Natasha’s guidebook
Food scene
Lovely menu with changing daily specials. Best for evening out but also do a nice lunch menu. Nice venue to enjoy a cocktail also.
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Mermaid Alley
45 New StLovely menu with changing daily specials. Best for evening out but also do a nice lunch menu. Nice venue to enjoy a cocktail also.
Super close to the cottage and a great spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch or just coffee/ tea and cake. They also occasionally do evening meal sittings which can be booked in advance.
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Duke Street Cafe
6 Duke StSuper close to the cottage and a great spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch or just coffee/ tea and cake. They also occasionally do evening meal sittings which can be booked in advance.
No visit to St Michael's Mount is complete without a stop at The Godolphin. Stunning views of the Mount and bay with a fabulous menu for any time of day or just a cake and tea/ coffee.
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Godolphin Arms
West EndNo visit to St Michael's Mount is complete without a stop at The Godolphin. Stunning views of the Mount and bay with a fabulous menu for any time of day or just a cake and tea/ coffee.
A fantastic all rounder right in the heart of Mousehole. Fabulous menu with lots of fresh seafood options, perfect for a more indulgent lunch or evening meal. They also offer a great brunch menu and options for coffee/ tea & cake. Nice children’s menu options too.
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2 Fore Street Restaurant
2 Fore StA fantastic all rounder right in the heart of Mousehole. Fabulous menu with lots of fresh seafood options, perfect for a more indulgent lunch or evening meal. They also offer a great brunch menu and options for coffee/ tea & cake. Nice children’s menu options too.
Great seafood tapas menu right in the heart of Newlyn, only a stone’s throw from the cottage. The crab nachos are a firm favourite for good reason! A must visit for any length of stay!
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Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadGreat seafood tapas menu right in the heart of Newlyn, only a stone’s throw from the cottage. The crab nachos are a firm favourite for good reason! A must visit for any length of stay!
If you plan a beach trip to Perranuthnoe or are walking the coast path from Marazion around to Prussia Cove then the Peppercorn Cafe is a lovely stop for brunch, lunch or just coffee and cake.
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The Peppercorn Cafe
If you plan a beach trip to Perranuthnoe or are walking the coast path from Marazion around to Prussia Cove then the Peppercorn Cafe is a lovely stop for brunch, lunch or just coffee and cake.
Top quality fresh seafood with a daily changing menu crafted by Bruce Rennie. A must visit for any foodie!
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The Shore Restaurant
13-14 Alverton StTop quality fresh seafood with a daily changing menu crafted by Bruce Rennie. A must visit for any foodie!
Fabulous location on the beach at the far end of Porthmeor. Kid’s menus, amazing sourdough pizzas, great cakes etc
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West Beach Bakery
Fabulous location on the beach at the far end of Porthmeor. Kid’s menus, amazing sourdough pizzas, great cakes etc
Super local to the cottage and offering a medieval style dining experience with a chance to try some local mead.
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Newlyn Meadery Ltd
The CoombeSuper local to the cottage and offering a medieval style dining experience with a chance to try some local mead.
Seafood restaurant only 1 min from the cottage, daily changing menu
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The Tolcarne Inn
9 Tolcarne TerraceSeafood restaurant only 1 min from the cottage, daily changing menu
Sightseeing
Headland owned by the National Trust. Stunning views, especially spectacular on a stormy day. Great walks in either direction towards Sennen to the West or Pendeen to the east. Small take away cafe located in the car park.
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Cape Cornwall
Headland owned by the National Trust. Stunning views, especially spectacular on a stormy day. Great walks in either direction towards Sennen to the West or Pendeen to the east. Small take away cafe located in the car park.
Pretty coastal town with a harbour, cobbled streets, stunning sandy beaches, Tate gallery and a vast array of cafes, restaurants and shops to entice you in. Take the train from the park and ride at St Erth or walk the coastal path from Lelant or Carbis Bay for a more energetic day out.
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St Ives
Pretty coastal town with a harbour, cobbled streets, stunning sandy beaches, Tate gallery and a vast array of cafes, restaurants and shops to entice you in. Take the train from the park and ride at St Erth or walk the coastal path from Lelant or Carbis Bay for a more energetic day out.
Large exotic and sub tropical gardens with contemporary artwork and a camera obscura. Stunning panoramic views from the top of the gardens over Mount’s Bay and St Michael’s Mount. Easily a half day of exploration with plenty of space to enjoy a picnic.
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I-Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Large exotic and sub tropical gardens with contemporary artwork and a camera obscura. Stunning panoramic views from the top of the gardens over Mount’s Bay and St Michael’s Mount. Easily a half day of exploration with plenty of space to enjoy a picnic.
Booking a performance at the Minack Theatre whilst visiting West Cornwall is a must. The dramatic cliff top location is unique and there is nothing quite like taking in a performance under the stars. Wrap up warm though! Take away drinks and snack options available at the theatre.
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Itheater yeMinack
Booking a performance at the Minack Theatre whilst visiting West Cornwall is a must. The dramatic cliff top location is unique and there is nothing quite like taking in a performance under the stars. Wrap up warm though! Take away drinks and snack options available at the theatre.
Featured as a filming location in the Poldark TV series the mines at Botallack perch on the North coast cliffs. This stretch of coastline has a very rugged beauty and is perfect for a walk. Consider a tour around Geevor Tin Mine and then taking the coast path towards Levant Mine and then onto Botallack or for a longer circular walk continue onto Cape Cornwall and then take a more inland route back. The iWalk Cornwall app has a good route.
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Botallack
Featured as a filming location in the Poldark TV series the mines at Botallack perch on the North coast cliffs. This stretch of coastline has a very rugged beauty and is perfect for a walk. Consider a tour around Geevor Tin Mine and then taking the coast path towards Levant Mine and then onto Botallack or for a longer circular walk continue onto Cape Cornwall and then take a more inland route back. The iWalk Cornwall app has a good route.
No visit to West Cornwall is complete without a trip to St Michael’s Mount. At low tide the causeway is accessible for walking to the Mount or at other times take one of the little ferry boats over. The gardens are also open on a seasonal basis but subject to a separate ticket booking from the castle (combo tickets are available). Combine a trip to the Mount with a meal or pit stop at The Godolphin, also noted in my guidebook.
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I-Saint Michael's Mount
No visit to West Cornwall is complete without a trip to St Michael’s Mount. At low tide the causeway is accessible for walking to the Mount or at other times take one of the little ferry boats over. The gardens are also open on a seasonal basis but subject to a separate ticket booking from the castle (combo tickets are available). Combine a trip to the Mount with a meal or pit stop at The Godolphin, also noted in my guidebook.
Scenic spot offering fantastic views of both the north and south coast. Note it is a climb up the hill from the car park.
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Trencrom Hill
Scenic spot offering fantastic views of both the north and south coast. Note it is a climb up the hill from the car park.
Pleasant coastal walk from the cottage (40 mins), quaint fishing harbour with plenty of dining options. The harbour beach is nice on sunny days and safe for children playing.
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Mousehole Harbour
21 Commercial RoadPleasant coastal walk from the cottage (40 mins), quaint fishing harbour with plenty of dining options. The harbour beach is nice on sunny days and safe for children playing.
Beaches
Fantastic long sandy beach great for summer play, body boarding or coastal path walking
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Gwithian Towans Beach
South West Coast PathFantastic long sandy beach great for summer play, body boarding or coastal path walking
Great beach best enjoyed at low tide. Plenty of local amenities including a beach cafe and restaurant, fish and chip shop and the Old Success Inn. Surfing lessons available.
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Sennen Beach
Great beach best enjoyed at low tide. Plenty of local amenities including a beach cafe and restaurant, fish and chip shop and the Old Success Inn. Surfing lessons available.