Chris's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Places to explore when staying at the Lodge.
Picturesque small fishing village Portloe is a 10 minute walk from the Lodge. Beautiful cottages and a tiny fishing harbour. Stroll down via the coastal path.
18 locals recommend
Portloe
Picturesque small fishing village Portloe is a 10 minute walk from the Lodge. Beautiful cottages and a tiny fishing harbour. Stroll down via the coastal path.
The Lodge is a 4 minute walk from the South West coastal path, so rambles with stunning scenery are a must.
27 locals recommend
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathThe Lodge is a 4 minute walk from the South West coastal path, so rambles with stunning scenery are a must.
Small chocolate box country village Veryan is a 10 minute walk from the Lodge. See it’s unique Roundhouses and visit the village shop.
12 locals recommend
Veryan
Small chocolate box country village Veryan is a 10 minute walk from the Lodge. See it’s unique Roundhouses and visit the village shop.
Seaside town with boutique shops and a brilliant food scene. Hop on the ferry from St Mawes.
303 locals recommend
Falmouth
Seaside town with boutique shops and a brilliant food scene. Hop on the ferry from St Mawes.
The ‘capital’ of Cornwall! Our nearest town with cobbled streets, a gothic Cathedral and independent shops.
397 locals recommend
Truro
The ‘capital’ of Cornwall! Our nearest town with cobbled streets, a gothic Cathedral and independent shops.
Beautiful fishing village turned high-end seaside holiday resort. Grab a pasty or a crab sandwich, visit the Tudor Castle and stroll along the seafront. A 10 minute drive from the Lodge.
150 locals recommend
St Mawes
Beautiful fishing village turned high-end seaside holiday resort. Grab a pasty or a crab sandwich, visit the Tudor Castle and stroll along the seafront. A 10 minute drive from the Lodge.
A beautiful spot a short drive from the Lodge; visit the castle and it’s gardens and walk on the beach.
17 locals recommend
Caerhays
A beautiful spot a short drive from the Lodge; visit the castle and it’s gardens and walk on the beach.
Picturesque seaside village in the next bay from the Lodge. Beautiful beaches and lots of places to eat.
28 locals recommend
Gorran Haven
Picturesque seaside village in the next bay from the Lodge. Beautiful beaches and lots of places to eat.
Food scene
Food spots to visit during your stay at the Lodge.
World famous beach food outlet, helmed by chef Simon Stallard (who fed the G7 leaders last summer.) Fresh local produce imagined in delicious dishes.
137 locals recommend
The Hidden Hut
World famous beach food outlet, helmed by chef Simon Stallard (who fed the G7 leaders last summer.) Fresh local produce imagined in delicious dishes.
A brilliant deli serving fresh local produce imagined in Middle Eastern inspired dishes. A must for lunch when visiting Truro or Falmouth.
7 locals recommend
Sabzi Deli
16A Walsingham PlA brilliant deli serving fresh local produce imagined in Middle Eastern inspired dishes. A must for lunch when visiting Truro or Falmouth.
The Chic Pea
28 Arwenack StreetDelicious authentic falafel and salads, great for a takeaway lunch in Falmouth.
Artisan coffee and pastries above Tatams beach in Portscatho, in the Hidden Hut family of establishments.
23 locals recommend
Tatams
Artisan coffee and pastries above Tatams beach in Portscatho, in the Hidden Hut family of establishments.
Bear Cornwall
Castle DriveA brilliant artisan coffee van overlooking St Mawes castle.
A historic village pub serving excellent classic pub food and well-kept local ales. Call in for a pint after a day on the beach.
26 locals recommend
Plume of Feathers
The SquareA historic village pub serving excellent classic pub food and well-kept local ales. Call in for a pint after a day on the beach.
Stop at magical Melinsey Mill for the best cream tea around, sat beside the idyllic mill pond. A 25 minute walk through Veryan from the Lodge
24 locals recommend
Melinsey Mill
Stop at magical Melinsey Mill for the best cream tea around, sat beside the idyllic mill pond. A 25 minute walk through Veryan from the Lodge
Delicious local, seasonal food and local ales in a brilliantly restored village pub and garden, by Simon Stallard of the Hidden Hut.
The Standard Inn, Portscatho
Treloan LaneDelicious local, seasonal food and local ales in a brilliantly restored village pub and garden, by Simon Stallard of the Hidden Hut.
Artisan bakery and cafe, with locations in St Mawes and The Roseland Plant Centre. Delicious sourdough and pastries.
Da Bara St Mawes
Artisan bakery and cafe, with locations in St Mawes and The Roseland Plant Centre. Delicious sourdough and pastries.
Historic country pub serving traditional food and local ales. Lovely outdoor seating area.
24 locals recommend
The Roseland Inn
Historic country pub serving traditional food and local ales. Lovely outdoor seating area.
Our closest local pub, a 10 minute walk down the road (or stop off on the coast path.) Dog friendly and plenty of local ales.
Ship Inn
Our closest local pub, a 10 minute walk down the road (or stop off on the coast path.) Dog friendly and plenty of local ales.
Gardens
World famous tropical biomes and gardens; a leader in sustainability. A must visit when in Cornwall.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
World famous tropical biomes and gardens; a leader in sustainability. A must visit when in Cornwall.
Lamorran House Garden
Upper Castle RoadStunning subtropical hidden gardens in St Mawes.
Stunning historic gardens which were ‘lost’ when the gardeners left to serve in WW1, rediscovered decades later. Call at Lobb’s farm shop at the same time.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Stunning historic gardens which were ‘lost’ when the gardeners left to serve in WW1, rediscovered decades later. Call at Lobb’s farm shop at the same time.
Vast gardens which meet the estuary near Falmouth. A lovely day out.
160 locals recommend
Glendurgan Garden
Vast gardens which meet the estuary near Falmouth. A lovely day out.
Beautiful gardens and house maintained by the National Trust. Take a trip across the King Harry Ferry on foot for the woodland trail walk.
220 locals recommend
National Trust - Trelissick Garden
Beautiful gardens and house maintained by the National Trust. Take a trip across the King Harry Ferry on foot for the woodland trail walk.
Stunning sprawling historic gardens near Falmouth. A great day trip from the Lodge
252 locals recommend
Trebah Garden
Stunning sprawling historic gardens near Falmouth. A great day trip from the Lodge
Beaches
Nearby beaches, most of which are dog friendly.
Our closest local beach, a 4 minute drive or 25 minute walk from the Lodge. Joins with Pendower at low tide.
28 locals recommend
Carne Beach
Our closest local beach, a 4 minute drive or 25 minute walk from the Lodge. Joins with Pendower at low tide.
Towan Beach
Beautiful sandy beach near Portscatho, with Thirstea cafe above.
Beautiful beach overlooking the village of St Mawes. A great warm swimming spot.
Summers Beach St Mawes
Beautiful beach overlooking the village of St Mawes. A great warm swimming spot.
Beautiful sandy beach in Gerrans Bay, home of the Hidden Hut. Stroll along the coast path from Portscatho.
16 locals recommend
Porthcurnick Beach
Beautiful sandy beach in Gerrans Bay, home of the Hidden Hut. Stroll along the coast path from Portscatho.
A pair of tiny fisherman’s settlements, Portholland East and West, joined together by the beach at low tide. A short drive (or longer coast path walk) from the Lodge.
12 locals recommend
Portholland
A pair of tiny fisherman’s settlements, Portholland East and West, joined together by the beach at low tide. A short drive (or longer coast path walk) from the Lodge.
A lovely beach at Caerhaeys with a cafe, a short drive from the Lodge
12 locals recommend
Porthluney Bay
A lovely beach at Caerhaeys with a cafe, a short drive from the Lodge
Local shops
Enjoy the Roseland’s wonderful local produce and Cornish products. Supporting small local business helps to make your stay more sustainable for our community.
A farm shop stocking brilliant Cornish produce, including crab and lobster. Call at Curgurrell Beach on the way.
10 locals recommend
Curgurrell Farm
A farm shop stocking brilliant Cornish produce, including crab and lobster. Call at Curgurrell Beach on the way.
Local artisan bakery Da Bara is stocked in many local shops and in their St Mawes flagship cafe. Delicious sourdoughs and pastries.
Da Bara St Mawes
Local artisan bakery Da Bara is stocked in many local shops and in their St Mawes flagship cafe. Delicious sourdoughs and pastries.
A local’s favourite small self service farm shop, between Portloe and Portholland.
Bosgever Farm Shop
A local’s favourite small self service farm shop, between Portloe and Portholland.
Our independent village shop and post office, a 10 minute walk from the Lodge. Stocks all the essentials and great local produce.
Veryan and portloe store and Post Office
Century LaneOur independent village shop and post office, a 10 minute walk from the Lodge. Stocks all the essentials and great local produce.
Our local garage and nearest fuel stop. The Roseland Local shop stocks all the essentials.
Roseland Local
A3078Our local garage and nearest fuel stop. The Roseland Local shop stocks all the essentials.
Portscatho Stores (or ‘Ralph’s) is Portscatho’s village shop, stocking all the essentials, beach kit and local produce
Portscatho Stores
Portscatho Stores (or ‘Ralph’s) is Portscatho’s village shop, stocking all the essentials, beach kit and local produce