Lisa's Sightseeing guidebook

Lisa
Lisa's Sightseeing guidebook

Sightseeing

The Minack Theatre - A must see/place to visit, open most days and well worth a visit and stop for coffee and cake even if not going to watch a performance the story of Rowena Cade is fascinating and the views are stunning.
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The Minack Theatre
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The Minack Theatre - A must see/place to visit, open most days and well worth a visit and stop for coffee and cake even if not going to watch a performance the story of Rowena Cade is fascinating and the views are stunning.
Quaint fishing village, perfect for a stroll around the harbour and visit for a couple of hours. Learn about the tales of the famous cat, stargazy pie and many other local tales and traditions.
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Mousehole
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Quaint fishing village, perfect for a stroll around the harbour and visit for a couple of hours. Learn about the tales of the famous cat, stargazy pie and many other local tales and traditions.
Penzance and Newlyn - A day trip to the fishing port of Newlyn, the open air lido pool or a day trip on the Scillonian to the Isles of Scilly
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Penzance
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Penzance and Newlyn - A day trip to the fishing port of Newlyn, the open air lido pool or a day trip on the Scillonian to the Isles of Scilly
A walkers paradise explore the local coves and the Botallack tin mines of Cornwall along with the infamous Wheal Coates and Chapel Porth cove. Although with out technically its own beach Trevaunance Cove is just outside of the beach and is a wonderful sheltered cove with cafe/bar/restaurant.
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St Agnes
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A walkers paradise explore the local coves and the Botallack tin mines of Cornwall along with the infamous Wheal Coates and Chapel Porth cove. Although with out technically its own beach Trevaunance Cove is just outside of the beach and is a wonderful sheltered cove with cafe/bar/restaurant.
A fantastic surf spot, wave watching point and with a few little cafes and interesting Lifeboat Station.
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Сеннен-Ков
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A fantastic surf spot, wave watching point and with a few little cafes and interesting Lifeboat Station.
Discover for yourself the history hidden in the Cornish cliffs, spend the day seeing how it would have been to work in the mine.
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National Trust - Шахта Левант и Паровой Двигатель
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Discover for yourself the history hidden in the Cornish cliffs, spend the day seeing how it would have been to work in the mine.
The most southernly point in the UK, a small village with access through the village down to a large car park owned by the National Trust. Stunning views, wildlife and birds.
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Lizard
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The most southernly point in the UK, a small village with access through the village down to a large car park owned by the National Trust. Stunning views, wildlife and birds.
One of the most photographed and picturesque beaches on the southernly tip of the county, not far from the Lizard.
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Кайненс-Коув
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One of the most photographed and picturesque beaches on the southernly tip of the county, not far from the Lizard.
Described by some as the 8th wonder of the world, 3 giant greenhouse biomes house artificial environments. Wonder through rainforest, Mediterranean, African climates and more! There are guided walks and many events on so again check the calendar.
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Эден-проект
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Described by some as the 8th wonder of the world, 3 giant greenhouse biomes house artificial environments. Wonder through rainforest, Mediterranean, African climates and more! There are guided walks and many events on so again check the calendar.
Set in the picturesque Helford estuary by the beautiful village of Greek, this leading marine animal rescue centre began in 1958 when a baby seal, only a few hours old was washed up on the beach at St Agnes.
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Корнишский заповедник тюленей
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Set in the picturesque Helford estuary by the beautiful village of Greek, this leading marine animal rescue centre began in 1958 when a baby seal, only a few hours old was washed up on the beach at St Agnes.
One of Britain's best loved land marks has plenty to offer those seeking a full day out with 5 family attractions. There is free entry to the site, although an all day parking charge applies.
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Достопримечательность Лендз-Энд
Land's End
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One of Britain's best loved land marks has plenty to offer those seeking a full day out with 5 family attractions. There is free entry to the site, although an all day parking charge applies.
A magical rocky island crowned by a medieval castle and church with gardens, café and a restaurant.
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Майкл-Маунт
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A magical rocky island crowned by a medieval castle and church with gardens, café and a restaurant.

Gardens and Homes

Lovely sculpture gardens with amazing restaurant and possibly the best succulent plant shop in the UK! Great outside space with amazing view into Penzance, the bay and St. Michaels Mount.
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Скульптурный сад Тременхир
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Lovely sculpture gardens with amazing restaurant and possibly the best succulent plant shop in the UK! Great outside space with amazing view into Penzance, the bay and St. Michaels Mount.
Lovely garden to explore, walled garden and cafe facilities.
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Сад Тренгвейнтон
Boscathnoe Lane
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Lovely garden to explore, walled garden and cafe facilities.
One of my all time favourite places. Amazing gardens all year round, a circular route along the River Fal with its own private beach. Fantastic House, shop and cafe facilities. Worth a little trip on The King Harry Ferry also as right next door.
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National Trust - Trelissick Garden
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One of my all time favourite places. Amazing gardens all year round, a circular route along the River Fal with its own private beach. Fantastic House, shop and cafe facilities. Worth a little trip on The King Harry Ferry also as right next door.
Beautiful gardens set at the mouth of the Helford River just outside Falmouth. A Maze to entertain the children with a veiwing platform, interesting trail walk down to the Private Beach with a wonderful little ice-cream shop usually open!
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Сад Глендурган
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Beautiful gardens set at the mouth of the Helford River just outside Falmouth. A Maze to entertain the children with a veiwing platform, interesting trail walk down to the Private Beach with a wonderful little ice-cream shop usually open!
Iconic Cornish Island located just off shore at Marazion. Can be accessed at low tide via The Casuseway or by boat when tide is in! Wonderful house and gardens, full of history and tales.
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Майкл-Маунт
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Iconic Cornish Island located just off shore at Marazion. Can be accessed at low tide via The Casuseway or by boat when tide is in! Wonderful house and gardens, full of history and tales.
An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden and historic house, great for those interested in wildlife and archaeology.
Godolphin Cross
An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden and historic house, great for those interested in wildlife and archaeology.
Fantastic getaway walk with coastal access path. With over 9 miles of paths, some accessible for wheelchair users, this is great for exploring the woodlands and wildlife.
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Tehidy Woods
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Fantastic getaway walk with coastal access path. With over 9 miles of paths, some accessible for wheelchair users, this is great for exploring the woodlands and wildlife.
150 acre sub-tropical gardens, dating back to the 1880s which have been painstakingly restored after 70 years of neglect.
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Потерянные сады Хелигана
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150 acre sub-tropical gardens, dating back to the 1880s which have been painstakingly restored after 70 years of neglect.

Hidden Haunts

Tiny village on the outskirts of St. Ives, beautiful church and learn about the Mermaid of Zennor, walk to the coastal path or simply visit the fantastic pub of The Tinners Arms or Moomaid of Zennor Ice Cream shop/cafe.
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Zennor
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Tiny village on the outskirts of St. Ives, beautiful church and learn about the Mermaid of Zennor, walk to the coastal path or simply visit the fantastic pub of The Tinners Arms or Moomaid of Zennor Ice Cream shop/cafe.
Very quiet cove, access is not adviseable for elderly, small children as bit steep in places. Look out for Mermaid Purses and great finds of drift wood or treasure on the beach. Perranuthnoe Beach is also nearby and is well worth a visit, an honesty box for parking and a small seasonal cafe serving refreshments.
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Prussia Cove
South West Coast Path
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Very quiet cove, access is not adviseable for elderly, small children as bit steep in places. Look out for Mermaid Purses and great finds of drift wood or treasure on the beach. Perranuthnoe Beach is also nearby and is well worth a visit, an honesty box for parking and a small seasonal cafe serving refreshments.
The most amazing beach, accessible via Porthcurno on low tide. Beautiful turquoise waters and only accessible by foot.
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Пляж Педн Ваундер
South West Coast Path
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The most amazing beach, accessible via Porthcurno on low tide. Beautiful turquoise waters and only accessible by foot.
A little cove only accessed by foot either from Lands End or from Porthgwarra, well worth the visit, wild ponies frequent the cove, take a picnic and plenty of fresh water/drinks as no facilities and once you arrive you won't want to leave in a hurry.
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Nanjizal Beach; Song Of The Sea Cave
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A little cove only accessed by foot either from Lands End or from Porthgwarra, well worth the visit, wild ponies frequent the cove, take a picnic and plenty of fresh water/drinks as no facilities and once you arrive you won't want to leave in a hurry.
The real Poldark! Combine visiting this little cove with visits to Porthgwarra, Lamorna Cove and Porthcurno,
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Penberth Cove
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The real Poldark! Combine visiting this little cove with visits to Porthgwarra, Lamorna Cove and Porthcurno,
Pick up the road to Cot Valley in St.Just, also in the area and worth a visit Porth Nanven and Nanquidno Cove. All these locations are a bit of the beaten track. Vehicle access can be tricky so you are advised to park and enjoy these by foot!
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Cape Cornwall
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Pick up the road to Cot Valley in St.Just, also in the area and worth a visit Porth Nanven and Nanquidno Cove. All these locations are a bit of the beaten track. Vehicle access can be tricky so you are advised to park and enjoy these by foot!
Super discreet and hidden cove, next is 'Boat Cove' with its fishermans lodge highly painted and maintained by the local residents still. Sssshhhhh great for rock pooling, quiet swims and taking time out. No facilities so please go prepared and take away your rubbish, leave only your foot prints.
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Portheras Cove
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Super discreet and hidden cove, next is 'Boat Cove' with its fishermans lodge highly painted and maintained by the local residents still. Sssshhhhh great for rock pooling, quiet swims and taking time out. No facilities so please go prepared and take away your rubbish, leave only your foot prints.
3 miles of golden sand with the sea changing colour daily, plenty of open space and never feeling as if your wind break or spot is on top of someone else.
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Hayle Beach
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3 miles of golden sand with the sea changing colour daily, plenty of open space and never feeling as if your wind break or spot is on top of someone else.
A fantastic viewing point just located outside Lelant, offers views of St.Michaels Mount, Gwithian and Hayle Towns, Carn Brea and the Lizard in the distance. Included in the Pilgrims Way walk if you want to consider this longer walk between St. Ives and Penzance.
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Trencrom Hill
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A fantastic viewing point just located outside Lelant, offers views of St.Michaels Mount, Gwithian and Hayle Towns, Carn Brea and the Lizard in the distance. Included in the Pilgrims Way walk if you want to consider this longer walk between St. Ives and Penzance.

Food scene in St. Ives

Specialist restaurant in Fore St, one of the best fresh fish restaurants in the town.
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The Seafood Cafe
45 Fore St
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Specialist restaurant in Fore St, one of the best fresh fish restaurants in the town.
Family based sociable homemade Burger restaurant. Cater for all diets be it meat or plant based burgers.
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Hub St Ives
4 Wharf Rd
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Family based sociable homemade Burger restaurant. Cater for all diets be it meat or plant based burgers.
One of the newest restaurants in the town and highly recommended. Pop in and put your name on the list when busy, pop next door to The Lifeboat for a pint and they will call when your table is ready. Well worth the wait.
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Talay Thai Kitchen
Wharf Road
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One of the newest restaurants in the town and highly recommended. Pop in and put your name on the list when busy, pop next door to The Lifeboat for a pint and they will call when your table is ready. Well worth the wait.
Great for eating anytime of the day, grab a table over looking the harbour and enjoy a few cocktails when not eating!
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The Balcony Bar & Kitchen
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Great for eating anytime of the day, grab a table over looking the harbour and enjoy a few cocktails when not eating!
Just great views and to watch the waves. Indoor seating open to non residents or grab a seat on the terrace also open to non residents of this small hotel perched on the rocks by Porthminster Beach.
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Pedn Olva, St Ives
27 Warren
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Just great views and to watch the waves. Indoor seating open to non residents or grab a seat on the terrace also open to non residents of this small hotel perched on the rocks by Porthminster Beach.
Excellent restaurant also offers delivery take-away service. For those eating in the restaurant welcomes BYO alcohol. Great special dishes for both meat, vegetarian and vegan diets.
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Rajpoot Tandoori Restaurant
6 Gabriel St
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Excellent restaurant also offers delivery take-away service. For those eating in the restaurant welcomes BYO alcohol. Great special dishes for both meat, vegetarian and vegan diets.
Specialised local restaurant serving great seafood, steaks and paella to name but a few of the dishes. Booking is essential.
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Mermaid Seafood Restaurant
21 Fish Street
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Specialised local restaurant serving great seafood, steaks and paella to name but a few of the dishes. Booking is essential.
Fantastic rum selection and great seafood options with a view over St Ives harbour.
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The Rum & Crab Shack
Wharf Road
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Fantastic rum selection and great seafood options with a view over St Ives harbour.
Just as it say's on the title, really great place for ultimate in Chicken as well as Vegan and Veggie options for burgers, cocktail and local brewed beers
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Beer & Bird
18A Fore St
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Just as it say's on the title, really great place for ultimate in Chicken as well as Vegan and Veggie options for burgers, cocktail and local brewed beers
Enjoy stunning views across the rooftops of St Ives towards the harbour while eating your meal. When you are finished you can move to the Gin Bar where you can relax and enjoy our mouthwatering cocktails. Serving a great selection of chargrilled steaks, fresh local Cornish Seafood, chicken, pizzas and veggie options
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Firehouse Bar & Grill
27 Fore St
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Enjoy stunning views across the rooftops of St Ives towards the harbour while eating your meal. When you are finished you can move to the Gin Bar where you can relax and enjoy our mouthwatering cocktails. Serving a great selection of chargrilled steaks, fresh local Cornish Seafood, chicken, pizzas and veggie options
Great food scene for the real foodies amongst us all. Sister restaurants are also available at Porthmeor Beach, Porthminster Cafe and Porthgwidden Cafe. All super popular so advisable to book especially for those wanting a 'booth' at Porthmeor and hopefully a magical sunset will also delight you.
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Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf Road
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Great food scene for the real foodies amongst us all. Sister restaurants are also available at Porthmeor Beach, Porthminster Cafe and Porthgwidden Cafe. All super popular so advisable to book especially for those wanting a 'booth' at Porthmeor and hopefully a magical sunset will also delight you.
Michelin Star chef, Adam Handling, at Carbis Bay Estate. 'Ugly Butterfly', which is Chef Adam’s most sustainable brand of restaurants, has taken residence on the top floor of the Ocean Venue, offering British food, inspired by Cornwall. Sustainable. Local. Luxury. Ugly Butterfly showcases Chef Adam Handling’s passion for converting locally sourced, quality ingredients into beautifully presented dishes, packed full of flavour.
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Ugly Butterfly
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Michelin Star chef, Adam Handling, at Carbis Bay Estate. 'Ugly Butterfly', which is Chef Adam’s most sustainable brand of restaurants, has taken residence on the top floor of the Ocean Venue, offering British food, inspired by Cornwall. Sustainable. Local. Luxury. Ugly Butterfly showcases Chef Adam Handling’s passion for converting locally sourced, quality ingredients into beautifully presented dishes, packed full of flavour.
Offering a tantalising combination of small plates, hand-stretched wood-fired pizzas, and the classic Sunday Roast.
Host St Ives
Offering a tantalising combination of small plates, hand-stretched wood-fired pizzas, and the classic Sunday Roast.
Warm, easygoing Italian eatery offering classic pasta dishes, fresh dough pizzas, steaks & poultry.
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Peppers Pasta & Pizzeria
22 Fore St
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Warm, easygoing Italian eatery offering classic pasta dishes, fresh dough pizzas, steaks & poultry.

Food scene in Newlyn

Fabulous restaurant set in the quaint harbour village of Newlyn. Booking is advised, great for lunch and sitting outside.
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Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New Road
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Fabulous restaurant set in the quaint harbour village of Newlyn. Booking is advised, great for lunch and sitting outside.
Lovely restaurant/cafe located in Newlyn. Very attentive and understanding staff willing to help with vegetarian and vegan requests.
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The Bridge Newlyn
6 New Rd
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Lovely restaurant/cafe located in Newlyn. Very attentive and understanding staff willing to help with vegetarian and vegan requests.
Seasonal menu created by chef Ben Tunnicliffe, fresh seafood just landed in the harbour makes for an amazing menu in this hidden location in Newlyn
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The Tolcarne Inn
9 Tolcarne Terrace
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Seasonal menu created by chef Ben Tunnicliffe, fresh seafood just landed in the harbour makes for an amazing menu in this hidden location in Newlyn
Perfect destination for a light lunch or filling supper before or after a film.
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Newlyn Filmhouse
23-31 The Coombe
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Perfect destination for a light lunch or filling supper before or after a film.
Wine bar and coffee shop.
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Lovetts
1 The Coombe
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Wine bar and coffee shop.
Take away baguettes or sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls, salad and cakes.
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Auntie Mays
3 The Coombe
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Take away baguettes or sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls, salad and cakes.
Positioned right in the heart of Newlyn, offering hearty breakfasts, delicious lunches, freshly baked cakes and afternoon tea using local produce for their menu, dog friendly too!
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Duke Street Cafe
6 Duke St
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Positioned right in the heart of Newlyn, offering hearty breakfasts, delicious lunches, freshly baked cakes and afternoon tea using local produce for their menu, dog friendly too!

Food scene in Porthleven

Super cool restaurant with great menu. Locally caught fish, wood fired oven. Make an evening of it and enjoy a stroll around Porthleven before your meal.
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Amelies, Porthleven
Mount Pleasant Road
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Super cool restaurant with great menu. Locally caught fish, wood fired oven. Make an evening of it and enjoy a stroll around Porthleven before your meal.
Pan-asian style meets Cornwall in this hugely popular restaurant in Porthleven. Booking essential.
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Kota Restaurant
HELSTON
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Pan-asian style meets Cornwall in this hugely popular restaurant in Porthleven. Booking essential.
Highly recommended and regarded by many as one of the best in Cornwall.
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Ann's Pasties
The Square
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Highly recommended and regarded by many as one of the best in Cornwall.

Food scene in Hayle

If you see a que then you'll know its open!! Don't let this put you off these are amazing and have a variety of different fillings from traditional to vegan.
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Philps Bakery
1 E Quay
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If you see a que then you'll know its open!! Don't let this put you off these are amazing and have a variety of different fillings from traditional to vegan.
One of the finest Fish and Chip shops offering both take-away and restaurant facilities.
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Sanders Fish And Chips
Foundry Square
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One of the finest Fish and Chip shops offering both take-away and restaurant facilities.
Smart cafe bar serving food and cocktails with some outside seating suitable for those with a dog.
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Salt Kitchen Bar
25 Foundry Square
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Smart cafe bar serving food and cocktails with some outside seating suitable for those with a dog.
Great street food for takeaway only. All day breakfast baps, super food salads, filled ciabattas, lots of vegetarian and vegan options as well as Philly Steak and Fish Finger sandwiches! Burger nights on Fridays 5-8pm. Homemade cakes, sausage rolls and fresh ground coffee.
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Feed
11-13 Chapel Terrace
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Great street food for takeaway only. All day breakfast baps, super food salads, filled ciabattas, lots of vegetarian and vegan options as well as Philly Steak and Fish Finger sandwiches! Burger nights on Fridays 5-8pm. Homemade cakes, sausage rolls and fresh ground coffee.
Great little cafe/shack for well earned treat after a walk or surf. Currently the new home of Lula shack for those looking for this.
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Sunset Surf
10 Gwithian Towans
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Great little cafe/shack for well earned treat after a walk or surf. Currently the new home of Lula shack for those looking for this.
Really enjoyable family run business located in Hayle, with free parking site after 6pm just 100 yards down the road. Adiseable to book in advance, has dining inside or outside overlooking the Copperhouse Pool. Great menu of fish, meat, pasta and homemade pizza, along with specials board for seasonal recommendations.
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TERRACE hayle
35 Commercial Rd
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Really enjoyable family run business located in Hayle, with free parking site after 6pm just 100 yards down the road. Adiseable to book in advance, has dining inside or outside overlooking the Copperhouse Pool. Great menu of fish, meat, pasta and homemade pizza, along with specials board for seasonal recommendations.
Traditional Bangladeshi dishes served in a light-filled room hung with colourful Indian paintings.
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Grameen Tandoori
4 Hayle Terrace
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Traditional Bangladeshi dishes served in a light-filled room hung with colourful Indian paintings.