 | No. 4 Barnaloft, once home to the famous potter Bernard Leach. The property is ideally situated for family holidays in the picturesque old quarter of St. Ives, overlooking the famous surfing beach of Porthmeor and only a short walk to the shops, harbour and the Tate Gallery . The property has a private garage opposite the apartment. No 4 comprises of a small courtyard with direct access to the Beach. The ground floor consists of a Kitchen/Dining area (The rustic Kitchen units and bench were hand built by Bernard Leach) fully equiped with Fridge/freezer, cooker etc. (There is also a coin operated launderette on site) Stairs lead to the first floor hallway, There are two bedrooms over looking the courtyard, a twin with vanity sink and fitted wardrobes and a smaller single room with pull out twin bed. The bathroom has a bath, shower, WC and wash handbasin The Lounge is comfortably furnished and has breathtaking views over Porthmeor Beach and the sea.
Night storage heaters in all rooms |
St Ives
Life centres around the harbour with its many shops and restaurants.This picturesque fishing town is now one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK. It has a large artist community with many galleries including the famous Tate Gallery.
St. Ives has a number of beaches but Porthmeor at the northern end of the town is the most popular with sunbathers and surfers alike. There are lifeguard on duty from Spring Bank Holiday to the end of September. You can take fishing trips from the harbour, take walks along the coast paths or simply relax on the beach.
St. Ives is the ideal holiday
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 | Bernard Leach
Soon after arriving in St. Ives and setting up his pottery Bernard Leach became an active member of the artistic community. In the late 1920's the St. Ives Society of Artists set up the first exhibition space in Porthmeor Studios and in 1949 the penwith Society of Arts was formed with Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson and Bernard Leach among its members. In 1974 Bernard gave up potting and with failing eyesight moved to a flat overlooking Porthmeor where he continued his writing. To celebrate his ninetieth birthday a retrospective exhibition was held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Throughout his life Leach travelled extensively, passing on his knowledge to hundreds of potters around the world. Bernard Leach died in 1979 at the age of 92.
For more information visit www.leachpottery.com |
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