Lelant is a seaside village in Cornwall on the coastline of St Ives Bay. Lelant is about 3 miles southeast of St Ives and is on the River Hayle's estuary, providing amazing views of the estuary, ocean and the surrounding countryside. Lelant is close to Porthkidney Sands, a wide and sandy beach that is very popular with tourists.
St Uny's Church in Lelant is a beautiful medieval church that overlooks the estuary and is a key stop along the St Michael's Way. Lelant has its own railway station on the scenic St Ives Bay Line that connects Lelant to St Ives and St Erth. The village is relatively quiet with traditional Cornish cottages and a few local shops and pubs. It’s a popular holiday base for those exploring nearby towns like St Ives, Carbis Bay, and Hayle. The West Cornwall Golf Club is in Lelant and provides a testing golf course with great views. Lelant is ideal if you want a holiday cottage in a village near to St Ives and Carbis Bay but without the crowds. There are a small number of holiday properties here and several nearby holiday parks in St Ives if you cannot find anything suitable. Ideal for all of the benefits of St Ives but without the crowds.
