The Mermaid’s Purse (1372)

1.1 miles SE of St Ives | Sleeps 4 | Price Band Q (£543 - £1515)

Locations are accurate to within 100 metres, distances are 'as the crow flies'.
To find out more about the attractions listed below visit The Classic Guide.

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The Mermaid’s Purse (1372)
Sleeps 4

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Carbis Bay Beach (0.0 miles)

Just outside St Ives, surrounded by hills for protection, is a popular sheltered family holiday beach.

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Treasure Trails Cornwall (0.3 miles)

Pick a route to follow and solve clues as you go. Treasure Trails are a fun, unique way to get the family out exploring Cornwall's countryside and villages, discovering some interesting facts along the way. There are 40 trails to choose from, covering different parts of the Cornish landscape from fishing villages to rugged moorland, and dramatic cliffs to peaceful rivers. The kids will be clamouring to go on the next walk!

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Carbis Bay (0.4 miles)

The quiet, unassuming sister of St Ives, Carbis Bay is only one mile west from its famous neighbour and overlooks the bay to the iconic lighthouse just off-shore at Godrevy Point, four miles further west across the golden sands of the Towans. Carbis Bay is a lot quieter all year round and boasts three of the finest sandy beaches in the area, Carbis Bay beach, Porthkidney Sands and Hawkes Point, perfect for families and couples. Or if you want to sample the delights of St Ives it delivers the best route in. Leave your car behind and catch the train or stroll along the coast path, you will not be disappointed as you round the final corner.

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Porthminster Beach Cafe (0.9 miles)

One restaurant, one beach, one menu, one excellent approach to food.

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Porthkidney Beach (1.0 miles)

This large expanse of sand next to Hayle Estuary is popular with dog walkers. The dunes back onto the village of Lelant, where the path from St Uny church links up to the South West Coast Path, giving access to the beach and estuary via the dunes.

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Porthminster Beach (1.0 miles)

This large, sheltered, sandy St Ives beach is great for families, close to all facilities and home to the excellent Porthminister Beach Cafe.

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For more things to do and places to visit near The Mermaid’s Purse visit The Classic Guide.

Area: Cornwall, Far West
Setting: Town
Sea Views: Yes
Sea: 200y
Beach: 200y
Sandy Beach: 200y
OS Map Reference: SW 528 388
Recycling facilities: Nearest recycling banks >

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The Mermaid’s Purse (1372)

1.1 miles SE of St Ives | Sleeps 4 | Price Band Q (£543 - £1515)

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