St Ives is one of Cornwall’s best-known coastal towns, and lodges in the surrounding area benefit from its beaches, art scene and strong year-round visitor appeal — which keeps demand, and prices, high.
Proximity vs price
Lodges directly in St Ives itself are limited and expensive; many buyers instead look at parks a short drive out along the north Cornwall coast, trading a few minutes’ travel for a noticeably lower price and more choice.
Parking and access in town
St Ives has notoriously tight parking and narrow streets in peak season — if you’re planning to use the lodge as a base for visiting the town regularly, check the park’s own transport links (the St Ives Bay Line train park-and-ride is popular locally) rather than assuming you’ll drive in and park easily.
Holiday letting demand
St Ives’ popularity with families and couples year-round makes it a strong letting market if that’s part of your plan, though as always, ask the specific park for their own occupancy and commission figures.
Not sure whether a lodge or a static caravan is the better fit? Our guide to static caravan vs lodge breaks down the real differences.
Thinking about buying? Our caravan and lodge sales guide can put you in touch with current availability at our partner parks, or get in touch and tell us what you’re looking for.