Philippa's Guide to Your Holiday Area
Beaches
10 mins, great surfing, rock pools, 5 miles of white sandy beach, seal colony, beautiful cliff walks, national trust parking
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Godrevy
10 mins, great surfing, rock pools, 5 miles of white sandy beach, seal colony, beautiful cliff walks, national trust parking
5 mins away, surfing, rockpools, caves, coast to coast bike trail, 3 pubs (The Portreath Arms is the best), 2 cafes, fish and chips with sea view
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Portreath
5 mins away, surfing, rockpools, caves, coast to coast bike trail, 3 pubs (The Portreath Arms is the best), 2 cafes, fish and chips with sea view
10 mins - surfing, rockpools, long beach at low tide, health food shop, 3 cafes next to beach, The Blue Bar has great views, 1 pub
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Porthtowan
10 mins - surfing, rockpools, long beach at low tide, health food shop, 3 cafes next to beach, The Blue Bar has great views, 1 pub
15 mins, on the way to St Ives, very sheltered, great for paddle-boarding. Beautiful coastal walk or short train ride into St Ives
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Carbis Bay
15 mins, on the way to St Ives, very sheltered, great for paddle-boarding. Beautiful coastal walk or short train ride into St Ives
22 mins, harbour with quirky shops, lots of cafes, restaurants, pubs, art galleries. 3 beautiful beaches
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St Ives Harbour Beach
Wharf Road22 mins, harbour with quirky shops, lots of cafes, restaurants, pubs, art galleries. 3 beautiful beaches
22 mins - Long sandy beach, rock pools, cafes, art galleries, shops, national trust boat to the mount at high tide, can walk there at low tide. good for paddle-boarding.
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Marazion Beach
South West Coast Path22 mins - Long sandy beach, rock pools, cafes, art galleries, shops, national trust boat to the mount at high tide, can walk there at low tide. good for paddle-boarding.
Stunning beach with national trust parking and beautiful coastal walks to the lizard peninsula. there is a cafe and ice cream shop at the lizard. Must go at low tide, quite steep path to the beach. 23 mins drive
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Kynance Cove
Stunning beach with national trust parking and beautiful coastal walks to the lizard peninsula. there is a cafe and ice cream shop at the lizard. Must go at low tide, quite steep path to the beach. 23 mins drive
Stunning beach where the sea becomes a pastel blue milky colour, the Minack Theatre and a war communication museum are also there.
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Porthcurno Strand
Stunning beach where the sea becomes a pastel blue milky colour, the Minack Theatre and a war communication museum are also there.
Stunning beach near lands end with a few cafes and ice cream shops.
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Sennen Cove
Stunning beach near lands end with a few cafes and ice cream shops.
Where to Eat - Takeaways
The Cornish Oven - Pool
5 mins, The best Pasties near here
Sanders Fish And Chips
126-128 Agar Road5 mins, The best fish and chips nearby
Manha Spice Illogan
Paynters Lane5 mins, does delivery, the best Indian takeaway locally
Tse House
39 Commercial StreetWhere to Eat - Eat Out
5 mins. Outdoor and indoor seating, on the beach, great for sunset. Great fish and chips, ice creams, good menu and bar
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The Atlantic Cafe Bar
Sea Front5 mins. Outdoor and indoor seating, on the beach, great for sunset. Great fish and chips, ice creams, good menu and bar
10 mins. Great views, indoor and outdoor seating, burgers, chips, pizzas. Can get busy and cant book in advance.
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Blue Bar
Beach Road10 mins. Great views, indoor and outdoor seating, burgers, chips, pizzas. Can get busy and cant book in advance.
10 mins, Wed to Sat, brunch and dinner. Delicious organic vegetarian dishes with music, folk, open mic, live bands. To book call 07534 621057
Wilder Allotment Kitchen
48 Church Street10 mins, Wed to Sat, brunch and dinner. Delicious organic vegetarian dishes with music, folk, open mic, live bands. To book call 07534 621057
10 mins. Yummy food, cakes and drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating with beach views. Great after a walk along the beach
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Godrevy Cafe
Godrevy Towans10 mins. Yummy food, cakes and drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating with beach views. Great after a walk along the beach
1 min drive, 5 min walk. Cornwall's version of weatherspoons. Affordable meals, big menu, offers on most evenings.
Copper Coast
Tolvaddon Road1 min drive, 5 min walk. Cornwall's version of weatherspoons. Affordable meals, big menu, offers on most evenings.
5 mins. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very good bar food and absolutely delicious restaurant. Close to beach. To book call 01209 843490
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Portreath Arms Hotel
The Square5 mins. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very good bar food and absolutely delicious restaurant. Close to beach. To book call 01209 843490
Locally grown produce, delicious food to buy and restaurant with great food and the ,most amazing pudding selection. To book 01209 713931
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Trevaskis Farm Restaurant
Gwinear RoadLocally grown produce, delicious food to buy and restaurant with great food and the ,most amazing pudding selection. To book 01209 713931
City/town information
Very pretty village, and small beach cove. Cafe's, shops, some galleries, pubs and restaurants. !5 mins drive away
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St Agnes
Very pretty village, and small beach cove. Cafe's, shops, some galleries, pubs and restaurants. !5 mins drive away
Very pretty town with 3 beaches. Boat rides. Lots of cafe's, interesting shops, art galleries, pubs and restaurants. The Tate Gallery.
20 mins drive away
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St Ives
Very pretty town with 3 beaches. Boat rides. Lots of cafe's, interesting shops, art galleries, pubs and restaurants. The Tate Gallery.
20 mins drive away
Small pretty harbour with cafe's, gift shops, pubs and fine dining restaurants. (book in advance) 20 mins drive away
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Porthleven
Small pretty harbour with cafe's, gift shops, pubs and fine dining restaurants. (book in advance) 20 mins drive away
Small pretty harbour village with cafe's, gift shops, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful walks and views. 25 mins drive away
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Mousehole
Small pretty harbour village with cafe's, gift shops, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful walks and views. 25 mins drive away
The main Cathedral city of Cornwall. Very pretty for a city, boat trips up the estuary start there, lots of places to eat.
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Truro
The main Cathedral city of Cornwall. Very pretty for a city, boat trips up the estuary start there, lots of places to eat.
Harbour town on the south coast with cafe's, gift shops, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful walks and views. 20 mins drive away
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Falmouth
Harbour town on the south coast with cafe's, gift shops, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful walks and views. 20 mins drive away
One of the prettiest harbour villages in Cornwall, beautiful scenery, walks, boat rides, wildlife rides, boat across to Rock. Rick Stein cafes, & restaurants. Lots of cafe's, gift shops, art galleries, pubs and restaurants. 40 mins drive away
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Padstow
One of the prettiest harbour villages in Cornwall, beautiful scenery, walks, boat rides, wildlife rides, boat across to Rock. Rick Stein cafes, & restaurants. Lots of cafe's, gift shops, art galleries, pubs and restaurants. 40 mins drive away
Very pretty harbour village with pub and fine dining restaurants. Beautiful walks and views. Home of Doc Martin. 50 mins drive away
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Port Isaac
Very pretty harbour village with pub and fine dining restaurants. Beautiful walks and views. Home of Doc Martin. 50 mins drive away
Very pretty harbour village with lots of gift shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful walks and views. 50 mins drive away
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Mevagissey
Very pretty harbour village with lots of gift shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Beautiful walks and views. 50 mins drive away
Cycling
Bike Hire for amazing local trails, including the portreath to Falmouth Coast to coast trail, The great flat lode and lots more. Here are the top 14 local trails https://www.komoot.com/guide/1694464/cycling-around-portreath
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Elm Farm Cycles, Camping & Cafe
Chapel HillBike Hire for amazing local trails, including the portreath to Falmouth Coast to coast trail, The great flat lode and lots more. Here are the top 14 local trails https://www.komoot.com/guide/1694464/cycling-around-portreath
The Track
New Portreath RoadHuge network of tracks and ramps. 10 mins drive away
The Red River gets its name from the mining wastes that used to be washed into the river, turning it a rusty red colour. Lovely for walking or cycling, easy access across the valley from the house.
Red River
The Red River gets its name from the mining wastes that used to be washed into the river, turning it a rusty red colour. Lovely for walking or cycling, easy access across the valley from the house.
5 mins drive away. Great walks and cycle trails deep in the heart of mining country following the old mining tracks. Stunning views across Cornwall from the top.
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Great Flat Lode
Filtrick Lane5 mins drive away. Great walks and cycle trails deep in the heart of mining country following the old mining tracks. Stunning views across Cornwall from the top.
Just a few minutes walk away is Tuckingmill valley, a lovely park with stream and old mining building, that leads onto further mining trails for longer walks or cycyling. Also has a skate park.
Tuckingmill Valley Park
Tolgarrick RoadJust a few minutes walk away is Tuckingmill valley, a lovely park with stream and old mining building, that leads onto further mining trails for longer walks or cycyling. Also has a skate park.
The famous Portreath to Falmouth cycle route takes you from coast to coast through the Cornish countryside with breath taking views across Cornwall. Bike hire is available from Elm Barn
Coast to coast trail junction
The famous Portreath to Falmouth cycle route takes you from coast to coast through the Cornish countryside with breath taking views across Cornwall. Bike hire is available from Elm Barn
Cycle along the North cliffs trail and breath in the sea air with stunning views of the coast, runs between Portreath and Godrevy. Shorter routes can be accessed through Tehidy woods and Coombe and or combined with the Red River Trail.
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North Cliffs NT SW Coastal Path
Cycle along the North cliffs trail and breath in the sea air with stunning views of the coast, runs between Portreath and Godrevy. Shorter routes can be accessed through Tehidy woods and Coombe and or combined with the Red River Trail.
Gardens, Houses & Walks
Beautiful walks with stunning views, trails gently around the south coast. National Trust parking , free walks and paid National Trust Gardens. 20 minutes drive.
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National Trust - Trelissick Garden
Beautiful walks with stunning views, trails gently around the south coast. National Trust parking , free walks and paid National Trust Gardens. 20 minutes drive.
Beautiful gardens and stunning views, great day out for the whole family.
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Trebah Garden
Beautiful gardens and stunning views, great day out for the whole family.
Created by the Bolitho Family in the 19th Century, Trewidden Garden is a renowned Cornish Spring Garden with extensive collections of Camellias, Magnolias set in 15 acres. 25 mins drive away
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Trewidden Garden
Created by the Bolitho Family in the 19th Century, Trewidden Garden is a renowned Cornish Spring Garden with extensive collections of Camellias, Magnolias set in 15 acres. 25 mins drive away
Trewithen Gardens offer an inspiring and relaxing garden experience, with viewing platforms that you can get up close to the beautiful floral canopy.
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Trewithen Gardens
Grampound RoadTrewithen Gardens offer an inspiring and relaxing garden experience, with viewing platforms that you can get up close to the beautiful floral canopy.
In a beautiful, sheltered valley overlooking St Michael's Mount; the woods, stream and dramatic tropical gardens with art sculptures throughout and a delicious cafe.
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Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
In a beautiful, sheltered valley overlooking St Michael's Mount; the woods, stream and dramatic tropical gardens with art sculptures throughout and a delicious cafe.
Nestled between the moors and the sea, Trengwainton has walled gardens, wooded paths, open spaces and sea views to explore. Just outside Penzance. 25 mins drive away.
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Trengwainton-Garten
Boscathnoe LaneNestled between the moors and the sea, Trengwainton has walled gardens, wooded paths, open spaces and sea views to explore. Just outside Penzance. 25 mins drive away.
Step inside Godolphin House and discover a story of riches to rags - of wealth and power made from mining to the hardships and daily toil of a working
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Godolphin House & Gardens
Step inside Godolphin House and discover a story of riches to rags - of wealth and power made from mining to the hardships and daily toil of a working
Simply amazing. An absolute must visit while in Cornwall. Lots of interesting trails and sculptures. Fantastic day out for adults and children. 45 mins drive away
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Die verlorenen Gärten von Heligan
B3273Simply amazing. An absolute must visit while in Cornwall. Lots of interesting trails and sculptures. Fantastic day out for adults and children. 45 mins drive away
Miles of beautiful garden, woodland and stream walks with a beautifully restored house. National Trust. 45 mins drive away
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Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry LaneMiles of beautiful garden, woodland and stream walks with a beautifully restored house. National Trust. 45 mins drive away
Simply amazing, very diverse and unsual tropical gardens in domes with lots of fun activities
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Eden Project
Simply amazing, very diverse and unsual tropical gardens in domes with lots of fun activities
a couple of minutes drive away with beautiful woodland walks with streams and lake, Lots of circular woods through the woods and along the north cliffs
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Tehidy Woods
a couple of minutes drive away with beautiful woodland walks with streams and lake, Lots of circular woods through the woods and along the north cliffs
The Red River gets its name from the mining wastes that used to be washed into the river, turning it a rusty red colour. Lovely for walking or cycling, easy access across the valley from the house.
Red River
The Red River gets its name from the mining wastes that used to be washed into the river, turning it a rusty red colour. Lovely for walking or cycling, easy access across the valley from the house.
5 mins drive away. Great walks and cycle trails deep in the heart of mining country following the old mining tracks. Stunning views across Cornwall from the top.
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Great Flat Lode
Filtrick Lane5 mins drive away. Great walks and cycle trails deep in the heart of mining country following the old mining tracks. Stunning views across Cornwall from the top.
Just a few minutes walk away is Tuckingmill valley, a lovely park with stream and old mining building, that leads onto further mining trails for longer walks or cycyling.
Tuckingmill Valley Park
Tolgarrick RoadJust a few minutes walk away is Tuckingmill valley, a lovely park with stream and old mining building, that leads onto further mining trails for longer walks or cycyling.
Walk or cycle along the North cliffs and breath in the sea air with stunning views of the coast, runs between Portreath and Godrevy. Shorter walks can be accessed through Tehidy woods and Coombe.
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North Cliffs
Walk or cycle along the North cliffs and breath in the sea air with stunning views of the coast, runs between Portreath and Godrevy. Shorter walks can be accessed through Tehidy woods and Coombe.
Kids Days Out
The SEA LIFE TRUST Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a charity that rescues and rehabilitates grey seal pups from around the Cornish coastline. 25 mins drive away
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Cornish Seal Sanctuary
The SEA LIFE TRUST Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a charity that rescues and rehabilitates grey seal pups from around the Cornish coastline. 25 mins drive away
Unique PREHISTORIC evidence of working for alluvial tin, the site of the first recorded TIN STAMPS in the Duchy (1493) and its 18th century TIN MINE. 20 mins drive away. Great for a rainy day.
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Poldark Mine & The Cornish Heritage Collection
Unique PREHISTORIC evidence of working for alluvial tin, the site of the first recorded TIN STAMPS in the Duchy (1493) and its 18th century TIN MINE. 20 mins drive away. Great for a rainy day.
Pan for gold, make a cuddly toy, crafts and cafe. 5 mins drive away
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Cornwall Gold
New Portreath RoadPan for gold, make a cuddly toy, crafts and cafe. 5 mins drive away
Blue Reef Aquarium
Towan Promenadegreat aquarium. 25 mins drive away
Lots of activities for all the family, with beautiful view and walks too. The golden Lion pub also does very good food if heading there. 15 mins drive away
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Stithians Lake Watersports Centre
Lots of activities for all the family, with beautiful view and walks too. The golden Lion pub also does very good food if heading there. 15 mins drive away
Dairyland Farm World
Fun day out for the kids. 25 mins drive away
Newquay Zoo
Trenance GardensGreat day out for the kids. 25 mins drive away
Loads of fun activities for all the family, zip wires, giant swings, water sports assault course
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Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker RoadLoads of fun activities for all the family, zip wires, giant swings, water sports assault course
One of my favourite spots on Cornwall. Over a mile of rockpools and a beautiful sandy beach just round the corner from Padstow. 40 mins drive away.
Trevone natural sea pool
One of my favourite spots on Cornwall. Over a mile of rockpools and a beautiful sandy beach just round the corner from Padstow. 40 mins drive away.
The Track
New Portreath RoadRamps and tracks for cycling fun. 10 mins drive away.
Spot the seals in the cove by the lighthouse, explore the rockpools by the lighthouse and the pools on the beach, dig sandcastles and surf. 10 mins drive away. Cafe and ice cream van. National Trust parking or parking on the road or at the Rockpool cafe.
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Godrevy Lighthouse
Spot the seals in the cove by the lighthouse, explore the rockpools by the lighthouse and the pools on the beach, dig sandcastles and surf. 10 mins drive away. Cafe and ice cream van. National Trust parking or parking on the road or at the Rockpool cafe.
Fun day out for all the family. beach, rockpools, explore St Michaels mount and the village of marazion, walk across to the mount at low tide or get a boat at high tide. National Trust. 22 mins drive away.
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St. Michaelsberg
Fun day out for all the family. beach, rockpools, explore St Michaels mount and the village of marazion, walk across to the mount at low tide or get a boat at high tide. National Trust. 22 mins drive away.
Great fun for the kids, lots of fun activates, play areas, boat rides, train rides. 25 mins drive away
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Lappa Valley
Great fun for the kids, lots of fun activates, play areas, boat rides, train rides. 25 mins drive away
Tropical garden, tons of fun activates for all the family
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Eden Project, Cornwall
Tropical garden, tons of fun activates for all the family
Meet lots of Owls at this amazing centre. 50 mins drive away. A good idea to do on your way in or out of Cornwall
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Screech Owl Sanctuary
Meet lots of Owls at this amazing centre. 50 mins drive away. A good idea to do on your way in or out of Cornwall
Just around the corner, a couple of minutes drive away is Tehidy Park with lake, streams, woodland walks. You can feed the ducks, swans and the very tame squirrels and birds that eat out of your hand.
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Tehidy Woods
Just around the corner, a couple of minutes drive away is Tehidy Park with lake, streams, woodland walks. You can feed the ducks, swans and the very tame squirrels and birds that eat out of your hand.