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Luxury Five Star Bed & Breakfast Accommodation near Penzance, Mousehole, Land’s End
- Eden Project
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- Trebah Gardens
- Minack Theatre
- Land’s End
- St Ives
- Penzance
- Mousehole
- St Michael’s Mount
There are many beautiful and fascinating places to visit, both locally and further afield.
Coast & Beaches
St Loy Cove – A 20 minutes walk from the farm takes you through the lovely bluebell woods and finishes at the quiet and tranquil St Loy Cove.
A rocky, boulder beach, the perfect place to relax with a book or just sit and appreciate the peace.
Cape Cornwall – The only cape in England, where two seas meet, the Atlantic and the English Channel.
Porthgwarra, Porthcurno and Porthchapel – All good small beaches in the West Penwith area.
Sennen Cove – A wonderful surfing beach. The coastline from here round to St Ives is rugged and dramatic, steeped in the
history of Cornwall’s mining past.
St Ives – A fabulous stretch of sand, and other places to visit include the Tate Gallery and the artist community.
Pre–Historic Sites
Merry Maidens – Close to Downs Barn Farm is the Merry Maidens stone circle, reputedly dating from the Bronze Age, and probably
used in pagan ceremonies.
Pipers Stones – The Pipers are the largest standing stones in Penwith, the tallest being 16 feet, and are very close to the Merry Maidens.
Lanyon Quoit – There are many quoits in the West Penwith area. Lanyon Quoit is easy to access from the road.
Men–an–Tol Quoit – Walk through the countryside to see the circular quoit and aligned stones.
Chyauster and Carn Euny – These are the remains of early settlements.
Historic Sites
Levant – One of the best places to see evidence of the old tin mines is at Levant, where on certain days during the season, the beam engine is
fired up, and guided tours take place.
Geevor Heritage Centre – discover the history of tin mining in the area.
Gardens
The gardens of Cornwall are home to a wealth of the most exciting, rare and beautiful plants and trees in the British Isles. The lush vegetation and colour give garden lovers a feast
for the eyes all year round. Plants, flowers, palms and trees thrive in Cornwall's mild coastal climate.
Trengwaignton – Tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in this sheltered and virtually frost-free garden. There are unique walled gardens with sloping beds
stream and pond gardens, and a terrace with fine views across Mount’s Bay to the Lizard.
Lost Gardens of Heligan – In 1990, after 75 years of neglect, the Lost Gardens were re–discovered and thereafter restored on a shoestring budget
by a small band of enthusiasts. The estate has been brought back to life to thrill a new generation.
Eden Project – The Eden Project is a dramatic global garden the size of thirty football pitches nestling like a lost world in an old china clay pit
overlooking St Austell Bay.
Trebah – This beautiful 26 acre garden is listed among the 80 finest in the world. The steeply wooded ravine descends to a secluded beach on
the Helford River. A stream cascades over waterfalls and water gardens with ponds full of Koi carp. Huge 100 year old tree-ferns mingle with a forest of rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias
under a canopy of ancient oaks and beeches.
Glendurgan – A steep and sheltered sub–tropical valley garden on the Helford river, with display of trees, rare shrubs and wild flowers.
Other gardens include Lanhydrock, Cotehele, Trelissick, Trevarno and
Trewithen.
Other Places to Visit
The Lizard – The Lizard is the most southerly point of mainland Britain. It has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, almost surrounded by
the sea, and stunningly beautiful at any time of the year.
Kynance Cove – White sand, turquoise water and multi-coloured islands. There are caves, rocks and secluded parts of the cove to explore.
Land’s End – The most westerly point of mainland Britain. Excellent views of Longships Lighthouse out on the rocks.
Something Special
Isles of Scilly – Take a helicopter flight from the heliport at Penzance to the Isles of Scilly to visit the world–famous Abbey Gardens at Tresco,
ancient monuments and Civil War fortifications on St Mary’s.
Minack Theatre – This is Cornwall’s theatre under the stars, and was carved out of the rock by Rowena Cade. Live
performances can be booked during the summer months. See the Minack Theatre website for details.
Outdoor Activities
If you are looking for an action holiday, this is the perfect area. Sea kajaking, rock climbing, surfing, diving, bird watching, windsurfing, cycling and fishing are available in the area.