South Cornwall

Way down south near Cornwall’s most southerly tip, this long, sandy stretch is one of the Lizard’s biggest beaches. Come in summer for sun-baked sands and brilliant beginner waves, and in winter for hot chocolates in the cafe, impressive surf and herds of friendly ponies grazing on the banks. The fishing villages of Cadgwith and Coverack are a short hop, and there are walks galore in every direction. Here are a few suggestions of things to do in and around Kennack Sands. Out on the water Right on the beach you’ll find the friendly Kennack Sands Surf School, where Josh,...

Calming, soul-nourishing and inspiring; just a few words Cornwall’s top lifestyle blogger Anna Clark describes living in the south west of England. We caught up with Anna who runs ‘The Cornish Life’ blog, her open journal for exploring each corner of Cornwall… Did you grow up in Cornwall? From age 2 I grew up in Cornwall and have wonderful memories from my childhood going to the beach on weekends and school holidays (particularly around Godrevy, Chapel Porth, Perranporth, and Holywell Bay!). As a teenager, I definitely took our beautiful home for granted though, and didn’t realise how lucky I was...

Almost its own little island, surrounded on three sides by ocean and the Helford River to the north, the Lizard Peninsula is the UK’s most southerly tip. Whenever you visit, even in peak season, you can find practically-deserted stretches of coastal path, uncrowded coves, quiet fishing villages. Despite the slow pace of life, the Lizard is packed with things to see and do that celebrate this wild, remote region of Cornwall — here’s a selection of our favourites. Delve into the peninsula’s heritage Built in 1752, the distinctive Lizard Lighthouse kept watch over vessels around Britain’s most southerly point for...

The Lizard is Britain’s most southerly promontory, a wild peninsula in an almost forgotten corner of Cornwall. Despite its isolation from ‘mainland’ Cornwall — or maybe because of it — the Lizard has developed a thriving foodie scene that celebrates local flavours — find award-winning restaurants, quirky beachside cafes, brilliant pubs, farm shops serving up the tastiest homegrown produce and Cornwall’s top two pasty makers! See below our guide to places to eat in the Lizard, Cornwall. Poldhu Beach Cafe Right off Poldhu’s beautiful arc of golden sand is this great little beach shack — its hot chocolates are legendary...

With its rows of cob and slate cottages, narrow meandering lanes and ancient double harbour, Mevagissey is one of those picture-postcard Cornish gems. Once at the centre of Cornwall’s pilchards trade, the village still has an active fishing community and you can watch fishermen land their catch on the quay from the day boats. Here are some of our favourite things to see and do whilst you’re here. Art galleries Mevagissey was made for mooching. Its winding streets are stuffed with interesting antique shops, second hand bookshops and art galleries. One of our favourites is the aptly named Cofro (meaning...

If you’re visiting the Helford River, you will be spoilt by the quality and variety of beaches and swimming spots on offer. The Helford cuts through the dramatic Lizard peninsula, so you can choose between relaxed wooded riversides and sandy beaches on rugged coasts. Stay for longer and you can visit them all! We have seven beautiful cottages and barn conversions you can choose from.  Please note, these beaches do not have lifeguard cover unless specifically stated.   Grebe, Helford River   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 𝙴𝚖 & 𝙹𝚘𝚗𝚗𝚢 (@our.cornish.life) On the north side...