31/10/2026
Rolling into November in St Ives ….
St Ives is a wonderful seaside town to visit anytime of year but have you been in November?! It’s much quieter than late summer and with the busy October half term over, St Ives and Cornwall transform back into a very sedate, peaceful and relaxing place to visit. While tourist attractions remain open it’s a time to explore much quieter pretty fishing villages, go on coastal walks, explore the many beautiful beaches and find cosy pubs with roaring fires. it’s also the storm watching season so you are never to far from an adventure.
Visit these beautiful beaches
🏖️ Kynance Cove
Dramatic cliffs, turquoise water and beautiful scenery on a sunny day it could easily be the Mediterranean.
🌊 Fistral Beach
Watch surfers and powerful Atlantic waves come in on one of Cornwalls most well known surfing beaches.
🐚 Porthcurno Beach
One of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches in west Cornwall and pop into see the Minack theatre on the cliff side
🌅 Bedruthan Steps
Spectacular coastal scenery and wild landscapes to explore
🏄 Watergate Bay
Huge sandy beach and lovely coastal walks
🌴 Porthminster Beach
One of St Ives prettiest beaches and walk onto the coast path and pop into Porthminster beach cafe for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Explore these villages
🐚 Mousehole
A gorgeous little fishing village near Penzance.
• Wander around the harbour.
• Explore tiny streets and cottages.
• Visit the cafés.
• Take lovely photographs.
• Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
🏡 Polperro
One of Cornwall’s prettiest traditional fishing villages.
• Explore narrow winding streets.
• Discover little shops and galleries.
• Walk around the harbour.
• Stop for lunch in a traditional pub.
🎬 Port Isaac
Famous as the filming location for Doc Martin.
• Explore the picturesque harbour.
• See filming locations.
• Walk through the village.
• Enjoy beautiful coastal scenery
And visit
7-13 Nov Gathering Light art exhibition at Tate St Ives
14-15 Nov Healeys Christmas market
18-19 Nov Cornwall Christmas fair at Eden Project and Eden lights 29-22 Nov
20-21 Nov St Ives Shanty Shout
28-29 Nov St Ives Christmas market at Polmanter
🍁And if you are looking for a coastal getaway this November check out our late availability page as we have the perfect place for you to stay whether a romantic studio for two, cosy fisherman’s cottage, sea view apartment or a friends get together at a large family home . Parking / pet friendly, sea views we have it all covered with some fantastic late autumn rates
📍 https://www.cherishedcottages.co.uk/late-availability/
