The Garrack Hotel sits comfortably in one of the most enviable locations. Standing in two acres of garden with breathtaking views over Porthmeor beach, St Ives Bay and the Atlantic beyond, the hotel is off the tourist track and hidden away. It enjoys peace and quiet away from the noise and bustle of holiday makers in the town, which is only a few minutes` walk away. The ivy-clad granite house was completed in 1923 as a small gentleman`s residence. Established as a hotel in 1948 it was then bought by John and Frances Kilby in 1965. It is now managed by their sons, Michael and Stephen. Frances Kilby is retired.
St Ives has its own special appeal with its narrow, twisting streets and picturesque harbour and beaches. Long famous as an artists` colony with its many galleries and pottery shops, it is home to the renowned Tate Gallery St Ives which opened in 1993. Guests come on art shopping trips and spend thousands of pounds. The majority of the Hotel`s individually decorated 18 en suite bedrooms have sea views. First floor rooms are in a traditional style sympathetic to the character of the original residence. There are three ground floor level access rooms, of which one is especially suited for wheelchairs. A lower-ground floor, sea facing extension has more contemporary style rooms, including two suitable for families. A further two bedrooms are in the cottage annexe in the grounds, on the seaward side of the hotel.
There is a small leisure complex in a separate part of the hotel with an indoor heated swimming pool with spa and counter current swim jet for the endurance enthusiast. There is a sauna and gym area with access to the sun terrace which looks out to sea. A licensed coffee shop serves light meals and refreshments throughout the day. The Aqualight Swim Academy recently started to give babies confidence in the water and to teach them how to swim, and to give parents an opportunity to socialise while taking gentle exercise. With cliff top walks along the coastal path in both directions, a 27-mile view to the horizon on a clear day and stunning beaches close at hand, there is much for the holiday maker to enjoy including surfing, water sports, fishing, golf, Cornwall`s beautiful gardens, the Eden Project and some of the finest food establishments in the south west.
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