One of the many lovely beaches around Newquay is Crantock Beach. The impressive stretch of sand was voted Best British Beach by BBC Coast 2013. Crantock offers a large expanse of golden sands backed by dunes between the Pentire Headland to the west and the Gannel river to the east. The dunes rise steeply toContinue reading “Crantock beach”
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Newquay sands
We can’t visit Cornwall without a flying visit to our old haunt Newquay. From girly holidays to the early days of the hubby and I, it’s played a big part in our history. From the long sweep of Fistral, to the smaller coves of Tolcarne and Towan – there are beaches galore for the sandContinue reading “Newquay sands”
Port Isaac
The small vibrant fishing village of Port Isaac is one of Cornwall’s most well known and popular holiday destinations. Port Isaac was a busy coastal port from the Middle Ages to the mid 19th century when it was an active harbour where stone, coal, timber and pottery were loaded. Most of the old centre ofContinue reading “Port Isaac”
Mevagissey
Next on our Cornish trip is the pretty little harbour village of Mevagissey. Old Mevagissey has a distinctive twin harbour that provides a safe haven for the many fishing boats that land their daily catch. Named after two Irish saints, St Meva and St Issey, the quaint village dates back to at least 1313. AlthoughContinue reading “Mevagissey”
Colourful house at lizard
Feeling a bit droopy after being dragged away from Kynance Cove but I am immensely cheered up with the discovery of some colourful homesteads at Lizard. This stunning cerise joy is a vivid sight to behold! Especially when the sunlight hits it. Few things fill me with quite so much delight as a brightly colouredContinue reading “Colourful house at lizard”
The lizard walk
We’re off for a bracing cliff top walk from The Lizard to one of the most famous beaches in Cornwall – Kynance Cove. The Lizard to Kynance Cove Walk is a short 2,5 miles section of the South West Coast Path and can be done in around 50 minutes. The scenery along the way isContinue reading “The lizard walk”
Charlestown
The next (literal) port of call on our Cornish explorer is the beautiful little town of Charlestown. The little town has a wonderful, unspoiled example of a late Georgian working port. It was constructed between 1791 and 1801 by Charles Rashleigh who was an entrepreneur and member of a local landowning family. It was builtContinue reading “Charlestown”
Perfect Polperro
Polperro – meaning Pyra’s cove is a large village, civil parish, and fishing harbour within the Polperro Heritage Coastline in south Cornwall. It’s a steep walk down to this picture postcard perfect village but it’s well worth the effort. It’s idyllic appearance comes complete with tightly-packed ancient fishermen’s houses which survive almost untouched, a quaintContinue reading “Perfect Polperro”
West Looe
West Looe is a separate area, across the bridge and out of the bustling tourist town of East Looe. It has a charming, quieter vibe all of its own. Pretty little houses tumble down a hill towards a compact hamlet with little more than a pub and an estate agents (ironically given the problem withContinue reading “West Looe”
Lovely Looe
We’re heading into Cornwall now and stop off for a brief visit at the cute little town of Looe. Enroute we visit Seaton beach – a quiet little hamlet a few miles away from Looe. It’s a wild stretch of beach bisected by the River Seaton with a handful of cafes and a car park.Continue reading “Lovely Looe”