Tom's Guidebook
Sightseeing
An easy flat walk from our smallholding with a cafe, pasty shop, and bike hire.
You will find our (unofficial) path onto the trail directly opposite the entrance to our drive. Be careful crossing the road. This path is uneven, muddy and overgrown. Easier access to the trail can be had at the car park 300m up the road. Turn right from our drive and take the first left and the carpark is on the right.
9 locals recommend
Bissoe Valley Nature Reserve
An easy flat walk from our smallholding with a cafe, pasty shop, and bike hire.
You will find our (unofficial) path onto the trail directly opposite the entrance to our drive. Be careful crossing the road. This path is uneven, muddy and overgrown. Easier access to the trail can be had at the car park 300m up the road. Turn right from our drive and take the first left and the carpark is on the right.
A great option for a rainy day. The most complete history of mining in Cornwall from the Roman times up to the modern era and the cafe does a decent pasty!
133 locals recommend
Geevor Tin Mine
A great option for a rainy day. The most complete history of mining in Cornwall from the Roman times up to the modern era and the cafe does a decent pasty!
This South Coast beach is East facing and sheltered so ideal for families or days when there is a SW wind blowing. The parking is on the beach and £4 for all day. There is a cafe, toilet and SUP/kayak hire on site.
31 locals recommend
Maenporth
This South Coast beach is East facing and sheltered so ideal for families or days when there is a SW wind blowing. The parking is on the beach and £4 for all day. There is a cafe, toilet and SUP/kayak hire on site.
A picturesque woodland with some open glades, this reserve also contains a water-filled quarry. The Kennel Vale gunpowder factory was located here; however it closed in the first decade of the last century. It is a great reserve for wildlife, such as the pipistrelle bat, as well as an abundance of birdlife
23 locals recommend
Kennall Vale
A picturesque woodland with some open glades, this reserve also contains a water-filled quarry. The Kennel Vale gunpowder factory was located here; however it closed in the first decade of the last century. It is a great reserve for wildlife, such as the pipistrelle bat, as well as an abundance of birdlife
Beautiful gardens with an interesting history and a great cafe. About a 40min drive from here. Dog Friendly.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Beautiful gardens with an interesting history and a great cafe. About a 40min drive from here. Dog Friendly.
A "must see" for any visit to Cornwall. lush biodomes with Tropical and Mediterranean gardens. A 45min drive
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
A "must see" for any visit to Cornwall. lush biodomes with Tropical and Mediterranean gardens. A 45min drive
Long sandy beach and rocky headland with a lighthouse and seal colony. Particularly good for a winter walk on a stormy day!
Cafe in the car park is excellent.
30min drive
24 locals recommend
Godrevy National Trust Car Park
Long sandy beach and rocky headland with a lighthouse and seal colony. Particularly good for a winter walk on a stormy day!
Cafe in the car park is excellent.
30min drive
A stunning cove on the North Coast with walks to clifftop ruined tin mines. The cafe in the car park is famous for its Hedgehog Ice-cream (no hedgehogs are harmed in the process).
Summer parking can be tight so best to park at the Wheal Coates carpark and walk down the coast path to the beach.
90 locals recommend
Chapel Porth Beach
South West Coast PathA stunning cove on the North Coast with walks to clifftop ruined tin mines. The cafe in the car park is famous for its Hedgehog Ice-cream (no hedgehogs are harmed in the process).
Summer parking can be tight so best to park at the Wheal Coates carpark and walk down the coast path to the beach.
1hr drive. Book early to get tickets! Make a day of it and spend time at Porthcurno beach and the Telegraph museum (more interesting that it sounds!)
180 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
1hr drive. Book early to get tickets! Make a day of it and spend time at Porthcurno beach and the Telegraph museum (more interesting that it sounds!)
10min drive. Country house, formal gardens and woodland walks.
220 locals recommend
National Trust - Trelissick Garden
10min drive. Country house, formal gardens and woodland walks.
Food Scene
A 30min walk (mostly on off-road trails without Street lighting) or short drive from the smallholding. Serves good food, local beer and a great Sunday roast (They also do take-away). There is limited parking.
25 locals recommend
The Old Quay Inn
32-33 St John's TerraceA 30min walk (mostly on off-road trails without Street lighting) or short drive from the smallholding. Serves good food, local beer and a great Sunday roast (They also do take-away). There is limited parking.
This local brewery opens it doors every Saturday from midday to early evening. There is outside seating and the Aussie Smoker is on hand to serve his amazing BBQ food.
Dynamite Valley Brewing Co Ltd
This local brewery opens it doors every Saturday from midday to early evening. There is outside seating and the Aussie Smoker is on hand to serve his amazing BBQ food.
Recently voted the best burgers in Cornwall. Hubbox in Truro is based in a converted Chapel and uses local free-range meat but also has a wide variety of veggie and vegan options.
33 locals recommend
Hubbox
116 Kenwyn StRecently voted the best burgers in Cornwall. Hubbox in Truro is based in a converted Chapel and uses local free-range meat but also has a wide variety of veggie and vegan options.
A well stocked farm shop and restaurant serving produce and meat from their own farm. Extensive menu to please even the fussiest members of the family. A 30min drive from here. Close to Godrevy Beach for a post lunch walk to burn off their excellent homemade puddings...
105 locals recommend
Trevaskis Farm
Gwinear RoadA well stocked farm shop and restaurant serving produce and meat from their own farm. Extensive menu to please even the fussiest members of the family. A 30min drive from here. Close to Godrevy Beach for a post lunch walk to burn off their excellent homemade puddings...
This farmers market is open every Saturday from 9am and Wednesday evenings in the summer holidays. Boasting a wide range of local produce, food & drink stalls, and live music. Make sure you get there early if you want the best pastries!
The Food Barn - Tregew
Tregew RoadThis farmers market is open every Saturday from 9am and Wednesday evenings in the summer holidays. Boasting a wide range of local produce, food & drink stalls, and live music. Make sure you get there early if you want the best pastries!
A cozy village pub serving good food and beer. Good parking. About a 30min walk from here but there are no street lights.
16 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
Greenwith HillA cozy village pub serving good food and beer. Good parking. About a 30min walk from here but there are no street lights.
City/town information
Falmouth is a bustling harbour town. There are excellent seafood restaurants and independent shops. The maritime museum is a great choice for a rainy day and Pendennis Castle offers panoramic views and insight into the rich history of the area.
It is a 15min drive but parking can be an issue in the school holidays. We tend to park at Perranwell Railway Station (free) and get the train there.
303 locals recommend
Falmouth
Falmouth is a bustling harbour town. There are excellent seafood restaurants and independent shops. The maritime museum is a great choice for a rainy day and Pendennis Castle offers panoramic views and insight into the rich history of the area.
It is a 15min drive but parking can be an issue in the school holidays. We tend to park at Perranwell Railway Station (free) and get the train there.
Truro is 15min drive away or a short train ride. There is plenty of parking usually. This small Cathedral city boasts a wide variety of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
397 locals recommend
Truro
Truro is 15min drive away or a short train ride. There is plenty of parking usually. This small Cathedral city boasts a wide variety of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.