It feels almost impossible to narrow down our favourite beach in Cornwall so we are going to feature two of our most recent discoveries for now! The linked beaches of Porthtowan and Chapel Porth on the North Coast are twenty minutes drive from Malmo in Cornwall. Drive through Poldark worthy scenery on the way with the crumbling ruins of old mines dotting the landscape. Porthtowan is the liveliest of the two, banked by steep cliffs eith[...]
The location of Malmo in Cornwall means that you are well placed to explore so many of its best bits. 45mins to an hour drive from the house opens too many options to mention in one post so we will start by suggesting a day trip along the coast to Fowey. Carlyon Bay and Charlestown Poldark fans make recognise Charlestown harbour as it has frequently featured in the series. In its 21st Century guise it is now a trendy foodie spot with The Long Store just one of several great restaurants[...]
One of our favourite places to explore from the house is the Roseland Pennisula. Start your day by heading to the King Harry car ferry which is just 10 minutes drive from the house but make time to stop on your way down at Tressilick Gardens. Located on the road down to the ferry these beautiful National Trust gardens are a wild and beautiful place to spend an hour or two. Catch the King Harry ferry and within 20 minutes of leaving the house you can be in beautiful St Mawes. I[...]
Malmo in Cornwall is blessed with a beautiful creekside location close to the River Kennall. Drive ten minutes from the house, along winding tree-lined roads and you will find a series of beautiful harbour villages. Our favourites are Restronguet Creek, Mylor Bridge and Flushing. Restronguet Creek is the smallest of the three, really more of a hamlet than a village. The road leading down to the Creek is narrow but you are rewarded at the bottom by a truly beautiful view and one of the nic[...]