Local places to eat, visit and shop
Activities
A great day out for families, so much to see and do, experiences, a 'Victorian Village' and 'Britain in the Blitz', as well as a number of rides for thrill seekers!
207 locals recommend
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneA great day out for families, so much to see and do, experiences, a 'Victorian Village' and 'Britain in the Blitz', as well as a number of rides for thrill seekers!
Food Scene
Blue Bar
Beach RoadLarge bar and restaurant right on the beach about 15 mins by car. Plenty of outdoor (and indoor) seating, vegetarian and vegan options. Huge beach, great for surfing too. Some nights they have live music events right on the beach.
110 locals recommend
The Watering Hole
19 St Pirans RdLarge bar and restaurant right on the beach about 15 mins by car. Plenty of outdoor (and indoor) seating, vegetarian and vegan options. Huge beach, great for surfing too. Some nights they have live music events right on the beach.
Local pub with pub garden serving food and drinks - 5-10 minutes walk from the house.
26 locals recommend
Plume of Feathers
The SquareLocal pub with pub garden serving food and drinks - 5-10 minutes walk from the house.
Great food including for vegans and gluten free, funky decor and great atmosphere for families or friends right in the centre of Truro
7 locals recommend
Truro Lounge
12 Princes StGreat food including for vegans and gluten free, funky decor and great atmosphere for families or friends right in the centre of Truro
Large Wetherspoons pub, great for cheap drinks and a range of food at any time of day. In Camborne so only a few minutes drive from the house.
The John Francis Basset
Commercial StreetLarge Wetherspoons pub, great for cheap drinks and a range of food at any time of day. In Camborne so only a few minutes drive from the house.
City/town information
Lovely old city, with a cathedral, lots of shops, restaurants, museums etc. Pretty Georgian buildings and cobbled streets. Approximately 15-20 minutes drive from the house.
397 locals recommend
Truro
Lovely old city, with a cathedral, lots of shops, restaurants, museums etc. Pretty Georgian buildings and cobbled streets. Approximately 15-20 minutes drive from the house.
Falmouth
Harbour town, plenty of shops, eateries and beautiful beaches.
Coastal towns and villages
Great beaches, including for surfers, bars, clubs and shops. The place to go if you're looking for nightlife.
215 locals recommend
Newquay
Great beaches, including for surfers, bars, clubs and shops. The place to go if you're looking for nightlife.
Gorgeous beaches, including for surfing, cute narrow cobbled streets with numerous shops and restaurants right by the sea.
610 locals recommend
St Ives
Gorgeous beaches, including for surfing, cute narrow cobbled streets with numerous shops and restaurants right by the sea.
Nearest beach to the house, less than 10 mins drive. Small coastal village, with a couple of pubs, cafes and takeaways.
47 locals recommend
Portreath Beach
1 Battery HillNearest beach to the house, less than 10 mins drive. Small coastal village, with a couple of pubs, cafes and takeaways.
Sightseeing
Old castle on a small island just off the coast, accessible by a cobbled path when the tide is out, or catch a little ferry when the tide is in. The island is free to access, the castle is owned by the National Trust.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
Old castle on a small island just off the coast, accessible by a cobbled path when the tide is out, or catch a little ferry when the tide is in. The island is free to access, the castle is owned by the National Trust.
Only a few minutes drive from the house, historic castle and monument on top of Carn Brea hill - amazing views for miles right down to the coast.
27 locals recommend
Carn Brea Castle
Only a few minutes drive from the house, historic castle and monument on top of Carn Brea hill - amazing views for miles right down to the coast.
The very end of Great Britain, beautiful scenery and views. Also attractions and experiences for children.
249 locals recommend
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndThe very end of Great Britain, beautiful scenery and views. Also attractions and experiences for children.
Most southerly point of Great Britain - stunning coastal walks and views.
12 locals recommend
The Lizard Heritage Coast
2 Mullion CoveMost southerly point of Great Britain - stunning coastal walks and views.
Amazing outdoor theatre, shows day times and evenings as well as the opportunity to enjoy breath-taking sea views. Next door to a stunning beach (please note water is very deep very quickly here so might not be suitable for young children).
545 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
Amazing outdoor theatre, shows day times and evenings as well as the opportunity to enjoy breath-taking sea views. Next door to a stunning beach (please note water is very deep very quickly here so might not be suitable for young children).
Gorgeous National Trust house, with amazing large grounds. Includes real 'upstairs downstairs' experience, with kitchen, dairy and scullery.
119 locals recommend
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry LaneGorgeous National Trust house, with amazing large grounds. Includes real 'upstairs downstairs' experience, with kitchen, dairy and scullery.
Trerice Manor
Lovely National Trust manor house
Shops
Large Tesco Extra superstore, including clothing, homeware and electricals. Less than 5 minute drive from the house.
15 locals recommend
Tesco Extra
Large Tesco Extra superstore, including clothing, homeware and electricals. Less than 5 minute drive from the house.