What does St Ives, Cornwall mean to you? Golden beaches? Quaint streets? Or simply holiday!!

Published 2021-06-04
So what does St Ives mean to you? When I think of St Ives, I think of the pretty cottages, idyllic streets and the fishing boats in the harbour.

We love St Ives! I particularly love the beaches and the colour of the water in the summer sunshine. The smell of the clean sea air on the warm, gentle breeze. The town has lots to offer: history, culture, surfing, and ice cream.

In our compilation video we give you all of this and more. Taken from our 2020 videos, starting with breakfast with a view, enjoy a 'mini-break' as we pass through the streets and around the harbour in varying seasons.

We also take the train on the UK's most scenic branch line to Lelant, a request stop, and return to St Ives along the South West Coast Path via Carbis Bay.

Music credit:
'Moonrise' by Reed Mathis
'Outlaw's Farewell' by Reed Mathis
'Veracrus" by Quincas Moreira
All taken from YouTube's Audio Library.


The standard description bit…
We are Sarah and Andrew and we film our walks around Cornwall and publish on YouTube, usually weekly. Sometimes we stay in accommodation in Cornwall and upload our vlog. Sarah is fascinated by sea glass and likes to collect it so there may be the occasional sea glass video too. The channel is a hobby and we both have normal day jobs!

Frequently asked questions:
What camera do we use?
Since December 2018 we have used: Canon Powershot G7x MkII

How do I find the books you use?
Most are still in print although some we pick up in charity shops and may be available on Amazon secondhand. Please refer to the video for the book titles. Every video shows the book three times. Sorry but we can’t put a link in every description.

Best time of year to visit Cornwall?
We love May, June for flora and fauna, July and September for spectacular scenery.

What is your dog’s name?
Sorry but we do not release the name of our dog, perhaps you can make up your own name for him.

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All Comments (21)
  • @user-xn3ks1tl1f
    Well done again Sarah & Andrew for yet another Cornish feast for our eyes. I love St.Ives for everything it has about it. So scenic and full of character, with beautiful beaches and turquoise water. You can just relax and soak up the relaxing atmosphere - in spite of the crowds and noisy seagulls. Thankyou both for your hard work in sharing Cornwall with us. 💕
  • We love st ives..... we were there in march.....aweful weather......when we got back to surrey the weather was good...never mind we still enjoyed our visit...thankyou.
  • @Tuffydipstick
    Been to St. Ives several times. It's my favourite place in Cornwall.
  • @jimnorris37
    A lovely bag full of Cornish memories. Thank you both.
  • @lindab8397
    I have also been to st ives a few times , out of all the places I have been in England , Cornwall is easily top for me. Plus I have some fabulous friends living there ....
  • @edm1012
    I've been in Cornwall four times, and twice in St. Ives. St. Ives is a splendid mix of tranquility, art and beauty. I hope to come to Cornwall very soon. I miss it!
  • Cornwall means everything to me. It's so cool! Quaint streets. "Chocolate box" buildings Of all sorts of shapes and designs and less Global warming!!!! What I wouldn't give to live there !
  • @lesleysnow6341
    Childhood memories, Hart's ice-cream, fish and chips on the harbour wall,
  • @TheSWolfe
    I thoroughly enjoy these adventures around Cornwall - my bucket-list bulls-eye - I can preview the coolest spots even if I can't get there yet, and your humor & enthusiasm make it like a welcome walk w/old friends. I also appreciate the heads-up re walk difficulty level, for future reference.
  • Cornwall, including st Ives means warm, relaxing holiday with loads of mystery, smuggling and lots of haunted places to explore, I love a holiday in Cornwall.
  • What does St. Ives (and Carbis Bay) mean to us? Maybe as close as you can get to Heaven on Earth? Especially on a warm, sunny summer's day. That's why we would regularly jump on the train and head down there, sometimes staying over. (Does that make me an Emmet? Ha,ha!). That train ride between St. Erth and St. Ives is breathtaking. It's just a shame that so many of the houses and cottages are second homes and holiday lets, but that's the way it is I guess. Thank you for this compilation of vlogs which we found informative, inspiring and entertaining. 'Devon' Tony.
  • @tonimabbatt3117
    great video thanx for sharing, we visit Cornwall each year sadly not this year, find it so very peaceful lovely rural roads and people so friendly x
  • @1973Lorraine
    Been coming to St Ives all my life, 47 years. Just back from a gorgeous week there and had breakfast in a pod at Porthmeor Beach cafe 2 days ago. The best view!
  • @martinjn2920
    I will enjoy this video when I watch it, my wife and myself just love St Ives and that whole area. But when we visit out of season it is so quiet, so many homes not used it almost feels erie, but this applies to many places in Cornwall not just St Ives.
  • @phil7301
    Lovely video,, watched over looking Perranuthnoe beach,, yes I'm in Cornwall !! Weather report,,,,,full sun, not a cloud to be seen ! Whiskey good, pasties better !!! We have stopped in at Ives many times, before it got silly and overcrowded,, a cottage by the pier, called the (Pelican)
  • @jamesburt6520
    Excellent video, thank you both very much. My wife and I have many happy memories of summer holidays spent in Cornwall especially St Ives. Thank you again. Watching the video at home in Falkirk. Scotland.
  • St.Ives is nice.It all is sooooo artsy and HIP!!! I love to draw like Sarah.hey Sarah I love your art work it's great.gives me ideas