St Ives has hotels to cater for every taste and budget.

These include small family run establishments, boutique luxury hotels and larger places with leisure and function room facilities.

In the main holiday season, which here runs from Easter to September, places are heavily booked, so book early.

From October to March, apart from Christmas and New Year, its a bit quieter, but the best places do still get booked up well in advance.

On New Years Eve St Ives hosts one of the biggest parties in England, with thousands of people thronging the streets to celebrate. If you want to join in and stay in town then you should book a room as soon as possible.

Standing in its own 72 acre estate the hotel overlooks St Ives with glorious views over the town and St Ives Bay.

Forget your usual seaside holiday - relax in the glorious climate of Cornwall in your very own castle. From the huge range of activities on site to the beautiful beaches a stone's throw from the front door, you will never run out of things to do.

Whether you're flying solo, looking for a romantic break or relaxing with the family, they have the perfect space for you. There are 99 rooms available to choose from in six categories, including family rooms, sea views and apartments.

Stop by for an indulgent afternoon tea, light lunch and in the evening enjoy some small plates to accompany a thirst-quenching pint or mouth-watering cocktail at Olives.

The Godrevy View Restaurant also offers a wonderfully varied menu, catering for all dietary requirements and tastes. With stunning views across Tregenna's garden and St Ives bay and beyond.

Leisure facilities on the estate include an indoor heated pool and small studio gym. There is also an outdoor heated pool (May - Sept), tennis courts, outdoor kids play area and a woodland walk.

There is a challenging 9 hole par 3 golf course - voted as one of the most scenic in the country.

Castle Beauty is also there to pamper you with a range of therapeutic and beauty treatments.

Small, private, luxurious, informal, tranquil, relaxing. Just some of the words to describe one of St Ives' best hotels. They offer five individually designed suites and beautiful views over the bay. There is also a bar and restaurant.

On TripAdvisor, under the Traveller Ranked rating, Blue Hayes have been rated No 1 out of 14 Hotels in St Ives, and No 1 of 210 Hotels in Cornwall, for more than three years. Review comments include:

“There are some excellent hotels, but none that deliver the personal touch and luxury so successfully as Blue Hayes”

“I have never seen any hotel room in such a perfect condition – as if it had been remodelled the morning before we arrived”

The hotel is perched on the hill rolling into St Ives, affording spectacular, almost-aerial views of the bay stretching from the harbour and island to Godrevy Lighthouse. The garden gate leads directly onto the coastal path meandering downhill onto Porthminster Beach, situated just minutes away, and then onward to the harbour and town.