Cornish Riviera Holidays

11/11/2024

Big Announcement!

Cornish Riviera Holidays is proud to announce that we are stepping into the role of headline sponsors for the 2025 St Ives Biathlon which will be held on Saturday 28th June 2025.

2025 simultaneously marks the 27th year of the St Ives Biathlon and the 67th anniversary of the St Ives Surf Life Saving Club which was originally formed in 1958.

As the oldest independent holiday letting agency in St Ives, we believe it is important to give something back to the community we are so lucky to live in. As such, we were keen to support the St Ives Biathlon. We began as a supporting sponsor last year and were extremely excited and only too happy to step up when asked earlier this year to become the headline Sponsor as our ethos is and always has been to put our community at the heart of everything we do.

For more information about the St Ives Biathlon and the St Ives Surf Life Saving Club follow the link below

St Ives Surf Life Saving Club

08/11/2024

Godrevy fist thing this morning

07/11/2024

Godrevy Lighthouse was built in 1859 on Godrevy Island in St Ives Bay, Cornwall. Standing approximately 300 metres (980 ft) off Godrevy Head, it marks the Stones reef, which has been a hazard to shipping for centuries.

Photo by instagram.com/kam.digital

05/11/2024

Nos Tansys - Bonfire night
Tanweyth - fireworks
Fusen - rocket
Elvennel - sparkler
To hear these words, visit 'geryow an jydh' in the resources section of the Speak Cornish website.

28/10/2024

No week of pew ends would be complete without featuring the 15th century mermaid of Zennor at St Senara's church. Mermaids featured in the medieval Cornish miracle plays, where they represented the dual nature of Christ; the mermaid being both fish and human and Christ being both God and man. Three miracle plays or Ordinalia survive, dating from the mid 14th century and written in the Cornish language.

25/10/2024

Wolf Rock Lighthouse, located about 8 miles southwest of Land's End, Cornwall, stands on a solitary rock that has long been a hazard for ships. The lighthouse was completed in 1869 after nearly a decade of difficult construction due to harsh weather and the remote location. The tower, designed by James Walker, was built using 3,296 tons of granite, with the first 39 feet of the structure being solid to withstand the powerful waves. The light first shone in January 1870.

Over the years, the lighthouse underwent several upgrades. In 1941, during World War II, it was damaged by aerial cannon fire, leading to repairs and enhancements, including the installation of a radiotelephone and electrification in 1955. In 1972, Wolf Rock became the first lighthouse in the world to be equipped with a helipad, greatly improving access for maintenance and crew changes. The lighthouse was automated in 1987 and continues to operate today with a solar-powered light, flashing once every 15 seconds, monitored remotely by Trinity House.

The lighthouse's history also includes notable events, such as being the first ocean rock lighthouse to be resupplied by helicopter in 1948, when the keepers were stranded due to bad weather for over 100 days. Despite its challenging location, Wolf Rock Lighthouse remains a crucial navigational aid and a testament to the resilience of maritime engineering.

18/10/2024

17/10/2024

HMS Wave ~ St.Ives.

15/10/2024

Are you looking for a last-minute trip to St Ives for the October Half Term (26th October)? We have some last-minute availability:

1. 08) 2 Meadow Villas - Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
2. *New Property* 21) Chy Meor – Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
3. 33) 6 Malakoff - Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom – harbour views
4. 40) Penryn – Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
5. 41) Upper Seaview – Sleeps 4, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom – sea views
6. 47) Dolly - Sleeps 3, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, dedicated parking space
7. 50) Step n Sea - Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with parking
8. 53) Slantways, Sleeps 2, 1 bathroom – harbour views
9. 60) Sea Ayr – Sleeps 4, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
10. *New Property* 62) An Marghty – Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom – dedicated parking
11. 63) Flat 4, 10 Porthminster Terrace – Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms – dedicated parking
12. 64) 2 Academy Flats – Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
13. 65) Chy Splander – Sleeps 3 (2 Adults and 1 child), 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

The following properties have gaps in their availability and therefore available for short breaks:

1. 43) 26 Piazza – Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom available for 4 night break from Monday 28th October
3. 48) 9 Mount Pleasant – Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms available for 3+ nights from Monday 28th October

The majority of available properties are now offering up to 30% off the weekly rental and if you are unable to make it for the full week, short breaks are available at participating properties. View the availability on our website:

https://www.cornishrivieraholidays.co.uk/october-half-term-cottages/

09/10/2024

The minesweeper HMS Wave washed ashore at St. Ives, Cornwall in 1952.

HMS Wave had anchored in St. Ives Bay to wait out a passing storm. However, the worsening conditions caused her anchor chain to break. Unable to get underway quickly enough, the 1,300 ton vessel was blown aground. The impact ruptured her hull, causing some minor flooding.

A breeches bouy was rigged up and allowed sixty-two of her crew to be taken ashore. The remainder stayed aboard to conduct damage control until other Royal Navy ships responded. Once the storm had subsided, HMS Wave was pulled from the beach and towed to Devonport Dockyard for repairs. HMS Wave would serve for almost another 10 years before being scrapped in 1962.

09/10/2024

07/10/2024

Happy Blue Monday!
The amazing level of blue mineral formations inside a 1850's Cornish copper mine.
Looks like the old miners missed a bit, I bet they would be kicking themselves if they see this now. Note the original wood planks on the floor to allow pushing the wheelbarrows full of rock and ore a lot easier.

29/09/2024

Today's picture is from the 1890s. It shows Pig Town at Bamaluz along with the ill-fated New Pier. The area of Porthminster Beach is bare of buildings.

27/09/2024

St Ives Harbour Master Notice of planned 'beach recycling' works
Location: Main slipway opposite the Sloop Inn
Date: Monday 30th September and Tuesday 1st October
As you may be aware, there has been significant sand accretion on the main slipway and the beach opposite the Sloop Inn. This sand is now also causing issues on the highway and it has therefore been agreed that beach recycling will be undertaken to relocate sand which has built up to areas of erosion within the harbour area.
Please note:
- Plant will be operating 3 hours either side of low water on these days and
cordons will be set up to provide plant pedestrian separation
- There will be limited access down the main slipway and some access points
to the harbour area will be closed during this time
- All pedestrians are to keep well clear of moving plant and obey the
instructions of the safety marshals
- Should you have any questions regarding this activity please contact the Harbour Master on 07933173958
- This activity is relocating sand within the harbour area and no sand will be removed from the harbour or the St Ives Bay sand cell

21/09/2024

Introducing Chy Meor

Situated in the perfect location, a literal stone's throw from Porthmeor Beach Chy Meor, simple and elegant is the product of a lifetime of love by the owner.

This fabulously appointed house sleeps 4 across 2 double bedrooms with 2 shower rooms, Chy Meor benefits from a large kitchen diner with a cosy snug compleat with a gas fire perfect for quiet evenings in, while a light and bright family room awaits you on the 3rd floor with views across Porthmeor and the island, Chy Meor truly is the ideal place to soak in St Ives relaxed atmosphere.

check out all availability below

www.cornishrivieraholidays.co.uk/properties/21-chy-meor