Weekend Away: Una St Ives

THE ART OF HOSPITALITY

Situated in the picturesque Carbis Bay area on Cornwall’s north coast, Una St Ives is a relaxed and stylish holiday resort offering the finest in laid-back luxury. Set in a tranquil countryside location, close to the golden shores of St Ives Bay, Una St Ives gives guests the chance to do as little or as much as they want in this rich natural and cultural landscape.

Awarm welcome meets worldclass travel standards, with a selection of 29 contemporary lodges along with dining and leisure facilities, making the perfect home base for a Cornish adventure whether you’re a couple, family or a group of friends.

The resort’s collection of luxury lodges range from one to four-bedroomed abodes, with hot tub and wood burner options. Flooded with natural light, the airy interiors include fully equipped kitchens with spacious dining and living areas with each lodge featuring private outdoor space for alfresco socialising, relaxing, and dining.

The award-winning Una Kitchen is headed up by multiple AA Rosette-winning Cornish chef Glenn Gatland, and offers fresh, honest, woodfired cooking. Glenn would describe his culinary style as “relaxed Mediterranean” with punchy flavours and vibrant colours: simple foods, full of flavour, making the most of Cornwall’’s fine ingredients and producers. Guests can enjoy fresh, locally-landed fish and authentic pizzas alongside dishes more often associated with Italy than the South West. The selection of classic wood-fired Sunday roasts (including vegetarian and vegan options), cooked over flame on Una Kitchen’s imposing Gozney oven, have made a name for themselves among locals and are a musttry for any roast aficionados.

The restaurant’s interior design highlights the Una St Ives ‘art of hospitality’ ethos perfectly. This is a welcoming, casual dining space for socialising, the walls filled with original pieces of contemporary artwork. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - or simply coffee, cake, or cocktails - you can dine in, or enjoy the elements eating on the terrace.

At the heart of the resort’s main Atrium building, the Spa at Una encourages guests to take time for wellness, with four treatment rooms providing an extensive range of pampering and holistic treatments. The wild, elemental setting combined with the use of Elemis products brings together nature and science for the ultimate escape. Leisure facilities are centred around the impressive sun-lit 15m infinity swimming pool, children’s pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room alongside the fully equipped Life Fitness gym. Leisure memberships and day passes are available to local visitors as well as resort guests. St Ives. Art is integral to the Una St Ives experience, so take time to immerse yourself in the rich artistic heritage of the area by visiting Leach Pottery, Tate St Ives, and Barbara Hepworth Museums and be inspired to take a class at the School of Painting or simply browse the world-class galleries of St Ives.

With Godrevy and Gwithian within easy distance, surfing and nature-watching are on the agenda. Una St Ives is an idyllic, peaceful haven to return to after a busy day exploring. With a multitude of coastal and countryside walks and plenty of green space on the doorstep, Una St Ives is a perfect base for holidays with your dog, with a range of pet-friendly accommodation options available.

The exciting next phase of Una St Ives’ development will see 10 high-end villas join the collection in 2022. These are to be built with Cornish stone, giving the sense of rising from the land; expect an understated style that blends into the local landscape. With plans underway for a further 55-unit apartment-hotel, a total of 93-holiday villas and enhanced leisure facilities to follow, the future of Una St Ives is very bright. l www.unastives.co.uk