No.3 Gweek Mini Guidebook
Sightseeing
Have a great day out, as well as supporting the local wildlife by visiting this wonderful sanctuary. just a short stroll along the river from the house. Fury friends are welcome too!
187 locals recommend
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Have a great day out, as well as supporting the local wildlife by visiting this wonderful sanctuary. just a short stroll along the river from the house. Fury friends are welcome too!
Our nearest beaches are a short drive away and wonderful for taking a short stroll between the two, or a longer hike to Poldhu dont forget to visit the stunning little church too.
37 locals recommend
Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach
Our nearest beaches are a short drive away and wonderful for taking a short stroll between the two, or a longer hike to Poldhu dont forget to visit the stunning little church too.
amazing gardens with access for prams and wheelchairs. wonderful valley that leads to a beach with a small cafe for you to replenish before the journey back up to the main gardens. cafe here does great food also
252 locals recommend
Trebah Garden
amazing gardens with access for prams and wheelchairs. wonderful valley that leads to a beach with a small cafe for you to replenish before the journey back up to the main gardens. cafe here does great food also
wonderful, sweeping beach. If you visit at the right time you'll see the seals and their pups basking in a sheltered spot.
142 locals recommend
Gwithian Beach
wonderful, sweeping beach. If you visit at the right time you'll see the seals and their pups basking in a sheltered spot.
a lovely sunrise swim anyone? has a great cafe, a lovely walk to Swanpool beach. Both have cafes also.
149 locals recommend
Gyllyngvase Beach
a lovely sunrise swim anyone? has a great cafe, a lovely walk to Swanpool beach. Both have cafes also.
You could be mistaken for being in the Mediterranean the waters are so clear here. Take a dip, have a cream tea while admiring the views. parking at the top of the hill and good toilets on route.
223 locals recommend
Kynance Cove
You could be mistaken for being in the Mediterranean the waters are so clear here. Take a dip, have a cream tea while admiring the views. parking at the top of the hill and good toilets on route.
The most southernly point in Britain. A breathtaking view awaits, great cafe, little shops, great walk. Absolutely worth a visit to the lighthouse also. this beats Lands End hands down ( unfortunately, lands end has turned into a tacky tourist trap).
113 locals recommend
National Trust - Lizard Point
The most southernly point in Britain. A breathtaking view awaits, great cafe, little shops, great walk. Absolutely worth a visit to the lighthouse also. this beats Lands End hands down ( unfortunately, lands end has turned into a tacky tourist trap).
a wonderful place to visit for the day. walk across the path when the tide is low... be careful not to get stranded!
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
a wonderful place to visit for the day. walk across the path when the tide is low... be careful not to get stranded!
Food scene
oh this place is a delight for foodies! Make sure you book, to avoid disappointment. only a short drive from Number3.
33 locals recommend
Slice of Cornwall
oh this place is a delight for foodies! Make sure you book, to avoid disappointment. only a short drive from Number3.
a gem of a place, just opposite Number3. amazing coffee and brunches, lunchrs. also does take away.
10 locals recommend
The Boatyard Cafe
a gem of a place, just opposite Number3. amazing coffee and brunches, lunchrs. also does take away.
Our local. Great for a pint and proper pub grub for a unfussy, filling meal. Best to call and confirm that food is being served during the current climate. Beer and Cornish ales are always flowing though.
16 locals recommend
The Black Swan
Our local. Great for a pint and proper pub grub for a unfussy, filling meal. Best to call and confirm that food is being served during the current climate. Beer and Cornish ales are always flowing though.
this place does good food. helford itself is a very quaint hamlet to meander through, on route to the pub can also be accessed by boat. must be booked.
41 locals recommend
Shipwright Arms
this place does good food. helford itself is a very quaint hamlet to meander through, on route to the pub can also be accessed by boat. must be booked.
A wonderful place, right on the harbour. fab wines and food. Relaxed during the daytimes. A lovely place to celebrate also. must book in advance.
25 locals recommend
Amelies, Porthleven
Mount Pleasant RoadA wonderful place, right on the harbour. fab wines and food. Relaxed during the daytimes. A lovely place to celebrate also. must book in advance.
Was a secret place years ago, now enjoyed by many...but still a delight.
137 locals recommend
The Hidden Hut
Was a secret place years ago, now enjoyed by many...but still a delight.
Trelowarren Estate
wonderful natural spa, and posh eats await.
This is a proper Cornish pub, with proper local food, and a knowledgeable wine, beer and ale section. cosy, friendly and a must book, so not to be disappointed. Quiz nights on thursdays.
32 locals recommend
The Trengilly Wartha Inn Ltd
This is a proper Cornish pub, with proper local food, and a knowledgeable wine, beer and ale section. cosy, friendly and a must book, so not to be disappointed. Quiz nights on thursdays.
***GWEEK MOBILE EATS ON THE GREEN***
Every Wednesday enjoy fish n chips from our long standing local 'SID'S Fish N Chip van' on the green.
Every Friday enjoy the Pizza Van too! See the menu here! And don’t forget to pre book your pizza for collection!
https://www.paddleandbasil.co.uk/menus
Gweek
***GWEEK MOBILE EATS ON THE GREEN***
Every Wednesday enjoy fish n chips from our long standing local 'SID'S Fish N Chip van' on the green.
Every Friday enjoy the Pizza Van too! See the menu here! And don’t forget to pre book your pizza for collection!
https://www.paddleandbasil.co.uk/menus
Activities & Therapies
from being active or as relaxed as you wish while you visit. Here's some recommended things you may want to explore.
a great place to learn to surf. with a fab cafe on the beach to warm up later... the hot chocolates are fab!
10 locals recommend
Dan Joel Surf School
Poldhu Roada great place to learn to surf. with a fab cafe on the beach to warm up later... the hot chocolates are fab!
ESKINZO SURF SCHOOL
Beach RoadA great place to book a hack, trot or amble. great for first time riders as a well as experienced. Ask about beach rides.
Newton Livery Equestrian & Leisure Centre
A great place to book a hack, trot or amble. great for first time riders as a well as experienced. Ask about beach rides.
Life Alignment with Tara Louise. A grounding & healing therapy/ modality using transformational tools such as quantum physics and kinesiology in a unique way to reconnect yourself and feel more joy. All performed with love, in a confidential and safe environment. lasts approx 60-90 mins. Contact Kulli for Tara’s details, or find them in the folder.
Tolmen Centre
Fore StreetLife Alignment with Tara Louise. A grounding & healing therapy/ modality using transformational tools such as quantum physics and kinesiology in a unique way to reconnect yourself and feel more joy. All performed with love, in a confidential and safe environment. lasts approx 60-90 mins. Contact Kulli for Tara’s details, or find them in the folder.
Why not make the most of your relaxing stay at Number3 and book a wonderful treatment or massage after a day at the beach or sight seeing?
Treatments offered such as hot stone, reflexology, reiki & holistic massages can be found by visiting www.halcyontherapiescornwall.co.uk or emailing ellenworth@yahoo.co.uk
10 locals recommend
Constantine
Why not make the most of your relaxing stay at Number3 and book a wonderful treatment or massage after a day at the beach or sight seeing?
Treatments offered such as hot stone, reflexology, reiki & holistic massages can be found by visiting www.halcyontherapiescornwall.co.uk or emailing ellenworth@yahoo.co.uk
City advice
Ways to save
Parking for beaches
For parking, id recommend if you haven't got one already, a national trust card which will let you park in most car parks which may be helpful if you are venturing out and about over a longer period of time.