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Holidays in Lelant

Lelant is a pretty, quaint village that is situated on the main route to Carbis Bay and St Ives. Rent a self catering property in Lelant and you'll be well placed to dine out at the delicious deli and restaurant, 'The Old Forge', enjoy a round of golf at West Cornwall Golf Club, or jump on the branch line to St Ives town.

Lelant itself has two pubs, a restaurant, a golf course with stunning views and a vast beach with areas of secluded woodland. Holidays in Lelant are perfect for couples who want the peace of staying somewhere rural but are close to local amenities. You're never far from the beach when you stay in Lelant; take a stroll alongside the estuary, through the sand dunes and down to the vast expanse of Porthkindney Sands where the River Hayle joins the Atlantic Ocean.

Did you know...

Porthkidney beach is dog-friendly all year round!

Things to do near Lelant

If you book a holiday in Lelant you’re perfectly situated for sightseeing, with a nearby train line to St Ives or Penzance for spot of shopping. If you jump in the car you can travel down the far west coast, one of the most beautiful driving routes in the UK. Stop off at the Gurnard’s Head for a bite of lunch or make your way down to Cape Cornwall and Sennen Cove

For those looking to explore on foot, the 12.5 mile St Michael's Way walk from Lelant to Marazion offers a great way to experience the Cornish countryside. The walk meanders through moorland and the small villages of Gulval and Ludgvan before emerging in Marazion with St Michael's Mount in clear view.

For something requiring a little less energy, visit Steeple Woods Nature Reserve for a more relaxing walk and spectacular views. Read more on our blog.

If you fancy a round of golf, Lelant is home to the West Cornwall Golf Club, offering breathtaking views and is playable at any time of year. Read more on our blog about Golf Courses in West Cornwall.

Nearby beaches

The closest beach to Lelant is Porthkidney Sands which is dog-friendly. Please note there are certain restrictions during peak months on other beaches in the area. 

For more info on Porthkidney Sands, and other must-see beaches in the area, check out our blog post on Sandy beaches in West Cornwall.

Stay in Lelant

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Cormorant Cottage

Cormorant Cottage, Lelant

From £448 - £1092
Sleeps 4 + cot

Grebe Cottage

Grebe Cottage, Lelant

From £497 - £1307
Sleeps 4 + cot

The Sail Loft

The Sail Loft, Lelant

From £523 - £1530
Sleeps 5 + cot

Atlantic View, Hawkes Point

Atlantic View, Hawkes Point, Carbis Bay

From £582 - £1745
Sleeps 4 + cot

Ayda's Rest

Ayda's Rest, Lelant

From £498 - £1215
Sleeps 4 + cot

Carntiscoe

Carntiscoe, Lelant

From £864 - £3387
Sleeps 10 + 2 cots

Surf and Turf

Surf and Turf, Lelant

From £432 - £959
Sleeps 4 + cot

Old Court Cottage

Old Court Cottage, Lelant

From £627 - £1530
Sleeps 6 + cot

The Loft

The Loft, Lelant

From £608 - £1688
Sleeps 6 + cot

The Lookout, Hawkes Point

The Lookout, Hawkes Point, Carbis Bay

From £732 - £2594
Sleeps 6 + cot

Saltings Seacret

Saltings Seacret, Lelant

From £477 - £1362
Sleeps 6 + cot

Bay Tree Cottage

Bay Tree Cottage, Lelant

From £518 - £1362
Sleeps 4 + cot

Cormorant Cottage

Cormorant Cottage, Lelant

From £448 - £1092
Sleeps 4 + cot

Grebe Cottage

Grebe Cottage, Lelant

From £497 - £1307
Sleeps 4 + cot

The Sail Loft

The Sail Loft, Lelant

From £523 - £1530
Sleeps 5 + cot

Atlantic View, Hawkes Point

Atlantic View, Hawkes Point, Carbis Bay

From £582 - £1745
Sleeps 4 + cot

Ayda's Rest

Ayda's Rest, Lelant

From £498 - £1215
Sleeps 4 + cot

Carntiscoe

Carntiscoe, Lelant

From £864 - £3387
Sleeps 10 + 2 cots

Surf and Turf

Surf and Turf, Lelant

From £432 - £959
Sleeps 4 + cot

Old Court Cottage

Old Court Cottage, Lelant

From £627 - £1530
Sleeps 6 + cot

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New Year's Eve in St Ives

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St Ives Feast Day

Feast Day offers visitors the chance to witness, and even join in with, a centuries-old tradition. The Mayor 'Hurls the Silver Ball' into the crowd on the beach below. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin. 

5th February 2025

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St Ives Food & Drink Festival

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Porthleven Food & Music Festival

The small Cornish fishing village of Porthleven hosts its annual Food & Music Festival every April and encorporates street performers, a range of local produce, Samba dancing, theatre, beer marquees, hip-hop dancers, fireworks, Cornish singing & much, much mmore...the list is endless!

25th - 27th April 2025

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St Ives September Festival

Now becoming a sellout event, this festival keeps attracting more and more visitors who come to enjoy a wide range of acts, including music, theatre, poetry and visual arts.

13th - 27th September 2025

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Camborne Trevithick Day

Join in the celebrations at this community led festival. The annual event celebrates the engineering and mining history of the Camborne area, and is dedicated to Richard Trevithick, pioneer of high pressure steam power & inventor of Road and Railway Locomotives.

26th April 2025

Find out more >

Penzance Literary Festival

Popular with visitors and locals alike, this exciting festival celebrates everything literary, including spoken, written, recited and sung word. Take part in the reading and writing discussions and activities and enjoy the many performances.

1st - 5th July 2025

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