Sweet Pea Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stand outside of the cottage and walk to your right about 500 yards and you will see the entrace to the Beacon, great for walking with views to the Mount.
Sancreed beacon
Stand outside of the cottage and walk to your right about 500 yards and you will see the entrace to the Beacon, great for walking with views to the Mount.
Just a short distance from the Beacon is Carn Euny Ancient Village, steeped in mystical history.
26 locals recommend
Carn Euny Ancient Village
Just a short distance from the Beacon is Carn Euny Ancient Village, steeped in mystical history.
Where they shoot 'Poldark' - Geevor mine and the National Heritage coastline provides some of the most stunning scenery on the coast, moments away from Sweet Pea Cottage.
133 locals recommend
Geevor Tin Mine
Where they shoot 'Poldark' - Geevor mine and the National Heritage coastline provides some of the most stunning scenery on the coast, moments away from Sweet Pea Cottage.
Stunning Cape Cornwall and Lands End, again on your doorstep has breathtaking scenes and coastal walks.
76 locals recommend
Cape Cornwall
Stunning Cape Cornwall and Lands End, again on your doorstep has breathtaking scenes and coastal walks.
Simply a stunning and well loved place to visit. The lovely town with restaurants, galleries and shops, a great day out. About 8 miles from you.
610 locals recommend
St Ives
Simply a stunning and well loved place to visit. The lovely town with restaurants, galleries and shops, a great day out. About 8 miles from you.
You must go to the top of the castle, you cannot leave without going! Steeped in history. 10 Minutes from you.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
You must go to the top of the castle, you cannot leave without going! Steeped in history. 10 Minutes from you.
There are many surrounding stone circles, one of the most famous again nearby - Men - an - Tol.
33 locals recommend
Men-an-tol
There are many surrounding stone circles, one of the most famous again nearby - Men - an - Tol.
One of the most stunning surfing coves nearby. Idyllic local cove with pub and cafes.
246 locals recommend
Sennen Cove
One of the most stunning surfing coves nearby. Idyllic local cove with pub and cafes.
A historic treat, go and see a show in the UK's oldest outdoor theatre. Set in the stunning location of Porthcurno with its tropical beach. Around 15 mins away.
180 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
A historic treat, go and see a show in the UK's oldest outdoor theatre. Set in the stunning location of Porthcurno with its tropical beach. Around 15 mins away.
If you want a chilled day out go for one of the many local gardens all within 10-15 minutes away.
42 locals recommend
Trengwainton Garden
Boscathnoe LaneIf you want a chilled day out go for one of the many local gardens all within 10-15 minutes away.
This historic local port is the second largest fishing port in the UK, still antiquated yet lots to do, 15 mins away.
37 locals recommend
Newlyn Harbour
This historic local port is the second largest fishing port in the UK, still antiquated yet lots to do, 15 mins away.
Mousehole remains one of the most loved villages attracting lots of tourists every year. With its delighted back streets and village.
84 locals recommend
Mousehole Harbour
21 Commercial RoadMousehole remains one of the most loved villages attracting lots of tourists every year. With its delighted back streets and village.
Penzance town has everything you need from shops to all sorts of restaurants. Character streets such as Chapel Street. The harbour and Promenade join Newlyn.
161 locals recommend
Penzance
Penzance town has everything you need from shops to all sorts of restaurants. Character streets such as Chapel Street. The harbour and Promenade join Newlyn.
Food scene
Admiral Benbow
46 Chapel StFull restaurant and bar - like you've never seen before!
You can only experience the Meadery in Cornwall, for serving wenches and eat with your hands, it is an experience you must do.
14 locals recommend
Waterside Meadery
Wharf RoadYou can only experience the Meadery in Cornwall, for serving wenches and eat with your hands, it is an experience you must do.
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadTop rated fish restaurant in Newlyn.
The Dolphin Tavern
Quay StreetGood pub food. Penzance
Neighbourhoods
The home of where they shoot Poldark, set on this stunning coast, 5/6 miles away. Village pubs with great food.
15 locals recommend
Pendeen
The home of where they shoot Poldark, set on this stunning coast, 5/6 miles away. Village pubs with great food.
This antiquated town has shops, restaurants. Walk past the harbour along the Prom to Newlyn.
161 locals recommend
Penzance
This antiquated town has shops, restaurants. Walk past the harbour along the Prom to Newlyn.
Sennen Cove
Take in the great beach, restaurants and Cove life.
St Ives
Take the coastroad to St Ives town around 9 miles away.
City advice
Getting around
St Just, St Ives & Penzance have great transport links.
Take the coast road to St Ives from St Just or Penzance. Take the train from Penzance to St Ives. Bus routes are good but will be intermittant through Sancreed.
What to pack
Bring good walking shoes or boots, there is lots to explore.
We can get the odd shower so pack a mac too just in case.