The sandy family beach at Gorran HavenThe magnificent setting and gardens at CaerhayesThe large sandy beach at Par near St Austell - a great place to walk the dog!Helman's Tor dominates the lovely Luxulyan valley - a real breath of fresh air for walkers to enjoy!The beach and seafront at St MawesViews across the river towards the town of Fowey

Cornwall's south coast is a green and gold tapestry of wooded hills dropping down to secluded coves, of inlets the hide enchanted fishing villages or yacht anchorages and pilgrim trails that wind past sleepy farms and ancient stones.

With a vast diversity of activities, you might fish for trout, salmon or shark, visit the Humid Tropics & Mediterranean at the Eden Project, cycle on off-road trails, enjoy a local Carnival or Feast week, sail in a major Regatta, or ride as Daphne du Maurier did, far from crowds on a moor as old as time itself.

The curves of St Austell Bay, golden with beaches, a haven for watersports and full of interest; Mevagissey's working fishing harbour, the nearby lazy suntraps of Portmellon & Gorran Haven, Caerhayes Castle proudly gazing across its own beach, the inland castle of Restormel and the River Fowey - from trout stream to the deep-water Port of Fowey town.  And above them all - the white peaks of the China Clay industry above St Austell at the centre of the Cornish Riviera.

Truly a superb setting for your holidays

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The Garden Room

Tywardreath, Par PL24 2TS

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A literal 'bolthole' to escape the stresses of modern life and discover the joys of peace and tranquility. It's an ideal retreat, with a simple, high quality living space and adjoining shower room.
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Dance Festival at Wheal Martyn

Wheal Martyn will be hosting an Inclusive Dance Festival on Friday 7th April from 3.00-4.00pm.

Shallal2, a community performance group based in Falmouth, inspired by the china clay museum at Wheal Martyn will be performing. The performance will commence at 3.00pm, and is FREE of charge.

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