Guidebook for Ashton
Food Scene
Harbour Head
Fantastic coffee, locally roasted
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ship Inn
Mount Pleasant RoadGreat food, local fisherman's pub, fab views over Porthleven harbour
The Queens Arms
Sethnoe WayClosest pub. Nice sunday lunch.
Sightseeing
Iconic. Quaint. On an Island. Just quirky. There are a couple of coffee shops on the island and Marazion has some lovely places to eat, sit, drink and shop.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
Iconic. Quaint. On an Island. Just quirky. There are a couple of coffee shops on the island and Marazion has some lovely places to eat, sit, drink and shop.
Parks & Nature
Stunning large beach. Miles long. Lovely sand when the tide is out. Cliff walks on the top when the tide is in.
Can walk over to Godrevy lighthouse and might catch a glimpse of seals too.
142 locals recommend
Gwithian Beach
Stunning large beach. Miles long. Lovely sand when the tide is out. Cliff walks on the top when the tide is in.
Can walk over to Godrevy lighthouse and might catch a glimpse of seals too.
NT. Godolphin House, grounds and small cafe. With parking
9 locals recommend
National Trust - Godolphin
NT. Godolphin House, grounds and small cafe. With parking
Walk around the Penrose estate. A 6 mile walk around Loe bar lake.
28 locals recommend
National Trust - Penrose
Penrose RoadWalk around the Penrose estate. A 6 mile walk around Loe bar lake.
Essentials
Large supermarket open most of the time but closes at 4pm on a Sunday. Has everything you need.
121 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Eastern GreenLarge supermarket open most of the time but closes at 4pm on a Sunday. Has everything you need.
Tesco Superstore
Clodgey LaneLarge supermarket with petrol station.
Closes at 4pm on Sunday.
Great local store. Open 7am-7pm everyday. Has all essentials, a lot of local produce AND a post office. Sells logs and disposable BBQs as well as food, alcohol and chocolate.
Praze Post Office
5 The SquareGreat local store. Open 7am-7pm everyday. Has all essentials, a lot of local produce AND a post office. Sells logs and disposable BBQs as well as food, alcohol and chocolate.
Getting Around
Get the train into St Ives and leave the car here.
Lovely little 10 minute train journey along the coast above the beach. Great views, frequent train, reasonable price and beats trying to drive into St Ives
Lelant Car Park
Saltings ReachGet the train into St Ives and leave the car here.
Lovely little 10 minute train journey along the coast above the beach. Great views, frequent train, reasonable price and beats trying to drive into St Ives
Shopping
Morva Marazion
2 Market PlLovely gift shop selling items mainly made in Cornwall.