Margaret’s guidebook
Gardens in Cornwall
There are so many beautiful and wonderful gardens to visit in Cornwall, but Heligan is my personal favourite - there is so much to see and do there for all ages.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273There are so many beautiful and wonderful gardens to visit in Cornwall, but Heligan is my personal favourite - there is so much to see and do there for all ages.
Beautiful trees can be found as well as beautiful gardens. Dog friendly and definitely worth a visit.
23 locals recommend
Pinetum Gardens
Holmbush RoadBeautiful trees can be found as well as beautiful gardens. Dog friendly and definitely worth a visit.
As well as an amazing Cornish Orchard, there is a large lawned area and the focal point of the lawn is the magnificent Japanese red cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) which was planted in 1898, an extremely long-lived tree that thinks nothing of growing over 1,000 years. These gardens have super views down to the beautiful Helford River. Exotic plants and beautiful floral pathways lead to different areas of gardens and if you like gardens this is a must.
220 locals recommend
National Trust - Trelissick Garden
As well as an amazing Cornish Orchard, there is a large lawned area and the focal point of the lawn is the magnificent Japanese red cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) which was planted in 1898, an extremely long-lived tree that thinks nothing of growing over 1,000 years. These gardens have super views down to the beautiful Helford River. Exotic plants and beautiful floral pathways lead to different areas of gardens and if you like gardens this is a must.
There are three valleys of Glendurgan to lose yourself in - full of fun, informality, natural beauty and amazing plants.
160 locals recommend
Glendurgan Garden
There are three valleys of Glendurgan to lose yourself in - full of fun, informality, natural beauty and amazing plants.
Sightseeing
This is a world class place to visit. Educational, fun, the Eden Project feasts the eyes and people leave in awe.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
This is a world class place to visit. Educational, fun, the Eden Project feasts the eyes and people leave in awe.
Highly recommend a visit to the small, quaint and historical port of Charlestown. There are many restaurants and things to do there including The Shipwreck Museum with its newly found tin mine tunnel.
228 locals recommend
Charlestown
Highly recommend a visit to the small, quaint and historical port of Charlestown. There are many restaurants and things to do there including The Shipwreck Museum with its newly found tin mine tunnel.
Fowey is very similar to Salcombe and is an extremely popular destination. 20 minutes car drive from Mevagissey or 40 minutes by the Mevagissey to Fowey Ferry.
61 locals recommend
Fowey Harbour Hotel
EsplanadeFowey is very similar to Salcombe and is an extremely popular destination. 20 minutes car drive from Mevagissey or 40 minutes by the Mevagissey to Fowey Ferry.
Great shopping and sight seeing - Cathedral well worth a visit. Walk or drive along the River Fal towards Malpas and take a walk around Boscawen Park and then on futher down the river towards Malpas and have a lovely lunch or evening meal at The Heron pub overlooking the river.
397 locals recommend
Truro
Great shopping and sight seeing - Cathedral well worth a visit. Walk or drive along the River Fal towards Malpas and take a walk around Boscawen Park and then on futher down the river towards Malpas and have a lovely lunch or evening meal at The Heron pub overlooking the river.
St Ives
St Ives is one of Cornwall's jewels, well known for its beauty.
This 19th-century high-Victorian country house is one of the most fascinating in England. Colourful gardens, riverside walks and family friendly cycle trails. If you love historic houses - this is one of the best well preserved Victorian houses in the UK. You really feel you are moving back in time. Massive gardens and massive house - a perfect day out.
97 locals recommend
National Trust - Lanhydrock
B3268This 19th-century high-Victorian country house is one of the most fascinating in England. Colourful gardens, riverside walks and family friendly cycle trails. If you love historic houses - this is one of the best well preserved Victorian houses in the UK. You really feel you are moving back in time. Massive gardens and massive house - a perfect day out.
A day out in Falmouth can be combined with a visit to Pendennis Castle, a walk along the beach and a visit to Falmouth's superb shops and restaurants.
203 locals recommend
Pendennis Castle
Castle DriveA day out in Falmouth can be combined with a visit to Pendennis Castle, a walk along the beach and a visit to Falmouth's superb shops and restaurants.
Food scene
Casual but gorgeous dining, relaxed environment and great food.
The Sharksfin
The QuayExcellent menu, friendly staff and superb location.
A brilliant harbour-side restaurant (5 stars on Tripadvisor) that specialises in steaks and seafood. A crowd-pleasing combination, where the local meat and fish is so fantastic. And the quintessentially Cornish setting doesn’t hurt either…
71 locals recommend
The Longstore
Charlestown HarbourA brilliant harbour-side restaurant (5 stars on Tripadvisor) that specialises in steaks and seafood. A crowd-pleasing combination, where the local meat and fish is so fantastic. And the quintessentially Cornish setting doesn’t hurt either…
Neighbourhoods
Excellent pub in the village and Piskey Cove served luscious ice cream. There is a cycle route which runs through Pentewan one way leading to Heligan and the other towards St Austell. There is also an historic harbour to wander around.
23 locals recommend
Pentewan
Excellent pub in the village and Piskey Cove served luscious ice cream. There is a cycle route which runs through Pentewan one way leading to Heligan and the other towards St Austell. There is also an historic harbour to wander around.