Loui + Bex's Guide to Cornwall
Food Scene
Freshly caught seafood dishes and feast nights. Recently cooked for G7
137 locals recommend
The Hidden Hut
Freshly caught seafood dishes and feast nights. Recently cooked for G7
The Longstore
Charlestown HarbourAmazing cocktails and food, little pricey though.
Salty Bay Pizza Kitchen
Our fave takeaway pizza
Farm picnics and feast nights. Farm walks and tractor rides. Tickets need to pre-booked.
18 locals recommend
Nancarrow Farm
Farm picnics and feast nights. Farm walks and tractor rides. Tickets need to pre-booked.
Healthy and yummy food. Lunch is £5 for a meat or veg option.
16 locals recommend
Canteen at the Orchard
Healthy and yummy food. Lunch is £5 for a meat or veg option.
Feed
11-13 Chapel TerraceGreat bagels, cake and coffee. Sweet courtyard garden.
She Sells
Great cake and coffee
Talay Thai Kitchen
Wharf RoadAmazing Italian and pizzas in an old barn. Can also takeaway and take to nearby Lelant beach.
43 locals recommend
The Old Forge Lelant
Amazing Italian and pizzas in an old barn. Can also takeaway and take to nearby Lelant beach.
Chefs cook locally caught seafood right in front of you. Can also takeaway.
154 locals recommend
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadChefs cook locally caught seafood right in front of you. Can also takeaway.
Hooked on the rocks
Swanpool RoadFerry Boat Inn
Beautiful spot on the river. Lovely coastwalk paths nearby.
Kingswood Bar & Restaurant
Lovely roasts. Takeaway options also available.
Little pricey food, but worth it. Sister to The Gurnards Head.
Amazing garden, with views across to the island.
76 locals recommend
The Old Coastguard
The ParadeLittle pricey food, but worth it. Sister to The Gurnards Head.
Amazing garden, with views across to the island.
Little pricey food, but worth it. Sister to The Old Coastguard.
Amazing garden for a pint. Can walk down to the Gurnards Headland - amazing views.
93 locals recommend
The Gurnards Head
Little pricey food, but worth it. Sister to The Old Coastguard.
Amazing garden for a pint. Can walk down to the Gurnards Headland - amazing views.
Philleigh Way Cookery School
Feast nights and cookery classes
The Mexico Inn
4 RiversideGreat food, beer garden and often live music.
Victoria Inn
The best roasts in the area!
Next to the sculpture gardens, can visit independently though. Amazing fresh produce in the restaurant and takeaway hut - sit inside or take a picnic blanket and sit on the lawn.
34 locals recommend
Tremenheere Kitchen
Next to the sculpture gardens, can visit independently though. Amazing fresh produce in the restaurant and takeaway hut - sit inside or take a picnic blanket and sit on the lawn.
New Yard Restaurant
Homemade bagels, cakes, lunch and small dishes.
Our fave brunch spot in Cornwall. Reasonable and huge portions. Woods nearby for a lovely quiet walk.
33 locals recommend
Slice of Cornwall
Our fave brunch spot in Cornwall. Reasonable and huge portions. Woods nearby for a lovely quiet walk.
Poldhu Beach Cafe & Shop
Yummy hot chocs, sheltered beach and nice coastal walks.
The Working Boat
Fresh seafood with a view
Bango Kitchen
11B Commercial RdSushi, dumplings and ramen.
Sightseeing
- 10minutes walk (end of close, take a right and cross the train tracks).
- Historical harbour where Poldark was filmed.
- Lots of eateries around the harbour, favourites: The Longstore, HBQ, Long and Short, Pier House
- Swim off the small beach and access to SW Coast path towards Carlyon Bay.
228 locals recommend
Charlestown
- 10minutes walk (end of close, take a right and cross the train tracks).
- Historical harbour where Poldark was filmed.
- Lots of eateries around the harbour, favourites: The Longstore, HBQ, Long and Short, Pier House
- Swim off the small beach and access to SW Coast path towards Carlyon Bay.
Pre-booking is a must at the moment for the National Trust venue. Historical castle and beautiful gardens.
- SUP or kayak around with @ocean_high_cornwall
-Eateries nearby - The Godolphin Hotel, nice spot for a drink (pricey food). The Cooper spoon, The Cutty Sark. Nearby The Mexico Inn, Long Rock.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
Pre-booking is a must at the moment for the National Trust venue. Historical castle and beautiful gardens.
- SUP or kayak around with @ocean_high_cornwall
-Eateries nearby - The Godolphin Hotel, nice spot for a drink (pricey food). The Cooper spoon, The Cutty Sark. Nearby The Mexico Inn, Long Rock.
- Quaint little harbour.
- Walk from Pentewan across the coastpath, epic views and great picnic spot.
- Eateries - She Sells - coffee, cake, waffles. Sharks fin (sister of the Longstore).
- Portmellon, quiet cover nearby for a dip.
196 locals recommend
Mevagissey
- Quaint little harbour.
- Walk from Pentewan across the coastpath, epic views and great picnic spot.
- Eateries - She Sells - coffee, cake, waffles. Sharks fin (sister of the Longstore).
- Portmellon, quiet cover nearby for a dip.
Book a show or take a tour of the hand carved theatre.
- Porthcurno cafe just below to take a dip too.
- reasonable tasty cafe, and sometimes they cook up bigpans of paella etc.
180 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
Book a show or take a tour of the hand carved theatre.
- Porthcurno cafe just below to take a dip too.
- reasonable tasty cafe, and sometimes they cook up bigpans of paella etc.
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndFamous landmark, great sunset spot.
Cycle from Wadebridge or further afield into Padstow. Beautiful views across the valley. Can hire bikes at either end too.
182 locals recommend
Camel Trail (Cycle Way)
Cycle from Wadebridge or further afield into Padstow. Beautiful views across the valley. Can hire bikes at either end too.
Picture perfect little village. Really nice protected spot for the kids to swim in or jump off the harbour. Recommend parking on the road and walking in - can be hard to park and drive through the narrow streets if you're not used to them.
Eateries - The Old Coastguard Hotel, Hole Foods, 2 Fore Street.
84 locals recommend
Mousehole Harbour
21 Commercial RoadPicture perfect little village. Really nice protected spot for the kids to swim in or jump off the harbour. Recommend parking on the road and walking in - can be hard to park and drive through the narrow streets if you're not used to them.
Eateries - The Old Coastguard Hotel, Hole Foods, 2 Fore Street.
Porthleven has become a foody hotpsot.
Recommend walking in via LoeBar (parking for free at Helston boating lake). Path is flat so kids can bike or scooter along too.
(Warning you can't swim at LoeBar - dangerous rips).
Eateries - Landed, Mussel Shoal, Kota Kai, Amelies.
204 locals recommend
Porthleven
Porthleven has become a foody hotpsot.
Recommend walking in via LoeBar (parking for free at Helston boating lake). Path is flat so kids can bike or scooter along too.
(Warning you can't swim at LoeBar - dangerous rips).
Eateries - Landed, Mussel Shoal, Kota Kai, Amelies.
St Ives is very popular, so popular we'd advise going really early or in the evening (we avoid it in the summer months).
Three different beaches, the Tate gallery and some amazing eateries.
Hard to park, so we recommend parking at St Erth Train Station and getting the short train ride in - also worth it for the views across the bay. Alternatively park at Carbis Bay or Lelant and walk across the coastpath in.
610 locals recommend
St Ives
St Ives is very popular, so popular we'd advise going really early or in the evening (we avoid it in the summer months).
Three different beaches, the Tate gallery and some amazing eateries.
Hard to park, so we recommend parking at St Erth Train Station and getting the short train ride in - also worth it for the views across the bay. Alternatively park at Carbis Bay or Lelant and walk across the coastpath in.
Sweet village with lots of eateries - Padstow Brewery is worth a stop of grab a pasty on the seafront. You can get the ferry over to Rock from here. Fancy a change cycle along the Camel Trail. Book your bikes early at Wadebrige or further along the route. Lovely views across the estuary.
436 locals recommend
Padstow
Sweet village with lots of eateries - Padstow Brewery is worth a stop of grab a pasty on the seafront. You can get the ferry over to Rock from here. Fancy a change cycle along the Camel Trail. Book your bikes early at Wadebrige or further along the route. Lovely views across the estuary.
Sweet little cove, lots of outdoor eating space.
Eateries - Canteen, The Cornish pizza company, Driftwood Spars make their own beer.
132 locals recommend
St Agnes
Sweet little cove, lots of outdoor eating space.
Eateries - Canteen, The Cornish pizza company, Driftwood Spars make their own beer.
Port Isaac
Doc Martin film location.
Sweet little village, walk out to the castle.
Get the ferry across to Polruan, walk through the woods and hop on the ferry back across.
241 locals recommend
Fowey
Sweet little village, walk out to the castle.
Get the ferry across to Polruan, walk through the woods and hop on the ferry back across.
Lizard
Most southerly point
Arty, seaside spot - with 2 beaches, harbour, galleries, amazing eateries. Head to Events square for a cocktail.
303 locals recommend
Falmouth
Arty, seaside spot - with 2 beaches, harbour, galleries, amazing eateries. Head to Events square for a cocktail.
Beaches + swimming spots
Our fave beach!
Minack Theatre for shows.
Hike to nearby beaches for more privacy.
99 locals recommend
Porthcurno Beach
Our fave beach!
Minack Theatre for shows.
Hike to nearby beaches for more privacy.
Can walk in from Lizard point or park there. Beautiful scenic spot. Can get busy so go early or late.
223 locals recommend
Kynance Cove
Can walk in from Lizard point or park there. Beautiful scenic spot. Can get busy so go early or late.
Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadArt deco pool and thermal pool.
One of our faves. Combination of dunes and beach. 3miles long so you can keep walking and avoid people.
Eateries - Lula's or Godrevy Cafe.
52 locals recommend
Gwithian
One of our faves. Combination of dunes and beach. 3miles long so you can keep walking and avoid people.
Eateries - Lula's or Godrevy Cafe.
Endless beach choices. Get your surf fix at Fistral or hike the coast north towards Watergate Bay or Mawgan Porth.
Eateries - Box+Barber, Gilmores, Stable, Scarlet Hotel.
215 locals recommend
Newquay
Endless beach choices. Get your surf fix at Fistral or hike the coast north towards Watergate Bay or Mawgan Porth.
Eateries - Box+Barber, Gilmores, Stable, Scarlet Hotel.
Sheltered spot, option to walk across to Gwenver where it can be slightly quieter.
Surf lessons - Sennen surfing centre
246 locals recommend
Sennen Cove
Sheltered spot, option to walk across to Gwenver where it can be slightly quieter.
Surf lessons - Sennen surfing centre
Mawgan Porth
Quieter bay north of Newquay.
Eateries - Catch, The Scarlet
Museums / Galleries
Visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum too. St Ives can get very busy however!
453 locals recommend
Tate St. Ives
Visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum too. St Ives can get very busy however!
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery QuayExplore an old working mine and even go inside. Lovely coffee shop with great seaviews.
Walk the SW coastpath to Levant and Botallack mines while you're there.
133 locals recommend
Geevor Tin Mine
Explore an old working mine and even go inside. Lovely coffee shop with great seaviews.
Walk the SW coastpath to Levant and Botallack mines while you're there.
Attractions / Activities
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneHuge variety of rides for kids of all ages.
Visit the pandas, penguins or watch a parrot show. Great play Park too.
134 locals recommend
Paradise Park
16 Trelissick RdVisit the pandas, penguins or watch a parrot show. Great play Park too.
Camel Creek Adventure Park
Wide variety of rides for children of all ages
Ropes climbing and racing for kids. Or have a go at bouldering.
Epic pizzas and cafe.
13 locals recommend
The Tide Climbing Centre
Ropes climbing and racing for kids. Or have a go at bouldering.
Epic pizzas and cafe.
Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker RoadZip lines, coasteering, swimming, aquapark and go karting.
Newquay Zoo
Trenance GardensGoonhilly Earth Station
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathSennen Surfing Centre
SUP or kayak with an unforgettable view!
Monster SUP for approx 6 people is also an option.
8 locals recommend
Ocean High Paddleboard and Kayak
SUP or kayak with an unforgettable view!
Monster SUP for approx 6 people is also an option.
Go eBike Hire
Saint Ives LaneGardens
Massive biomes in a huge crater, the largest rainforest in captivity.i Educational and fun for the kids too, zip lines, ice skating in winter and summer gigs. Truly iconic venue with reasonable cafe and gift shop too. James Bond was also filmed here.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
Massive biomes in a huge crater, the largest rainforest in captivity.i Educational and fun for the kids too, zip lines, ice skating in winter and summer gigs. Truly iconic venue with reasonable cafe and gift shop too. James Bond was also filmed here.
Beautiful gardens full of sculptures. Yummy pizzas and play area for children.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Beautiful gardens full of sculptures. Yummy pizzas and play area for children.
Trebah Garden
Beautiful views across to St Michaels Mount. Really interesting sculptures. Must book in advance.
TK kitchen on site is all fresh and homemade or grab a takeaway, take your picnic blanket and sit on the lawn.
215 locals recommend
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Beautiful views across to St Michaels Mount. Really interesting sculptures. Must book in advance.
TK kitchen on site is all fresh and homemade or grab a takeaway, take your picnic blanket and sit on the lawn.
Walks
Park at Helston boating lake and complete the loop. Walk into Porthleven and back for lunch. Or grab a coffee at the cafe along the route.
24 locals recommend
Loe Bar
Park at Helston boating lake and complete the loop. Walk into Porthleven and back for lunch. Or grab a coffee at the cafe along the route.
Brown Willy Tor
Highest point in Cornwall, beautiful landscape.
Start at Geevor mine and follow the coastpath across to Levant mine and loop back - option to go across the fields too.
30 locals recommend
Botallack
Start at Geevor mine and follow the coastpath across to Levant mine and loop back - option to go across the fields too.
Loop from Hell's Mouth to Gwithian and back to spot the seal in their natural environment. Or park at Godrevy Cafe.
Mutton Cove
Loop from Hell's Mouth to Gwithian and back to spot the seal in their natural environment. Or park at Godrevy Cafe.
Circular loop through the old mining area.
Amazing views from the top of Carn Brea.
25 locals recommend
Great Flat Lode
Filtrick LaneCircular loop through the old mining area.
Amazing views from the top of Carn Brea.
Complete the route from Bissoe to Devoran, hire bikes or walk some of the route.
9 locals recommend
Bissoe Valley Nature Reserve
Complete the route from Bissoe to Devoran, hire bikes or walk some of the route.
Walk the surrounding areas for free, take a dip at the little beach or explore the woodland.
National Trust house too - pay to enter this and the gardens.
220 locals recommend
National Trust - Trelissick Garden
Walk the surrounding areas for free, take a dip at the little beach or explore the woodland.
National Trust house too - pay to enter this and the gardens.