Jonathan’s guidebook

Jonathan
Jonathan’s guidebook

City/town information

Truro is the capital of Cornwall and as such boasts one of the best selections of shops, cafes/restaurants as well and entertainment. Great for rainy days!
397 locals recommend
Truro
397 locals recommend
Truro is the capital of Cornwall and as such boasts one of the best selections of shops, cafes/restaurants as well and entertainment. Great for rainy days!

Local walks

Great local walk, plus beautiful gardens. The beach is a great spot for a picnic and a swim.
220 locals recommend
National Trust - Trelissick Garden
220 locals recommend
Great local walk, plus beautiful gardens. The beach is a great spot for a picnic and a swim.
Beautiful walk from Flushing to Mylor harbour loop (approx 2hours) views out to Falmouth and the Roseland.
19 locals recommend
Flushing beach
19 locals recommend
Beautiful walk from Flushing to Mylor harbour loop (approx 2hours) views out to Falmouth and the Roseland.
Local walk from the house around the creek
Penpol
Local walk from the house around the creek

Sightseeing

Great cafe and kayak, boat & paddleboard hire
11 locals recommend
Loe Beach Cafe
11 locals recommend
Great cafe and kayak, boat & paddleboard hire
Get the local King Harry Ferry by car or bike. Then you are on the Roseland, close to St Mawes (crab sandwich/fish and chips)
44 locals recommend
King Harry Ferry
2 Ferry Cottages
44 locals recommend
Get the local King Harry Ferry by car or bike. Then you are on the Roseland, close to St Mawes (crab sandwich/fish and chips)
Great big sandy beach on the north coast (approx 30 min). Great for surfing.
105 locals recommend
Holywell
105 locals recommend
Great big sandy beach on the north coast (approx 30 min). Great for surfing.
Stunning town on the Roseland
150 locals recommend
St Mawes
150 locals recommend
Stunning town on the Roseland
Stunning sandy beach, great cafe and bakery. Perfect for swimming and paddle-boarding.
149 locals recommend
Gyllyngvase Beach
149 locals recommend
Stunning sandy beach, great cafe and bakery. Perfect for swimming and paddle-boarding.

Food scene

Great pub with a long floating platoon. Best at high tide. Paddle from Loe Beach to the pub for drinks
162 locals recommend
Pandora Inn
Restronguet Hill
162 locals recommend
Great pub with a long floating platoon. Best at high tide. Paddle from Loe Beach to the pub for drinks
Great seafood, would highly recommend. Plus views out to sea.
76 locals recommend
Hooked on the rocks
Swanpool Road
76 locals recommend
Great seafood, would highly recommend. Plus views out to sea.
These are on lemon quay every Wednesday and Saturday 9 till 3.30pm. Amazing local produce, Italian treats, Cornish cider & Gin, local plants, local cheese, fresh seafood and more
6 locals recommend
Truro Farmers Market
Lemon Quay
6 locals recommend
These are on lemon quay every Wednesday and Saturday 9 till 3.30pm. Amazing local produce, Italian treats, Cornish cider & Gin, local plants, local cheese, fresh seafood and more
Great pub with delicious food.
38 locals recommend
Heron Inn
Trenhaile Terrace
38 locals recommend
Great pub with delicious food.

Activities

Local trail cycle (mountain bikes) cycle through old mine trails all the way to the beautiful north coast
55 locals recommend
Bike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire
55 locals recommend
Local trail cycle (mountain bikes) cycle through old mine trails all the way to the beautiful north coast
Can walk here from the house, lovely at high tide. You can drive and launch kayaks (limited parking so get there early)
Devoran
Can walk here from the house, lovely at high tide. You can drive and launch kayaks (limited parking so get there early)