Guidebook for Gwithian
Food Scene
Cornish folk will spend many an hour arguing over who makes the best pasties, but for me you can't beat the flaky pastry and traditional or veggie options of a Philps pasty. Get there early to beat the queues which are usually out the door and round the building- they're that good!
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Philps Bakery
1 E QuayCornish folk will spend many an hour arguing over who makes the best pasties, but for me you can't beat the flaky pastry and traditional or veggie options of a Philps pasty. Get there early to beat the queues which are usually out the door and round the building- they're that good!
The Rockpool offers great local seafood as well as local ciders and ales, just a few minutes walk from the beach and 15 minutes walk from my home. Sometimes they also have live music on Saturday nights.
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The Rockpool
1 Godrevy TowansThe Rockpool offers great local seafood as well as local ciders and ales, just a few minutes walk from the beach and 15 minutes walk from my home. Sometimes they also have live music on Saturday nights.
Godrevy Cafe is a cosy place to go and grab a coffee or hot chocolate and a slice of cake after a walk along Godrevy beach. They sometimes offer evening meals too.
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Godrevy Cafe
Godrevy TowansGodrevy Cafe is a cosy place to go and grab a coffee or hot chocolate and a slice of cake after a walk along Godrevy beach. They sometimes offer evening meals too.
Blue Bar is the local's favourite place to grab a beer or a coffee and sit and watch the waves from the comfort of a window seat in this quaint, cosy beachfront cafe. They offer local ales and ciders, excellent coffee and cake, and an ever-changing menu and specials board with options for vegetarians and vegans. Great for families or couples, and live music every Saturday night.
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Blue Bar
Beach RoadBlue Bar is the local's favourite place to grab a beer or a coffee and sit and watch the waves from the comfort of a window seat in this quaint, cosy beachfront cafe. They offer local ales and ciders, excellent coffee and cake, and an ever-changing menu and specials board with options for vegetarians and vegans. Great for families or couples, and live music every Saturday night.
They offer the best gastro pub grub in the area for reasonable prices, plus local ciders and ales and a great selection of wines, which can be enjoyed in their beer garden. Book a table early in the day to avoid disappointment- this place gets pretty packed on a summer evening!
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The Red River Inn
1 Prosper HillThey offer the best gastro pub grub in the area for reasonable prices, plus local ciders and ales and a great selection of wines, which can be enjoyed in their beer garden. Book a table early in the day to avoid disappointment- this place gets pretty packed on a summer evening!
As well as offering delicious gourmet burgers Hub Box is a great place to chill out in the evening, try a craft beer or a classic soda, and enjoy St Ives harbour.
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Hub St Ives
4 Wharf RdAs well as offering delicious gourmet burgers Hub Box is a great place to chill out in the evening, try a craft beer or a classic soda, and enjoy St Ives harbour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Salt Bar is a trendy place to grab a drink with regular live music every weekend.
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Salt Kitchen Bar
25 Foundry SquareSalt Bar is a trendy place to grab a drink with regular live music every weekend.
Sightseeing
If you've ever seen the famous image of a wave sweeping across the roof of a church on the sea front, that's Porthleven. Subject to some of the most dramatic storms Cornwall sees, but a quiet and peaceful place to have a wander around in the sun, grabbing a beer or sampling some food from the home of the Cornish Food Festival.
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Porthleven
If you've ever seen the famous image of a wave sweeping across the roof of a church on the sea front, that's Porthleven. Subject to some of the most dramatic storms Cornwall sees, but a quiet and peaceful place to have a wander around in the sun, grabbing a beer or sampling some food from the home of the Cornish Food Festival.
Take a day trip up to Padstow, and soak in some Cornish sea air, shops and freshly-caught seafood.
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Padstow
Take a day trip up to Padstow, and soak in some Cornish sea air, shops and freshly-caught seafood.
Want to visit the quaint Cornish village where ITV's Doc Martin was filmed? Take a day trip up to Port Isaac, a steep little village perched on a beautiful stretch of Cornish coastline.
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Port Isaac
Want to visit the quaint Cornish village where ITV's Doc Martin was filmed? Take a day trip up to Port Isaac, a steep little village perched on a beautiful stretch of Cornish coastline.
Take a stroll around the tiny, quaint streets of Mousehole, a village as small and cute as its name would suggest. Pop into one several boutiques, take in the harbour or grab a drink in one of its many cafes and pubs. A perfect stop off on the way to Land's End or the Minnack Theatre.
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Mousehole
Take a stroll around the tiny, quaint streets of Mousehole, a village as small and cute as its name would suggest. Pop into one several boutiques, take in the harbour or grab a drink in one of its many cafes and pubs. A perfect stop off on the way to Land's End or the Minnack Theatre.
Visit the historic castle built on the cliffs of Tintagel where King Arthur famously lived, and the legendary Merlin's Cave below, before taking a stroll around Tintagel village and taking in the sights.
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Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathVisit the historic castle built on the cliffs of Tintagel where King Arthur famously lived, and the legendary Merlin's Cave below, before taking a stroll around Tintagel village and taking in the sights.
Kynance Cove resembles more a tropical beach than a piece of Cornish coastline, with its clear turquoise waters, dramatic cliffs and golden sands. The beach disappears at high tide, but the grassy cliffs are also an ideal place for hiking.
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Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove resembles more a tropical beach than a piece of Cornish coastline, with its clear turquoise waters, dramatic cliffs and golden sands. The beach disappears at high tide, but the grassy cliffs are also an ideal place for hiking.
Take a journey to the edge of the world, the most Western Point of mainland Britain, the eponymous Land's End. Walk around the wind-swept cliffs and gave out into the Atlantic Ocean, enjoying the most rugged landscape Cornwall has to offer.
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Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndTake a journey to the edge of the world, the most Western Point of mainland Britain, the eponymous Land's End. Walk around the wind-swept cliffs and gave out into the Atlantic Ocean, enjoying the most rugged landscape Cornwall has to offer.
The iconic St Michael's Mount sits proudly in Penzance Bay, visible from miles around. A great family outing as you either walk across the causeway revealed at low tide, or take a boat to the island at high tide. Make sure to get there early as parking can be scarce in the summer, and use it as a starting point for a walk around the quaint village of Marazion.
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Saint Michael's Mount
The iconic St Michael's Mount sits proudly in Penzance Bay, visible from miles around. A great family outing as you either walk across the causeway revealed at low tide, or take a boat to the island at high tide. Make sure to get there early as parking can be scarce in the summer, and use it as a starting point for a walk around the quaint village of Marazion.
St Ives is the quintessential Cornish village you must visit on your holiday. Whether it's strolling around the harbour with an ice cream, grabbing a drink at one of its many sea-front pubs, or taking in the culture at the Tate museum there's something for everyone. Just don't let the seagulls steal your chips!
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St Ives
St Ives is the quintessential Cornish village you must visit on your holiday. Whether it's strolling around the harbour with an ice cream, grabbing a drink at one of its many sea-front pubs, or taking in the culture at the Tate museum there's something for everyone. Just don't let the seagulls steal your chips!
The iconic Godrevy lighthouse can be seen from all around St Ives Bay, including from your AirBnb stay, however if you do fancy a closer look there's a lovely circular walk around Godrevy head. Make sure you stop and look at the seals in Mutton Cove, particularly if they've just had pups.
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Godrevy Lighthouse
The iconic Godrevy lighthouse can be seen from all around St Ives Bay, including from your AirBnb stay, however if you do fancy a closer look there's a lovely circular walk around Godrevy head. Make sure you stop and look at the seals in Mutton Cove, particularly if they've just had pups.
Parks & Nature
The iconic Cornish beach situated just a 5 minute walk from St Ives train station and a 5 minute walk from the town itself, with golden sands and perfect shallow waters for bathing in
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Porthminster Beach
WarrenThe iconic Cornish beach situated just a 5 minute walk from St Ives train station and a 5 minute walk from the town itself, with golden sands and perfect shallow waters for bathing in
Perranporth beach is possibly one of the widest and most iconic beaches of Cornwall, which also boasts the UK's only beach bar.
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Perranporth Beach
Perranporth beach is possibly one of the widest and most iconic beaches of Cornwall, which also boasts the UK's only beach bar.
Porthtowan beach sits at the end of the quaint little village of Porthtowan, popular with both locals and tourists and possibly the number one surfing spot in the West but also a great place to soak in some sun, explore the rockpools and grab a bite to eat.
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Porthtowan Beach
Porthtowan beach sits at the end of the quaint little village of Porthtowan, popular with both locals and tourists and possibly the number one surfing spot in the West but also a great place to soak in some sun, explore the rockpools and grab a bite to eat.
Godrevy beach is a just a short 10 minute walk from your AirBnb stay, so why not make the most of it? The last stretch of the impressive 4 miles of golden sands this area boasts, expect to see it filling up with surfers, families and kitesurfers on a sunny day, with beautiful views over Godrevy lighthouse and St Ives Bay.
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Godrevy Beach
Godrevy beach is a just a short 10 minute walk from your AirBnb stay, so why not make the most of it? The last stretch of the impressive 4 miles of golden sands this area boasts, expect to see it filling up with surfers, families and kitesurfers on a sunny day, with beautiful views over Godrevy lighthouse and St Ives Bay.
Arts & Culture
Ever wondered what it would be like to watch a play or hear sea shanties sung on the cliffs of the Cornish coast? Well you can do exactly that at the Minack theatre, an open air theatre carved into the cliffs of Porthcurno. Just be sure to bring a coat, a blanket and a warm pasty as the Cornish air can be a bit brisk!
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The Minack Theatre
Ever wondered what it would be like to watch a play or hear sea shanties sung on the cliffs of the Cornish coast? Well you can do exactly that at the Minack theatre, an open air theatre carved into the cliffs of Porthcurno. Just be sure to bring a coat, a blanket and a warm pasty as the Cornish air can be a bit brisk!
The Tate St Ives is possibly the best-known art gallery in Cornwall, with an ever-changing range of artworks and stunning views over Porthmeor beach.
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Tate St. Ives
The Tate St Ives is possibly the best-known art gallery in Cornwall, with an ever-changing range of artworks and stunning views over Porthmeor beach.
Shopping
If ever I want some new shoes, vintage clothing, handmade cosmetics or some tasty street food I come straight to Truro, Cornwall's only city.
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Truro
If ever I want some new shoes, vintage clothing, handmade cosmetics or some tasty street food I come straight to Truro, Cornwall's only city.
Penzance is a beautiful little town perched on the edge of Mount's Bay, with views from the harbour across to St Michael's Mount. Packed with independent shops, boutiques and ethnic / alternative shops, it also hosts a wide choice of pasty shops.
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Penzance station
Penzance is a beautiful little town perched on the edge of Mount's Bay, with views from the harbour across to St Michael's Mount. Packed with independent shops, boutiques and ethnic / alternative shops, it also hosts a wide choice of pasty shops.
If you want unique shops, cute boutiques, trendy clothes and a quintessential Cornish harbour town then Falmouth is the place for you with it's many markets, pop up shops, beaches and international restaurants.
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Falmouth
If you want unique shops, cute boutiques, trendy clothes and a quintessential Cornish harbour town then Falmouth is the place for you with it's many markets, pop up shops, beaches and international restaurants.
This is where most of Cornwall's homegrown produce is grown, everything from strawberries to garlic to potatoes is all grown on Cornish soil. They also sell meat, Cornish dairy, honey and have a cosy little cafe where you can enjoy a coffee and a Cornish tea.
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Trevaskis Farm
Gwinear RoadThis is where most of Cornwall's homegrown produce is grown, everything from strawberries to garlic to potatoes is all grown on Cornish soil. They also sell meat, Cornish dairy, honey and have a cosy little cafe where you can enjoy a coffee and a Cornish tea.
Entertainment & Activities
Take a walk around the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and support their work rescuing and looking after injured seals from the Cornish sea as you observe and interact with seals, sea lions, penguins, tortoise and otters.
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Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Take a walk around the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and support their work rescuing and looking after injured seals from the Cornish sea as you observe and interact with seals, sea lions, penguins, tortoise and otters.
Flambards is Cornwall's premier theme park, with rollercoasters, flume rides, arcades, and attractions such as The Blitz and the Victorian Village. Plus buy a day pass and get a week's free reentry!
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Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneFlambards is Cornwall's premier theme park, with rollercoasters, flume rides, arcades, and attractions such as The Blitz and the Victorian Village. Plus buy a day pass and get a week's free reentry!
No trip to Newquay would be complete without visiting Newquay zoo, but be prepared as it can get pretty packed on weekends!
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Newquay Zoo station
No trip to Newquay would be complete without visiting Newquay zoo, but be prepared as it can get pretty packed on weekends!
A great place to spend the evening bowling away, before heading into the city to grab some dinner at one of Truro's many restaurants.
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Truro Bowl
1-2 Oak WayA great place to spend the evening bowling away, before heading into the city to grab some dinner at one of Truro's many restaurants.
Ever wanted to learn how to shred some waves? Well where better to learn than on the number one surfing beach in Cornwall! Learn how to surf, find your balance and you'll be surfing like a pro in no time- even us Cornish folk have to learn somewhere!
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Gwithian Academy of Surfing
1 Godrevy TowansEver wanted to learn how to shred some waves? Well where better to learn than on the number one surfing beach in Cornwall! Learn how to surf, find your balance and you'll be surfing like a pro in no time- even us Cornish folk have to learn somewhere!