Christmas Shopping in Cornwall
It's that time of the year again where we like to celebrate with crackers, sparkles, great food but it is also a fabulous time to share and make memories with your families and friends that will last forever. With only 41 days until Christmas some of us may have already started to buy some presents for our loved ones. This a perfect excuse for you to allow yourself to a festive break in St Ives and buy your family or friends some traditional Cornish fudge or maybe a piece of art from St Ives?
Staying in our self catering accommodation in Cornwall during the Christmas season is a lovely way to experience the quieter side of the Cornish Town St Ives. A short walk from your St Ives luxury apartment will lead you to the town where you can discover all the boutique shops and art galleries that will offer a variety of options for your Christmas shopping.
St Ives Shopping
If you are looking for something foodie, we would definitely recommend this small family-business 'I should Coco' as they offer the most scrumptious chocolates available in the West Country. This wonderful shop on High Street offers a selection of chocolate in all its different forms and you are even able to participate in the making of the chocolate by signing up for one of their workshops.
Continuing in the main street of St Ives, Fore Street is full of lovely shops that will fufill all of your expectations. From the traditional Cornish Fudge to the pottery made from local artists, you will discover plethora of locally-made produce that will be perfect Christmas presents for those who couldn't make it to Cornwall. Why not even reward yourself by bringing a piece of fudge back to your luxury accommodation in Cornwall?
As dogs are welcome to stay for free in December, your four-legged friend will be delighted to come with you to St Ives and discover this wonderful shop Salty Dog Boutique on Fore Street where dogs are treated like kings! You will find is a selection of tasty treats and fun toys for all size dogs to make sure that everybody gets their presents under the Christmas Tree. Don't forget to check our availability in December for a stay in our dog-friendly accommodation to not miss out on the offer.
After a few hours browsing shops in town, why not reward yourself with a nice brew from Mount Zion Coffee. Just a few steps away from the harbour front, sip your coffee whilst admiring the view will bring your Christmas shopping afternoon to a whole new level.
Christmas Markets in Cornwall
If you travelled by car then you're in luck, some of the most famous Christmas markets in Cornwall are only a 30 minutes drive from the Sail Lofts car park. Truro is definitely worth a visit during the late night shopping and this will take place every Wednesday from 28th November. By allowing for an extended festive shopping period, this is a great opportunity for visitors to enjoy a traffic-free experience and enjoy all the activities as darkness arrives and the lights begin to twinkle.
To continue your hunt for the best Christmas gift, we recommend you to have a look at Porthleven Christmas Market, near Helston. Porthleven is already famous for the well-established food festival taking place before the Summer and we couldn't be happier to see their Christmas Market returning this year. Expect plenty of tasty festive food, an indoor bar, Christmas music and an array of stalls selling gifts in the harbour. This lovely seaside town will host its second Christmas Market on the weekend 17/18th November, from 10am to 4pm.
Cornwall luxury accommodation
These are only a few recommendations for your Christmas Shopping and enjoy the Christmassy atmosphere in Cornwall and St Ives. If you are interested to discover the town and experiment Christmas the Cornish way, bring your Christmas shopping list with you and treat yourself to a festive break in St Ives before the 'big day'.
Check our availability here and begin the festivities in your perfect home-away-from-home.
