The Meadow Hut Guide Book - Eat : Explore : Relax
Food scene
Great spot to sit and grab a drink looking out over the inner harbour at Porthleven. All out doors, good beers and cocktails and the food is nice and not too expensive but is is often slow, woth the wait though. Brunch through to late evening.
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The Mussel Shoal
Great spot to sit and grab a drink looking out over the inner harbour at Porthleven. All out doors, good beers and cocktails and the food is nice and not too expensive but is is often slow, woth the wait though. Brunch through to late evening.
A must visit pub, great food and situated looking out over Porhleven harbour. Lots of out door seating and tables.
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The Ship Inn
Mount Pleasant RoadA must visit pub, great food and situated looking out over Porhleven harbour. Lots of out door seating and tables.
One of the best pasties around, in my opinion. My home made are the best and then its a toss up between Gear Farm pasties and Ann's Vegetarian and vegan options but they do sell out quickly.
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Ann's Pasties
The SquareOne of the best pasties around, in my opinion. My home made are the best and then its a toss up between Gear Farm pasties and Ann's Vegetarian and vegan options but they do sell out quickly.
Great place for brunch, coffee and cake, lunch or just an ice cream. Amazing choice of flavours. Sit in doors or outside overlooking the harbour. Pizzas next door in the evenings.
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Nauti But Ice
Commercial RdGreat place for brunch, coffee and cake, lunch or just an ice cream. Amazing choice of flavours. Sit in doors or outside overlooking the harbour. Pizzas next door in the evenings.
Sweet little coffee shop selling the awesome Origin coffee and a nice selction of cakes and cold drinks too. Harbour Head in Porhtleven and main roastery and coffee shop with pop up food just a few minutes stroll out of Porthleven
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Harbour Head
Sweet little coffee shop selling the awesome Origin coffee and a nice selction of cakes and cold drinks too. Harbour Head in Porhtleven and main roastery and coffee shop with pop up food just a few minutes stroll out of Porthleven
Originally Rick Steins but taken over last year by Michael Caines. He has created a restaurant that celebrates Cornwall and its bounty. Booking in advance is recommended for lunch or supper as it is very popular.
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The Harbourside Refuge
Mount Pleasant RoadOriginally Rick Steins but taken over last year by Michael Caines. He has created a restaurant that celebrates Cornwall and its bounty. Booking in advance is recommended for lunch or supper as it is very popular.
Located at Porhtleven harbour head, a light bright open restaurant offering lunch and supper - Cornish produce with an asian fusion twist.
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Kota Kai Kitchen Bar
The ShipyardLocated at Porhtleven harbour head, a light bright open restaurant offering lunch and supper - Cornish produce with an asian fusion twist.
The Shipwrights Arms situated in the pituresque Helford village offers tasty, wholesome food, great beer and a view to die for. With live music nights and a friendly atmosphere its a great pub in an idyllic setting,
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Shipwright Arms
The Shipwrights Arms situated in the pituresque Helford village offers tasty, wholesome food, great beer and a view to die for. With live music nights and a friendly atmosphere its a great pub in an idyllic setting,
Situated in Mawgan village. A short walk from the hut. Using top quality local producers to bring a unique dining experience.
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The Ship Inn
Mount Pleasant RoadSituated in Mawgan village. A short walk from the hut. Using top quality local producers to bring a unique dining experience.
NYR is situated in the stableyard at Trelowarren. Walkable from the hut or a short drive. Awarded a coveted Michelin Green Star in 2021 this is a must visit. Caroline and Jeffrey Robinson who own the restaurnat offer some of the most creative and innovative food in the South West. Not only highlighting gastronomy but a restaurant at the forefront of the industry when it comes to sustainable practices. Booking is essential.
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New Yard Restaurant
NYR is situated in the stableyard at Trelowarren. Walkable from the hut or a short drive. Awarded a coveted Michelin Green Star in 2021 this is a must visit. Caroline and Jeffrey Robinson who own the restaurnat offer some of the most creative and innovative food in the South West. Not only highlighting gastronomy but a restaurant at the forefront of the industry when it comes to sustainable practices. Booking is essential.
The Star & Garter
52 High StGreat spot for lunch
Potager has emerged from the bramble choked wilderness of an abandoned plant nursery and is now a relaxing and beautiful haven to rest a while, learning, eating, meeting friends or just relaxing.
The cafe serves delicious vegetarian breakfasts, lunches and cakes. It also puts on occasional evening events which always sell out quickly.
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Potager Garden
Potager has emerged from the bramble choked wilderness of an abandoned plant nursery and is now a relaxing and beautiful haven to rest a while, learning, eating, meeting friends or just relaxing.
The cafe serves delicious vegetarian breakfasts, lunches and cakes. It also puts on occasional evening events which always sell out quickly.
Fantastic views. Excellent food. Breakfast, brunch, dinner, bar and shop. Locallly sourced, seasonal food all day every day in a beautiful water side setting.
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INDIDOG Eatery on the Harbour
28a Market StFantastic views. Excellent food. Breakfast, brunch, dinner, bar and shop. Locallly sourced, seasonal food all day every day in a beautiful water side setting.
Delicious Thai cuisine and a great takeaway just up the road from the hut (about a mile and a half).
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Jumunjy Thai Cuisine
Delicious Thai cuisine and a great takeaway just up the road from the hut (about a mile and a half).
A great little tea shop and gin bar in Falmouth high street.
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Dolly's Tea Room & Wine Bar
21 Church StA great little tea shop and gin bar in Falmouth high street.
Historic 13th Century Inn, set in the stunning surroundings of Restronguet Creek, Cornwall. Head towards Truro and turn off at Playing Place.
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Pandora Inn
Restronguet HillHistoric 13th Century Inn, set in the stunning surroundings of Restronguet Creek, Cornwall. Head towards Truro and turn off at Playing Place.
CAST Café
3 Penrose RdDelicious food using local produce.
Neighbourhoods
The hut is situated in Garras, a tiny hamlet, and the meadow runs into Mawgan. A little village with a great local shop, Mawgan Stores, selling local produce from veg to fresh veg to cornish gin. It is a five minute stroll from the hut to the shop. it has a pretty church and the Ship Inn. Gear Farm is a bit further on through the village, a pretty walk but probably easier to drive, they sell the most amazing pasties - meat and vegetarian and you can preorder vegan pasties too.
Mawgan
The hut is situated in Garras, a tiny hamlet, and the meadow runs into Mawgan. A little village with a great local shop, Mawgan Stores, selling local produce from veg to fresh veg to cornish gin. It is a five minute stroll from the hut to the shop. it has a pretty church and the Ship Inn. Gear Farm is a bit further on through the village, a pretty walk but probably easier to drive, they sell the most amazing pasties - meat and vegetarian and you can preorder vegan pasties too.
Porthleven is about about 6 miles away but an easy drive and well woth a visit. It's a small fishing village with a harbour and beach. Always on the news when we have storms and big seas. Lots of places to eat and drink from coffee and cakes, brunch, lunch and supper.
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Porthleven
Porthleven is about about 6 miles away but an easy drive and well woth a visit. It's a small fishing village with a harbour and beach. Always on the news when we have storms and big seas. Lots of places to eat and drink from coffee and cakes, brunch, lunch and supper.
Falmouth is around 12 miles from the hut and well woth a visit. I would always suggest using the main road rather than the back roads which although very pretty and scenic can be narrow, slower with frequent reversing. Your choice.
Falmouth has been shaped and influenced by its strong connection to the sea. Combining a fascinating maritime heritage and modern creativity, Falmouth is building a name for itself as one of the South West’s leading cultural and festival destinations. Its a creative place and know for Falmouth College of Arts, which received degree-awarding powers, and the right to use the title University College in 2005. It has a laid back vibe.
Highly recommend a visit, it has loads of foodie places, pubs, coffee shops and independent shops. Catch the ferry across to St Mawes, visit Pendennis Castle or chill out on the golden sandy beaches or if take a walk along the coast path.
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Falmouth
Falmouth is around 12 miles from the hut and well woth a visit. I would always suggest using the main road rather than the back roads which although very pretty and scenic can be narrow, slower with frequent reversing. Your choice.
Falmouth has been shaped and influenced by its strong connection to the sea. Combining a fascinating maritime heritage and modern creativity, Falmouth is building a name for itself as one of the South West’s leading cultural and festival destinations. Its a creative place and know for Falmouth College of Arts, which received degree-awarding powers, and the right to use the title University College in 2005. It has a laid back vibe.
Highly recommend a visit, it has loads of foodie places, pubs, coffee shops and independent shops. Catch the ferry across to St Mawes, visit Pendennis Castle or chill out on the golden sandy beaches or if take a walk along the coast path.
Long ago, Helford Village was quite an important port. Its now and idyllic sleepy little place on the banks of the Helford River. Trading ships once brought French rum, tobacco and lace from the continent and the duty was collected at the old custom house. During the Napoleonic Wars, pirates and free traders populated the reaches of the river.
Daphne du Maurier’s novel, Frenchman’s Creek, tells the story of one of these. This was her only romantic novel. This famous creek is a magical place and a popular circular walk. Starting in the Helsford village carpark walk through the village towards Penarvon Cove and follow the National Trust signs to Frenchman's Creek. After tea or an ice cream at Kettle Barton, retrun to the village through the fields and woods.
The Helford is probably one of the most unspoilt rivers in Cornwall, with its deep sheltered valleys, ancient oak forests and hidden creeks. There are still many small quays on the river-creek and a pedestrian ferry links the north and south banks of the river, crossing over to Helford Passage. Those who take the ferry can explore the gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan, which are full of sub-tropical plants, tree ferns, rhododendrons and azaleas, protected from frost by both the mild climate and the warming effect of the sea.. There are some pleasant beaches on the north side of the river, at Grebe and near to Bosahan.
There are beautiful villages such as Durgan, owned largely by the National Trust and difficult to reach by car, or the better known Helford Passage, with its famous Ferryboat Inn. The lovely old church of St Anthony-in-Meneage is situated on the bank of Gillan Creek, near the mouth of the River Helford. It was said to have been built by shipwrecked Normans, driven to land here by a terrible storm. The little church is well worth a visit.
Helford Passage - Helford Village
Helford Passage - Helford VillageLong ago, Helford Village was quite an important port. Its now and idyllic sleepy little place on the banks of the Helford River. Trading ships once brought French rum, tobacco and lace from the continent and the duty was collected at the old custom house. During the Napoleonic Wars, pirates and free traders populated the reaches of the river.
Daphne du Maurier’s novel, Frenchman’s Creek, tells the story of one of these. This was her only romantic novel. This famous creek is a magical place and a popular circular walk. Starting in the Helsford village carpark walk through the village towards Penarvon Cove and follow the National Trust signs to Frenchman's Creek. After tea or an ice cream at Kettle Barton, retrun to the village through the fields and woods.
The Helford is probably one of the most unspoilt rivers in Cornwall, with its deep sheltered valleys, ancient oak forests and hidden creeks. There are still many small quays on the river-creek and a pedestrian ferry links the north and south banks of the river, crossing over to Helford Passage. Those who take the ferry can explore the gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan, which are full of sub-tropical plants, tree ferns, rhododendrons and azaleas, protected from frost by both the mild climate and the warming effect of the sea.. There are some pleasant beaches on the north side of the river, at Grebe and near to Bosahan.
There are beautiful villages such as Durgan, owned largely by the National Trust and difficult to reach by car, or the better known Helford Passage, with its famous Ferryboat Inn. The lovely old church of St Anthony-in-Meneage is situated on the bank of Gillan Creek, near the mouth of the River Helford. It was said to have been built by shipwrecked Normans, driven to land here by a terrible storm. The little church is well worth a visit.
Tucked into a stunning and unspoilt spot on the north Cornish coast, St. Agnes sits in both a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a World Heritage Site. Well worth a visit. Open.Surf a coffee shop in a surfboard factory also home to Little Pots of Love and Finisterre - all up at Wheal Kitty and in the village itself the Sorting Office coffee shop and Trunk deli.
St Agnes has an extremely rich mining history due to the unique high quality tin found in the area, formed by action between the granite and the complex rock around the area’s cliffs. Today, St. Agnes remains the last remaining tin production centre in the UK (at the Blue Hills mine).
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St Agnes
Tucked into a stunning and unspoilt spot on the north Cornish coast, St. Agnes sits in both a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a World Heritage Site. Well worth a visit. Open.Surf a coffee shop in a surfboard factory also home to Little Pots of Love and Finisterre - all up at Wheal Kitty and in the village itself the Sorting Office coffee shop and Trunk deli.
St Agnes has an extremely rich mining history due to the unique high quality tin found in the area, formed by action between the granite and the complex rock around the area’s cliffs. Today, St. Agnes remains the last remaining tin production centre in the UK (at the Blue Hills mine).
Independent Coffee Shops
Espressini Artisan Coffee
39 Killigrew StGood coffee, grab some lunch or a cake
Great coffees and delicious cakes with a wide range of coffee to buy which they will grind onsite for you.
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BEACON COFFEE
28A High StGreat coffees and delicious cakes with a wide range of coffee to buy which they will grind onsite for you.
Origin coffee - Harbour Head Porthleven, a small coffee shop with a few seats inside. Great coffee and cakes, perfect for a takeaway as you stroll around the village. They also have the main roastery just a short walk around the corner, which has more seating both indoors and out.
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Origin Coffee Roasters
Commercial RoadOrigin coffee - Harbour Head Porthleven, a small coffee shop with a few seats inside. Great coffee and cakes, perfect for a takeaway as you stroll around the village. They also have the main roastery just a short walk around the corner, which has more seating both indoors and out.
Great coffee, indoor and outdoor seating, cakes and delicious toastied sandwiches. Pop up food days - see their instagram for more information.
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Harbour Head
Great coffee, indoor and outdoor seating, cakes and delicious toastied sandwiches. Pop up food days - see their instagram for more information.
Sightseeing
St Michaels Mount -National Trust.
Walk across the ancient cobbled causeway at low tide or catch a boat i(about £2.00)f the tide is in to explore the tropical gardens, climbing up to the castle.
Find the special wishing stone said to bring romance to those that touch it.
It was the first beacon lit to warn of the approaching Spanish Armada.
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Saint Michael's Mount
St Michaels Mount -National Trust.
Walk across the ancient cobbled causeway at low tide or catch a boat i(about £2.00)f the tide is in to explore the tropical gardens, climbing up to the castle.
Find the special wishing stone said to bring romance to those that touch it.
It was the first beacon lit to warn of the approaching Spanish Armada.
St Ives is famous as a centre for abstract art from the late 1940's. it s dynamic spirit is reflected in the exhibitions, collection displays and events, embracing the best of Cornish, British and international modern and contemporary art here the Tate St Ives. St Ives can be very busyin the summer months. Becareful with parking as it is notorius for parking tickets.
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Tate St. Ives
St Ives is famous as a centre for abstract art from the late 1940's. it s dynamic spirit is reflected in the exhibitions, collection displays and events, embracing the best of Cornish, British and international modern and contemporary art here the Tate St Ives. St Ives can be very busyin the summer months. Becareful with parking as it is notorius for parking tickets.
Barbara Hepworth was a leading figure of modern British art. In 1949 and created her studio and the sculpture garden in St Ives where she lived and worked for the rest of her life. Comprising over 30 works in wood, stone, plaster and bronze, the museum and garden gives a remarkable insight into one of Britains's most important twentieth century artists.
There are daily free tours included in your admission. You can also buy a combined ticket for the Tate and the Barbara Helpworth Sulpture Gardens and Museum.
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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon HillBarbara Hepworth was a leading figure of modern British art. In 1949 and created her studio and the sculpture garden in St Ives where she lived and worked for the rest of her life. Comprising over 30 works in wood, stone, plaster and bronze, the museum and garden gives a remarkable insight into one of Britains's most important twentieth century artists.
There are daily free tours included in your admission. You can also buy a combined ticket for the Tate and the Barbara Helpworth Sulpture Gardens and Museum.
Set in a beautiful sheltered valley, the woods, stream and dramatic views provide the perfect setting for large-scale exotic and sub-tropical planting intersperessed with modern art installations. The gardens overlook St Michaels Mount and offer a panoramic view of the bay. Admission to the gardens is £9.00 per person.
There is also a gallery that showcases work by many of the regions most celebrated designers and makers. This is free.
As well as the sculpture gardens and the gallery, Tremenheere has an excellent café, gift shop and nursery.
Tremenheere Nursery houses an impressive collection of plants, specialising in rare and unusual succulent varieties.
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Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Set in a beautiful sheltered valley, the woods, stream and dramatic views provide the perfect setting for large-scale exotic and sub-tropical planting intersperessed with modern art installations. The gardens overlook St Michaels Mount and offer a panoramic view of the bay. Admission to the gardens is £9.00 per person.
There is also a gallery that showcases work by many of the regions most celebrated designers and makers. This is free.
As well as the sculpture gardens and the gallery, Tremenheere has an excellent café, gift shop and nursery.
Tremenheere Nursery houses an impressive collection of plants, specialising in rare and unusual succulent varieties.
15 galleries, over five floors: exploring the influence of the sea on history and culture.
The building was custom designed and built on land that was once covered in the sheds of boat builders. These sheds inspired the design of the building which is covered in green oak. The building has the most fantastic, breathtaking views over Falmouth harbour.
The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is a place to enrich your understanding of the sea and Cornwall.
The exhibitions bring new and diverse perspectives to maritime issues, and highlight their relevance to the present day. There are also rare objects from around the world to Cornwall to tell local, national and international stories.
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Maritime Museum station
15 galleries, over five floors: exploring the influence of the sea on history and culture.
The building was custom designed and built on land that was once covered in the sheds of boat builders. These sheds inspired the design of the building which is covered in green oak. The building has the most fantastic, breathtaking views over Falmouth harbour.
The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is a place to enrich your understanding of the sea and Cornwall.
The exhibitions bring new and diverse perspectives to maritime issues, and highlight their relevance to the present day. There are also rare objects from around the world to Cornwall to tell local, national and international stories.
Newlyn Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Newlyn, Cornwall, UK. Opened in 1895, designed by James Hicks of Redruth and financed by John Passmore Edwards the gallery was conceived as a home and exhibition venue for the Newlyn School of Art the works of which are now largely located at Penlee House Gallery and Museum in nearby Penzance.
Following an architectural design competition managed by RIBA Competitions, the gallery was redeveloped and a second venue The Exchange in Penzance, was opened in 2007. With two venues it offers a wide and varied programme across two sites. The focus at Newlyn Art Gallery is on painting and drawing. Artists working in other media continue to be a part of the programme on occasions, but two-dimensional work is the clear focus. Recent shows have included major retrospectives by Roger Hilton and Breon O'Casey.
At Newlyn Art Gallery, the pavilion on the seaward side of the gallery is a glass structure on the ground-floor level, which supports a first floor clad in wet-laid Cornish slate, a building method specific to the region, but rarely seen in modern buildings. The glass curtain wall allows panoramic views of Newlyn Green and the sea while sliding doors lead to a secluded garden and outdoor seating area. The versatile Lower Gallery presents small exhibitions, projects and events. The Education Room and Studio Cafe on the first floor of the pavilion has a large window offering panoramic views across Mount's Bay, as well as a skylight the length of the gabled ceiling.
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Newlyn Art Gallery
New RoadNewlyn Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Newlyn, Cornwall, UK. Opened in 1895, designed by James Hicks of Redruth and financed by John Passmore Edwards the gallery was conceived as a home and exhibition venue for the Newlyn School of Art the works of which are now largely located at Penlee House Gallery and Museum in nearby Penzance.
Following an architectural design competition managed by RIBA Competitions, the gallery was redeveloped and a second venue The Exchange in Penzance, was opened in 2007. With two venues it offers a wide and varied programme across two sites. The focus at Newlyn Art Gallery is on painting and drawing. Artists working in other media continue to be a part of the programme on occasions, but two-dimensional work is the clear focus. Recent shows have included major retrospectives by Roger Hilton and Breon O'Casey.
At Newlyn Art Gallery, the pavilion on the seaward side of the gallery is a glass structure on the ground-floor level, which supports a first floor clad in wet-laid Cornish slate, a building method specific to the region, but rarely seen in modern buildings. The glass curtain wall allows panoramic views of Newlyn Green and the sea while sliding doors lead to a secluded garden and outdoor seating area. The versatile Lower Gallery presents small exhibitions, projects and events. The Education Room and Studio Cafe on the first floor of the pavilion has a large window offering panoramic views across Mount's Bay, as well as a skylight the length of the gabled ceiling.
The Leach Pottery was founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada in St Ives as a place for potters, students and apprentices, from across the world have come to train, creating a uniquely international environment in the heart of Cornwall and maintaining the Pottery's creative principle of East/West exchange.
Today, the Leach Pottery Studio, Museum and Gallery continue developing Bernard Leach's historic legacy.
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Leach Pottery
The Leach Pottery was founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada in St Ives as a place for potters, students and apprentices, from across the world have come to train, creating a uniquely international environment in the heart of Cornwall and maintaining the Pottery's creative principle of East/West exchange.
Today, the Leach Pottery Studio, Museum and Gallery continue developing Bernard Leach's historic legacy.
In Penzance you will find the UK's largest Art Deco sea water Lido. There is now a smaller geothermally heated pool. Booking is essential.
There is also a cafe on site for coffee and cakes
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Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadIn Penzance you will find the UK's largest Art Deco sea water Lido. There is now a smaller geothermally heated pool. Booking is essential.
There is also a cafe on site for coffee and cakes
The Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre, constructed above a gully with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea. The theatre is at Porthcurno, 4 miles from Land's End in Cornwall, England.
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The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre, constructed above a gully with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea. The theatre is at Porthcurno, 4 miles from Land's End in Cornwall, England.
Tremayne Quay was built by Sir Richard Vyvyan in 1847, anticipating a visit from Queen Victoria. The planned visit never happened but the quay is now a Grade II listed structure, a lovely walk from the road through a wooded creekside on the Helford River. Queen Victoria’s great grandson, Edward Duke of Windsor, made a belated royal visit to the quay in 1921, when he was Prince of Wales.
Some of the trees in Tremayne Woods, notably the mature beech plantation in the valley at the head of the creek, were planted specifically to impress Queen Victoria prior to her aborted visit. The sessile oak woodlands further down the track were managed as coppice for the charcoal and tannin trade up until the 1920s. Today the woods are known by walkers and visitors for their tranquillity, estuarine birds and woodland flora.
Tremayne Quay and Tremayne Woods were bequeathed to the National Trust in 1978 by the Vyvyan family of Trelowarren. Tremayne is one of the few public quays on the upper reaches of the Helford River, with public access right down to the water’s edge.
You can walk from the hut but probably easier to drive a bit closer and park. Perfect spot for a picnic. One of my favourite walks.
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Tremayne Quay
Tremayne Quay was built by Sir Richard Vyvyan in 1847, anticipating a visit from Queen Victoria. The planned visit never happened but the quay is now a Grade II listed structure, a lovely walk from the road through a wooded creekside on the Helford River. Queen Victoria’s great grandson, Edward Duke of Windsor, made a belated royal visit to the quay in 1921, when he was Prince of Wales.
Some of the trees in Tremayne Woods, notably the mature beech plantation in the valley at the head of the creek, were planted specifically to impress Queen Victoria prior to her aborted visit. The sessile oak woodlands further down the track were managed as coppice for the charcoal and tannin trade up until the 1920s. Today the woods are known by walkers and visitors for their tranquillity, estuarine birds and woodland flora.
Tremayne Quay and Tremayne Woods were bequeathed to the National Trust in 1978 by the Vyvyan family of Trelowarren. Tremayne is one of the few public quays on the upper reaches of the Helford River, with public access right down to the water’s edge.
You can walk from the hut but probably easier to drive a bit closer and park. Perfect spot for a picnic. One of my favourite walks.
Kestle Barton is an ancient Cornish farmstead situated above the Helford River. Following an award-winning conservation and conversion project the beautiful old farm buildings have new uses, one of the barns becoming an elegant gallery that opened in 2010.
In the gallery, garden and wild flower meadow beyond, we have a programme of four free exhibitions and a number of other events open to visitors each year, from early April to late October.
There is no admission charge. In the gallery, we have a changing programme of exhibitions as well as events and workshops. We usually close on Mondays but are open on bank holidays. We tend to show four exhibitions a year; please note that in the week immediately preceding the opening of a new show there might not be much to see in the gallery. The garden will be open as usual.
The garden was made in the old south-facing mowhay by designer James Alexander-Sinclair. He has created a real plantsman’s scheme of gauzy swathes of herbaceous plants and sweeps of tall grasses with hedges surrounding small circular spaces for sitting and dreaming. Beyond, is the meadow, an ever changing carpet of wild flowers and bees.
We have a small tea-hut where you can help yourself to light refreshments; we use an honesty box system. We have apple juice from our own apples and, of course, Roskilly’s ice cream; great coffee, cakes and occasional lunches. Perfect after a stroll round our wild flower meadow and orchard.
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Kestle Barton
Kestle Barton is an ancient Cornish farmstead situated above the Helford River. Following an award-winning conservation and conversion project the beautiful old farm buildings have new uses, one of the barns becoming an elegant gallery that opened in 2010.
In the gallery, garden and wild flower meadow beyond, we have a programme of four free exhibitions and a number of other events open to visitors each year, from early April to late October.
There is no admission charge. In the gallery, we have a changing programme of exhibitions as well as events and workshops. We usually close on Mondays but are open on bank holidays. We tend to show four exhibitions a year; please note that in the week immediately preceding the opening of a new show there might not be much to see in the gallery. The garden will be open as usual.
The garden was made in the old south-facing mowhay by designer James Alexander-Sinclair. He has created a real plantsman’s scheme of gauzy swathes of herbaceous plants and sweeps of tall grasses with hedges surrounding small circular spaces for sitting and dreaming. Beyond, is the meadow, an ever changing carpet of wild flowers and bees.
We have a small tea-hut where you can help yourself to light refreshments; we use an honesty box system. We have apple juice from our own apples and, of course, Roskilly’s ice cream; great coffee, cakes and occasional lunches. Perfect after a stroll round our wild flower meadow and orchard.
The business has been developed over 60 years, Joe and Rachel inherited the Farm from Joe’s fairy godmother in 1950.
It started with selling delicious Clotted Cream, followed by the cottages which were developed during the 60's. Joe started building ponds during the 70's, then in the late 80's, (when all of us kids were sort of grown up) we started making ice cream.
The new milking parlour and the viewing gallery came in 1992. The Croust House restaurant opened in 1993, and the fudge making began the following year. At the same time we started putting Rachel’s jams, chutneys and mustards into jars and selling them. We finally got all the production under one roof in 2006.
Bottled milk in 2009 meant that we achieved a long held ambition to only use our own milk and cream to make all the ice cream (no brought in cream or skimmed milk powder).
Great for awalk around the ponds, visiting all the animals, seeing the cowas at milking and enjoying lunch in the Croust House.
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Roskilly's
Tregellast CloseThe business has been developed over 60 years, Joe and Rachel inherited the Farm from Joe’s fairy godmother in 1950.
It started with selling delicious Clotted Cream, followed by the cottages which were developed during the 60's. Joe started building ponds during the 70's, then in the late 80's, (when all of us kids were sort of grown up) we started making ice cream.
The new milking parlour and the viewing gallery came in 1992. The Croust House restaurant opened in 1993, and the fudge making began the following year. At the same time we started putting Rachel’s jams, chutneys and mustards into jars and selling them. We finally got all the production under one roof in 2006.
Bottled milk in 2009 meant that we achieved a long held ambition to only use our own milk and cream to make all the ice cream (no brought in cream or skimmed milk powder).
Great for awalk around the ponds, visiting all the animals, seeing the cowas at milking and enjoying lunch in the Croust House.
Beaches
Our local beach. There is a National Trust car park , toilets and a small cafe. Lifeguraded in the summer. Poldark was filmed on Dollar cove the beach right next to Church Cove. There is a lovely church Winwallow right on the beach. You can also take the coast path and walk over to Poldhu the enxt cove along.
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Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach
Our local beach. There is a National Trust car park , toilets and a small cafe. Lifeguraded in the summer. Poldark was filmed on Dollar cove the beach right next to Church Cove. There is a lovely church Winwallow right on the beach. You can also take the coast path and walk over to Poldhu the enxt cove along.
A beautiful little cove heading towards Penzance. A bit of the beaten track and a walk to it but worth it. Prussia Cove consists of a small and secluded rocky cove, or series of coves, depending on who you ask. What most people consider as the main beach though is also known as Bessy's Cove. The other beach is Piskies Cove just around the cliffs to the west.
This sheltered little cove is a fantastic place to explore with rock pools, a cave and tumbledown granite fishing huts built into the side of the cliff next to the coast path. Other reminders of years-gone-by are the deep cart tracks cut into the rock where seaweed was hauled up to be used on the fields as fertiliser.
To one side of the beach there is a reasonable sized patch of shingle beach when the tide is out. At the other end is a long deep gully which forms a kind of tiny, natural harbour. This is a great spot for swimming and snorkeling on calmer days. As the tide comes in the beach disappears, but the rocks form a suitable place to bask between swims.
The only parking for Prussia Cove is a small private field car park at the end of the road down to the cove. From here it takes about 5 minutes to walk down to the beach. It does tend to fill up pretty quickly during the summer months though.
Take Prussia Cove turning from A394, Penzance to Helston Road. Long walk from the cliff top car park.
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Prussia Cove
South West Coast PathA beautiful little cove heading towards Penzance. A bit of the beaten track and a walk to it but worth it. Prussia Cove consists of a small and secluded rocky cove, or series of coves, depending on who you ask. What most people consider as the main beach though is also known as Bessy's Cove. The other beach is Piskies Cove just around the cliffs to the west.
This sheltered little cove is a fantastic place to explore with rock pools, a cave and tumbledown granite fishing huts built into the side of the cliff next to the coast path. Other reminders of years-gone-by are the deep cart tracks cut into the rock where seaweed was hauled up to be used on the fields as fertiliser.
To one side of the beach there is a reasonable sized patch of shingle beach when the tide is out. At the other end is a long deep gully which forms a kind of tiny, natural harbour. This is a great spot for swimming and snorkeling on calmer days. As the tide comes in the beach disappears, but the rocks form a suitable place to bask between swims.
The only parking for Prussia Cove is a small private field car park at the end of the road down to the cove. From here it takes about 5 minutes to walk down to the beach. It does tend to fill up pretty quickly during the summer months though.
Take Prussia Cove turning from A394, Penzance to Helston Road. Long walk from the cliff top car park.
The National Trust owned Rinsey Cove is positioned in the lee of Rinsey head, between Praa Sands and Porthleven. It is fairly remote and somewhat off the beaten track meaning it is very rarely busy.
At low tide there is a lovely little sandy beach here although it all but disappears towards high tide. It is also a bit of a scramble down to the beach.
This stretch of coast is quite exposed to powerful swells so given the remoteness and lack of lifeguard cover care should be taken if you fancy a dip.
Porthcew (Rinsey Cove)
The National Trust owned Rinsey Cove is positioned in the lee of Rinsey head, between Praa Sands and Porthleven. It is fairly remote and somewhat off the beaten track meaning it is very rarely busy.
At low tide there is a lovely little sandy beach here although it all but disappears towards high tide. It is also a bit of a scramble down to the beach.
This stretch of coast is quite exposed to powerful swells so given the remoteness and lack of lifeguard cover care should be taken if you fancy a dip.
Perranuthnoe is one of those beaches that has managed to mostly stay under the radar. It has always been reasonably popular with locals.
On a low tide you will be greeted by a wide swathe of golden sand when you arrive at Perranuthnoe. However, as the tide comes in the water reaches almost up to the cliffs leaving no beach so you will need to check the tides before planning your day.
The beach is quite gently sloping which takes some of the power out of the ocean waves but there can be good surf here too. Until recently there was no lifeguard here but since 2018 there has been seasonal cover.
Take Perranuthnoe turning from A394, Penzance to Helston road.
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Perranuthnoe
Perranuthnoe is one of those beaches that has managed to mostly stay under the radar. It has always been reasonably popular with locals.
On a low tide you will be greeted by a wide swathe of golden sand when you arrive at Perranuthnoe. However, as the tide comes in the water reaches almost up to the cliffs leaving no beach so you will need to check the tides before planning your day.
The beach is quite gently sloping which takes some of the power out of the ocean waves but there can be good surf here too. Until recently there was no lifeguard here but since 2018 there has been seasonal cover.
Take Perranuthnoe turning from A394, Penzance to Helston road.
This narrow little rocky cove set between the cliffs on the eastern side of the Lizard Point is a real gem. A clutch of quaint cottages lead to the steep slipway which is still used for launching the small fleet of little fishing boats.
On a low tide there is sometimes a little patch of sand near the bottom of the slip, but this all but disappears as the tide comes in. However, there are plenty of spots to perch on around the cove and take in the picture postcard surroundings.
For some reason the water around this part of the Lizard is beautifully clear making it great for great snorkelling and diving. For those a little less adventurous there are any number of rock pools and gullies to explore at the bottom of the slipway.
Church Cove
This narrow little rocky cove set between the cliffs on the eastern side of the Lizard Point is a real gem. A clutch of quaint cottages lead to the steep slipway which is still used for launching the small fleet of little fishing boats.
On a low tide there is sometimes a little patch of sand near the bottom of the slip, but this all but disappears as the tide comes in. However, there are plenty of spots to perch on around the cove and take in the picture postcard surroundings.
For some reason the water around this part of the Lizard is beautifully clear making it great for great snorkelling and diving. For those a little less adventurous there are any number of rock pools and gullies to explore at the bottom of the slipway.
One of the prettiest and most photographed beaches in Cornwall with its brilliant turquoise water and white sand, with islands, caves and unexpected views. It is difficult to overstate quite how stunning this unique cove is but it gets incredibly busy and becoming one of the most visited, especially after it featured in an episode of Poldark, beaches. This means it can become quite crowded here during the summer, and you may even have difficulties finding a spot in the large car park. To avoid this you can take the lovely scenic coastal walk around from The Lizard Point which is located less than 2 miles away. Also note the tides as at high tide there is very little beach.
The beach's defining features are the serpentine rock formations, including the distinctive pinnacle to the north of the beach. This red and green stone, which is found throughout the Lizard Peninsula, has been formed into otherworldly shapes over the milenia to form caves, sea stacks and islands. These all have their own quirky names such as the Asparagus Island, The Drawing Room and The Parlour.
At low tide you can explore the caves and islands close-up, however you need to keep an eye on the tides as it is possible to get cut off. In addition there are no lifeguards at Kynance (although this may change for 2021), so some caution should be exercised if you fancy a dip in that crystal-clear turquoise water. The sea here is generally pretty calm in the summer, but this is quite an exposed stretch of coast so the sea can be unpredictable and dangerous.
Situated just above the beach is the Kynance Cove Beach Cafe which has operated here for nearly 100 years. This off-grid café is the perfect spot for a crab sandwich Cornish pasty, or cream tea.
Kynance Cove is now owned and cared for by the National Trust.
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Kynance Cove
One of the prettiest and most photographed beaches in Cornwall with its brilliant turquoise water and white sand, with islands, caves and unexpected views. It is difficult to overstate quite how stunning this unique cove is but it gets incredibly busy and becoming one of the most visited, especially after it featured in an episode of Poldark, beaches. This means it can become quite crowded here during the summer, and you may even have difficulties finding a spot in the large car park. To avoid this you can take the lovely scenic coastal walk around from The Lizard Point which is located less than 2 miles away. Also note the tides as at high tide there is very little beach.
The beach's defining features are the serpentine rock formations, including the distinctive pinnacle to the north of the beach. This red and green stone, which is found throughout the Lizard Peninsula, has been formed into otherworldly shapes over the milenia to form caves, sea stacks and islands. These all have their own quirky names such as the Asparagus Island, The Drawing Room and The Parlour.
At low tide you can explore the caves and islands close-up, however you need to keep an eye on the tides as it is possible to get cut off. In addition there are no lifeguards at Kynance (although this may change for 2021), so some caution should be exercised if you fancy a dip in that crystal-clear turquoise water. The sea here is generally pretty calm in the summer, but this is quite an exposed stretch of coast so the sea can be unpredictable and dangerous.
Situated just above the beach is the Kynance Cove Beach Cafe which has operated here for nearly 100 years. This off-grid café is the perfect spot for a crab sandwich Cornish pasty, or cream tea.
Kynance Cove is now owned and cared for by the National Trust.
Poldhu Cove is also one of the most popular beaches on the Lizard Peninsula. Partly because it is less remote than many, but also because it is fantastic, sandy beach. Popular with families.
The cove sits in a quite a deep inlet flanked by cliffs to either side. To the back of the beach are low sand dunes and a reedbeds which are something of a haven to wildlife.
The name means "Black Pool"
Being west facing means Poldhu is quite exposed to the wind and the waves. This is good news for surfers and there can be great waves here. It is also a great place to learn to surf with a school run by local legend Dan "Mole" Joel offering lessons throughout the summer. Mole is a friend or ours and highly recommend his Surf School.
Poldhu is probably most famous as the place from where Guglielmo Marconi sent the first Transatlantic radio signal in 1901. Perched on the cliffs of Bass Point, above the cove, was the Lizard Wireless Telegraph Station - a pair of simple wooden huts from which modern radio was born. Today the National Trust operate a museum from the huts dedicated to Marconi's groundbreaking work at Poldhu.
It is a lifeguarded beach with toilets and a cafe. There is a pay and display car park which does get full, its a busy beach.
Take the Mullion turning off the main Helston-Lizard road and continue to Poldhu.
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Poldhu Beach Cafe & Shop
Poldhu Cove is also one of the most popular beaches on the Lizard Peninsula. Partly because it is less remote than many, but also because it is fantastic, sandy beach. Popular with families.
The cove sits in a quite a deep inlet flanked by cliffs to either side. To the back of the beach are low sand dunes and a reedbeds which are something of a haven to wildlife.
The name means "Black Pool"
Being west facing means Poldhu is quite exposed to the wind and the waves. This is good news for surfers and there can be great waves here. It is also a great place to learn to surf with a school run by local legend Dan "Mole" Joel offering lessons throughout the summer. Mole is a friend or ours and highly recommend his Surf School.
Poldhu is probably most famous as the place from where Guglielmo Marconi sent the first Transatlantic radio signal in 1901. Perched on the cliffs of Bass Point, above the cove, was the Lizard Wireless Telegraph Station - a pair of simple wooden huts from which modern radio was born. Today the National Trust operate a museum from the huts dedicated to Marconi's groundbreaking work at Poldhu.
It is a lifeguarded beach with toilets and a cafe. There is a pay and display car park which does get full, its a busy beach.
Take the Mullion turning off the main Helston-Lizard road and continue to Poldhu.
There is a sandy beach beyond the harbour wall that stretches all the way to Loe Bar at lower tides. Lifeguarded beach. I swim here most days in the summer and during the winter I swim in the harbour. Sometimes shingle and sometimes sandy depending on what the storms have pushed in. The watr is always a beautiful blue.
Further along the beach to the west is Loe Bar this beach is deeply shelving with strong currents. Do Not Swim here. It is important to adhere to all local signage around Loe Bar and Loe Pool.
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Porthleven Beach
South West Coast PathThere is a sandy beach beyond the harbour wall that stretches all the way to Loe Bar at lower tides. Lifeguarded beach. I swim here most days in the summer and during the winter I swim in the harbour. Sometimes shingle and sometimes sandy depending on what the storms have pushed in. The watr is always a beautiful blue.
Further along the beach to the west is Loe Bar this beach is deeply shelving with strong currents. Do Not Swim here. It is important to adhere to all local signage around Loe Bar and Loe Pool.
Situated on the more sheltered eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula is the pretty little fishing village of Coverack. The harbour here is particularly photogenic with its granite walls, wooden fishing boats and clutch of whitewashed cottages above. This is quite a remote part of the Cornish coast so rarely draws too much of a crowd beyond those staying in the area and a few locals but is getting busier. It has a lovely sandy beach at low tide, but does have a few rocks to clamber over before you reach the sand. Occasionally there is surf here. The beach is not lifeguarded.
The village surrounds the beach so you are within easy reach of several cafes and Roskilly's ice cream from Archie's Loft. There are seeveral other beaches around Coverack but half the fun is finding them for yourselves by exploring along the coast path.
B3293 across Goonhilly Downs. Take Coverack turning.
Stretching out beyond the harbour mouth is a small bay backed by a seawall. Towards the high tide mark there are quite a few rocky sections, but as the tide goes out a good-sized expanse of golden-white sand is revealed.
Just off the coast to the north of Coverack is the notorious Manacles reef which have sunk dozens of ships over the years. Just visible from the beach at low tide the granite of this huge reef is one of the best diving sites in the UK with not only wrecks but a wealth of sealife.
Coverack bay is a good place to spot dolphins.
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Coverack Cove
Situated on the more sheltered eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula is the pretty little fishing village of Coverack. The harbour here is particularly photogenic with its granite walls, wooden fishing boats and clutch of whitewashed cottages above. This is quite a remote part of the Cornish coast so rarely draws too much of a crowd beyond those staying in the area and a few locals but is getting busier. It has a lovely sandy beach at low tide, but does have a few rocks to clamber over before you reach the sand. Occasionally there is surf here. The beach is not lifeguarded.
The village surrounds the beach so you are within easy reach of several cafes and Roskilly's ice cream from Archie's Loft. There are seeveral other beaches around Coverack but half the fun is finding them for yourselves by exploring along the coast path.
B3293 across Goonhilly Downs. Take Coverack turning.
Stretching out beyond the harbour mouth is a small bay backed by a seawall. Towards the high tide mark there are quite a few rocky sections, but as the tide goes out a good-sized expanse of golden-white sand is revealed.
Just off the coast to the north of Coverack is the notorious Manacles reef which have sunk dozens of ships over the years. Just visible from the beach at low tide the granite of this huge reef is one of the best diving sites in the UK with not only wrecks but a wealth of sealife.
Coverack bay is a good place to spot dolphins.
Described by some as being a paradise, Porthcurno Beach, located in the far west of Cornwall has won many awards and it’s easy to see why. With gorgeous fine soft white sand, made up of seashells pounded to smithereens by the sea over millions of years, it is quite unique and is partly responsible for the beautiful colour of the sea here that turns turquoise in the sun and high cliffs on both sides providing shelter, it’s an oasis of stunning natural beauty. Definitely worth the drive however it does get very busy in high season and there isn't much beach at high tide.
The fascinating Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, that tells the story of Cornwall’s role in the pioneering days of global communications, is located just before you get to the main car park. Cables from here were buried beneath the beach and then laid on the seabed all over the world.
It was used as Nampara Cove in the Poldark tv series. The Minnack theatre is located up on the left hand cliffs.
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Porthcurno Beach
Described by some as being a paradise, Porthcurno Beach, located in the far west of Cornwall has won many awards and it’s easy to see why. With gorgeous fine soft white sand, made up of seashells pounded to smithereens by the sea over millions of years, it is quite unique and is partly responsible for the beautiful colour of the sea here that turns turquoise in the sun and high cliffs on both sides providing shelter, it’s an oasis of stunning natural beauty. Definitely worth the drive however it does get very busy in high season and there isn't much beach at high tide.
The fascinating Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, that tells the story of Cornwall’s role in the pioneering days of global communications, is located just before you get to the main car park. Cables from here were buried beneath the beach and then laid on the seabed all over the world.
It was used as Nampara Cove in the Poldark tv series. The Minnack theatre is located up on the left hand cliffs.