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Local Information
Beaches
Porthluney Beach, which is owned by the Caerhays Estate, is almost unique in Cornwall in that it is not built up or overlooked by any building other than Caerhays Castle itself. It is also an unashamedly family beach where jet skis and outboard motors are banned. When the tide is fully out there is a very large expanse of sand with plenty of paddling pools for infants.
In winter Porthluney can offer good surfing especially when rough seas make the better known surfing beaches on the North Cornish coast too dangerous.
Around Porthluney beach and along the coast path to the east and west there are a number of fields in which open access is provided for picnics or simply quiet enjoyment of the outstandingly beautiful landscape. These fields are clearly signed in the beach car park.
During normal working hours visitors staying at The Vean are welcome to walk down the private Caerhays Castle drive on their (rather quicker) way to Porthluney Beach instead of having to push prams or lead small children on the road. For reasons of security please inform Jaimie Parsons at the Caerhays Estate Office if you intend to use this route.
On foot Porthluney Beach is less than two thirds of a mile away and perhaps a mile by road.
Portholland Beaches. The hamlets of East and West Portholland also offer the quiet enjoyment of TWO secluded beaches which are also part of the Caerhays Estate. No new houses have been erected in Portholland for the last 100 years which again provides a great contrast to the major housing developments which have taken place in so many other historic Cornish fishing vilages along the South Cornish coast.
Portholland is rather less than half a mile on foot via the footpath from above the Top Lodge gate at Caerhays and around 2 miles by road.
Pendower and Carne Beaches. Overlooked by the Pendower and Nare Hotels and flanked by the imposing cliffs of Nare Point these sandy beaches are again very suitable for families with younger children and those who enjoy traditional beach pursuits.
Hemmick Beach. This secluded sandy beach can be reached by taking the Coastal Path east from Porthluney Beach or on foot from the hamlet of Boswinger not far from the boundary of the Estate. The Coastal Path offers spectacular views of the rugged Cornish coastline leading up to Dodman Point and, on a clear day, right down to Falmouth, Helford and The Lizard Peninsula in the far West. Circular walks are achievable by the more ambitious!
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Caerhays Castle and Portluney Beach - 02
Coastal footpath near Dodman Point - 03
East Portholland - 04
Coast path walk - view through lookout - 05
Caerhays Castle Gardens - Garden Walk - 06
Overlooking Portluney Beach - 07
Overlooking Portholland Beach - 08
Lookout at Portholland - 09
Lane approaching Portholland Beach and The Boat House - 10
Overlooking Portluney Beach with Caerhays behind - 11
Caerhays Castle main drive
Around Porthluney beach and along the coast path to the east and west there are a number of fields in which open access is provided for picnics or simply quiet enjoyment of the outstandingly beautiful landscape. These fields are clearly signed in the beach car park.
During normal working hours visitors staying at The Vean are welcome to walk down the private Caerhays Castle drive on their (rather quicker) way to Porthluney Beach instead of having to push prams or lead small children on the road. For reasons of security please inform Jaimie Parsons at the Caerhays Estate Office if you intend to use this route.
On foot Porthluney Beach is less than two thirds of a mile away and perhaps a mile by road.
Portholland Beaches. The hamlets of East and West Portholland also offer the quiet enjoyment of TWO secluded beaches which are also part of the Caerhays Estate. No new houses have been erected in Portholland for the last 100 years which again provides a great contrast to the major housing developments which have taken place in so many other historic Cornish fishing vilages along the South Cornish coast.
Portholland is rather less than half a mile on foot via the footpath from above the Top Lodge gate at Caerhays and around 2 miles by road.
Pendower and Carne Beaches. Overlooked by the Pendower and Nare Hotels and flanked by the imposing cliffs of Nare Point these sandy beaches are again very suitable for families with younger children and those who enjoy traditional beach pursuits.
Hemmick Beach. This secluded sandy beach can be reached by taking the Coastal Path east from Porthluney Beach or on foot from the hamlet of Boswinger not far from the boundary of the Estate. The Coastal Path offers spectacular views of the rugged Cornish coastline leading up to Dodman Point and, on a clear day, right down to Falmouth, Helford and The Lizard Peninsula in the far West. Circular walks are achievable by the more ambitious!
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ordnance survey maps.
The Vean is just under the 'a'
of 'St Michael Caerhays'
ordnance survey maps.
The Vean is just under the 'a'
of 'St Michael Caerhays'
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aerial view photographic maps.
The Vean is just under the 'a'
of 'St Michael Caerhays'
aerial view photographic maps.
The Vean is just under the 'a'
of 'St Michael Caerhays'
Restaurants
- The Nare, near Veryan - TEL: 01872 501111
- The Lugger, Portloe - TEL: 01872 501322
- Tresanton, St Mawes - TEL: 01326 270 055
- Rosevine, Portscatho - TEL: 01872 580206
- The School House, Pentewan - TEL: 01726 842 474
- The Driftwood, Portscatho - TEL: 01872 580 644
Pubs
- The King's Head, Ruan Lanihorne - TEL: 01872 501263
- The Roseland Inn, Philleigh - TEL: 01872 580254
- The New Inn, Veryan - TEL: 01872 501362
- The Ship Inn, Portloe - TEL: 01872 501356
- The Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown - TEL: 01726 736 35
- The Rising Sun, St. Mawes - TEL: 01326 270 235
Places of Interest
