Guided Walking at St Ives

Chy Morvah has 39 bedrooms, either located in the main building or in the adjacent Lanyons House.

Standard en-suite rooms     

Our standard rooms offer comfortable accommodation and an en-suite bathroom.

All standard rooms have:

• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower (there is one bedroom with a bath)
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer

Premium rooms

Premium rooms are available at just £5 extra per person per night. 

All premium rooms have:

• Extra space or exceptional views
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Alarm clock with iPod player
• Hairdryer
• Enhanced toiletries
• Towelling robe and complimentary slippers
• Room available from 12 noon on arrival day

Single rooms

Standard single rooms are available for an extra £8 per night.

Family rooms         

If you are travelling with your family, we have a selection of 3 and 4-bedded rooms.

All family rooms have:

• Full-sized twin or double beds for adults
• Bunk beds or occasional beds for children
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer

All our Country Houses are tailored to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts and have excellent boot and drying rooms, laundry facilities and a mini-shop for essentials such as maps, postcards and toiletries.

Chy Morvah has been designed to make maximum use of its splendid elevated position and sea views.  The panoramic main lounges enjoy views across St Ives Bay and form a flexible and sociable open-plan room.

The dining room is particularly light and has a conservatory front overlooking the gardens and the sea. There is also a ballroom which can be used for a variety of evening activities and a comfortable bar.

Free internet access is offered on a dedicated PC and Wifi is available in some public rooms.  There is also a range of board games and books.

Chy Morvah has attractive gardens with sea views. The heated outdoor pool is always popular with our guests (open May – September).  Table football and boules are available in the garden.

Due to the layout of Chy Morvah, it is not recommended for wheelchair users and guests with restricted mobility. 

Arrival & car parking facilities

• There is ample free parking for guests, with 2 spaces for disabled drivers
• The surface of the car park is tarmac and the car park is on level ground
• Assistance can be provided with luggage 

Main entrance & reception

• From the main car park to the main house there is a smooth pathway, which has 2 sets of steps to the Reception door (3ft wide)
• The first set has 7 steps (each being 8 inches high, 11 inches deep) and the second set has 2 steps (both are 8 inches high, 24 inches deep). There is a handrail (32 inches high) and the steps are lit at night time
• Entrance from disabled parking is via 2 steps with limited access through the ballroom fire door
• There is level access from the main car park to the Lanyons building, however all bedrooms in Lanyons are on the first and second floor
• Assistance and porterage is available on request 

Public areas - hall, stairs, landing, corridors etc

• All public areas are well lit and carpeted, with the exception of Ballroom, Art Studio and games Room which have wooden flooring
• Minimum door width is 2ft 6 inches 

Public areas - sitting room, lounges

• The main house has main office / mini-shop, lounge, bar, conservatory, dining room, ballroom and public toilets on the ground floor and bedrooms on various floors, including the ground floor
• Lanyons has the following facilities on the ground floor: Art room, games room, washing and drying facilities, boot room and public toilet
• The door widths to the public rooms are: Ball room 5ft, bar 3ft, ballroom fire door 2ft 6inches, art room 3ft and games room 3ft. The lounge has no door
• The lounge is L shaped, approximately 50ft x 20ft 

Public WCs

• Unisex public toilets on the ground floor are accessed via 1 step of 8in high. The door is 2ft 6inches wide
• Toilet seat height 18 inches, hand basin 30 inches high
• The ladies toilet on the ground floor is accessed via 3 steps up (a hand rail, each step is 8 inches high and 11 inches wide), followed by 3 steps down (each step is 8 inches high and 12 inches deep). The entrance door to the ladies toilet is 3ft wide, the cubicle door is 2ft 6 inches
• Toilet seat height 18 inches, hand basin 32 inches

Dining room & bar

• The ground floor dining room seats 60 in circular tables
• The table height is 16 inches, the armless chairs are 18 inches high with the back rest of 40 inches
• The approximate size of the dining room is 50ft x 20ft
• Waitress service, except on buffet nights. Assistance available, if required
• The bar has tub stools that are 18 inches high and the high bar stools are 30 inches high
• Tables in the bar area are 16 inches high. The approximate bar area is 15ft x 10ft 

Outdoor facilities

• Outdoor pool, which can be accessed from the Basement level rooms without incurring any steps
• Pool size 20ft x 30ft. Heated between May and September
• Pool surrounded by paving stones
• The pool complied with the relevant Health & Safety standards, but does not have lifting equipment
• Pool alarm situated beside the pool for emergencies 

Bedrooms

• Bedrooms are situated on the lower ground, ground, first and second floors of the main house and first and second floor of Lanyons
• The two bedrooms best suited for anyone with restricted mobility are room 24 (single) and room 33 (twin), both are on the ground floor of the main house
• The beds are 2ft 6 inches high and 3ft wide
• Minimum door width 2ft 6 inches
• All bedrooms are en-suite, most rooms are with a shower, but rooms with bath are also available
• All rooms are carpeted and well lit
• All furniture, including beds is movable 

Bathrooms

• All en-suite, most with a shower, but rooms with bath are also available
• Bathrooms for rooms 24 and 33 have a shower. Bathroom door width 2ft 6 inches, toilet height 16 inches, hand basin 30 inches, shower step 10 inches high. No hand rail
• Lino flooring 

Additional information

• Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued
• Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building
• Assistance dogs can be provided for
• Information can be provided in large print
• Staff have received disability awareness training
• Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice
• Fridge for medication can be supplied 

All holidays at our Country Houses are Full Board with breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal included.

Breakfast                            

Start your day with our extensive breakfast. Select from our cold buffet and/or a full cooked breakfast.

Cold buffet

• Fruit juices, cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts, croissants and pastries

Hot dishes

• Porridge, sausages, bacon, eggs (scrambled, boiled, poached or fried), tomato, baked beans and mushrooms
• Regional dishes including black pudding or kippers

Served at the table

• Tea and coffee, toast and jams

Picnic lunches       

Choose from our self-select picnic lunches

• Your own choice of sandwiches, prepared to order
• Crisps and snacks, fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts, chocolate bars, sweets and biscuits

Dinner                 

The relaxed dinner is a highlight of any stay at our Country Houses - with tables seating up to 10 and no seating plan, it offers a great opportunity to get to know fellow guests.  There is always a choice of dishes for every course, featuring good British cooking and often local specialities. Vegetarian meals are always available.

Chy Morvah sample dinner menu

Drinks  

All our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving beer, wine and spirits.

Guided Walking

Enjoy a glass of wine or local beer in the bar and hear about the walks for the next day.  After dinner, if you don’t want to simply relax in the bar, there will be an activity or entertainment that you will be welcome to join.  These vary from week to week but a highlight during summer is a performance at the famous open air Minack Theatre.  In addition there could be the opportunity to enjoy a talk on local history and learn more about the area, or take a stroll into St Ives itself.

Leisure Activities

Many of our Leisure Activities holidays continue into the evening with programmed sessions.  Other holidays will have the evenings free, and you will be welcome to join in other social activities that may be happening in the house.

Family holidays

On our Guided Walking for Families the evening activities will be geared towards children of all ages.  On Families Plus holidays, there’ll be extra activities in the afternoon, an earlier meal, and a family evening activity, followed by cheese and wine for the adults.  You may even get the chance to go on a pirate walk around St Ives!

Freedom Breaks

There may be evening social activities happening in the house during your holiday, and you will be most welcome to join in.  However, not all Freedom Breaks will have evening activities available – if these are important to you, please check before booking.

Self-guided and guided trails

Depending on your travel dates, there may be activities on offer in the house in the evening which you are welcome to take part in.