Jon and Laura’s guidebook
Sightseeing and lovely places to spend the day
This place changes dramatically with the tides. At high tide you can watch the waves from the rocks, at low tide a mile long beach of soft sand is revealed. Absolutely stunning. The Port William Inn is fab too.
53 locals recommend
Trebarwith Beach
This place changes dramatically with the tides. At high tide you can watch the waves from the rocks, at low tide a mile long beach of soft sand is revealed. Absolutely stunning. The Port William Inn is fab too.
Stunning location, steeped in history. A must see. (It is recommended you book your tickets in advance - English Heritage) Otherwise, you can walk along the coast and down to the small beach by Merlin's Cave without having to book.
299 locals recommend
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathStunning location, steeped in history. A must see. (It is recommended you book your tickets in advance - English Heritage) Otherwise, you can walk along the coast and down to the small beach by Merlin's Cave without having to book.
Not only home to the legend of King Arthur, a fab village with a range of cafes and restaurants, gift shops, fudge, pasties and grocery shops.
138 locals recommend
Tintagel
Not only home to the legend of King Arthur, a fab village with a range of cafes and restaurants, gift shops, fudge, pasties and grocery shops.
Possibly the most beautiful beach in Cornwall. A bit of an effort to get down to it keeps it from becoming too busy.
25 locals recommend
Bossiney Haven (Cove)
Possibly the most beautiful beach in Cornwall. A bit of an effort to get down to it keeps it from becoming too busy.
Port Gaverne
A beautiful haven, perfect for a paddle or swim.
Fantastic place to launch kayaks or go for a swim. Also a good place to park (National Trust carpark) for walks past Doyden Castle to Epphaven and Lundy Bay.
39 locals recommend
Port Quin
Fantastic place to launch kayaks or go for a swim. Also a good place to park (National Trust carpark) for walks past Doyden Castle to Epphaven and Lundy Bay.
Historic fishing village with great fish and seafood restaurants and shops. Location for the TV show 'Doc Martin'
258 locals recommend
Port Isaac
Historic fishing village with great fish and seafood restaurants and shops. Location for the TV show 'Doc Martin'
Walk through the harbour to the cliffs for stunning views. Great bakery here as well as some classic Cornish pubs. (Not to mention the Witchcraft Museum)
166 locals recommend
Boscastle
Walk through the harbour to the cliffs for stunning views. Great bakery here as well as some classic Cornish pubs. (Not to mention the Witchcraft Museum)
Fab surf beach for all abilities. Our go-to beach for surfing and body boarding.
124 locals recommend
Polzeath Beach
South West Coast PathFab surf beach for all abilities. Our go-to beach for surfing and body boarding.
Another great beach for surfing, good for all ages. Easy parking and a great little cafe by the beach too.
56 locals recommend
Harlyn Bay Beach
Another great beach for surfing, good for all ages. Easy parking and a great little cafe by the beach too.
One of our family favourites, a lovely beach with great cafes and a pub, what more could you want?
103 locals recommend
Crackington Haven
One of our family favourites, a lovely beach with great cafes and a pub, what more could you want?
A great town with restaurants, shops and banks etc. Also home to a lovely old fashioned cinema, The Regal. Hire a bike here to cycle to Padstow along the riverside.
133 locals recommend
Wadebridge
A great town with restaurants, shops and banks etc. Also home to a lovely old fashioned cinema, The Regal. Hire a bike here to cycle to Padstow along the riverside.
Pubs, restaurants, takeaways etc
Great pub, superb location overlooking the beach, relaxed atmosphere and a lovely walk from Studio Melrosa.
79 locals recommend
The Port William
Tintagel HeightsGreat pub, superb location overlooking the beach, relaxed atmosphere and a lovely walk from Studio Melrosa.
Absolutely brilliant, proper Cornish pub ;great atmosphere, welcoming staff, great selection of drinks and hearty pub food. Be sure to catch the Cobweb Crew sea shanty singers on Sunday evenings (from about 5pm)
29 locals recommend
Cobweb Inn
Absolutely brilliant, proper Cornish pub ;great atmosphere, welcoming staff, great selection of drinks and hearty pub food. Be sure to catch the Cobweb Crew sea shanty singers on Sunday evenings (from about 5pm)
The pub itself is cosy, relaxed and charming. Actually the closest pub/restaurant to us and well worth a visit. If you fancy a walk it is just down the hill from Treknow, which is just down Trelake lane from Trewarmett.(about 10 minutes walk there, but a bit longer back depending on how much you have had to drink!)
26 locals recommend
The Millhouse Inn
The pub itself is cosy, relaxed and charming. Actually the closest pub/restaurant to us and well worth a visit. If you fancy a walk it is just down the hill from Treknow, which is just down Trelake lane from Trewarmett.(about 10 minutes walk there, but a bit longer back depending on how much you have had to drink!)
Absolutely delicious food in a beautiful location. We love the tapas-like 'small plates' .
21 locals recommend
Pilchards at Port Gaverne
Port GaverneAbsolutely delicious food in a beautiful location. We love the tapas-like 'small plates' .
A super fish and chip shop with plenty of choice (not just fish and chips!) Great food and a great online ordering system too.
21 locals recommend
Peckish Fish and Chips
8 Victoria RdA super fish and chip shop with plenty of choice (not just fish and chips!) Great food and a great online ordering system too.
Excellent Indian restaurant that does takeaway too. Highly recommended.
11 locals recommend
The Raj Bar & Restaurant
1 Eddystone RdExcellent Indian restaurant that does takeaway too. Highly recommended.
A great place to go sample the local ales. Food served too (and you can buy Cornish wagyu beef in the gift shop too!)
13 locals recommend
Tintagel Brewery Visitor Centre & The Barn Café Bistro
A great place to go sample the local ales. Food served too (and you can buy Cornish wagyu beef in the gift shop too!)
Our closest chip shop, in Tintagel. Great fish and chips. Our new favourite. Light crispy batter and fresh fish. Generous portions too!
The Big Fish
Fore StreetOur closest chip shop, in Tintagel. Great fish and chips. Our new favourite. Light crispy batter and fresh fish. Generous portions too!
Delicious food, specialising in wood fire cooking. Well worth a visit for a special meal.
87 locals recommend
St Kew Inn
Delicious food, specialising in wood fire cooking. Well worth a visit for a special meal.