Ty Vounder Guidebook
Great beaches!
Nanjizal beach is a little paradise. Accessible by foot within 15 minutes from the house (take the farm track to the
main road, cross over on to the bridal path and turn left down the hill at the farmhouse). Best visited around low tide (local footpath map available at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way-mapping/)
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Nanjizal Beach; Song Of The Sea Cave
Nanjizal beach is a little paradise. Accessible by foot within 15 minutes from the house (take the farm track to the
main road, cross over on to the bridal path and turn left down the hill at the farmhouse). Best visited around low tide (local footpath map available at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way-mapping/)
A wonderful Sandy beach around 10 minutes walk from the house (walk through the back of the farm yard and bear right over 3 fields to arrive at the top of cove). Pay attention to the conditions and take advice from the life guards before swimming (there can be a rip tide, particularly when the tide is going out). (local footpath map available at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way-mapping/)
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Praia de Porthcurno
A wonderful Sandy beach around 10 minutes walk from the house (walk through the back of the farm yard and bear right over 3 fields to arrive at the top of cove). Pay attention to the conditions and take advice from the life guards before swimming (there can be a rip tide, particularly when the tide is going out). (local footpath map available at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way-mapping/)
Another fantastic beach within 10-12 minutes walk of the house (take the footpath from the bottom of the farm yard to the back of St Levan church, cross over the lane and bear left after the footbridge). You have to clamber over the rocks at the bottom to access the beach, and is best enjoyed around low tide (local footpath map available at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way-mapping/)
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Praia de Porthchapel
South West Coast PathAnother fantastic beach within 10-12 minutes walk of the house (take the footpath from the bottom of the farm yard to the back of St Levan church, cross over the lane and bear left after the footbridge). You have to clamber over the rocks at the bottom to access the beach, and is best enjoyed around low tide (local footpath map available at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way-mapping/)
Another wonderful little cove. Accessible via car (there is a small car park which gets busy in the summer) or better still via the south west row path. There is a small national trust cafe there so this makes a great pitstop on a circular walk back from Nanjizal beach or end route to sennen / lands end etc (local footpath map available at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way-mapping/)
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Porthgwarra Cove Cafe
Another wonderful little cove. Accessible via car (there is a small car park which gets busy in the summer) or better still via the south west row path. There is a small national trust cafe there so this makes a great pitstop on a circular walk back from Nanjizal beach or end route to sennen / lands end etc (local footpath map available at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way-mapping/)
The longest stretch of sand in the immediate vicinity (Marazion / mounts bay being the other). Vibrant in the summer with visitors and with a range of food, drink and wider amenities
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Sennen Cove
The longest stretch of sand in the immediate vicinity (Marazion / mounts bay being the other). Vibrant in the summer with visitors and with a range of food, drink and wider amenities
Learn to surf? Ride the waves at Sennen. Contact this local centre of excellence. Group and individual lessons for all ages!
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Sennen Surfing Centre
Learn to surf? Ride the waves at Sennen. Contact this local centre of excellence. Group and individual lessons for all ages!
Food scene
Logan rock is a great place to look out over this spectacular local coast line. It is also the name of the best local pub and eatery. This is a five minute drive (next right after the porthcurno turn) or alternatively a short walk across the footpath behind the house or via the south west coast path east from porthcurno).
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Logan Rock
Logan rock is a great place to look out over this spectacular local coast line. It is also the name of the best local pub and eatery. This is a five minute drive (next right after the porthcurno turn) or alternatively a short walk across the footpath behind the house or via the south west coast path east from porthcurno).
The BEST fish in the country. Choose from 3-4 different outlets all situated yards from the main fish market for the most delicious crab, lobster, hake, monk fish etc....! A good number of restaurants, bars and art galleries have sprung up in this part of town in recent years
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Newlyn Harbour
The BEST fish in the country. Choose from 3-4 different outlets all situated yards from the main fish market for the most delicious crab, lobster, hake, monk fish etc....! A good number of restaurants, bars and art galleries have sprung up in this part of town in recent years
A short drive from the house, the farm shop is a great place to pick up fresh meat, vegetables and pasties!
St Buryan Farm Shop
A short drive from the house, the farm shop is a great place to pick up fresh meat, vegetables and pasties!
Sightseeing
The minack theatre is a must see attraction. Visit the website or call the box office to find out about theatre and concert productions during your stay. Book in advance if you can!!
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The Minack Theatre
The minack theatre is a must see attraction. Visit the website or call the box office to find out about theatre and concert productions during your stay. Book in advance if you can!!
Walk across the cause way at low tide or take the short ferry to visit this famous national trust castle and chapel. Enjoy the wonderful Sandy beaches and amenities at mounts bay/ Marazion
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Monte de São Miguel
Walk across the cause way at low tide or take the short ferry to visit this famous national trust castle and chapel. Enjoy the wonderful Sandy beaches and amenities at mounts bay/ Marazion
A beautiful harbour side town (though gets pretty busy in the summer). Host to several excellent pubs and restaurants. For walkers, take the cliff top pathway west to Lamorna for some spectacular views!
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Mousehole
A beautiful harbour side town (though gets pretty busy in the summer). Host to several excellent pubs and restaurants. For walkers, take the cliff top pathway west to Lamorna for some spectacular views!
A popular harbour side destination. Teeming with activity during the summer months, there are many attractions ranging from food, drinks, art galleries (host to the Tate Gallery) and shopping (including numerous art galleries). Park at the top of the hill in the designated car parks (don’t be tempted to try and park in the village centre!)
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Saint Ives
A popular harbour side destination. Teeming with activity during the summer months, there are many attractions ranging from food, drinks, art galleries (host to the Tate Gallery) and shopping (including numerous art galleries). Park at the top of the hill in the designated car parks (don’t be tempted to try and park in the village centre!)
For visitors looking for quirky and off the beaten track attractions, visit the ancient holy well and chapel ruins at Madron. This has been the site of celtic ceremonies for over a thousand years!
Madron holy well
For visitors looking for quirky and off the beaten track attractions, visit the ancient holy well and chapel ruins at Madron. This has been the site of celtic ceremonies for over a thousand years!
Undiscovered since the world war 1, these gardens have been fully restored and are now some of the finest in the country. Take the whole day and a picnic!
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Os Jardins Perdidos de Heligan
B3273Undiscovered since the world war 1, these gardens have been fully restored and are now some of the finest in the country. Take the whole day and a picnic!