Sail Lofts Apartments, St Ives, Cornwall
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The Sail Lofts Apartments are a breath of fresh air for St Ives, a town with plenty of lovely B&Bs but nothing one would call luxurious. These fabulous apartments emerged last year from the ruins of an old pilchard pressing factory in a Grand Designs-like project. It cost the owner Philip Griffiths and his partner just £2m, and for that he has 12 highly-fitted, airy, beautifully finished apartments set around a garden courtyard.
Each flat has its own front door – there is no shared space – fitted kitchen, well-finished bathrooms and massive lounges, some with a view of Porthgwidden Beach. Even if you can’t see the beach, you can hear the booming surf, it’s that close. They are all fitted out with Egyptian cotton sheets, duck feather duvets, designer furniture pieces, digital TVs and iPod docks. Some have a waterproof TV in the shower, and a great view of the harbour. Griffiths has thought of everything – there is a wet room for your wetsuit or surfboard, beach towels and even a bucket and spade. Ask about the food delivery service to save you having to go shopping, and the Art Pass – you get unlimited admissions to the Tate, Hepworth and Leach museums, well worth it as each place costs over £5 for a single visit.
The Sail Lofts is Mike's recommended place to stay in his Weekend in St Ives article.
Contact tel: +44 1736 799175, e-mail:
Cost per person per night: £50 - £100 per night
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