Hayle cottages

Hayle cottage breaks

Offering a quieter alternative to nearby St Ives, our stylish choice of Hayle cottages provides a fantastic range of self-catering accommodation for families embarking on a relaxing summer break, friends enjoying a reunion, or for couples seeking a romantic bolthole in idyllic surroundings. Hayle is a charming port town at the head of the Hayle Estuary as it flows into the beautiful St Ives Bay. Once known for its industrial heritage, the town is now a tranquil coastal getaway with a wide array of welcoming holiday cottages and properties including stylish apartments, stunning wharf houses, spacious farmhouses, beautiful barn conversions, and traditional stone cottages. A wonderful base for nature lovers, cyclists, walkers and art lovers, Hayle is perfectly situated for exploring a stunning part of West Cornwall. 

Set beneath an impressive 19th-century viaduct, Hayle is a small town with a big beach stretching for three miles along the bay towards Godrevy Point and popular with walkers and water sports enthusiasts. The town has a choice of attractions including Mill Pond, Trencrom Hill, and Paradise Park and Jungle Barn. Birdwatchers can head to the local RSPB reserve along the estuary to spot curlews, oystercatchers and egrets. St Ives is just along the coast to the north-west, a busy coastal seaside town famous for its art galleries including the popular Tate St Ives and the famous Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden – check out our St Ives cottages today. The cheerful coastal town of Penzance is within easy reach to the south-west, marking the gateway to Land’s End. Browse our wonderful Hayle holiday cottages or take a look through our full collection of West Cornwall breaks to begin planning your next getaway.