St Just

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St Just which includes a coastal town, heritage architecture and a park
St Just which includes heritage architecture and signage
St Just showing a square or plaza and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Cape Cornwall featuring general coastal views and landscape views
Cape Cornwall featuring tranquil scenes and a monument

Discover a rich cultural heritage and spot seals and dolphins as you the explore wild, rugged headlands of this old mining town on the Penwith peninsula.

The former mining center of the peninsula, St. Just is a quaint and historic commune with shops and other amenities. Spot medieval and industrial-era mining remnants around town and learn about what life was like here in the past.

This town is not the only St. Just in Cornwall. Use the longer name of St. Just in Penwith to distinguish it from the others.

Visit the grassy St. Just plen-an-gwarry (playing space), which was used as an open-air theater in medieval times. In recent years, the space has hosted a series of Cornish mystery plays, known as Ordinalia.

Wander through town to find the 15th-century St. Just Church. Head inside to marvel at the Selus Stone, a pillar bearing a Roman-era inscription. Galleries in town, such as the Bank Square Gallery, showcase the work of local artists.

The town is at its most lively during the annual Lafrowda Festival in the first two weeks of July. Watch processions, listen to live music and soak up the family-friendly atmosphere.

Venture west of St. Just to see the craggy, cliff-lined western coastline. Trek along a section of the South West Coast Path and look for dolphins and seals in the sea. On clear days, you might even be able to see across to the Isles of Scilly. This area is scattered with ruins from the region’s tin-mining industry, most notably the cliff-side mine relics at Botallack.

For more outdoor fun, practice your swing at Cape Cornwall Golf and Leisure. Land’s End, the most southwesterly point in Great Britain, is just a 15-minute drive south of town too.

Like the rest of the Penwith peninsula, St. Just is exposed to the prevailing south-westerly windsthat blow in off the Atlantic Ocean, so wrap up warm before going exploring. Drive west for 7 miles (11 kilometers) from Penzance to reach the town.

St. Just is a charming, historic town with easy access to the ragged coastal cliffs of West Cornwall.

The Wellington Hotel

The Wellington Hotel

3 out of 5
Market Square, St Just, Penzance, England
The price is P5,201 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
P5,201
P6,241 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate, Treloyon Avenue, St Ives, England
The price is P4,941 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
P4,941
P5,929 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
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The St Ives Bay Hotel

The St Ives Bay Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Terrace, Cornwall, St Ives, England
The price is P3,803 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
P3,803
P4,564 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in St Ives. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.4/10 (634 reviews)
"Staff great, nice bar, superb breakfast, bed comfortable. 5 min walk from railway station and the town. Some parts a little dated but doesn't make the stay worse."

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The St Ives Bay Hotel
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Beautiful and Cosy Garden Pod Saintives

Beautiful and Cosy Garden Pod Saintives

3 out of 5
St Ives
Stay at this 3-star cabin in St Ives. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Carbis Bay Beach and St Ives Harbour are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"A lovely, quiet and private location. The pod is compact and well appointed, with a lovely modern feel. Very well presented and some lovely welcoming touches. Communication was great from initial contact through to the welcome on arrival. Parking is up the road but only a couple of minutes walk. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

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Sennen Cove Cottages

Sennen Cove Cottages

4 out of 5
Cove Road, Sennen Cove, Penzance, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Penzance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Minack Theatre and Sennen Cove Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"A wonderful apartment in a wonderful location. Great for early morning walks to the beach, and if you want to explore, most things are a short driving distance for hikes and other breathtaking nearby beaches. If you plan on being in this part of Cornwall, you should definitely book this home. Geoff ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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5 Lyonesse Apartments

5 Lyonesse Apartments

3 out of 5
5 Lyonesse Apartments Talland Road, St Ives, England
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in St Ives. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions St Ives Harbour and Carbis Bay Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Lovely flat in close range to the centre. Very modern and well equipped."

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

5 Lyonesse Apartments
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