Philippa's Guide to Your Holiday Area

Philippa
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
58 locals recommend
Godrevy
58 locals recommend
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
33 locals recommend
Portreath
33 locals recommend
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
50 locals recommend
Porthtowan
50 locals recommend
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
71 locals recommend
Carbis Bay
71 locals recommend
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
55 locals recommend
St Ives Harbour Beach
Wharf Road
55 locals recommend
22 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.
60 locals recommend
Marazion Beach
South West Coast Path
60 locals recommend
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.
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
223 locals recommend
Kynance Cove
223 locals recommend
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.
99 locals recommend
Porthcurno Beach
99 locals recommend
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.
246 locals recommend
Sennen Cove
246 locals recommend
Stunning beach near lands end with a few cafes and ice cream shops.

Where to Eat - Takeaways

5 mins, The best Pasties near here
The Cornish Oven - Pool
5 mins, The best Pasties near here
5 mins, The best fish and chips nearby
Sanders Fish And Chips
126-128 Agar Road
5 mins, The best fish and chips nearby
5 mins, does delivery, the best Indian takeaway locally
Manha Spice Illogan
Paynters Lane
5 mins, does delivery, the best Indian takeaway locally
Tse House
39 Commercial Street

Where 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
23 locals recommend
The Atlantic Cafe Bar
Sea Front
23 locals recommend
5 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.
109 locals recommend
Blue Bar
Beach Road
109 locals recommend
10 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 Street
10 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
70 locals recommend
Godrevy Cafe
Godrevy Towans
70 locals recommend
10 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 Road
1 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
28 locals recommend
Portreath Arms Hotel
The Square
28 locals recommend
5 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
34 locals recommend
Trevaskis Farm Restaurant
Gwinear Road
34 locals recommend
Locally 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
132 locals recommend
St Agnes
132 locals recommend
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
610 locals recommend
St Ives
610 locals recommend
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
204 locals recommend
Porthleven
204 locals recommend
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
154 locals recommend
Mousehole
154 locals recommend
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.
397 locals recommend
Truro
397 locals recommend
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
303 locals recommend
Falmouth
303 locals recommend
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
436 locals recommend
Padstow
436 locals recommend
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
258 locals recommend
Port Isaac
258 locals recommend
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
196 locals recommend
Mevagissey
196 locals recommend
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
10 locals recommend
Elm Farm Cycles, Camping & Cafe
Chapel Hill
10 locals recommend
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
Huge network of tracks and ramps. 10 mins drive away
11 locals recommend
The Track
New Portreath Road
11 locals recommend
Huge 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.
25 locals recommend
Great Flat Lode
Filtrick Lane
25 locals recommend
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.
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 Road
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.
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.
6 locals recommend
North Cliffs NT SW Coastal Path
6 locals recommend
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.
220 locals recommend
National Trust - Trelissick Garden
220 locals recommend
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.
252 locals recommend
Trebah Garden
252 locals recommend
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
45 locals recommend
Trewidden Garden
45 locals recommend
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.
24 locals recommend
Trewithen Gardens
Grampound Road
24 locals recommend
Trewithen 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.
215 locals recommend
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
215 locals recommend
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.
42 locals recommend
Trengwainton Garden
Boscathnoe Lane
42 locals recommend
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.
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
41 locals recommend
Godolphin House & Gardens
41 locals recommend
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
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273
594 locals recommend
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
Miles of beautiful garden, woodland and stream walks with a beautifully restored house. National Trust. 45 mins drive away
119 locals recommend
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry Lane
119 locals recommend
Miles 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
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
1111 locals recommend
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
110 locals recommend
Tehidy Woods
110 locals recommend
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.
25 locals recommend
Great Flat Lode
Filtrick Lane
25 locals recommend
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.
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 Road
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.
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.
9 locals recommend
North Cliffs
9 locals recommend
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
187 locals recommend
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
187 locals recommend
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.
46 locals recommend
Poldark Mine & The Cornish Heritage Collection
46 locals recommend
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
32 locals recommend
Cornwall Gold
New Portreath Road
32 locals recommend
Pan for gold, make a cuddly toy, crafts and cafe. 5 mins drive away
great aquarium. 25 mins drive away
96 locals recommend
Blue Reef Aquarium
Towan Promenade
96 locals recommend
great 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
41 locals recommend
Stithians Lake Watersports Centre
41 locals recommend
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
Fun day out for the kids. 25 mins drive away
65 locals recommend
Dairyland Farm World
65 locals recommend
Fun day out for the kids. 25 mins drive away
Great day out for the kids. 25 mins drive away
146 locals recommend
Newquay Zoo
Trenance Gardens
146 locals recommend
Great 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
144 locals recommend
Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker Road
144 locals recommend
Loads 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.
Ramps and tracks for cycling fun. 10 mins drive away.
11 locals recommend
The Track
New Portreath Road
11 locals recommend
Ramps 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.
90 locals recommend
Godrevy Lighthouse
90 locals recommend
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.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
690 locals recommend
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
63 locals recommend
Lappa Valley
63 locals recommend
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
34 locals recommend
Eden Project, Cornwall
34 locals recommend
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
25 locals recommend
Screech Owl Sanctuary
25 locals recommend
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.
110 locals recommend
Tehidy Woods
110 locals recommend
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.