Useful Links

While in the area

Coastal Walking
http://www.swcp.org.uk/

Seaside painting breaks
http://www.cornwallpaintingholidays.co.uk

Tate St. Ives
http://www.tate.org.uk/stives

A Scupture Garden and Cafe
http://www.tremenheere.co.uk

Gardens and houses and mounts
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Cornish Tin Mining Museum
http://www.geevor.com

Theatre under the Stars
http://www.minack.com

Stones and bones
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk

Beaches in West Cornwall
http://www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk

A Gallery in St. Just
http://www.jacksonfoundationgallery.com

St Ives Penzance
http://www.stivespenzance.com

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Walking

Some of the world’s most awe-inspiring coastline is right on our doorstep. Wander out of the back door and be on top of the cliffs in little more than five minutes. Stirring stuff, we promise.

Before you come, plan foraging walks with Caroline Davey (http://www.fathen.org) or more serious walking of the Coastal Footpath. Or, as most of us do, decide after breakfast what you feel like doing.




Ancient Times

Although not even our older regulars can confirm any sightings, reputable historians suggest that Jesus spent some time in the West Penwith community a couple of millennia ago.

That may or may not be the case, but the area can certainly lay claim to some remarkable anthropological finds, including Chysauster, one of the earliest known pre-Roman settlements in the country.



Places to stay en route

A great pub with rooms in Somerset
http://www.talbotinn.com/

A perfect pub on Exmoor http://www.theroyaloakinnluxborough.co.uk/  

....but many still swear by the Golden Arches on Hamburger Hill on the B3275 exit near Indian Queens. We couldn't possibly comment.



Art

The Newlyn and St. Ives schools, Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Alfred Wallace, Patrick Heron, Roger Hilton. The names from yesteryear roll off the tongue but the inheritance remains in good hands.

From the more famous Tate St. Ives and Hepworth galleries, to independents such as Penlee in Penzance, Essex Tyler in Mousehole, Kurt Jackson in St. Just and Yew Tree Gallery in Morvah, there is enough to keep the art lover busy for days on end.



Maritime Matters

Just north of Land’s End, Sennen Cove is the best known beach in the area. Long, sandy and popular with surfers, it has a great café.

We have our own favourite cove that is nearer, more protected and less well known. A longish walk down the cliffs, but worth it. Ask us about it when you stay.

If you’d like to go mackerel fishing, we can try to organise it for you, although it will depend on the weather and the steadfastness of your collective tummies.




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Iska Lupton, Corner Magazine

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