(Image: Master Bedroom – Apartment 19)

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The weekend on offer is as follows:

Check in: Friday 10/02/12
Check out: Monday 13/02/12

The apartment can sleep up to 2 people & this one has been given the penthouse treatment. It provides a very private atmosphere and boasts its own balcony which looks North West towards St Ives Headland and the Atlantic Ocean.

The apartment has been given designer furniutre tratement, the bedroom boasting a king size bed. For your listening pleasure there is a Bose digital radio, CD player and iPod docking station. On arrival you can indulge yourself and enjoy a glass of the complimentary Camel Valley Champagne and Cornish cream tea that is on offer, then sit back and make the most of the 38inch flat screen TV with freeview, watch a DVD or if you are feeling more active then why not try the Wii Sports.

Hawke’s Point has made every effort to pay attention to every little detail. The king bed features a Hypnos mattress and 100% Egyptian cotton sheets with duck and goose feather duvets and pillows. Guests are provided with soft cotton towels and a personal cotton robe. The toiletries are provided compliments of “REN.”, the aromatherapy skin spa products are delightful to the skin after a long day in the sun.

All apartments at Hawke’s Point are equipped with a microwave, fridge freezer, cooker, washing machine and dryer. Guests also have the luxury of appliances such as Dualit toasters, juicers and kettles. Cutlery, glassware and Villeroy and Boch fine bone china crockery are also featured.

Set directly on Carbis Bay, just a stone’s throw from St Ives, the apartment offers a sensational setting combined with the cultural delights of one of Cornwall’s most popular destinations and one of the UK’s best surf spots.

Please read all the terms and conditions below and note that – Credit card details must be taken prior to arrival as a security deposit.

How To Enter

Entering the competition is simple, all you need to do is :

1) click on the Facebook link here:

2) Then click on the like button to become a fan of our Facebook page e.g.:

3) Every Facebook entry enters you once into the competition.

4) it’s as simple as that! On the 1st February we will then select at random a winner and that could be you!!

5) If you can – refer a friend, and don’t forget to check out our home page for an overview of all our apartments: www.hawkes-point.co.uk

Good Luck!! and Enter Now!!

Terms & Conditions

1) This Competition is organised by Hawkes-point.co.uk
2) This Competition is only available to UK residents and is not available to employees or contractors of Hawkes-point.co.uk or any person directly or indirectly involved in the organisation or running of a Competition, or their families. Persons resident in a country or jurisdiction outside the UK where a Competition may breach any law or regulation may not enter.
3) Credit card details will need to be taken as a security deposit at time of allocation.
4) No pets are allowed.
5) The prize is non-transferable and there will be no cash alternatives. Hawkes-point.co.uk reserves the right to alter the advertised prize in circumstances out of our control but the alternative prize will be of an equal or greater value.
6) Hawkes-point.co.uk does not accept responsibility for late, lost, damaged or corrupted entries.
7) Hawkes-point.co.uk reserves the right to cancel or amend any Competition or the Terms without notice in the event of any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside Hawkes-point.co.uk’s reasonable control. Any changes will be posted on this Competition page(s). If there is any dispute regarding the Terms, conduct, results and all other matters relating to a Competition, the decision of Hawkes-point.co.uk shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.
8 ) For full booking terms & conditions please read: http://www.hawkes-point.co.uk/terms/

Perhaps one of the most famous is Poldark Mine. Poldark has been transformed in recent years to become one of the most talked about tourist attractions in Cornwall, and you can now visit the mine and go on an exciting tour of the mine, gaining a fascinating insight into the way the miners used to work back in the 18th century. The people who run the mine tours claim to offer the most atmospheric tours in Britain, and it is certainly true to say that the mine enjoys a rich history that is well worth learning about. Remarkably, many aspects of the mine are still in operation. It is now the only mine in Britain which has a fully working Cornish Beam Pumping engine, and it is still pumping water from the mine all these years on. The mine is still virtually complete in its original workings, so when you visit you really do get a sense of what it must have been like to work the mines.

You will also find a fascinating museum at Poldark which gives you yet more information about the mine and also about mining in general in Cornwall. You can learn all about early tin production in Cornwall as a whole, and also find out more about the archaeology of the mine.
Of course, Poldark is by no means the only mine in Cornwall that is worth visiting, and if you do a little bit of research you will soon discover that there are many more throughout the county. Amazingly at one point, there were hundreds of mines in the county, which is absolutely incredible.
If you are really interested in the mining industry in Cornwall, then a great thing to do is to visit the mineral Tramways that run between Portreath and Devoran. This is the site of the old tramway that serviced several mines and took their findings to what was the port of Devoran, which then shipped the tin all over the world. This tramway is now open to the public, and makes for a beautiful flat walk or bike ride, with many pointers to a forgotten era along the way.

Cornwall’s mining history is rich and diverse, and finding lout a little more about it whilst on holiday can be a deeply rewarding experience.

St Ives is one of the best places to visit out of season if you are looking for romantic breaks in Cornwall. During the summer months, it can feel just a little too busy to really enjoy an intimate break, but in the autumn things slow down a little, and you will find plenty of romantic restaurants that are not packed to the rafters, meaning you have more of a feeling of being there on your own.

Another great reason to visit Cornwall if you are looking for a romantic break is the sunsets. The towns of St Ives and Newlyn are famous for the quality of light, and whilst this is intrinsically what has appealed to all of the artists in both areas, it also makes for the most beautiful sunsets, and they look even better at this time of year when they are complimented by the changing colours of the plants and trees all around you.
St Ives has to be one of the best places in Cornwall to visit for a romantic break. As mentioned the light is wonderful in the town at this time of year, and you will also find that there is a little more going on in St Ives in comparison with some of the other resorts in Cornwall. It is not so busy as to be off putting, but you will find that a great atmosphere survives from the summer months.

Another great place to visit if you are looking for a great romantic spot is Kynance Cove. This is a fantastic beach that is only accessible via a fairly long walk from a National Trust car park. It is well worth the walk though, as it is one of the most beautiful beaches in the south west. It makes for a lovely romantic stroll, and once you reach it, there is a lovely cliff top grassy walk to take or a bracing stroll on the beach followed by a nice cup of teas in the cosy cafe on the side of the beach.

Wherever you choose the stay and whatever you choose to do, there is no doubting that Cornwall is one of the best destinations in the UK when it comes to romantic breaks. There is something in the air which makes it a magical place for couples, and the beauty of the local scenery is so much better when shared.

Of course, there will always be people who are unsure of what to do when visiting the county at this time of year, but there are many wonderful things you can do to fill up your days if you fancy a holiday in Cornwall over this period of the year. If you don’t want to venture too far from your base then there are many great places to visit at this time of year that will leave you breathless and needn’t break the bank.

One of the best places to visit at this time of year is the Lizard Peninsula. It is one of the most spectacular locations in Cornwall, and no matter what the weather conditions, it is an incredible place to be. If the sun is shining, then you can see for miles, and the coastal views are something to behold. If the heavens open and the wind picks up, then it is truly spectacular. Look on in awe as the Atlantic waves crash against the cliff sides. It has to be said that the whole network of footpaths that stretch all around the Cornish coast without exception are well worth exploring if you are staying in Cornwall for a week or two. During the autumn and winter months you have a great chance of solitude whilst out on foot, which makes it all the easier to take in the natural beauty of this wonderful place.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Cornwall is all the better in the winter months. If you choose to visit the Eden Project out of season you will obviously benefit from a reduced number of visitors, but you will find that the attraction is every bit as exciting as it is to visit at other times of the year. The Eden Project has a great project through the autumn and winter months, with Ice Skating a must for those who are in Cornwall at Christmas time. Perhaps the best benefit of visiting the Eden Project at this time of year is that if you get a particularly cold day, you can always warm up in the biomes!

Certain to be top of anyone’s list who is interested in fantastic period properties would be Trerice Manor. Trerice is perhaps not on such a scale as many other National Trust properties, but what it lacks in sheer size, it more than makes up for in terms of style and grandeur. It is a stunningly beautiful Elizabethan Manor house that is well known for being a wonderful place for peace and tranquillity. The gardens and grounds are out of this world and can captivate for hours, and with the opportunity to experience the fun old fashioned games of Kayling and Slapcock on the Green, you get a chance to see how this magnificent home may have once been enjoyed. When you visit Trerice Manor you will be able to make brass rubbings, and handle replica artefacts from the home, as well as being able to explore the well known Cornish orchard.

If you are looking for somewhere a little more spectacular then Lanhydrock might be the best pace for you. Originally owned by the Robartes family, who were famous landowners across the county, Lanhydrock House is without doubt enormous and incredible to view, but it also feels down to earth, which is one of the reasons why visitor come back to the house time and time again. Take pleasure in walking the Long gallery as people have done for centuries before you. You will come across a wonderful collection of rare and collectible books and stunning ornate plasterwork on the ceilings. The house was ravaged by fire in 1881, but the renovations that took place are to a large degree what makes the house today. Beautiful Victorian stylings abound, which is of course a rarity in a home of this era, and is yet another reason why it is such a special place to visit.

Last but certainly not least is Cotehele Mill. This is a great chance to visit a fully working Mill. Originally Cotehele was used to produce corn for the local community, and it is wonderful to see such a thing preserved. These days, the Mill is used by many different people, and you will come across a traditional furniture maker and potter whilst you look around the beautiful site.
Cornwall is full of historic interest, and the autumn and winter are great tomes of the year to fully discover what this wonderful county has to offer.

The weekend on offer is follows:

Check in: Friday 16/09/11
Check out: Monday 19/09/11

The apartment can sleep up to 3 people & has an ensuite king bedroom and one single bedroom with separate bathroom. As a balcony apartment it boasts unforgettable views from an open plan living area and & large balcony, perfect for dining al fresco!

Each apartment on the premises includes designer furniture pieces and accessories. For your listening pleasure there is a Bose digital radio, CD player and iPod docking station. If you would prefer to indulge yourself and enjoy a glass of the complimentary Camel Valley Champagne and Cornish cream tea that is on offer, then sit back and make the most of the 38inch flat screen TV with freeview, watch a DVD or if you are feeling more active then why not try the Wii Sports.

Hawke’s Point has made every effort to pay attention to every little detail. Each apartment features a Hypnos mattress and 100% Egyptian cotton sheets with duck and goose feather duvets and pillows. Guests will also be provided with soft cotton towels and a personal cotton robe. The toiletries are provided compliments of “REN.”, the aromatherapy skin spa products are delightful to the skin after a long day in the sun.

All apartments at Hawke’s Point are equipped with a microwave, fridge freezer, cooker, washing machine and dryer. Guests also have the luxury of appliances such as Dualit toasters, juicers and kettles. Cutlery, glassware and Villeroy and Boch fine bone china crockery are also featured.

On that weekend is the annual St Ives September Festival. The annual music and arts festival which features a host of events across St Ives including live music, arts workshops & classes, art exhibitions, talks, walks, theatre, comedy, films, cabaret & street entertainment. The festival runs from Saturday 10th September to Saturday 24th September – so what a weekend to visit!
(Tickets for the main festival events can be secured at the: St Ives Visitor Information Centre: 01736 798 577)

Set directly on Carbis Bay, just a stone’s throw from St Ives, the apartment offers a sensational setting combined with the cultural delights of one of Cornwall’s most popular destinations and one of the UK’s best surf spots.

How To Enter

Entering the competition is simple, all you need to do is :

1) click on the Facebook link here:

2) Then click on the like button to become a fan of our Facebook page e.g.:

3) Every Facebook entry enters you once into the competition.

4) it’s as simple as that! On the 11th September we will then select at random a winner and that could be you!!

5) If you can – refer a friend, and don’t forget to check out our home page for an overview of all our apartments: www.hawkes-point.co.uk

Good Luck!! and Enter Now!!

Terms & Conditions

1) This Competition is organised by Hawkes-point.co.uk
2) This Competition is only available to UK residents and is not available to employees or contractors of Hawkes-point.co.uk or any person directly or indirectly involved in the organisation or running of a Competition, or their families. Persons resident in a country or jurisdiction outside the UK where a Competition may breach any law or regulation may not enter.
3) Credit card details will need to be taken as a security deposit at time of allocation.
4) No pets are allowed.
5) The prize is non-transferable and there will be no cash alternatives. Hawkes-point.co.uk reserves the right to alter the advertised prize in circumstances out of our control but the alternative prize will be of an equal or greater value.
6) Hawkes-point.co.uk does not accept responsibility for late, lost, damaged or corrupted entries.
7) Hawkes-point.co.uk reserves the right to cancel or amend any Competition or the Terms without notice in the event of any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside Hawkes-point.co.uk’s reasonable control. Any changes will be posted on this Competition page(s). If there is any dispute regarding the Terms, conduct, results and all other matters relating to a Competition, the decision of Hawkes-point.co.uk shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.
8 ) For full booking terms & conditions please read: http://www.hawkes-point.co.uk/terms/

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The National Seal Sanctuary in Gweek is somewhat of an institution in Cornwall, and although it is now a fantastic visitor centre, it had humble beginnings. Back in 1958, a gentleman named Ken Jones discovered a seal puppy, just hours old, washed up on a beach in St Agnes. He brought it back to his garden at home and nursed it back to health. From this point onwards, Ken Jones nursed many seals back to condition with just one pool at his St Agnes base. As the project developed he needed more space, which leads to the relocation to Gweek, on the Helford. Over fifty years later, the Seal Sanctuary has nursery pools, a convalescence area, resident pools and a specially designed hospital for unwell seals.

At present there are approximately twenty different seals or sea lions at the Seal Sanctuary, and you will be able to see them all when you visit. On top of this, there are also sheep, ponies, otters, penguins and goats that you can see at the Sanctuary.

These days the Sanctuary is open to visitors, who all delight in what they see. From sleepy grey seals, to performing sea lions who have retired from full time performance in the United States, this is a wonderful place to see marine mammals enjoying themselves and recovering from their ordeals at sea. The Sanctuary still attempts to re release as many animals as possible back into open waters, but some seals would not adapt to life in the sea again, and these creatures are happy residents on a full time basis. Return visitors are always delighted to see their old friends, still performing their old tricks in the pools at the Sanctuary!

If you are on holiday in Cornwall, then the Seal Sanctuary is a great place to visit. If you are self catering in St Ives, it is only half an hour or so away, and is well worth the trip. If you are fortunate enough to be staying in Luxury accommodation in St Ives than a day out in Gweek and a trip to see the seals will be followed by a welcome return to your delightful surroundings.

One of the best things about the Seal Sanctuary is that you get to actually help wild animals. The money that you pay to visit the attraction goes back into the Sanctuary, so that they are equipped to a degree which allows them to take on other seals as and when they need the help and care of the sanctuary. As a visitor you get the benefit of helping the seals, and enjoying one of the loveliest attractions in Cornwall.

The Minack Theatre is an incredible open air ampi-theatre which has now been running since 1932, when a local landowner donated the land for a play that was due to be carried out in a nearby field. As the story goes, the players were due to perform Shakespeare’s famous play the Tempest, and because The Tempest is set by the sea, Rowena Cade believed her garden which was perched on the cliffs with a spectacular sea view, would be the perfect location for the play. After the success of the play, Rowena Cade then spent the winter months toiling in her garden, making the Minack what it is today.

The Minack theatre can be found near the beautiful village of Porthcurno, and is in a truly spectacular location. Minack comes from the Cornish word meynek, which actually means a stony and rocky place, and given that the theatre is forged from granite that juts out over the sea, you could not ask for a more fitting name.
If you are staying nearby then you can rely on a wide range of plays throughout the summer season to be playing at the Minack. It attracts play companies from all over the UK and at times beyond, given its unique location and spectacular setting. Seeing a play at the Minack really is a unique experience, although some people will find it hard to focus on the play at hand given the incredible views along the coastline from this awe inspiring vantage point.

Whether you are on a tight budget and you are camping in an affordable campsite, or you have a bit more of a budget and you are able to afford a luxury boutique apartment, you will find that you have more than enough money to be able to visit the Minack. It is very affordable for what it is, and you do get the feeling that it could be a lot more expensive if it was located in some far flung corner of the globe. Generally you won’t pay any more than you would to go and see a play in a more normal environment, which makes it cracking value.

It’s only a twenty minute drive from a self catering apartment in St Ives, so it has to be regarded as a must see attraction if you are based in this part of the county.

Most people who do holiday in this area of the county do all they can to make sure that they visit St Michael’s Mount. St Michaels Mount has to be one of the most spectacular sites in the British Isles. A majestic hillside rising out of the sea with an incredibly beautiful and imposing castle nestled atop the hill, St Michaels Mount has to be seen to be believed.

St Michaels Mount is accessible in a variety of different ways. If you catch the tide at the appropriate stage, then you can walk out on the famed causeway rocks which as legend has it, were once pounded by the feet of a giant! Be careful though, because if you miss-time your trip, you can easily get caught out by the tide! Of course, you can also access the island by boat, and this is a trip of mere seconds to reach the island which is less than half a mile from the shore.

Once you are on the island there are several different attractions to see. Firstly of all, you will want to take in the Castle in all its splendour. You can visit the entrance hall, which was painted in the 1980’s by the famous local painter John Miller, who is well known for his beautiful interpretations of the Lelant Saltings and areas close to Carbis Bay. His paintings in the Entrance hall chart the fascinating history of the Mount. Any trip in to the mount is not complete without a look in the priory, where you will find three incredible alabaster panels which date back to the 17th century.

Of course, once you step outside on the Mount, the one thing that really grabs you are the views. You will be amazed at the view across the bay back to Penzance, and equally impressive are the views right down the coastline, which stretch for miles and miles.

St Michaels Mount is a great place to visit if you are staying in St Ives. It is only a ten or fifteen minute drive from St Ives to Penzance, and if you are fortunate enough to be in a luxury apartment in St Ives neighbour, Carbis Bay, then you will be closer yet still. A trip from your boutique apartment in St Ives, to a landmark historical castle upon a hilltop in the sea sounds like the stuff of dreams, but it is very much a possibility in Cornwall!

Lands’ End is one such spot, and if you are based in St Ives then you are only a twenty minute drive away. It is a great place to visit if you are enjoying a self catering holiday in St Ives, as there are plenty of options for you in terms of eating when you are down there.

The first thing you will notice when you reach Lands End is the sheer beauty of the place. It really does feel like you are at the end of the country and you have that sense of being somewhere a little special. This is the most southerly location in the whole of mainland Britain, and has to be seen if you want to have a sense of having really seen Cornwall. Once you arrive at Lands End you will be pleased to discover that the attractions on site, and indeed the visitor centre as a whole is free to enter. You only have to pay for car parking, so it is never an expensive day out.

Of course there are some fantastic special attractions within the site which do require extra money, but if this isn’t your thing, then there is plenty to keep you occupied. Firstly of all, you can easily spend all day at Lands End simply walking the coastal path, and if you prefer something a little more sedate, you can visit the historic buildings of the first and last house, and of course have your photograph taken under the famous Lands End sign. A visit of Lands end would also not be complete without standing on top of the first and last point, blissfully aware that at that point in time you are the most southerly located person in the entire British mainland! There is also the fantastic West Country shopping village to visit on site which has all sorts of products based on Cornwall and Lands End that you may want to purchase.

If you are looking for holidays in St Ives, then Lands End is a great place to visit whilst on your trip. It’s close at hand yet offers a completely different holiday experience which will give your holiday a real feeling of variety. St Ives holidays are wonderful in their own right, but a few trips out to see what else Cornwall has to offer can only enhance your time in this beautiful county.