Calloose Caravan & Camping Park

Calloose is an award winning family holiday park in Cornwall. The park is set amidst 8½ acres of glorious countryside near St Ives, in a sheltered sun-trap valley with a stream running through its centre.
Laid out in beautifully landscaped terraces which abound with wildlife, birds and flowers, Calloose Caravan & Camping park is ideal for those wishing to get away from the crowds and relax in the peace and quiet of west Cornwall.

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Coastal Walks

Pendennis Point to Maenporth Beach

This walk can be done either way affording views south to the Lizard or East towards Plymouth. From Pendennis Point you can see up the river Fal and across to the Roseland peninsula. This walk includes three beaches separated by small headlands'

Grade: Easy
Distance: 4miles (6km)
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Perranuthnoe

A short walk from Perranuthnoe Village in West Cornwall that includes magnificent views over Mount’s Bay.

Grade: Easy
Distance: 3miles (4km)
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Penzance to Marazion

An easy walk from Penzance (or Marazion) that gives great views across Mounts Bay to St Michael’s Mount, the Lizard and Mousehole.

Grade: Easy
Distance: 2miles (3km)
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Porthgwarra and Gwenapp Head

A walk from the gorgeous sandy cove at Porthgwarra out to the towering granite cliffs of Gwennap Head.

Grade: Easy
Distance: 1miles (2km)
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Godrevy Head

This short walk has great views across St Ives Bay, and out to the lighthouse on Godrevy Island just off shore.

Grade: Easy
Distance: 1miles (1km)
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North Cliffs

This easily accessed, short walk gives excellent views of Cornwall’s rugged north coast.

Grade: Easy
Distance: 1miles (2km)
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St Ives

The neighbouring town of St Ives is easily accessible by bus or train. Enjoy a relaxing trip there by train, possibly one of the most picturesque and scenic ways to arrive in St Ives. The town is an ideal place to meander around with a delightful maze of streets and alleys. Relax for a coffee or a bite to eat in one of the many cafes’s, restaurants and bars. A trip here would not be complete without visiting one of the many art galleries. Most notable of these art galleries being the Tate St Ives.

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St Erth to St Ives by Train

The St.Ives Bay Line has some of the most beautiful scenery in England and is well worth taking a trip on. Arriving into St.Ives by train is far easier than driving, and the 12 minute ride from St.Erth gives you some spectacular views that you just don't get by road. You can join the branch line at St.Erth or at the Park & Ride at Lelant Saltings.

The St.Ives Bay Line sweeps alongside the golden sands of Hayle Towans, through Carbis Bay and onto St.Ives with panoramic views of craggy cliffs and the colourful harbour. Take the chance to visit the narrow streets of St.Ives, a picturesque town with many galleries, shops, pubs, restaurants and guesthouses.The St.Ives Bay Line gives good access to walking routes such as the South West Coast Path which follows the line from Lelant's St. Uny Church to Carbis Bay, then onto St.Ives.

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Penzance

St Michaels Mount

St Michaels Mount is a medieval castle sitting amongst the sub-tropical island paradise close to Marazion. It is accessible at low tide by walking across the causeway, or at high tide by one of the regular ferry boats. Discover all about the legends and history and enjoy the panoramic views from this delightful place.

 

 

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Marazion

The beautiful town of Marazion, set on the shores of Mount's Bay, has for long been a hot favourite for tourism in West Cornwall. Its clean, sandy beaches, with stunning views toward the Lizard Peninsula and Land's End, have established Marazion as the most wonderful destination for beach holidays in Cornwall.

 

Meadery Restaurants in Redruth, St Agnes, Falmouth and Penzance

Meaderies are family run with the emphasis on great fun and good old fashioned food. The atmosphere is fantastic with the costumed serving girls and the excellent themed decor. Meaderies are fun for all the family from toddlers to grandparents. Each Meadery has its own ‘theme’, although all have a medieval flavour. All serve our unique Mead Wine and full strength fruit meads as well as a range of wines form across the world, local ales and soft drinks.

The Meadery - this small chain of dark and dingy restaurants is not normally on the list of parents places to eat - deep fried something and chips is pretty much all that is on offer but locals and kids love it. I have only been to the one on Panezance which is a 10 minute drive from St Michaels Mount http://www.meaderyrestaurants.co.uk/ and a 10 minute walk to ... Newlyn Harbour...

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Newlyn Harbour

Home to the largest privately owned fishing fleet in Europe - it smells as you might expect of fish! But there is something to be said for walking up one side of the docks and looking down at the fishing boats from on high and thanking your luck stars that you are not a commercial fisherman on rough seas - anyone can walk up the quayside (though I doubt many do) but it is worth a 20 minute wander on your way to ... Mousehole

Mousehole

(an hours walk from Penance Meadery Restuarant Via Newlyn harbour)

A pretty Cornish village worth an hour walking around and a jump off the breakwater (probably banned now for health and safety reasons) and a swim in the sea. Mlousehole (pronounced "Mowzel") is one of Cornwall's most picturesque hamlets; a stunning collection of yellow-lichened houses, built from the local finely grained Lamorna granite, huddled together around the inner edge of the harbour - protected from the force of the sea coming across Mounts Bay by two sturdy breakwaters.

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Geevor Tin Mine

Located on the historic site of the one of the largest preserved mine sites in the country, housed in 2 acres of listed buildings, Geevor’s outstanding collections tell the story of Cornwall’s industrial mining past.

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Falmouth

St. Just-In-Roseland

St. Just-In-Roseland Church is set amongst sub-tropical trees and shrubs on the waters edge. Take the footpath around the creek to Pasco's boatyard, or continue towards St Mawes, a scenic walk of approximately 2 miles.

Porthcurnick Beach

A National Trust sandy beach with refreshment and toilet facilities. Plenty of rockpools, ideal for children and water activities. This is an isolated sandy beach backed by high cliffs close to Portscatho on the Roseland Peninsula. Bathers should take normal bathing precautions and beware of rip currents. Dogs are allowed but no dog bins are provided. There are walks along a coastal footpath to Portscatho around St Anthony Headland to the west, or to Carne and Pendower beaches in the opposite direction. Watch the sea for cetaceans and basking sharks.

Porthcurnick Beach

Porthbeor Beach

A National Trust sandy beach reached by a steep path. Rocky areas are exposed at low water, secluded and quiet

Porthbeor, owned by the National Trust is accessible by walking through an arable field and down some steps where you will find a golden, sandy beach awaiting. This is very popular with Treloan visitors.

 

 

St Anthony Head

Starting point for many walks with spectacular views over one of the world's largest natural harbours. There is a National Trust car park, bird hide and St. Anthony Battery - 1885 fort with a dry moat providing access to a WW2 battery observation post and ....

 

St Anthony Head

St. Anthony Lighthouse

Built in 1834 this marks the entrance to the Carrick Roads and was also the setting for the television series 'Fraggle Rock'

St. Anthony Lighthouse

St Mawes Castle

Built by Henry VIII and offering great views of Falmouth and the Carrick Roads. Now part of English Heritage, open all year with plenty of parking.

St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all. One of the chain of forts built between 1539 and 1545 to counter an invasion threat from Catholic France and Spain, it guarded the important anchorage of Carrick Roads, sharing the task with Pendennis Castle on the other side of the Fal estuary.

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St Mawes

Harbour-side village with banks, shops, pubs, restaurants, tennis courts, sailing club and boat anchorage. Pedestrian ferries run regularly to Falmouth and Place, there is a large pay & display car park. Great for rock pools.

St. Mawes, is a pretty harbourside village that looks out over the River Fal towards the busy maritime town of Falmouth. The dramatic Cornish coastline around St. Mawes was used as the setting for the popular television series Poldark.

St. Mawes is an ideal spot for a family holiday. The village has two very good beaches,on either side of the harbour, both beaches are excellent for swimming and benefit from a southerly aspect - making them ideal for sunbathing. St. Mawes has several shops, a bank, cafes and hotels around the harbour as well as a Sailing Club.

Portscatho

Active fishing village lying in a sheltered corner of Gerrans Bay with a few shops, pubs and restaurants. Sandy beaches offer safe swimming and there is plenty of parking.

Portscatho is a charming unspoilt fishing village with a picturesque harbour and fine views across Gerrans Bay

A fine sandy beach and rock pools to explore make this an ideal family holiday destination.

Viewers of the television series, 'The Camomile Lawn, will notice that Portscatho will be familiar to them, as it was used as the location for filming the series.

Lands End

Land's End is one of Britain's best loved landmarks, famous for its unique location, natural beauty and stunning scenery. There is plenty to offer those seeking a full day out – explore the cliff top trails, natural splendour, visit the five fantastic value family attractions, and wander around the West Country Shopping Village.

Lots of different attractions.

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Sennen

Beautiful Coastal Path. Sennen Cove lies just one mile northeast of Land`s End , at the southwestern tip of Cornwall.
Sheltered by the mighty headland of Pedn-men-du , the Cove is tucked into the southeast corner of Whitesand Bay , with Sennen Cove Beach and Gwenver Beach to the northeast.

Sennen Cove boasts one of the loveliest stretches of sand in Cornwall, Whitesands Beach, and still retains much of the atmosphere of an old fishing village. It is a popular spot with surfers and hosts the local surfing club. The Old Success Inn is a 17th century building with views across the bay. The cove was once frequented by many mermaids, in addition to the Sennen Whooper. Perhaps these mermaids were really dolphins, which can still be seen frolicking in the water close to the coast. A nearby rock is known as the Irish Lady and is the memorial to the sole survivor of a long ago wreck. Unfortunately she fell into the sea before she could be rescued, but her ghost can sometimes be seen still clinging to the rock.

Coverack

On the southern edge of the Lizard Peninsula, is a small picturesque fishing village built on two sides of a spur of rock that juts out into the sea where you can spot dolphins. Coverack has a large, sheltered, crescent shaped beach which is is ideal for swimming & windsurfing. Fishing boats and pleasure craft shelter in Coverack's small harbour - built out of the local green serpentine rock.

Once a notorious smugglers haunt, is one of the most beautiful of Cornwall’s fishing villages with its small harbour nestling in the south side of the bay. It has a sand and pebble beach and a windsurfing school, where tuition is available. There is a pub, Post Office, general store, two gift shops, an art gallery, cafes and an ice cream parlour. This is a perfect maritime place that's ideal for windsurfing and swimming.

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Kynance Cove

Lizard Point, Britain's most southerly point, offers dramatic cliff walks, wild flowers and geological features. Marconi's historic wireless experiments are celebrated at The Lizard Wireless Station and the Marconi Centre at Poldhu. Two miles north lies Kynance Cove, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Note: Kynance car park toilets closed in winter (cove toilets open all year). Some sheer cliffs. Daisy not allowed on the beach.

 

 

the lizard and kynance cove

Trevaskis Farm, Hayle (LOOKS gREAT)

With over 70 different crops growing on the farm, from soft fruit and vegetables to flowers and herbs there’s everything you could want… strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, currants, plums, apples, loganberries, tayberries and tummelberries to peas, beans sweetcorn, pumpkins, squashes and more.

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Mr B's Ice Cream, Hayle

Made each and every day, seven days a week, using both locally sourced products and fine Italian ingredients. This is Mr.B’s Famously Fresh Ice Cream Parlour.

At Mr B’s we offer the timeless vanilla ice cream to exotic fresh fruit sorbets. Then there are the smoothies and milkshakes, hand made cones, fudge, sauce and of course, more fabulous flavours of ice cream than you can shake a cone at. How does Dutch Apple Crumble made with smooth ice cream, freshly stewed apple & sultanas and crunchy biscuit pieces sound? Or maybe a blackcurrant sorbet is more your thing.

Opening Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5pm

mr b's icecream

Tolverne & Smugglers Cottage

Possibly one of Cornwall's best kept secrets. Tolverne lies on the eastern shore of the River Fal directly opposite Trelissick Gardens near Feock. Smuggler's Cottage is a beautiful thatched cottage and small tea rooms dating from the 15th century. Set in beautiful surroundings on the river's tranquil eastern bank, visitors to the area should search it out and spend some time there. Take time out to relax while soaking in the atmosphere and learning a little about the history of the area. There is also an excellent 3 hour scenic walk along the Oyster Way from Tolverne to St. Mawes worth trying out. The shingle beaches at Tolverne and Turnaware Point were used, along with the beach at Trebah Gardens, overlooking the Helford, as embarkation points for Allied troops taking part in the D-Day Landings in 1944.

Directions: From the west head towards Feock then look for signs to Trelissick and King Harry Ferry. Pass Trelissick on your right and then slow down on the approaches to the ferry. Cross the river and continue up the hill. At the brow of the hill look for a very sharp left hand turning to the Smuggler's Cottage at Tolverne.

Smuggler's Cottage

Trebah Gardens

A sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. The result of 160 years of inspired and dedicated creation.

Discover the magic of this beautiful Cornish valley garden, explore under canopies bursting with exotic blooms and follow vibrant tunnels of colour that cascade down to our very own secluded beach on the Helford River.

Spring has definitely sprung at Trebah, with over 100,000 spring bulbs in flower, the kaleidoscope of colour is breath-taking, why not take a closer look...

Trebah Gardens

King Harry Car Ferry

The King Harry Ferry is an iconic part of Cornwall’s history. Established in 1888, it connects St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula with Feock, Truro and Falmouth by avoiding the alternative 27 mile route through Truro & Tresillian.

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Isles of Scilly

Ferry fares look very expensive.

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Dog Beaches