Guidebook for Budock Water
Food Scene
Oliver's
33 High StGreat food and always welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
Courtyard Deli
2 Bells CtNice tapas for lunch and next to Beerwolf in the courtyard.
Always good hot coffee, also food is nice, especially the burgers and not too expensive.
9 locals recommend
Fuel
Arwenack StreetAlways good hot coffee, also food is nice, especially the burgers and not too expensive.
Restaurant in the village very close to us, so no need to drive or get a bus. Food is good and its an unusual place to eat.
King Arthur's Meadery
Restaurant in the village very close to us, so no need to drive or get a bus. Food is good and its an unusual place to eat.
Everything Else
Gwithian is one of our favorite beaches in Cornwall. Fantastic long sandy beach when the tide is out, often good surf too! Godrevy Lighthouse made famous by Virginia Woolf is visible from the beach.
52 locals recommend
Gwithian
Gwithian is one of our favorite beaches in Cornwall. Fantastic long sandy beach when the tide is out, often good surf too! Godrevy Lighthouse made famous by Virginia Woolf is visible from the beach.
Potager is a cafe and reclaimed garden. The food is locally sourced where possible and very tasty. It's a few miles away from us but worth the drive for a nice lunch.
76 locals recommend
Potager Garden
Potager is a cafe and reclaimed garden. The food is locally sourced where possible and very tasty. It's a few miles away from us but worth the drive for a nice lunch.
Nearest town to Gwithian Beach, great cornish pasties at Philps in the town, perfect followed by Mr B's ice cream.
49 locals recommend
Hayle
Nearest town to Gwithian Beach, great cornish pasties at Philps in the town, perfect followed by Mr B's ice cream.
Sub tropical plants, very interesting, attractive gardens and also a nice cafe.
252 locals recommend
Trebah Garden
Sub tropical plants, very interesting, attractive gardens and also a nice cafe.
Another interesting sub tropical garden, has a great maze to explore and nice Tea Rooms.
160 locals recommend
Glendurgan Garden
Another interesting sub tropical garden, has a great maze to explore and nice Tea Rooms.
Lovely garden in its own right but also hosting 'The Asylum' where Kneehigh is performing its latest show. Always a treat to see a Kneehigh production.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Lovely garden in its own right but also hosting 'The Asylum' where Kneehigh is performing its latest show. Always a treat to see a Kneehigh production.
Gylly Beach is a blue flag beach, it is very safe and does have lifeguards in the season. It is an easy walk to Swanpool beach along the cliffs. There is a crazy golf course at Swanpool and a cafe.
Gyllyngvase Beach
Gylly Beach is a blue flag beach, it is very safe and does have lifeguards in the season. It is an easy walk to Swanpool beach along the cliffs. There is a crazy golf course at Swanpool and a cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beerwolf Books Freehouse
3 Bells CtQuirky pub, nice noisey atmosphere and a book shop too.
Real ale pub, has a charm all of its own, doesn't do food but you can take your own in.
31 locals recommend
The Front
Real ale pub, has a charm all of its own, doesn't do food but you can take your own in.
Established and very popular pub right on the harbour, enjoy your pint and watch the boats bob around. Does food.
61 locals recommend
Chain Locker
Quay StreetEstablished and very popular pub right on the harbour, enjoy your pint and watch the boats bob around. Does food.
Sightseeing
Nice to have a walk on the pier, eat a Falfalafel (best street food in Falmouth) and then catch a boat trip to St Mawes for a look around the castle and an ice cream.
8 locals recommend
Prince of Wales Pier
Nice to have a walk on the pier, eat a Falfalafel (best street food in Falmouth) and then catch a boat trip to St Mawes for a look around the castle and an ice cream.
Arguably one of Cornwall's main attractions. Worth a look but expensive and very busy in August.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
Arguably one of Cornwall's main attractions. Worth a look but expensive and very busy in August.
Lovely but very busy coastal town. Two main beaches, one of has surf. Lots of art galleries including The Tate. Do it by train from Redruth or St Erth to avoid having to park in St Ives.
33 locals recommend
St Ives (Cornwall)
Lovely but very busy coastal town. Two main beaches, one of has surf. Lots of art galleries including The Tate. Do it by train from Redruth or St Erth to avoid having to park in St Ives.
English Heritage owned property, great views out to sea and over to St Mawes.
203 locals recommend
Pendennis Castle
Castle DriveEnglish Heritage owned property, great views out to sea and over to St Mawes.
Zennor is a pretty village but the real reason to visit is the lovely walk along the coast to St Ives, beautiful views and spectacular scenary.
67 locals recommend
Zennor
Zennor is a pretty village but the real reason to visit is the lovely walk along the coast to St Ives, beautiful views and spectacular scenary.
The Minnack is a wonderful place to visit and has some interesting shows through the summer months. The scenery in West Penwith and around the Minnack is stunning.
545 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
The Minnack is a wonderful place to visit and has some interesting shows through the summer months. The scenery in West Penwith and around the Minnack is stunning.
The area around Pendeen, St Just and Morvah is very beautiful in an unusual and wild sort of way. It has a very interesting past and the mining engine houses can be clearly seen.
15 locals recommend
Pendeen
The area around Pendeen, St Just and Morvah is very beautiful in an unusual and wild sort of way. It has a very interesting past and the mining engine houses can be clearly seen.
Lovely beach and easy to walk to Land's End from there. By walking from Sennen you can avoid having to pay to visit Land's End.
246 locals recommend
Sennen Cove
Lovely beach and easy to walk to Land's End from there. By walking from Sennen you can avoid having to pay to visit Land's End.
Maenporth is just outside Falmouth, it is a lovely walk from Gyllyngvase and Swanpool along the coastal path. There is a cafe on the beach. There is also a pub called The Cove which does great food.
22 locals recommend
Maenporth Beach Cafe
Maenporth RoadMaenporth is just outside Falmouth, it is a lovely walk from Gyllyngvase and Swanpool along the coastal path. There is a cafe on the beach. There is also a pub called The Cove which does great food.
Arts & Culture
Situated in the Old Drill Hall, has a lovely multi coloured window and a good restaurant/cafe. Does a cheap meal deal and film ticket so worth a visit if the suns not shining....
40 locals recommend
Phoenix Falmouth Cinema
11 Berkeley ValeSituated in the Old Drill Hall, has a lovely multi coloured window and a good restaurant/cafe. Does a cheap meal deal and film ticket so worth a visit if the suns not shining....
On the Moor in town, often has good exhibitions and is very accessible and friendly. It is above the library.
40 locals recommend
Falmouth Art Gallery
The MoorOn the Moor in town, often has good exhibitions and is very accessible and friendly. It is above the library.