St. Ives Holiday Village

We have just returned from a Monday - Friday stay, we had a 2 bed platinum lodge for 4 people (3 adults 1 child) The Lodge was fabulous, very spacious, clean and modern with all the basic utensils. There was even a washing machine which was a pleasant surprise. The hot tub was a real highlight. The only thing that was a disappointment was the beds, very uncomfortable with a low quality mattress. The children’s activities/entertainment were fantastic our 4 year old had a jam packed itinerary each day. The staff were very attentive to the little ones. Swimming was easy to book and although the pool is a little on the small side it was great that they provided floats/balls. (No changing rooms though which wasn’t a massive issue and if you book the 9:00am slot you may have to wait in a queue outside for a bit - not ideal) That being said we had a fab stay, our 4 year old loved it and we would consider returning again next year (if the mattresses are upgraded)

Where do I start ? Been to this site now for 4 years and I've got to sat Christine, the boss , has started to turn this site around , accommodation is more than adequate, hot tub is very very nice , yes ppl say its a bit out dated in the club but I have to say talking to the boss , things will change for next year , be back next year !!!! Flipping love this site it's so chilled out

Arriving at this beautiful place was just majestic. Straight away noticing the woodland and the lodges that blended in with the landscape so perfectly. Arriving at our fantastic lodge had evey thing you would want and need on your stay . Beautiful in every way. I can Honestly say thier wasn't anything I was not happy with other than wanting to stay again and longer. Definitely will be coming back . Great host Nothing was too much trouble christina was the best.

So I've stayed in many lodges over the years so hopefully I can give a true reflection on this lodge. We now have 2 small dogs in the family so it can be hard finding a nicer lodge with a hot tub at a decent price. I paid £949 Mon-Fri which is the most I’ve ever paid but we have a 10-year-old so the school holidays was our only option. We also wanted to see Cornwall as it’s a first for my partner and child. Check in was at 2pm which is fine since we didn’t arrive until later. If I book a hot tub then I specifically book a lodge where the tub is fenced in with the lodge itself so that the dogs can roam free whilst we enjoy the soak as my Frenchie would scream if we were separated lol (Yes its happened before) John Fowler website failed to show any photos other then computer generated images showing none of the outside but the description did say the decking was fenced in. So, I took a gamble and it paid off! You can see from my photos the tub and decking area is completely fence in and strangely its even triple gated so you can actually lock the dogs in three different areas. The lodge itself was pretty much brand new so it still had a new smell to it and no dogy smell. It was one bedroom, one bathroom and a kitchen lounge with pull out sofa. They call it a micro lodge for a reason as its very small and spaces are tight. I only just fit (6ft 1) on the toilet as the bathroom is pretty cramped. Our child had to sleep on the pull-out sofa which pretty much filled the living room / kitchen. The décor is nice and modern and all in all it’s a nice lodge. I’m not sure why but I have a feeling the fixtures and fittings felt cheap so I’m not sure how these lodges will stand the test of time especially with dogs. The hot tub is superb and very hot! Just how I like it. The decking is nice and there is some seating space to one side. The only issue is that there is no storage so everything just gets completely wet as the leave the cushions on the seats. Pretty much all the lodges on the park are inside a forest so you don’t get much sunshine if any at all. You get some shelter from the rain but the drops falling off the trees are just as big. This did not bother me at all in the hot tub. The falling leaves are everywhere and no one seems to come and clear any away. CONS If you are going as a couple, then I would say the lodge is great! The bed in the bedroom is very nice and I experienced no back pain. There is a lack of storage in the lodge so if you are more than two people then I’d say its probably too tight. It means the third persons stuff will be all over the living room. Given that the location is close the sea and many people go to Cornwall for the seaside experience, it’s difficult to store any gear and keep it dry. We had rain and winds which meant the lodge was constantly wet as there is no canopy over the main door, so you travel all the water from the decking inside. Even our wet jackets pretty much soaked the lodge since its pretty small.

We stayed four nights in this fantastic location from start to finish the staff were more than helpful, friendly amd very informative. The price was fantastic. We booked a gold Lodge and it was a real home from home, it was far better than we were expecting, warm and very cosy. It's central location meant we could easily get out and about to see everything we wanted to and more. We would without a doubt stay here again thank to all the team, for making our stay memorable, specially the reception team and Scott who was a fantastic bingo caller all round entertainer.

This is the second time we’ve stayed here and both times it’s been a pleasure. The site is placed out of the way amongst peaceful and pleasant woodlands, with a swimming pool, outdoor tennis tables, a small park, and a woodland walk. The site is about 5-10 min drive to the beach (depending which one you want to go to) and there’s plenty of beaches in St Ives to walk along (even in windy/wet weather). It’s also only about 35 mins drive to the likes of St Michaels Mount, Minack Theatre, and some other fantastic days out. The first time we stayed in a gold lodge and it was in perfect condition. After staying in many a caravan/lodge, this one blew us away with the amount of storage and space! This time we stayed in the platinum 2-bed lodge with a Hot Tub and what a value for money! We did have a couple of teething issues but every time we spoke to someone they had a maintenance team within 30 mins - stellar service! The lodge was warm, well looked after, the hot tub wasn’t overlooked, and there was beyond enough space and storage for the four of us. The staff at reception were friendly and helpful - you really couldn’t ask for more (especially for what you pay). We’ve already booked again! Highly recommend.