There are several reasons to visit Maker Heights. Firstly it’s situated in an amazing location. Perched on top of the penninsular from one direction you can see across to Plymouth and Drake’s Island, in the other Cawsand. The Canteen is run by a couple of excellent chef’s – (read more) – they strongly promote using…
Blessed with a fantastic vista of Portwrinkle beach and the sea! You will certainly savour your coffee and cakes, ice-creams or tapas even more thanks to the view. If it’s sunny then there’s ample seating outside, or on a crisp winter’s day or when it’s ‘blowing a hoolie’ you can retreat inside where is warm…
If sitting around relaxing and eating is not your bag, then why not pop over to Cawsand Bay and hire a Kayak or Paddleboard. The friendly team will provide some handy technique tips, local tide/currents to be aware of. plus they will even help you carry your board to and from the water – what…
The Stables in St Germans are attractive on two fronts – firstly the location set in an aesthetically designed stable courtyard on the Port Eliot Estate, – and secondly it just has a great relaxed vibe. In the daytime it serves tasty light lunches, yummy cakes and excellent coffees. In the evenings it transforms into…
On our glorious South coast of Cornwall you don’t usually get the big rollers (aka large waves) however there are some amazing beaches – all with their own charm, depending on what your looking for, tides and weather. Portwrinkle /Finnygook Beach – (19 mins) Great names eh? Well the beach is shingle one end and…
A highly recommended, interesting museum to visit is ‘The Story of Emily’ – Emily Hobhouse was a fearless humanitarian and pacifist. This immersive historical experience brings to life Victorian Cornish existence in 1875 for a 15 year old. This unique, sensory journey tells you Emily’s story during and after the Anglo-Boer War. Apparently you need…
Where can you find this impressive rock formation – on the wild and ever-dramatic Bodmin moor! Seven slabs of rock make up the thirty-two feet high Cheesewring, with the smallest and lightest rocks at the bottom! An additional popular attraction are The Hurlers – 3 late Neolithic – early Bronze Age stone circles. The views…
If you are a National Trust member then you have ‘lucked in’ 🙂 as there are a plethora of wonderful historic houses, glorious gardens and splendid cafés & gift shops to indulge in whilst you stay at Kilquite Barn. Cotehele House (26 mins) – Medieval origins, Georgian antiques, superb collections, 12 acre garden, great walks.…
The clue is in the name – there’s a range of adrenalin fuelled activities for all ages, including an area to relax with a picnic – to watch the action! The Adrenalin Quarry team seem to add new attractions every season; Go Karting, 490m zip wire over the quarry, giant swing 150ft above the lake,…
Charlestown was a fairly unassuming fishing village that was constructed in the 19th century as an industrial port to export China Clay mainly. The port and town expanded, many elegant Georgian houses popped up and have not changed much over time. This was obviously attractive as a location for film and television companies – filming…
Plymouth’s Box Museum is a fabulous place of culture, with regular ever-changing exhibitions. There is permanent year round archive of collections and art. The Box is a FREE museum, it also holds free family workshops and a range of events. It’s located in the centre of Plymouth, so you could easily travel by train (from…