Places to go things to do near the Holiday Bungalow in Cornwall

Tolroy Manor Holiday Village is situated on the outskirts of the busy costal town of Hayle.

With easy access to the A30 dual carriageway and being midway between St Ives and Penzance. The area abounds with remote coves and beautiful beaches Hayle is ideal for accessing the following attractions.

St Ives Only six miles away, St Ives is a very popular and vibrant fishing town. Walk along the spectacular coast path, wander through narrow cobbled streets, or just lounge on one of the town’s large sandy beaches. Alternatively, you may want to visit the Tate gallery or one of the many famed art shops, or you may just want to relax in one of the harbour pubs or seafood restaurants. Just watching the activity in the harbour, you may be lucky enough to watch the lifeboat practice launching across the beach. Whatever you choose to do you won’t want to leave. Sign-posted from Hayle. Porthleven Just nine miles away, on the edge of the Lizard peninsula, is the historic harbour of Porthleven. Two popular pubs have harbour and sea views, along with a number of cafes and restaurants. There are shops selling world acclaimed work by local artists and a short walk can get you onto the coast path or onto the large sandy award-winning beach between Porthleven and Gunwalloe. Take the B3302 to Helston, then it’s sign-posted from Helston. Mousehole Eight miles away, Just past Penzance, Mousehole enjoys spectacular views of Mounts Bay. Idylically peaceful now, having survived attack from the Spanish Armada, Mousehole is steeped in history. Sit in one of the pubs or restaurants that overlook the pretty fishing harbour, or walk along the newly built footpath running along the coast towards Penzance. Take the A30 to Penzance, then follow the signs along the promenade road through Newlyn and along the coast road.

St. Michael’s Mount Dominating Mounts Bay, St Michael’s Mount is the smaller sister of Mont Saint Michel in Brittany. The enchanting castle and gardens are only accessible by a causeway that is totally submerged at high tide. The Godolphin Arms at the other end of the causeway provides the perfect place to sit and wait for the tide to go out! Take the A30 to Penzance and follow the signs for Marazion (4 miles). Landsend As well as being a highly popular family attraction, Landsend is one of the most dramatic and beautiful features of the Cornish Coast. Follow the A30 from Penzance to Landsend (15 miles). Porthcurno Standing on the cliffs next to the Minack open air theatre, looking down at Porthcurno beach and Logan Rock, it is hard to believe that you are on the English coast and not on a Mediterranean island. Take the A30 to Landsend, but turn left just before Landsend and follow the road towards Treen (17 miles). Lizard Point The rugged Lizard peninsula has always been a hazard to shipping. Little wonder then, that they built a lighthouse (open to the public) on the spectacular 200ft cliffs at Lizard Point. Take the B3302 into Helston, then take the A3083 to Lizard (20 miles).

St Ives In peak season, small self-drive boats are available for hire from the harbour. You will be asked to stay within a limited area and so the half-hour trip may be sufficient. Be prepared to get wet feet depending on the tides! (6 miles) Falmouth Some self hire boats are available or you could take a guided tour of the Fal or Helford rivers, leaving from the pier. Take the B3302 to Helston, then take the A394 sign-posted Falmouth (20 miles). Helford Passage Across the river from the pretty village of Helford is a riverside pub and small beach, from which a number of self-drive boats are available, as well as a passenger ferry to Helford. The roads in this area are very narrow and the easiest access is from the main road going into Falmouth (A39) just before the Penryn bypass (25 miles).

Hayle Towans 3 miles of sandy beach, pub and shop. Turning for the Towans is near the Co-op store in Copperhouse, Hayle (1 mile). St Ives A number of good sized beaches, walking distance from town centre car-parks. (6 miles) Praa Sands Large sandy beach, pub, shop and café. Take the B3302 towards Helston, turn right onto the A394. Praa sands is between Marazion and Helston on this road. (8 miles) Porthleven to Gunwalloe Large award-winning sandy beach, running between Gunwalloe and Porthleven. The only facilities are near the town of Porthleven where the beach is stony. Take the B3302 to Helston and follow the signs for Porthleven (9 miles). Porthcurno Sandy beach in beautiful surroundings. Toilets, pub and ice-cream kiosk. Take the A30 to Landsend, but turn left just before Landsend and follow the road towards Treen (17 miles). Countless small beaches and coves

Many holiday attractions for children including Paradise Park Cornwalls famous wildlife sanctuary Follow the brown signs from center of Hayle www.paradisepark.org.uk Pendennis Castle Cornwalls greatest fortress Superb coastal location overlooking Falmouth www.english-heritage.org.uk St Michael's Mount One of Cornwall's most outstanding landmarks. A magical place whatever your age Access is from Marazion along the causeway Or by ferry at high tide www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk Flambards Village Theme Park The Theme Park with many themes Head for Helston and follow the brown signs www.flambards.co.uk Goonhilly Earth Station Visit the largest satellite station on earth 7 miles from Helston,on the B3293 to St Keverne www.goonhilly.bt.com Lands End Not only is there 20,000 square feet of undercover Exhibitions and attractions, Lands Ends dramatic Natural beauty has made it one of Britain's most Famous landmarks 10 miles west of Penzance on the A30 www.landsend-landmark.co.uk National Seal Sanctuary Europe's leading marine animal rescue center Caring for dozens of sick, injured or orphaned seals 6 miles from Helston, in Gweek www.sealsanctuary.co.uk The Minack Theatre Visit the famous cliffside open air theatre Overlooking the beautiful Porthcurno bay www.minack.com

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