Theresa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hike across the dunes to Holywell Bay - much of Poldark was filmed here. Find the holy wells in the caves at low tide.
On the way to Holywell (on the back road from Perranporth to Cubert) there is an excellent pub called the Smugglers in a lovely setting with outdoor seating.
105 locals recommend
Holywell
Hike across the dunes to Holywell Bay - much of Poldark was filmed here. Find the holy wells in the caves at low tide.
On the way to Holywell (on the back road from Perranporth to Cubert) there is an excellent pub called the Smugglers in a lovely setting with outdoor seating.
Cornwall’s little cathedral city has many coffee houses, restaurants and pubs with outside eating. We would recommend the Hubox and The Old Grammar School.
Truro has criss-crossed cobbled streets, ideal for browsing the local shops.
It also has a cinema, museum and bowling alley.
Nearby there are walks along the river by Malpas. The Heron Pub has great views down the valley and good food.
397 locals recommend
Truro
Cornwall’s little cathedral city has many coffee houses, restaurants and pubs with outside eating. We would recommend the Hubox and The Old Grammar School.
Truro has criss-crossed cobbled streets, ideal for browsing the local shops.
It also has a cinema, museum and bowling alley.
Nearby there are walks along the river by Malpas. The Heron Pub has great views down the valley and good food.
The Beacon is one of our favourite places. It offers amazing views along the Cornish coast; St Ives to the west and Trevissick head in the east.
There are some interesting gift shops and good places to eat. Tapas bar, The Canteen and Green Room.
The beach and Blue Hills bay is great on a calm day to swim around and jump from rocks.
Near by is a small village called Mithian. The Miners Arms offers a good range of food.
132 locals recommend
St Agnes
The Beacon is one of our favourite places. It offers amazing views along the Cornish coast; St Ives to the west and Trevissick head in the east.
There are some interesting gift shops and good places to eat. Tapas bar, The Canteen and Green Room.
The beach and Blue Hills bay is great on a calm day to swim around and jump from rocks.
Near by is a small village called Mithian. The Miners Arms offers a good range of food.
Another beautiful beach. Stunning walks around the headland to a tiny quiet cove called Porth/Polly Joke.
The Jam Jar restaurant is worth a visit, with locally sourced cakes, bread, an outdoor pizza oven and bar.
52 locals recommend
Crantock
Another beautiful beach. Stunning walks around the headland to a tiny quiet cove called Porth/Polly Joke.
The Jam Jar restaurant is worth a visit, with locally sourced cakes, bread, an outdoor pizza oven and bar.
Many beautiful beaches, shops, cafes, cinema and a busy night life.
A hotspot for surfers.
215 locals recommend
Newquay
Many beautiful beaches, shops, cafes, cinema and a busy night life.
A hotspot for surfers.
Hire bikes and ride coast to coast, along the mineral trail to Portreath beach.
55 locals recommend
Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire
Hire bikes and ride coast to coast, along the mineral trail to Portreath beach.
Hire bikes and ride the trail at Cardinham wood. It offers different trails for a range of abilities.
131 locals recommend
Cardinham Woods
Hire bikes and ride the trail at Cardinham wood. It offers different trails for a range of abilities.
A very pretty sound. Good for art galleries and fish restaurants. As well as the golden beach.
Close to Godrevy lighthouse.
610 locals recommend
St Ives
A very pretty sound. Good for art galleries and fish restaurants. As well as the golden beach.
Close to Godrevy lighthouse.
Idless woods
Woods near truro with a stream and cafe.
Tehidy Woods
The Blue Bar overlooks the beach and is a popular place to eat.
Walk along the beach or over the cliffs ( at high tide) to Chapel Porth Cove. The hedge ice creams sold here are popular with locals.
50 locals recommend
Porthtowan
The Blue Bar overlooks the beach and is a popular place to eat.
Walk along the beach or over the cliffs ( at high tide) to Chapel Porth Cove. The hedge ice creams sold here are popular with locals.
Boat trips
Many of the Cornish towns and village offer boat trips.
9 locals recommend
Newquay Fishing Trips - Atlantis
South Quay HillMany of the Cornish towns and village offer boat trips.
A pretty town with many good restaurants including Rick Steins Fish and Chip Cafe.
Many boat trips run from here along the coast and across to Rock beach.
There is also a bike trail by the river from Wadebridge to Padstow. You can hire bikes
22 locals recommend
Padstow Sealife Safaris
North QuayA pretty town with many good restaurants including Rick Steins Fish and Chip Cafe.
Many boat trips run from here along the coast and across to Rock beach.
There is also a bike trail by the river from Wadebridge to Padstow. You can hire bikes
Mevagissey
Fishing village
St Ives Self Drive Boats & Kayak Rental
The WharfArt, food, views and boat trips.