Mike’s and Sue's guide (ideas to help you have a fabulous time)
Places
A 6 minute walk passing the nature reserve and you will be at the local beach. This small cove has a sandy beach and crystal clear water offering safe bathing. There is a beach cafe, Kayak, Paddleboard and wet suit hire. This is a family friendly and relaxing place at any time of day.
77 habitants recommandent
Swanpool Beach
A 6 minute walk passing the nature reserve and you will be at the local beach. This small cove has a sandy beach and crystal clear water offering safe bathing. There is a beach cafe, Kayak, Paddleboard and wet suit hire. This is a family friendly and relaxing place at any time of day.
Maenporth Beach
A lovely cove, beach with cafe, and safe bathing.
A vibrant and welcoming town where visitors will discover an array of unique shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes.
303 habitants recommandent
Falmouth
A vibrant and welcoming town where visitors will discover an array of unique shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes.
A 4 minute walk will take you down to this small lake and nature reserve, a designated SSSI, with an abundance of bird life. Beautiful at any time of year.
6 habitants recommandent
Swanpool
A 4 minute walk will take you down to this small lake and nature reserve, a designated SSSI, with an abundance of bird life. Beautiful at any time of year.
Lovely place to visit especially by the river cruise from Prince of Wales pier in Falmouth.
150 habitants recommandent
St Mawes
Lovely place to visit especially by the river cruise from Prince of Wales pier in Falmouth.
So much to do to entertain and thrill, and a lovely cafe with views over the gorge to relax after your thrill seeking.
15 habitants recommandent
Via Ferrata Cornwall
HalvassoSo much to do to entertain and thrill, and a lovely cafe with views over the gorge to relax after your thrill seeking.
An excellent surf beach, our nearest north coast beach, with a selection of bar, cafe and a moomaid ice cream parlour. Also on the coast path, so if surfing isn't your thing you can walk to St Agnes and see a number of wheal houses on the way.
107 habitants recommandent
Porthtowan Beach
An excellent surf beach, our nearest north coast beach, with a selection of bar, cafe and a moomaid ice cream parlour. Also on the coast path, so if surfing isn't your thing you can walk to St Agnes and see a number of wheal houses on the way.
Places
Great family friendly beach, safe clean bathing, water sport equipment hire and tuition available, and the cafe...fantastic.
149 habitants recommandent
Gyllyngvase Beach
Great family friendly beach, safe clean bathing, water sport equipment hire and tuition available, and the cafe...fantastic.
Food scene
Great food, simple but stylish decor, and a friendly place. Live music on Sunday evenings with a stunning view.
141 habitants recommandent
Gylly Beach Cafe
Cliff RoadGreat food, simple but stylish decor, and a friendly place. Live music on Sunday evenings with a stunning view.
Speciality fish restaurant....other options available. Great views over Swanpool beach.
76 habitants recommandent
Hooked on the rocks
Swanpool RoadSpeciality fish restaurant....other options available. Great views over Swanpool beach.
A new restaurant in Falmouth with an Apres Sea vibe, we loved the relaxed atmosphere here, the food and drinks are good too.
8 habitants recommandent
Kona
A new restaurant in Falmouth with an Apres Sea vibe, we loved the relaxed atmosphere here, the food and drinks are good too.
HubBox is in Falmouth's event square and is a lively place, great for burgers and fancy chips.
6 habitants recommandent
Hub Box Falmouth
HubBox is in Falmouth's event square and is a lively place, great for burgers and fancy chips.
The waterfront restaurant of this hotel is fantastic for a Sunday lunch in particular. Beautiful views of the Fal river and sea.
16 habitants recommandent
Greenbank Bar at The Greenbank Hotel
The waterfront restaurant of this hotel is fantastic for a Sunday lunch in particular. Beautiful views of the Fal river and sea.
Lovely and homely pub with a jetty into the river, fabulous setting and I would particularly recommend the fish pie.
162 habitants recommandent
Pandora Inn
Restronguet HillLovely and homely pub with a jetty into the river, fabulous setting and I would particularly recommend the fish pie.
A lovely setting for a relaxed meal or drink whilst exploring Mylor and Flushing areas
18 habitants recommandent
Castaways Wine Bar
A lovely setting for a relaxed meal or drink whilst exploring Mylor and Flushing areas
A place with a view of Falmouth harbour, near events square.
A mixture of pub food and burrito bowls
Windjammer Cafe & Bar
7 Grove PlaceA place with a view of Falmouth harbour, near events square.
A mixture of pub food and burrito bowls
A great place to eat, especially outdoors in the garden, guests recommend the small plates and Sapphire sea breeze drinkies. You can walk through the lovely gardens to bream cove and on the coast path, beautiful and steeped with history too.
7 habitants recommandent
Meudon Hotel
Maenporth RoadA great place to eat, especially outdoors in the garden, guests recommend the small plates and Sapphire sea breeze drinkies. You can walk through the lovely gardens to bream cove and on the coast path, beautiful and steeped with history too.
Local Gardens
Jardin Trebah
Simply stunning with walks onto a private beach.
Beautiful National Trust garden with paths to Durgan Village on the Helford River.
160 habitants recommandent
Jardin Glendurgan
Beautiful National Trust garden with paths to Durgan Village on the Helford River.
This is a beautiful private garden, only open Wednesday to Friday in the Summer, it is walking distance from St Mawes castle.
12 habitants recommandent
Lamorran House Garden
Upper Castle RoadThis is a beautiful private garden, only open Wednesday to Friday in the Summer, it is walking distance from St Mawes castle.
Multiple walks around the area from the National trust car park, our favourite is to the woodland walk, iron age forte and cowlands creek. Lovely courtyard cafe and gardens.
220 habitants recommandent
National Trust - Jardin Trelissick
Multiple walks around the area from the National trust car park, our favourite is to the woodland walk, iron age forte and cowlands creek. Lovely courtyard cafe and gardens.
Our favourite places to eat or drink
Excellent cuisine, wine, speciality cocktails, service and ambience. Though the prices have rocketed post covid.
Merchants Manor Hotel & Spa
1 Western TerraceExcellent cuisine, wine, speciality cocktails, service and ambience. Though the prices have rocketed post covid.
A varied menu in a casual and relaxed venue with views over the marina on the Penryn river.
6 habitants recommandent
UpperDeck Falmouth
North ParadeA varied menu in a casual and relaxed venue with views over the marina on the Penryn river.
Great views over the Penryn river towards Flushing. Good food and ambience, lovely to sit out on waterside.
33 habitants recommandent
The Working Boat
Great views over the Penryn river towards Flushing. Good food and ambience, lovely to sit out on waterside.
An oldy worldy creekside pub, good food, drink, and views over the Helford River. Local coastal walks too.
132 habitants recommandent
Ferry Boat Inn
An oldy worldy creekside pub, good food, drink, and views over the Helford River. Local coastal walks too.
Award winning West Country Inn, in a beautiful sheltered valley, close to the Helford River. Excellent food and wine using local ingredients.
32 habitants recommandent
The Trengilly Wartha Inn Ltd
Award winning West Country Inn, in a beautiful sheltered valley, close to the Helford River. Excellent food and wine using local ingredients.
Great food, pizzas, burgers, great range of local ciders. Good service and ambience.
21 habitants recommandent
The Falmouth Stable
Arwenack StreetGreat food, pizzas, burgers, great range of local ciders. Good service and ambience.
You can't get lobster or crab much fresher than this. Support the local fishermen, delicious seafood and lovely to eat it on the quay side, take your own drinks and enjoy.
Dan Dan the lobster man
Mount Pleasant RoadYou can't get lobster or crab much fresher than this. Support the local fishermen, delicious seafood and lovely to eat it on the quay side, take your own drinks and enjoy.
Sightseeing
Gylly Adventures
Cliff RoadThis has been recommended by guests as a great experience
A real favourite for searching for dolphins, basking sharks and some whales.
6 habitants recommandent
AK Wildlife Cruises
A real favourite for searching for dolphins, basking sharks and some whales.