/tintagel
Castle Road, Tintagel, PL34 0HE
