Lyndsay’s guidebook to 5 Stennack Gardens, St Ives
Nearest beach.
At the back of Stennack Gardens is Trelawney Road. This is the quickest route to my favourite beach. Turn right at the garden gate; at the end of Trelawney Road turn left up Bullans Hill to the end; right at Alexander Road; down to the mini roundabout; turn left down Porthmeor Hill. You will arrive on my favourite childhood beach – Porthmeor. It’s a 9 minute walk.
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Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillAt the back of Stennack Gardens is Trelawney Road. This is the quickest route to my favourite beach. Turn right at the garden gate; at the end of Trelawney Road turn left up Bullans Hill to the end; right at Alexander Road; down to the mini roundabout; turn left down Porthmeor Hill. You will arrive on my favourite childhood beach – Porthmeor. It’s a 9 minute walk.
Sightseeing
St Michael's Mount is a unique experience. Check their website for crossing times and how to get there. The views of Mounts Bay are stunning!
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
St Michael's Mount is a unique experience. Check their website for crossing times and how to get there. The views of Mounts Bay are stunning!
This is a fun experience. The location is also stunning. You can also walk along Penzance promenade nearby and take in the views of Mounts Bay. Jubilee Pool also has a geothermal pool alongside the main pool.
165 locals recommend
Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadThis is a fun experience. The location is also stunning. You can also walk along Penzance promenade nearby and take in the views of Mounts Bay. Jubilee Pool also has a geothermal pool alongside the main pool.
Take the train from St Ives to St Erth and back and enjoy the stunning views of St Ives Bay. You can get a connection from St Erth to Penzance or other locations. It's a 12 minute walk to St Ives Train Station from 5 Stennack Gardens.
24 locals recommend
St Erth Station Park and Ride
Station ApproachTake the train from St Ives to St Erth and back and enjoy the stunning views of St Ives Bay. You can get a connection from St Erth to Penzance or other locations. It's a 12 minute walk to St Ives Train Station from 5 Stennack Gardens.
Look up the Lands End Coaster Bus website. They do open air bus trips along the coast to Lands End. Stunning scenery.
249 locals recommend
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndLook up the Lands End Coaster Bus website. They do open air bus trips along the coast to Lands End. Stunning scenery.
Just above Porthmeor beach a 9 minute walk away from Stennack Gardens. At the back of Stennack Gardens is Trelawney Road. This is the quickest route to my favourite beach. Turn right at the garden gate; at the end of Trelawney Road turn left up Bullans Hill to the end; right at Alexander Road; down to the mini roundabout; turn left down Porthmeor Hill. The Tate is there behind the Porthmeor Beach Cafe.
453 locals recommend
Tate St. Ives
Just above Porthmeor beach a 9 minute walk away from Stennack Gardens. At the back of Stennack Gardens is Trelawney Road. This is the quickest route to my favourite beach. Turn right at the garden gate; at the end of Trelawney Road turn left up Bullans Hill to the end; right at Alexander Road; down to the mini roundabout; turn left down Porthmeor Hill. The Tate is there behind the Porthmeor Beach Cafe.
A 10 minute walk 'up' The Stennack. If you're into pottery, this is where one of potteries great was established.
59 locals recommend
Leach Pottery
A 10 minute walk 'up' The Stennack. If you're into pottery, this is where one of potteries great was established.
If you like sculpture, this is where one of our greates sculptures was established.
209 locals recommend
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon HillIf you like sculpture, this is where one of our greates sculptures was established.
Paradise Park
16 Trelissick RdLovely day out for the family. Children will love this.
Food scene
Lovely food here with amazing views of St Ives Haarbour. You can't book, so recommend you get there early.
58 locals recommend
Talay Thai Kitchen
Wharf RoadLovely food here with amazing views of St Ives Haarbour. You can't book, so recommend you get there early.
Peppers Pasta & Pizzeria
22 Fore StFamily favourite. Make sure you book.
Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf RoadLovely food and scenery.
Lovely food and scenery. Porthmeor Beach is one of the best surfing beaches around.
252 locals recommend
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillLovely food and scenery. Porthmeor Beach is one of the best surfing beaches around.
Porthgwidden Beach
Lovely food and scenery.
Outside Theatre
Stunning views whilst watching a theatre production. Check the website out for bookings of upcoming productions.
545 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
Stunning views whilst watching a theatre production. Check the website out for bookings of upcoming productions.
City/town information
Small city. Will be better to do by train. St Ives to St Erth train; change at St Erth for Truro. Or use the park and ride near Truro.
397 locals recommend
Truro
Small city. Will be better to do by train. St Ives to St Erth train; change at St Erth for Truro. Or use the park and ride near Truro.
Food shopping
Tesco Superstore
Saint Ives RoadYour nearest supermarket.