15 November, 2011

Christmas Gift Ideas from Carbis Bay Holidays

If you’re looking to holiday in the St Ives area with Carbis Bay Holidays next year, then why not consider some of the Cornish Christmas Gift ideas below?  We've rounded up some of our favourites for you.

Learn to Surf
How's about purchasing a gift voucher for a surf lesson during your stay from St Ives Surf School?  Based on Porthmeor beach, these guys offer a 20% discount off all lessons for Carbis Bay Holidays guests only. Visit their website to find out more and don’t forget to quote ‘Carbis Bay Holidays’ when booking.

Theatre Tickets
The Minack Theatre is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012. Why not purchase tickets to watch a wonderful performance in the most spectacular open air theatre? We watched the Fisherman's Friends last year, it was fantastic and were pleased to hear that they are returning in 2012.



Fine Dining Experience
For those foodie lovers, a voucher for the Porthminster Beach Café is sure to go down a treat. Enjoy the ultimate Cornish cuisine indulgence, in this beautifully located award winning restaurant.

Art Lessons
The St Ives School of Painting offer a range of 1 – 3 day courses throughout the year. From landscape to life, oils to watercolour, choose an approach that would suit your loved one the best.



Fun and Funky Sewing Course
Poppy Treffry offers one day freehand machine embroidery courses. The course includes materials, lunch and a goodie bag. Poppy’s courses are incredibly popular, so we recommend you book up quickly to avoid disappointment.

Luxury Holiday Voucher

Why not spoil a loved one with a Carbis Bay Holidays voucher? A truly special gift that is sure to put a big smile on their face. Please phone to find out more 08000 122241.









Coast Awards 2012...Carbis Bay Holidays calls for votes!

Following the recent victory for St Ives at the British Travel Awards.  Carbis Bay Holidays now begins their campaign to spread the word about the Coast Awards 2012. 

St Ives has once again been shortlisted as well as some of our favourite beaches, eateries and attractions in Cornwall.

Vote for our friends by logging on to coastmagazine.co.uk/coastawards2012.  You could be in with a chance of winning £250 to spend at Joules.

Best Seaside Holiday Destination

St Ives, Cornwall has been shortlisted against:
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
Southwold, Suffolk
Whitby, North Yorkshire
Whitstable, Kent


 
Best British Beach

Gwithian, Cornwall has been shortlisted against:
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Camber Sands, East Sussex
Holkham, North Norfolk
Woolacombe, North Devon


 
Best Seaside Attraction

The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Cornwall has been shortlisted against:
Brighton Pier, East Sussex
Blackpool Tower, Lancashire
Southwold Pier, Suffolk
Turner Contemporary, Margate, Kent


Best Beach Cafe

Godrevy Beach Café, Gwithian, Cornwall has been shortlisted against:
East Beach Café, Littlehampton, East Sussex
Harbour Lights, Coverack, Cornwall
Hive Beach Café, Burton Bradstock, Dorset
Ocean Beach, Southend, Essex



Best Seaside Restaurant

Porthgwidden Beach Café, St Ives, Cornwall has been shortlisted against:
The Company Shed, West Mersea, Essex
Fifteen Cornwall, Watergate Bay, Cornwall
Rocksalt, Folkestone, Kent
The Sportsman, Seasalter, Kent


Best Coastal Path

The South West Coast Path has been shortlisted against:
The Cleveland Way
Norfolk Coast Path
Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail
South Downs Way



We'd love to hear what you think of the finalists, do post your comments below.