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Goldsithney

There a numerous walks from the cottage using the old mine tracks into the countryside or taking public right of way paths to the beaches of Perranuthnoe or Marazion.

Goldsithney has 2 pubs both provide excellent food and drink.

Perranuthnoe

Perranuthnoe lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With its secluded, safe, sandy beach and the unspoilt beauty of the rugged Cornish coast, Perranuthnoe is an idyllic, picturesque village with a range of amenities to suit. 2 Café’s, Gallery, Victoria Inn, Church and public conveniences. Great for surfing.

Praa Sands

The village of Praa Sands is located roughly halfway between the towns of Penzance and Helston. The main feature is the extensive sandy beach which stretches for about a mile between Hoe Point in the west and Rinsey Head in the east. Very popular with Surfers.

St Michael’s Mount

This is a picturesque island just off the shore at Marazion. Accessible by causeway when the tide is low, or by boat at high-tide, the Mount is home to a working community of local people, as well as a large medieval castle!

The Mount is now managed by the National Trust but remains the home of St Aubyn family.

Birdwatching - Marazion Marshes

Marazion Marsh is the most southerly RSPB reserve in the UK, which stands opposite St Michael's Mount, is a rich freshwater habitat that incorporates Cornwall's largest reedbed.

Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens - Penzance

Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens are probably the newest addition to Cornwall's tradition of great gardens. Only opened in 2012 the gardens are set in a sheltered valley overlooking Mount's Bay this 20-acre site is planted with a range of sub-tropical and exotic species which complement the mature woodland and stunning views down the valley.

Penlee House Gallery and Museum - Penzance

Home to a permanent collection of Newlyn School paintings and an exhibition detailing the history of Penzance

The museum and gallery is open from Monday to Saturday each week, apart from at Christmas and New Year. It is situated close to the centre of Penzance.

Chapel Street, Penzance's most historic street

The oldest part of Penzance is the quay. From here it extended up what is now Chapel Street which is rich in history and contains an eclectic mix of buildings and businesses. Most of the street dates back to the mid 18th century but there are a few reminders of the more distant past.

The Admiral Benbow pub. Named after the 17th century Admiral John Benbow the pub is also famed for being in the opening scene of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Greevor Tin Mine

Discover the story of the Cornish tin and copper mining industry at Geevor Tin Mine. Geevor is set in stunning scenery on the Atlantic coast and was the last mine to work the famous St Just Mining District. Explore the mine buildings at your own pace and take a visit into 18th century Wheal Mexico Mine where men worked 200 years ago.

Paradise Park Wildlife Park - Hayle

Paradise Park carries out conservation work on native UK species, including the Cornish Chough, Otters, Owls, and Red Squirrels.

It is also home to rare and endangered parrots, and is an excellent and informative day out for any family

Country Skittles - Hayle

Great venue for a family outing. We've got 4 skittle (bowling) alleys, lots of games, air hockey, shooting gallery, a restaurant serving delicious home-cooked foods, bar and lots more.

Country skittles offer a host of activities and food aimed squarely at families

Hayle

The road sign is true: Hayle does have three miles of golden sand. This former industrial harbour town is quieter than St Ives, but has a lot to offer. Before heading to the beautiful beaches, explore Hayle's independent shops. It's also a great place for street food, from Philps' famous pasties to ice creams and waffles.

St Ives

St Ives has been a busy fishing port since the Middle Ages. St Ives Museum contains a wealth of interesting information about the town's past including exhibits on smuggling, wrecking and the fishing industry.

One of the joys of visiting St Ives is taking a stroll around these winding streets of old cottages between the harbour seafront and Back Road West. You'll find plenty of cafés and places to eat, from pasty shops to excellent restaurants.

Carbis Bay

This beautiful sandy bay is best reached by following the coast path from Porthminster Beach. It's a bit steep in parts, but paved and easy to walk along. Then suddenly, the view opens out and you're gazing down at the almost-Mediterranean shores of Carbis Bay. You can also pick up the branch line train from St Ives.

The Lizard

Amongst the many pretty coves on the Lizard Peninsula are Cadgwith and Mullion. The latter is found below Mullion Village by means of a winding road. There are several galleries and cafés in the attractive village. North-east of Cadgwith is Kennack Cove where Avery, a buccaneer, is said to have buried some of his treasure. The rest is on the other side of the peninsula at Gunwalloe. At Church Cove, near Mullion, two treasure ships were known to have been lost – one in 1526 and the other in 1785.

Isles of Scilly

The Isles of Scilly is an archipelago of five inhabited islands, St. Mary's, Tresco, St. Martin's, Bryher and St Agnes, and some 150 islands and rocks. The islands lie 28 miles off Land's End, the most South-Westerly point of the UK, and have a total population of just over two thousand. The climate is exceptionally mild and there are countless golden beaches.

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