Keith&Mandy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Places to go sights to see.
The train journey is one not to miss in your visit the journey from the station to St Ives takes about 10-15 minutes but the views you get on your journey last with you forever the sea,the beaches and coves you will see are out of this world. In fact the journey although of short duration is reputed to be one of the top ten UK rail journeys.
There is ample parking at the station where you will also find a park and ride scheme to Penzance.
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St Erth Station Park and Ride
Station ApproachThe train journey is one not to miss in your visit the journey from the station to St Ives takes about 10-15 minutes but the views you get on your journey last with you forever the sea,the beaches and coves you will see are out of this world. In fact the journey although of short duration is reputed to be one of the top ten UK rail journeys.
There is ample parking at the station where you will also find a park and ride scheme to Penzance.
This is the picture post card Cornish Seaside town with great beaches, marvellous coastal views and many shops in ancient streets and alleyways.
This is a very popular Summer destination for many tourists from around the world.
This is the Cornwall town that everyone must see on their visit here.
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Saint Ives
This is the picture post card Cornish Seaside town with great beaches, marvellous coastal views and many shops in ancient streets and alleyways.
This is a very popular Summer destination for many tourists from around the world.
This is the Cornwall town that everyone must see on their visit here.
No narrative needed. Just get your picture taken by the famous destination sign. Nearly everybody does it. Why not you?
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Land's End Landmark Attractie
Land's EndNo narrative needed. Just get your picture taken by the famous destination sign. Nearly everybody does it. Why not you?
The narrow streets of Mousehole are as they have always been with small fishermans houses looking out to sea. The streets can best be described as quaint(narrow!!!) and unsuitable for motor vehicles. This village is totally unspoilt by the ravages of time...in fact you could say a time capsule!
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Haven van Mousehole
21 Commercial RoadThe narrow streets of Mousehole are as they have always been with small fishermans houses looking out to sea. The streets can best be described as quaint(narrow!!!) and unsuitable for motor vehicles. This village is totally unspoilt by the ravages of time...in fact you could say a time capsule!
Newlyn Renowned for its harbour, fishing fleet and the School of Art which was made famous by the artists community who resided there in the 19th century because of the intensity of light to be found there.
It is still the place to go for artists from all over the world.
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Newlyn Harbour
Newlyn Renowned for its harbour, fishing fleet and the School of Art which was made famous by the artists community who resided there in the 19th century because of the intensity of light to be found there.
It is still the place to go for artists from all over the world.
As the most southerly port in Great Britain it was originally developed as a harbour of refuge as this part of the Cornish coast line was infamous for wrecks in the days of sail.
The SW coastal path from Somerset to Dorset passes through the town.
The coast line here is best described as rugged and dramatic and a walk to the end of the long pier/harbour wall on a stormy day is best described as an experience!
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Haven van Porthleven
1 Harbour RdAs the most southerly port in Great Britain it was originally developed as a harbour of refuge as this part of the Cornish coast line was infamous for wrecks in the days of sail.
The SW coastal path from Somerset to Dorset passes through the town.
The coast line here is best described as rugged and dramatic and a walk to the end of the long pier/harbour wall on a stormy day is best described as an experience!
Close to St Buryan near Penzance you will find this superb example of a Prehistoric ceremonial stone circle is possibly one of the three remaining Gorsedds(Druids meeting place) left in the UK. Though tradition has it that the stones were maidens who were found dancing there on the Sabbath and were turned to stone for dancing on the holy day.
To this day you can find flowers which have been left there for the maidens in their memory.
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Boscawen-un Stone Circle
A30Close to St Buryan near Penzance you will find this superb example of a Prehistoric ceremonial stone circle is possibly one of the three remaining Gorsedds(Druids meeting place) left in the UK. Though tradition has it that the stones were maidens who were found dancing there on the Sabbath and were turned to stone for dancing on the holy day.
To this day you can find flowers which have been left there for the maidens in their memory.
Lovely place to visit and easily recognisable from the tv series ‘Doc Martin’ and famous for being the home of the famous Cornish sea shanty singers ‘The Fishermans Friends’ who sometimes give free concerts in the harbour there.
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Haven van Port Isaac
Church HillLovely place to visit and easily recognisable from the tv series ‘Doc Martin’ and famous for being the home of the famous Cornish sea shanty singers ‘The Fishermans Friends’ who sometimes give free concerts in the harbour there.
Favourite local beaches
From the rear of Steppy Downs Studio your vista is that of St Ives bay and the beach at Porthkidney.
Porthkidney is best described as a wide sandy crescent by an estuary.
This is part of St Ives bay and is situated near to Lelant Church and it’s nearby golf course
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Porthkidney Beach
Church RoadThis is part of St Ives bay and is situated near to Lelant Church and it’s nearby golf course
The beach from Porthkidney to the lighthouse at Godrevy is the longest beach in Cornwall(3miles). The beach is deep set to the cliffs and sand is golden.
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Saint Ives Bay
The beach from Porthkidney to the lighthouse at Godrevy is the longest beach in Cornwall(3miles). The beach is deep set to the cliffs and sand is golden.
Carbis bay is not too far from St Ives bay this bay is smaller in size but equally as stunning. A jewel must visit.
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Carbis Bay
Carbis bay is not too far from St Ives bay this bay is smaller in size but equally as stunning. A jewel must visit.
The beach looking out to the fairytale Castle of St.Michaels Mount has to be seen.
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Marazion Beach
South West Coast PathThe beach looking out to the fairytale Castle of St.Michaels Mount has to be seen.
A little further on from Carbis bay is another long stretch of sandy beach with ample car parking. Great for a day out.
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Praa Sands
A little further on from Carbis bay is another long stretch of sandy beach with ample car parking. Great for a day out.
Heading out from Penzance in the direction of Lands End you will find signposted the beach of Porthcurno which sits below the world famous Minack theatre.
Please note because of the limited parking and the beautiful beach this summer destination is one you must arrive early at!
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Porthcurno
Heading out from Penzance in the direction of Lands End you will find signposted the beach of Porthcurno which sits below the world famous Minack theatre.
Please note because of the limited parking and the beautiful beach this summer destination is one you must arrive early at!
Towering above the beautiful Porthcurno beach is the Minack Theatre carved out of the cliffs in the 1920/30’s is an amphitheatre that is remarkable in many ways.
With many plays and musical concerts throughout the year.
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The Minack Theatre
Towering above the beautiful Porthcurno beach is the Minack Theatre carved out of the cliffs in the 1920/30’s is an amphitheatre that is remarkable in many ways.
With many plays and musical concerts throughout the year.
Local National Trust properties
Within 4 miles. This is an ancient estate with medieval garden and historic house.
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Godolphin House & Gardens
Within 4 miles. This is an ancient estate with medieval garden and historic house.
Within 4 miles. A rocky island crowned by a church and fairy tale castle. The island can be approached by a causeway when the tide is out otherwise by boat. The island is also home to a living community.
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St Michael's Mount
Harbour ViewWithin 4 miles. A rocky island crowned by a church and fairy tale castle. The island can be approached by a causeway when the tide is out otherwise by boat. The island is also home to a living community.
Within 5 miles. High cliffs,sandy beach,dramatic coves with the lighthouse ahead out at sea.
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Godrevy National Trust Car Park
Within 5 miles. High cliffs,sandy beach,dramatic coves with the lighthouse ahead out at sea.
Within 7 miles. Near Penzance. A sheltered garden with exotic trees and bulbs.
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Trengwainton-tuin
Boscathnoe LaneWithin 7 miles. Near Penzance. A sheltered garden with exotic trees and bulbs.
Within 8 miles. Impressive beam engines and industrial heritage discovery centre.
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Mijn van East Pool
Agar RoadWithin 8 miles. Impressive beam engines and industrial heritage discovery centre.
Within 11 miles. A site of archaeological importance surrounded by dunes,beaches,a medieval church and a reed bed rich in wildlife.
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Gunwalloe
Within 11 miles. A site of archaeological importance surrounded by dunes,beaches,a medieval church and a reed bed rich in wildlife.
Within 12 miles. Located in St Just. High up in the exposed cliffs of the tin coast and part of the Cornish Mining heritage site.
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National Trust - Levant Mine en Beam Engine
Within 12 miles. Located in St Just. High up in the exposed cliffs of the tin coast and part of the Cornish Mining heritage site.
Within 12 miles. Being located next to Levant in St Just on the wild tin coast the famed Crowns engine houses cling to the foot of the cliffs. This is also part of the Cornish mining Heritage site.
**POLDARK FANS PLEASE NOTE**
Both Levant and Botallack were regularly used as sets by the makers of the tv series Poldark and it is said if you look hard enough on the right day you might well see Ross & Demelza walking atop the cliffs there.
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Botallack
Within 12 miles. Being located next to Levant in St Just on the wild tin coast the famed Crowns engine houses cling to the foot of the cliffs. This is also part of the Cornish mining Heritage site.
**POLDARK FANS PLEASE NOTE**
Both Levant and Botallack were regularly used as sets by the makers of the tv series Poldark and it is said if you look hard enough on the right day you might well see Ross & Demelza walking atop the cliffs there.
Within 12 miles. The picturesque harbour of Mullion cove was built in the 1890’s and today still shelters a small fishing fleet from the powerful westerly storms.
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Mullion Cove
Within 12 miles. The picturesque harbour of Mullion cove was built in the 1890’s and today still shelters a small fishing fleet from the powerful westerly storms.
Within 12 miles. Is to be found in lovely St Agnes here you will find a wild but cosy beach rich in heritage and legend.
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Kapel Porth Beach
South West Coast PathWithin 12 miles. Is to be found in lovely St Agnes here you will find a wild but cosy beach rich in heritage and legend.
Within 13 miles. Again in St Agnes you will find ruins of engine houses on the cliffs which are carpeted with heather and gorse.
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Wheal Coates
Within 13 miles. Again in St Agnes you will find ruins of engine houses on the cliffs which are carpeted with heather and gorse.
Within 13 miles. Is close to Penzance. The distinctive headland juts our into the ocean where two great bodies of water meet. This is a Cornish mining world heritage site.
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Cape Cornwall
Within 13 miles. Is close to Penzance. The distinctive headland juts our into the ocean where two great bodies of water meet. This is a Cornish mining world heritage site.
Within 14 miles. Near Falmouth. Stroll down through the peaceful exotic valley to a sheltered beach at the bottom.
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Glendurgan Garden
Within 14 miles. Near Falmouth. Stroll down through the peaceful exotic valley to a sheltered beach at the bottom.
Within 16 miles. A tidal beach famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks.
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Kynance Cove
Within 16 miles. A tidal beach famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks.
Within 17 miles. Dramatic cliffs shaped by the Alantic ocean with white sanded beach,turquoise sea and unique nature.
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National Trust - Lizard Point
Within 17 miles. Dramatic cliffs shaped by the Alantic ocean with white sanded beach,turquoise sea and unique nature.
Within 17 miles. A lovely country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks.
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National Trust - Trelissick Garden
Within 17 miles. A lovely country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks.
Within 20 miles. A classic North Cornish beach with a sweep of golden sand and a towering dune system.
**NOTE**
Again this is another site used in the Poldark tv series.
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Holywell
Within 20 miles. A classic North Cornish beach with a sweep of golden sand and a towering dune system.
**NOTE**
Again this is another site used in the Poldark tv series.
Entertainment for children
A theme park and funfair which for young & old.
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneFor children: Gold panning,Crazy golf.
For Adults: The gold centre.
For all: Restraunt.
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Cornwall Gold
New Portreath RoadFor children: Gold panning,Crazy golf.
For Adults: The gold centre.
For all: Restraunt.
Paradise Park
16 Trelissick RdWildlife sanctuary.
For children: Animal farm children can pet.
For Adults: Cider tasting and purchase.
For all: Tractor Tours of the farm and Restraunt.
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Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
For children: Animal farm children can pet.
For Adults: Cider tasting and purchase.
For all: Tractor Tours of the farm and Restraunt.
Hayle Swimming Pool
King George V Memorial WalkOutdoor swimming.
Country Skittles
Bunkers HillA ten pin bowling alley.
For Children: Children’s farms.
For all: P.Y.O, Restraunt & shop and unbelievable cream cakes(worth a visit just for those alone!!!).
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Trevaskis Farm
Gwinear RoadFor Children: Children’s farms.
For all: P.Y.O, Restraunt & shop and unbelievable cream cakes(worth a visit just for those alone!!!).
St Ives Surf School
For all:Want to learn to surf?
Food scene
The Star Inn at St Erth village is the nearest pub to the Studio. The Star is an ancient building and has has been serving ales to the local community for many hundreds of years.
They serve a fine selection of local beers and are locally renowned for their stone baked pizzas which are very good indeed. Our favourite is the Cornish blue cheese pizza.
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The Star Inn
1 Fore StThe Star Inn at St Erth village is the nearest pub to the Studio. The Star is an ancient building and has has been serving ales to the local community for many hundreds of years.
They serve a fine selection of local beers and are locally renowned for their stone baked pizzas which are very good indeed. Our favourite is the Cornish blue cheese pizza.
Salt Kitchen Bar
25 Foundry SquareSituated in Hayle and comes recommended by our guests.
Lewy's Fish and Chips
48 Penpol TerraceGreat take away fish & chips in Hayle.
Eat in or take away this is another excellent fish & chip shop in Hayle.
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Sanders Fish And Chips
Foundry SquareEat in or take away this is another excellent fish & chip shop in Hayle.
Mr B's
10 Fore StMr B’s have two ice cream parlours in Hayle. Not to be missed!!!
As well as a farm shop and a kids animal farm the Restaurant serves excellent food and their fresh cream cakes and pastries are to die for(or from!)
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Trevaskis Farm Restaurant
Gwinear RoadAs well as a farm shop and a kids animal farm the Restaurant serves excellent food and their fresh cream cakes and pastries are to die for(or from!)
Great beer and food in Baripper which is quite local to Hayle.
This was our local pub until we moved to St Erth.
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St Michaels Mount Inn
9 Fore StGreat beer and food in Baripper which is quite local to Hayle.
This was our local pub until we moved to St Erth.
Comes well recommended.
We will try it ourselves soon and will let you know….
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Godolphin Arms
West EndComes well recommended.
We will try it ourselves soon and will let you know….
Everyone has heard of Rick Stein and Padstow and his Restaurant there. Of course excellent quality! we are sure that you will like it but be warned this is a special occasion venue as it is not cheap(sorry Rick).
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Rick Stein's Café
10 Middle StEveryone has heard of Rick Stein and Padstow and his Restaurant there. Of course excellent quality! we are sure that you will like it but be warned this is a special occasion venue as it is not cheap(sorry Rick).
Situated in Hayle this is an excellent place to eat and drink. Their Sunday roasts(including Vegan options) are really delicious and are a personal favourite of ours. They keep their beers beautifully and the staff are attentive and polite. There is an excellent outside area to the rear should you wish to sit there.
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The Cornish Arms
86 Commercial RdSituated in Hayle this is an excellent place to eat and drink. Their Sunday roasts(including Vegan options) are really delicious and are a personal favourite of ours. They keep their beers beautifully and the staff are attentive and polite. There is an excellent outside area to the rear should you wish to sit there.
Pick a Sunny day to drink and or eat at this hotel, sit outside facing the stunning view of the sea, or if you prefer sit inside in the solarium with the same glorious view.
The menu is excellent, but in particular their fish & chips are a bit special in our opinion.
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Polurrian Bay Hotel
Polurrian RoadPick a Sunny day to drink and or eat at this hotel, sit outside facing the stunning view of the sea, or if you prefer sit inside in the solarium with the same glorious view.
The menu is excellent, but in particular their fish & chips are a bit special in our opinion.