Simon’s guidebook
City/town information
Best way to get here from our apartment would be to catch the train from St Erth station, one of the most picturesque train trips in the UK.
610 locals recommend
St Ives
Best way to get here from our apartment would be to catch the train from St Erth station, one of the most picturesque train trips in the UK.
Nearest town to us about 6 miles away, with plenty of restaurants and pubs to frequent.
161 locals recommend
Penzance
Nearest town to us about 6 miles away, with plenty of restaurants and pubs to frequent.
Famous for the Oyster festival, Falmouth Week, Princess Pavilion (well known bands play there), Falmouth Classics and Pendennis Castle. You can catch the train from Truro - branch line.
303 locals recommend
Falmouth
Famous for the Oyster festival, Falmouth Week, Princess Pavilion (well known bands play there), Falmouth Classics and Pendennis Castle. You can catch the train from Truro - branch line.
Has excellent restaurants and the food festival. About 15 minutes drive from our apartment. Personally we feel this village is a hidden Gem.
204 locals recommend
Porthleven
Has excellent restaurants and the food festival. About 15 minutes drive from our apartment. Personally we feel this village is a hidden Gem.
Classic Cornish fishing village. Well known for their Christmas lights and its becomes very busy in high season. About 20 minutes drive from the apartment.
154 locals recommend
Mousehole
Classic Cornish fishing village. Well known for their Christmas lights and its becomes very busy in high season. About 20 minutes drive from the apartment.
Famous for the fish industry and fish market. It is also famous for the Newlyn School of Art as well as the fish festival held at the end of August.
63 locals recommend
Newlyn
Famous for the fish industry and fish market. It is also famous for the Newlyn School of Art as well as the fish festival held at the end of August.
A lovely little town about 10 minutes from us. Its famous for St Michael's Mount and has some excellent art shops.
64 locals recommend
Marazion
A lovely little town about 10 minutes from us. Its famous for St Michael's Mount and has some excellent art shops.
Another Classic Cornish fishing village which does get busy in the high season but still worth a visit. About an hours drive from the apartment.
33 locals recommend
Coverack
Another Classic Cornish fishing village which does get busy in the high season but still worth a visit. About an hours drive from the apartment.
Yet another beautiful classic Cornish fishing village. The pub is just opposite the harbour and does excellent food. About an hours drive from the apartment.
25 locals recommend
Cadgwith
Yet another beautiful classic Cornish fishing village. The pub is just opposite the harbour and does excellent food. About an hours drive from the apartment.
Still a classic Cornish fishing village, BUT it does get very busy and honestly very touristy. I still feel you could have a nice day out and there some good restaurants to pick from.
436 locals recommend
Padstow
Still a classic Cornish fishing village, BUT it does get very busy and honestly very touristy. I still feel you could have a nice day out and there some good restaurants to pick from.
Sightseeing
Great beach and excellent for surfing when the surf is up. Beach has lifeguards during the season. Dogs not allowed between 01/07 to 31/08 Surf lessons are also held on this beach.
48 locals recommend
Praa Sands Beach
South West Coast PathGreat beach and excellent for surfing when the surf is up. Beach has lifeguards during the season. Dogs not allowed between 01/07 to 31/08 Surf lessons are also held on this beach.
Porthcew (Rinsey Cove)
Excellent beach and beautiful coastal walks
Rinsey end of Praa Sand beach, will be a lot quieter than the commercial end of Praa Sands.
Hendra Beach
South West Coast PathRinsey end of Praa Sand beach, will be a lot quieter than the commercial end of Praa Sands.
Excellent beach only about 8 minutes drive from our apartment. The beach is lifeguard during the season and a small cafe. Dogs not allowed between 01/07 to 31/08.
43 locals recommend
Perranuthnoe
Excellent beach only about 8 minutes drive from our apartment. The beach is lifeguard during the season and a small cafe. Dogs not allowed between 01/07 to 31/08.
Rocky/stones for beach, but a lovely tucked away cove, excellent for snorkeling and only about 8 minutes drive from our apartment or a nice hours walk. Dogs allowed all year round.
54 locals recommend
Prussia Cove
South West Coast PathRocky/stones for beach, but a lovely tucked away cove, excellent for snorkeling and only about 8 minutes drive from our apartment or a nice hours walk. Dogs allowed all year round.
Further along the coastal footpath from Prussia cove you will come to Piskies Cove, probably one the best coves in the County. Excellent for snorkeling and beach has a small amount of sand, but manly rocks. Dogs allowed all year round.
Piskies Cove
Further along the coastal footpath from Prussia cove you will come to Piskies Cove, probably one the best coves in the County. Excellent for snorkeling and beach has a small amount of sand, but manly rocks. Dogs allowed all year round.
Lovely sandy beach about 10 minutes drive from our apartment then a short walk along the coast. Not the easiest beaches to get to but the reward will be its very quiet even in high seasons. Allows dogs all year round.
Kenneggy
Lovely sandy beach about 10 minutes drive from our apartment then a short walk along the coast. Not the easiest beaches to get to but the reward will be its very quiet even in high seasons. Allows dogs all year round.
Classic Cornish village along the coast from St Ives. There is a lovely coastal walk from St Ives to Zennor which you can stop off in The Tinner Arms for a pint and some food.
67 locals recommend
Zennor
Classic Cornish village along the coast from St Ives. There is a lovely coastal walk from St Ives to Zennor which you can stop off in The Tinner Arms for a pint and some food.
Such a beautiful beach and village. It has excellent art shops and the beach is well known for surfing when the surf is up. The beach is lifeguard during the main season and dogs are not allowed between 15/05 to 31/08 Surf lessons are also held on this beach.
246 locals recommend
Sennen Cove
Such a beautiful beach and village. It has excellent art shops and the beach is well known for surfing when the surf is up. The beach is lifeguard during the main season and dogs are not allowed between 15/05 to 31/08 Surf lessons are also held on this beach.
This is one of the most outstanding beachs/coves in Cornwall. Yes, its about a 45minute drive from the apartment but still worth a visit.
223 locals recommend
Kynance Cove
This is one of the most outstanding beachs/coves in Cornwall. Yes, its about a 45minute drive from the apartment but still worth a visit.
If you are going over to see Kynance Cove you can pop around the coastal footpath and drop down into Church cove. Yet another lovely beach over in this part of Cornwall.
37 locals recommend
Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach
If you are going over to see Kynance Cove you can pop around the coastal footpath and drop down into Church cove. Yet another lovely beach over in this part of Cornwall.
Excellent beach, three miles of golden sands and is excellent for surfing when the surf is up. Its about 15 minute drive from the apartment. Its lifeguard during the season and surf lessions are also held on this beach.
142 locals recommend
Gwithian Beach
Excellent beach, three miles of golden sands and is excellent for surfing when the surf is up. Its about 15 minute drive from the apartment. Its lifeguard during the season and surf lessions are also held on this beach.
About an hours drive from the apartment and if you are going to visit Falmouth this is worth a visit. Remember you can get the train from St Erth to Truro and then catch the branch line to Falmouth if you don't want to drive.
203 locals recommend
Pendennis Castle
Castle DriveAbout an hours drive from the apartment and if you are going to visit Falmouth this is worth a visit. Remember you can get the train from St Erth to Truro and then catch the branch line to Falmouth if you don't want to drive.
If you are planning to go to Padstow for the day, the National Lobster Hatchery is worth a visit, very interesting and the do superb conservation work for the local area.
31 locals recommend
National Lobster Hatchery
South QuayIf you are planning to go to Padstow for the day, the National Lobster Hatchery is worth a visit, very interesting and the do superb conservation work for the local area.
Food scene
Another excellent restaurant in Porthlevan is THE SQUARE, again we would recommend that you book in advance.
36 locals recommend
The Square At Porthleven
7 Fore StAnother excellent restaurant in Porthlevan is THE SQUARE, again we would recommend that you book in advance.
Coach and Horses – Rosudgeon – a fabulous Sunday roast with all the trimmings, the best in the area.
Coach and Horses
Coach and Horses – Rosudgeon – a fabulous Sunday roast with all the trimmings, the best in the area.
Not been but I have heard the food is very good here. About 8 minutes drive from our apartment, or a 20 minute walk.
16 locals recommend
The Falmouth Packet inn
Packet LaneNot been but I have heard the food is very good here. About 8 minutes drive from our apartment, or a 20 minute walk.
This restaurant is about an hours drive from our apartment but honestly its worth the drive, the food is superb and if you like to be tested on combination of different foods, this place will tantalise your taste buds.
18 locals recommend
Nancarrow Farm
This restaurant is about an hours drive from our apartment but honestly its worth the drive, the food is superb and if you like to be tested on combination of different foods, this place will tantalise your taste buds.
We have not been, but close friends of ours have and they highly recommend this place.
236 locals recommend
Porthminster Beach Cafe
We have not been, but close friends of ours have and they highly recommend this place.
Food scene
For a gastronomic delight we would recommend KOTA in Porthleven. The food is superb. This is a very popular restaurant and we would recommend that you book in advance (at least 4 weeks notice).
54 locals recommend
Kota Restaurant
HELSTONFor a gastronomic delight we would recommend KOTA in Porthleven. The food is superb. This is a very popular restaurant and we would recommend that you book in advance (at least 4 weeks notice).
Victoria Inn
An excellent Gastro pub, the food is very good.
2 Fore Street – a little further afield, this restaurant is based in Mousehole it is a bistro style restaurant and again the food is excellent.
42 locals recommend
2 Fore Street Restaurant
2 Fore St2 Fore Street – a little further afield, this restaurant is based in Mousehole it is a bistro style restaurant and again the food is excellent.
Does excellent food, mainly seafood. The service here is excellent and reasonably priced.
62 locals recommend
The Seafood Cafe
45 Fore StDoes excellent food, mainly seafood. The service here is excellent and reasonably priced.
We have been here and the food is good, but our last visit the service was very questionable, so we want to the seafood cafe where the service was excellent.
252 locals recommend
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillWe have been here and the food is good, but our last visit the service was very questionable, so we want to the seafood cafe where the service was excellent.
Real Ale Pubs
Located on the main street in Helston it is famous for brewing Spingo - real ale on site.
Blue Anchor
Located on the main street in Helston it is famous for brewing Spingo - real ale on site.
Home to the Penzance Brewery Company it has an excellent selection range of real ales which can be purchased online also.
The Star Inn station
Home to the Penzance Brewery Company it has an excellent selection range of real ales which can be purchased online also.
A tucked away little pub which opens from 4pm onwards. Its for the individual who just wants to enjoy the classic old fashion pub with some excellent ales and ciders available and a good old chat. No music and very limited food ie crisps and peanuts.
10 locals recommend
Pilchard Press Alehouse Micropub
Wharf RoadA tucked away little pub which opens from 4pm onwards. Its for the individual who just wants to enjoy the classic old fashion pub with some excellent ales and ciders available and a good old chat. No music and very limited food ie crisps and peanuts.
If you are looking for a superb range of Belgium beers (about 16 pages of A4) ranging from 3% to 13% this is the place for you. The food is very good but its main aim is to give the customer the experience of all what Belgium beers can offer. We recommend for you not to drive!!!! we will be happy to drop and pick you up from the train station after visiting this place.
6 locals recommend
Bier Huis Grand Café
16 St Andrew's StIf you are looking for a superb range of Belgium beers (about 16 pages of A4) ranging from 3% to 13% this is the place for you. The food is very good but its main aim is to give the customer the experience of all what Belgium beers can offer. We recommend for you not to drive!!!! we will be happy to drop and pick you up from the train station after visiting this place.
This pub is on the main street in Goldsithney about 15 minutes walk from the apartment. They have the standard ales and we have not eaten there but we have heard the food is good..
Crown Inn
This pub is on the main street in Goldsithney about 15 minutes walk from the apartment. They have the standard ales and we have not eaten there but we have heard the food is good..
Similar to the Crown Inn, this pub is about 15 minutes walk from the apartment, just a little further down on the main street of Goldsithney. Standard Ales and we haven't eaten there, but heard the food is good.
The Trevelyan Arms
Fore StreetSimilar to the Crown Inn, this pub is about 15 minutes walk from the apartment, just a little further down on the main street of Goldsithney. Standard Ales and we haven't eaten there, but heard the food is good.
Excellent little pub which also does nice food, especially sea food. Also has some good selection of real Ales on tap.
68 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
Mount Pleasant RoadExcellent little pub which also does nice food, especially sea food. Also has some good selection of real Ales on tap.
Public Transport
This station is about 10 minutes drive from the apartment. It has plenty of parking and there is a park and ride system to St Ives
24 locals recommend
St Erth Station Park and Ride
Station ApproachThis station is about 10 minutes drive from the apartment. It has plenty of parking and there is a park and ride system to St Ives
Penzance train station is the end of the rail network system and you are able to catch all trains anywhere in the Country, about 15 minute drive from the apartment.
34 locals recommend
Europcar Penzance Railway Station
Albert StreetPenzance train station is the end of the rail network system and you are able to catch all trains anywhere in the Country, about 15 minute drive from the apartment.
Theatre
Famous for being the only Opening air Theatre carved out of the side of a cliff.
180 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
Famous for being the only Opening air Theatre carved out of the side of a cliff.
In Truro it is the main Theatre for Cornwall. About an hours drive from the apartment or you can catch the train from St Erth and walk down to the Theatre. It takes about 45 minutes on the train and about 10 minutes walk from the train station.
93 locals recommend
Hall for Cornwall
Back QuayIn Truro it is the main Theatre for Cornwall. About an hours drive from the apartment or you can catch the train from St Erth and walk down to the Theatre. It takes about 45 minutes on the train and about 10 minutes walk from the train station.
Located in Penzance this small Theatre have some very interesting acts. Well Worth a look. Only about 15 minutes drive from the apartment.
34 locals recommend
The Acorn
Parade StreetLocated in Penzance this small Theatre have some very interesting acts. Well Worth a look. Only about 15 minutes drive from the apartment.