Exciting Holidays in St. Ives

Planning a holiday at Cornwall always begins with making a reservation at the self-catering St. Ives holiday cottages. Known for its luxurious accommodations, the St. Ives holiday cottages are perfect for those who seek comfort and enjoyment during their holidays. To book any of the spacious holiday cottages, simply go online and your accommodation of choice will be ready upon your arrival. Incidentally, there are many interesting things to do at Cornwall during your vacation, and here are a few recommendations.

Shopping

Shopping is a favourite pastime of vacationers at the upscale St. Ives holiday cottages. One of the popular shopping destinations is the West Country Shopping Village in Land’s End. A good variety of shops and wide range of products such as clothing, jewellery, shoes and confectionary are found in the village. You will certainly see a lot of good finds there such as souvenirs that you can take back home to your loved ones. Thus, make sure to have your shopping bags ready as you scour the West Country Shopping Village in Land’s End.

Active – 8 Zip Wire

Another must-try activity while staying at one of the comfortable St. Ives holiday cottages is the Active - 8 Zip Wire. This activity will let you experience the extreme excitement of zipping down the longest and fastest zip wire in the United Kingdom. The Active - 8 Zip Wire has no age requirement, although it has a minimum weight requirement of 40 pounds. This is to ensure your safety in the harness. There are also qualified staffs to provide instructions and assist you once you get into the harness. Note that all the equipment used in this activity is of the best quality and has undergone a thorough process of safety inspection. The zip wire ride, which takes about 1.5 hours, may be taken individually or in pairs using the twin cable zip.  Each ride costs ₤12.50 per person. The Active - 8 Zip Wire is available daily from April to November, and during weekends from December to March.

Westcountry Short Oval Racing

If you are looking for another thrilling adventure to make your vacation at the high-end St. Ives holiday cottages memorable, then you should go to the car racing event at St. Day in Cornwall. The action-packed races are usually held during the last week of January, rain or shine. The races start at one o’clock in the afternoon. Prior to these races, a pre-race practice is held between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You can witness 4 races per hour or a total of 12 to 15 races in half a day. As you watch the races, you are given unlimited access to the pit area. Meanwhile, refreshments may be availed of in different locations in the race venue.

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