I wanted somewhere to stay to just get away from everything and really couldn't of asked for anything better than Rathlena, which is made all the more pleasant by the owner Evelyn and of course the most impressive breakfast to start the day, it was the best breakfast I have ever had when staying away. The house is beautiful, I... more

Very welcoming host,spotless stylish room,excellent breakfast,every need catered for,challenging walk back from town. more

I had an extremely pleasant stay. The room was very nice - great view from the window and the balcony. Evelyn is a lovely host who made me feel really welcome! Great tips (bus, etc.). Dorita Zarrath more

Great place to stay with huge views of St Ives Bay. Very high standard room with large balcony overlooking Bay. Evelyn is the perfect host, with loads of local knowledge and places to go. Will definately visit again. more

My girlfriend and I had spent 5 days travelling and camping at various spots on the Cornish coast and were more than ready for a little pampering when we arrived at Rathlena. We enjoyed that and more, with everything from the furnishings and fittings to the bath linen and products being of the very highest quality. Combining that with the... more

I have just returned from a 4-day stay at Rathlena and wished I had booked extra days there. From the moment, we drove into the drive, Evelyn the owner greeted us as if we were family. The room was luxurious, the bed really comfortable, stunning views and peace and quiet at night away from the squawking seagulls! Breakfast was a... more

A very beautiful b&b place, quite and comfortable, with a perfect breakfast and the best host you could imagine...... more

I stayed at Rathlena for 3 nights in August 2009. The owner (Evelyn) gave us a very warm welcome and gave us information of the surrounding area. My partner and I stayed in the Superior Double Room which had a very large balcony area with a nice view of the beach and lighthouse in the distance. The bed was very... more

Even nicer than the web-site, we had a very warm welcome from Evelyn who made us aware of local ammenities and places to visit during our week. The room was really spacious with a lovely en-suite and a balcony with views over the bay. The bed was extremely comfortable but was worth getting out of each morning for the absolutely... more