Pam’s guide to places to visit
Sightseeing
Small Cornish village by the sea with a few fishermen still operating there - also on the Southwest Coast Path
18 locals recommend
Portloe
Small Cornish village by the sea with a few fishermen still operating there - also on the Southwest Coast Path
Inland village but close to the coast, famous for it's thatched round houses
12 locals recommend
Veryan
Inland village but close to the coast, famous for it's thatched round houses
Small coastal town with historic castle, boat trips, canoeing, kayaking, beaches and several eateries and hotels
150 locals recommend
St Mawes
Small coastal town with historic castle, boat trips, canoeing, kayaking, beaches and several eateries and hotels
Ruan Lanihorne
Peaceful place to walk beside the river to watch wildlife
Located about half an hour from us - many activities for youngsters and an educational visit for all.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
Located about half an hour from us - many activities for youngsters and an educational visit for all.
Educational place to visit with interactive displays for youngsters on wet days
172 locals recommend
Maritime Museum station
Educational place to visit with interactive displays for youngsters on wet days
Historic gardens and farm animals as well as local produce and fine food
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Historic gardens and farm animals as well as local produce and fine food
Food scene
The Kings Arms
17 Fore StGreat local pub with friendly staff and excellent food
Favourite local places to eat
Da Bara Bakery Cafe
Great food and coffee within a garden centre
Melinsey Mill
Great home produced food in a peaceful woodland setting
The New Inn
Century LaneLocal pub serving excellent food and friendly welcome
City/town information
Cathedral city with shopping, museum, cathedral, places to eat and all modern amenities. Mainline train station and Branch line to port of Falmouth
397 locals recommend
Truro
Cathedral city with shopping, museum, cathedral, places to eat and all modern amenities. Mainline train station and Branch line to port of Falmouth
Shopping centre with places to eat, takeaways, garden centres, play areas and not far from the coast. Mainline train station
24 locals recommend
St Austell
Shopping centre with places to eat, takeaways, garden centres, play areas and not far from the coast. Mainline train station
Traveler advice
Getting around
We are in a rural location so best to have your own vehicle.
We are located in the country just 20 mins from cities of Truro and St Austell but you can reach most of Cornwall in an hour so good for touring.