Guidebook for Porthleven
Food Scene
Great asian fusion food and cocktails. And child friendly too
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Kota Kai Kitchen Bar
The ShipyardGreat asian fusion food and cocktails. And child friendly too
The best pasties in Cornwall are made here. The owner Dave grows the organic veg on his farm, and uses local beef to make the sublime Gear Farm Pasties. Buy one on your way to St Antony and the Helford River, and eat one overlooking the water
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Gear Farm Pasty Company
The best pasties in Cornwall are made here. The owner Dave grows the organic veg on his farm, and uses local beef to make the sublime Gear Farm Pasties. Buy one on your way to St Antony and the Helford River, and eat one overlooking the water
It's within walking distance of Meadow Barn, and has delicious, imaginative food, serviced in generous portions. The chef/owner Carl truly loves his food, and his wife Rachel who does front of house is so, so welcoming. Views too, out over the countryside
The Grove
It's within walking distance of Meadow Barn, and has delicious, imaginative food, serviced in generous portions. The chef/owner Carl truly loves his food, and his wife Rachel who does front of house is so, so welcoming. Views too, out over the countryside
Drinks & Nightlife
Quintessential Cornish pub overlooking the mouth of Porthleven Harbour.
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The Ship Inn
Mount Pleasant RoadQuintessential Cornish pub overlooking the mouth of Porthleven Harbour.
The beer, brewed on the premises will knock your socks off! The historic pub is a Helston institution.
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The Bell Inn
33-35 Meneage StThe beer, brewed on the premises will knock your socks off! The historic pub is a Helston institution.
Parks & Nature
Godolphin House
42 Godolphin RoadOur nearest National Trust property.
A world class walk though National Trust land, taking in coast path, woodland, beach and a lake. The full walk is 6 miles, and we love it!
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Penrose
A world class walk though National Trust land, taking in coast path, woodland, beach and a lake. The full walk is 6 miles, and we love it!
Lifeguarded beach in the summer, with small shop and toilets. A church sits at the back of the beach, which has been used as a location for Poldark. One of our favourite family beaches
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Gunwalloe Beach
Lifeguarded beach in the summer, with small shop and toilets. A church sits at the back of the beach, which has been used as a location for Poldark. One of our favourite family beaches
Porthleven town beach is lifeguarded in the summer, and has all of the village's amenities a few steps away
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Porthleven Beach
South West Coast PathPorthleven town beach is lifeguarded in the summer, and has all of the village's amenities a few steps away
Sightseeing
Great family outing, especially if the weather isn't perfect for beaching. The Sanctuary rescues seals which are washed up injured around our coast and releases them when they are recovered. Very cute.
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Isanukhulo saseCornish Seal
Great family outing, especially if the weather isn't perfect for beaching. The Sanctuary rescues seals which are washed up injured around our coast and releases them when they are recovered. Very cute.
Entertainment & Activities
Flora Cinema Helston
17 Wendron St