Karen's Guidebook

Karen
Karen's Guidebook

Food scene

Under new ownership this year, I’ve not yet tried it though, open for breakfast and lunch, no booking required. Turn right out of the drive, and then left on the finer which leads down to the Cove, less than 5 mins walk.
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Cove Cafe
80 Riviere Towans
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Under new ownership this year, I’ve not yet tried it though, open for breakfast and lunch, no booking required. Turn right out of the drive, and then left on the finer which leads down to the Cove, less than 5 mins walk.
Very popular, definitely worth a visit if you go over to the south coast, extremely picturesque.
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Pandora Inn
Restronguet Hill
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Very popular, definitely worth a visit if you go over to the south coast, extremely picturesque.
Beautiful location at the Lizard, good food, the brownie dessert is the best I’ve ever had! Combine with a visit to Kynance Cove. The picture is taken from our table in the garden.
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Housel Bay Hotel and Restaurant
Housel Bay Road
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Beautiful location at the Lizard, good food, the brownie dessert is the best I’ve ever had! Combine with a visit to Kynance Cove. The picture is taken from our table in the garden.
Good place to have lunch if you go to St Michael’s Mount
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Godolphin Arms
West End
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Good place to have lunch if you go to St Michael’s Mount
This is good!
Hungry Horsebox Co.
This is good!
A traditional pub and food, very popular. Although it is within walking distance, (you will pass it on your way in) there are no pavements, but there is plenty of parking at the back of the pub. You could always walk back through Mexico Lane and across the Towans.
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The Bucket of Blood
14 Churchtown Rd
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A traditional pub and food, very popular. Although it is within walking distance, (you will pass it on your way in) there are no pavements, but there is plenty of parking at the back of the pub. You could always walk back through Mexico Lane and across the Towans.
The road from St Ives over to Zennor Is a scenic drive, the pub is worth stopping at for lunch. Go into the church to see carving of the mermaid on the pew and read about the legend of this mermaid. Maybe treat yourself to a Moo Maid Ice Cream.
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The Tinner's Arms
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The road from St Ives over to Zennor Is a scenic drive, the pub is worth stopping at for lunch. Go into the church to see carving of the mermaid on the pew and read about the legend of this mermaid. Maybe treat yourself to a Moo Maid Ice Cream.
Nothing fancy, but good burgers and fab views, only minutes from the house. Turn left out of drive, walk 2 mins and you can’t miss it.
The Bluff
Nothing fancy, but good burgers and fab views, only minutes from the house. Turn left out of drive, walk 2 mins and you can’t miss it.
Really like the deck for lunch. Take the ferry across to St Mawes.
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Hotel Tresanton
27 Lower Castle Rd
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Really like the deck for lunch. Take the ferry across to St Mawes.
Under new management and called The Welloe this year
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Sandbar
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Under new management and called The Welloe this year
This is a personal favourite. Proper traditional vanilla ice cream. I always have a tub with clotted cream and a flake. When we were kids we would see who could make their tub last the longest - the best! Newlyn is not far from St Michael’s Mount and on the way to Porthcurno. There are also some good fish shops here for freshly caught fish.
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Jelbert's
9 New Rd
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This is a personal favourite. Proper traditional vanilla ice cream. I always have a tub with clotted cream and a flake. When we were kids we would see who could make their tub last the longest - the best! Newlyn is not far from St Michael’s Mount and on the way to Porthcurno. There are also some good fish shops here for freshly caught fish.
Very good homemade ice cream, with loads of flavours - very popular, they have 2 shops in Hayle, one Foundry end and one in Copperhouse end.
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Mr B's
10 Fore St
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Very good homemade ice cream, with loads of flavours - very popular, they have 2 shops in Hayle, one Foundry end and one in Copperhouse end.
A proper pasty, we always have the mince with flaky pastry, but they do lots of different styles.
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Philps Bakery
1 E Quay
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A proper pasty, we always have the mince with flaky pastry, but they do lots of different styles.
Right by G.A.S surf school, and has parking.
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The Rockpool
1 Godrevy Towans
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Right by G.A.S surf school, and has parking.
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Gylly Beach Cafe
Cliff Road
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Good menu and very nice wine list, recommend no 7 on the list The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc, perfect with fish. Good place to go if you are visiting Truro www.heroninnmalpas.co.uk
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Heron Inn
Trenhaile Terrace
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Good menu and very nice wine list, recommend no 7 on the list The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc, perfect with fish. Good place to go if you are visiting Truro www.heroninnmalpas.co.uk

Sightseeing/Activities

Iconic! The most amazing location, worth trying to book a performance, take cushions from the basket in the conservatory. Layer up and enjoy. The sell pasties there.
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Minack Teatret
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Iconic! The most amazing location, worth trying to book a performance, take cushions from the basket in the conservatory. Layer up and enjoy. The sell pasties there.
There is a boat, so the tides won’t stop you getting there or back. There is a causeway to walk across at low tide. You can eat on the Mount or try the Godolphin for lunch.
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Saint Michaels Mount
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There is a boat, so the tides won’t stop you getting there or back. There is a causeway to walk across at low tide. You can eat on the Mount or try the Godolphin for lunch.
There is a really good walk here if you turn left on the coast path you will go past the Engine Houses, Poldark Country! Walk to Chapel Porth and have a Hedgehog Ice cream. Park at Reppers Coombe car park. TR5 0RS
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St Agnes
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There is a really good walk here if you turn left on the coast path you will go past the Engine Houses, Poldark Country! Walk to Chapel Porth and have a Hedgehog Ice cream. Park at Reppers Coombe car park. TR5 0RS
Just one of those places you must see.
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Just one of those places you must see.
It is in Hayle and definitely worth a visit if you have kids. https://paradisepark.org.uk
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Paradis Park
16 Trelissick Rd
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It is in Hayle and definitely worth a visit if you have kids. https://paradisepark.org.uk
This is an interesting place to visit and is right next to the very lovely Porthcurno beach, with Minack Theatre just up the hill.
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PK Porthcurno
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This is an interesting place to visit and is right next to the very lovely Porthcurno beach, with Minack Theatre just up the hill.
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Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey Lane
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Go on the train, it’s a beautiful trip along the coast and saves the hassle of trying to park in high season! Lots of places to eat and explore.
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St Ives
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Go on the train, it’s a beautiful trip along the coast and saves the hassle of trying to park in high season! Lots of places to eat and explore.
Good for woodland walks, cafe and parking. Home to the Rogue Theatre which is always good. Check if they are playing, you will love it!
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Tehidy Woods
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Good for woodland walks, cafe and parking. Home to the Rogue Theatre which is always good. Check if they are playing, you will love it!
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Cornwall Gold
New Portreath Road
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Nice place for younger children
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Dairyland Farm World
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Nice place for younger children
If you want a circular walk on the south coast the views are beautiful looking out over the river, it is quite steep on places, but you can choose how much you want to do. Combine with a visit to the Pandora for a drink and something to eat (16 mins by car). Or go over to St Mawes, (Hotel Tresanton), it is also very picturesque (34 mins by car), this is right beside the ferry crossing which is very picturesque.
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National Trust - Trelissick Garden
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If you want a circular walk on the south coast the views are beautiful looking out over the river, it is quite steep on places, but you can choose how much you want to do. Combine with a visit to the Pandora for a drink and something to eat (16 mins by car). Or go over to St Mawes, (Hotel Tresanton), it is also very picturesque (34 mins by car), this is right beside the ferry crossing which is very picturesque.
Beautiful part of the Lizard Peninsula, combine with lunch, drinks or afternoon tea at the Housel Bay Hotel
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Kynance Cove
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Beautiful part of the Lizard Peninsula, combine with lunch, drinks or afternoon tea at the Housel Bay Hotel

Local food and wine shops

Should be able to a find a bottle or 2 here!
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Scarlet Wines
Griggs Hill
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Should be able to a find a bottle or 2 here!
Good farm shop, with local produce, bread, meat, fish and deli counter. Only a few miles up the road, we shop there often. They also have a restaurant there and you can pick your own fruit. https://www.trevaskisfarm.co.uk/
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Trevaskis Farm
Gwinear Road
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Good farm shop, with local produce, bread, meat, fish and deli counter. Only a few miles up the road, we shop there often. They also have a restaurant there and you can pick your own fruit. https://www.trevaskisfarm.co.uk/
Has a nice food hall and you go past it on the roundabout into Hayle, so very convenient.
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Marks & Spencer Hayle
Marsh Lane
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Has a nice food hall and you go past it on the roundabout into Hayle, so very convenient.

Beaches and Watersports

Other beaches to to go visit and places to hire kit and get instruction for watersports
This is just a few minutes walk from the house, and they are great with kids.
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Shore Surf School
Loggans Road
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This is just a few minutes walk from the house, and they are great with kids.
https://www.lizardadventure.co.uk/
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Hayle Watersports (Lizard Adventure)
North Quay
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https://www.lizardadventure.co.uk/
Can hire wetsuits and boards. Really good surf and paddle board school.
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Gwithian Academy of Surfing
1 Godrevy Towans
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Can hire wetsuits and boards. Really good surf and paddle board school.
If a sea mist comes in then it is often fine on the opposite coast. Praa Sands is a large beach with lifeguards. Be aware that it does have dog restrictions in summer. The Sandbar restaurant is dog friendly and has an open deck area and the food is quite good, The ice cream is local and really good. It is right on the beach and coast path. Praa Sands, Cornwall. TR20 9TQ https://sandbarpraasands.co.uk/
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Praa Sands Beach
South West Coast Path
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If a sea mist comes in then it is often fine on the opposite coast. Praa Sands is a large beach with lifeguards. Be aware that it does have dog restrictions in summer. The Sandbar restaurant is dog friendly and has an open deck area and the food is quite good, The ice cream is local and really good. It is right on the beach and coast path. Praa Sands, Cornwall. TR20 9TQ https://sandbarpraasands.co.uk/
Stithians Lake Watersports Centre
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Beaches - Dogs and Beach Safety

Beach Safety - please always use a lifeguarded section of the beach. There are summertime restrictions for dogs on many beaches, you can take your dog on the beach past the Cove to the right of the house. There is a good beach guide for info on beaches https://www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk/ covers best beaches, beach safety and dogs allowed. Many beaches start lifeguard cover from early May but stop lifeguard cover at the end of September, this page gives the dates for cover for all beaches and times covered. https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/beaches-in-cornwall/beach-safety
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Walking the Cliff Paths

Always keep your dog on a lead when you walking near the cliffs, they have been know to chase the seagulls and go over the edge.
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If you get in difficulty on the coast

If you are in any danger or difficulty on the coast, either in the sea or the coast path/cliffs, call the Coastguard. Ring 999 and ask for the Coastguard.