Local beaches
Porthtowan is our closest beach, just 5 miles away, and is a popular surfing spot.
The beach is located within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and holds a Blue Flag award.
At low tide you can walk to the neighbouring beach at Chapel Porth to the East.
There are a handful of bars, restaurants and shops in the village.
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Porthtowan Beach
Porthtowan is our closest beach, just 5 miles away, and is a popular surfing spot.
The beach is located within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and holds a Blue Flag award.
At low tide you can walk to the neighbouring beach at Chapel Porth to the East.
There are a handful of bars, restaurants and shops in the village.
A beautiful National Trust beach.
Common seals are a regular sight near the beach and the area is a breeding ground for colonies of seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills and cormorants.
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Gwithian Beach
A beautiful National Trust beach.
Common seals are a regular sight near the beach and the area is a breeding ground for colonies of seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills and cormorants.
Portreath has a large beach with soft fine sand and shingle below the shore line. The harbour wall and “rocky” is popular with experienced surfers for its “vortex” surf break. Refreshments may be obtained from the nearby cafe's and resturants.
There are a small selection of coffee shops, cafes and pubs located near to the seafront. Public toilets are also available close by.
Portreath beach can be accessed via an off-road cycle route, almost directly from our shepherds hut. It's approximately a 45 minutes cycle along the scenic coast to coast trail.
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Portreath Beach
1 Battery HillPortreath has a large beach with soft fine sand and shingle below the shore line. The harbour wall and “rocky” is popular with experienced surfers for its “vortex” surf break. Refreshments may be obtained from the nearby cafe's and resturants.
There are a small selection of coffee shops, cafes and pubs located near to the seafront. Public toilets are also available close by.
Portreath beach can be accessed via an off-road cycle route, almost directly from our shepherds hut. It's approximately a 45 minutes cycle along the scenic coast to coast trail.
Porthkidney Beach
Church RoadCrantock Beach
St Agnes
Godrevy Lighthouse
Kynance Cove
Carbis Bay
Godrevy Lighthouse
City/town information
Falmouth is famous for its creative buzz, fascinating maritime heritage; Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; water-sports and boat trips running from the pier and quay.
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Falmouth
Falmouth is famous for its creative buzz, fascinating maritime heritage; Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; water-sports and boat trips running from the pier and quay.
Truro is the UK’s most Southerly city and is a vibrant centre of shopping, culture and impressive architecture.
Centre stage is Truro Cathedral with its impressive gothic towers dominating the skyline.
From boutiques to bookshops and designer interiors to delicatessens, this great little city offers a unique shopping experience. The café culture is pretty impressive too, with hip coffee houses, artisan ice creameries and cocktail bars dotted across the centre.
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Truro
Truro is the UK’s most Southerly city and is a vibrant centre of shopping, culture and impressive architecture.
Centre stage is Truro Cathedral with its impressive gothic towers dominating the skyline.
From boutiques to bookshops and designer interiors to delicatessens, this great little city offers a unique shopping experience. The café culture is pretty impressive too, with hip coffee houses, artisan ice creameries and cocktail bars dotted across the centre.
St Ives is a seemingly subtropical oasis where the beaches are golden, the vegetation is lush and the light piercingly bright.
There are four fabulous beaches with the UKs mildest climate: Porthmeor, Porthgwidden, Harbour beach, Porthminster.
Find plenty of pavement cafes, ancient pubs and top notch eateries with mouth watering menus.
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St Ives
St Ives is a seemingly subtropical oasis where the beaches are golden, the vegetation is lush and the light piercingly bright.
There are four fabulous beaches with the UKs mildest climate: Porthmeor, Porthgwidden, Harbour beach, Porthminster.
Find plenty of pavement cafes, ancient pubs and top notch eateries with mouth watering menus.
Newquay
Sightseeing
Experience the sights, smells and scale of the rainforests in the Rainforest Biome - the world's largest greenhouse - and discover the tropical plants that are used to produce everyday products.
Travel to South Africa and California, as you amble amongst the orange and lemon trees, olive groves and gnarled vines of the Mediterranean Biome, and in the 30-acre Outdoor Garden see hemp, sunflowers and other plants that could change your future, flourishing under the Cornish sun.
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Iprojekthi ye-Eden
Experience the sights, smells and scale of the rainforests in the Rainforest Biome - the world's largest greenhouse - and discover the tropical plants that are used to produce everyday products.
Travel to South Africa and California, as you amble amongst the orange and lemon trees, olive groves and gnarled vines of the Mediterranean Biome, and in the 30-acre Outdoor Garden see hemp, sunflowers and other plants that could change your future, flourishing under the Cornish sun.
Famous for its unique location and beautiful scenery. Cliff top trails, breathtaking views, pay-as-you-go family attractions, shopping village, restaurant and cafés.
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I-Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndFamous for its unique location and beautiful scenery. Cliff top trails, breathtaking views, pay-as-you-go family attractions, shopping village, restaurant and cafés.
Trelissick House and garden is one of our favourite local spots, with stunning views looking over the Fal River and towards Falmouth.
Dotted along the way are important collections of hydrangeas, rhododendrons and camellias.
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National Trust - Isityalo seTrelissick
Trelissick House and garden is one of our favourite local spots, with stunning views looking over the Fal River and towards Falmouth.
Dotted along the way are important collections of hydrangeas, rhododendrons and camellias.
I-Saint Michael's Mount
Gwennap Pit, TR16 5HH
8-9 Saint Clement StreetItheater yeMinack
Pendennis Castle
Castle DriveDog friendly
Local walks
Poldice Mtb Valley
Bissoe Valley Nature Reserve
Food scene
The Unicorn on the Beach
West Beach RoadBirdies Bistro
Morrishs Fish Restaurant and Takeaway
Philps Bakery
1 E QuayCarn Brea Castle Restaurant
INDIDOG Eatery on the Harbour
28a Market StPandora Inn
Restronguet Hill