Bruce’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Trelissick is just 3 minutes away and has both beautiful garden as well as long woodland walks
220 residents recomanen
Fiducia Nacional - Jardí Trelissick
Trelissick is just 3 minutes away and has both beautiful garden as well as long woodland walks
If you have not brought a bike with you this is the point of departure for your day out on the cycle trail. It's 13 miles of gentle cycling from the South to the North coast, taking you all the way to Portreath. Almost exclusively off road you'll pass nature, mining history and the odd pub making for a fabulous day out
55 residents recomanen
Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire
If you have not brought a bike with you this is the point of departure for your day out on the cycle trail. It's 13 miles of gentle cycling from the South to the North coast, taking you all the way to Portreath. Almost exclusively off road you'll pass nature, mining history and the odd pub making for a fabulous day out
If you have a bike your adventure literally starts here! Down the hill and turn right and you are already on the Bissoe Trail, which takes you all the way to Portreath. Turn left and you encounter a severe hill but this will take you to the King Harry Ferry-the gateway to St Mawes and the Roseland
Point Green
If you have a bike your adventure literally starts here! Down the hill and turn right and you are already on the Bissoe Trail, which takes you all the way to Portreath. Turn left and you encounter a severe hill but this will take you to the King Harry Ferry-the gateway to St Mawes and the Roseland
Ferry King Harry
2 Ferry CottagesYour gateway to St Mawes and the Roseland
Why bother taking the car to Falmouth? You won't find a parking space anyway! Jump on the baby train here (free parking) and 15 minutes later you're already right in the heart of Falmouth
Perranwell Station
Why bother taking the car to Falmouth? You won't find a parking space anyway! Jump on the baby train here (free parking) and 15 minutes later you're already right in the heart of Falmouth
3 minutes drive away from the Cottage-your local tiny little beach-fabulous spot for children to swim with calm, warm waters and a very gently sloping seabed. Cafe/Ice Creams/Watersport Hire available. Be sure to get there early (very early) as the parking can be a nightmare towards lunchtime.
11 residents recomanen
Loe Beach Cafe
3 minutes drive away from the Cottage-your local tiny little beach-fabulous spot for children to swim with calm, warm waters and a very gently sloping seabed. Cafe/Ice Creams/Watersport Hire available. Be sure to get there early (very early) as the parking can be a nightmare towards lunchtime.
Bewitching walk like travelling through a fairy grotto-streams cascading over rocks, dappled glades, cool shadows-a truly extraordinary experience. Dog friendly.
23 residents recomanen
Kennall Vale
Bewitching walk like travelling through a fairy grotto-streams cascading over rocks, dappled glades, cool shadows-a truly extraordinary experience. Dog friendly.
Food scene
Close by in Carnon Downs, the restaurant offers a range of different-themed dishes throughout the week
The Valley Cornwall & Azura Restaurant
Bissoe RoadClose by in Carnon Downs, the restaurant offers a range of different-themed dishes throughout the week
Right by the water with seating on the pontoon, this thatched 12th century pub offers local beers and food al fresco-perfect for a summers day
162 residents recomanen
Pandora Inn
Restronguet HillRight by the water with seating on the pontoon, this thatched 12th century pub offers local beers and food al fresco-perfect for a summers day
On the way to the Pandora Inn why not combine a trip here to eat before going for a pint on the water? Delicious appetisers
18 residents recomanen
Castaways Wine Bar
On the way to the Pandora Inn why not combine a trip here to eat before going for a pint on the water? Delicious appetisers
This local pub with waterside views is just 1.2 miles away and is perfect for a peaceful evening stroll from the Cottage to relax from your long drive and to go and grab a pint and a glass of wine as well as high-end pub cuisine. Dog and child friendly.
25 residents recomanen
The Old Quay Inn
32-33 St John's TerraceThis local pub with waterside views is just 1.2 miles away and is perfect for a peaceful evening stroll from the Cottage to relax from your long drive and to go and grab a pint and a glass of wine as well as high-end pub cuisine. Dog and child friendly.
Totally refurbished-our local shop boasts checkout free shopping, in store bakery, ready meals, vegan section, a great selection of wines and beers and bring your own container dried foods.
6 residents recomanen
SPAR Carnon Downs
1 Smithy LnTotally refurbished-our local shop boasts checkout free shopping, in store bakery, ready meals, vegan section, a great selection of wines and beers and bring your own container dried foods.
City/town information
Famous maritime town buzzing with life! Why not get there by boarding the charming branch line train from Perranwell Station?
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Falmouth
Famous maritime town buzzing with life! Why not get there by boarding the charming branch line train from Perranwell Station?