Ross's Guidebook

Ross
Ross's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Your apartment is just steps from this stunning harbour on the South Coast of Cornwall.
196 locals recommend
Mevagissey
196 locals recommend
Your apartment is just steps from this stunning harbour on the South Coast of Cornwall.
Incredible at any time of year and either a short drive or walk from your apartment.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273
594 locals recommend
Incredible at any time of year and either a short drive or walk from your apartment.
World renowned destination with tropical and temperate biodomes.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
1111 locals recommend
World renowned destination with tropical and temperate biodomes.
Gorgeous village easily reached by car or, during the holiday season, the Mevagissey Fowey ferry.
241 locals recommend
Fowey
241 locals recommend
Gorgeous village easily reached by car or, during the holiday season, the Mevagissey Fowey ferry.
Small harbour featuring in numerous TV shows and movies, with a great food scene.
228 locals recommend
Charlestown
228 locals recommend
Small harbour featuring in numerous TV shows and movies, with a great food scene.
Quaint village with a cute castle, with a short ferry ride across the Fal estuary to Falmouth. Splurge at the Tresanton Hotel or Idle Rocks restaurant.
150 locals recommend
St Mawes
150 locals recommend
Quaint village with a cute castle, with a short ferry ride across the Fal estuary to Falmouth. Splurge at the Tresanton Hotel or Idle Rocks restaurant.
Runs from May half term to September, weather permitting.
Mevagissey Fowey Ferry
Runs from May half term to September, weather permitting.
Beautiful walks along the incredible Cornish coastline, with levels of difficulty for all walkers. https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/#
South West Coast Path
South West Coast Path
Beautiful walks along the incredible Cornish coastline, with levels of difficulty for all walkers. https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/#
Amazing collection built up over decades, great for kids of all ages.
8 locals recommend
Mevagissey Model Railway
Meadow St
8 locals recommend
Amazing collection built up over decades, great for kids of all ages.
Amazing collection of artefacts, photos and memorabilia celebrating life in Mevagissey.
8 locals recommend
Mevagissey Museum
26 Cliff Rd
8 locals recommend
Amazing collection of artefacts, photos and memorabilia celebrating life in Mevagissey.
Small aquarium that showcases the abundant local marine life, donation entry.
16 locals recommend
Mevagissey Aquarium
27 Polkirt Hill
16 locals recommend
Small aquarium that showcases the abundant local marine life, donation entry.
Large sandy beach, very safe and kids friendly; highly recommend a bite at the Hubbox restaurant.
39 locals recommend
Pentewan Beach
39 locals recommend
Large sandy beach, very safe and kids friendly; highly recommend a bite at the Hubbox restaurant.
Amazing beach, worth the walk; secluded but safe for swimming.
15 locals recommend
Hemmick Beach
15 locals recommend
Amazing beach, worth the walk; secluded but safe for swimming.
Long sandy beach, an effort to get to but great on a nice day when everywhere else is rammed!
18 locals recommend
Vault Beach
18 locals recommend
Long sandy beach, an effort to get to but great on a nice day when everywhere else is rammed!
Open in the spring until early June, beautiful gardens in an idyllic location by the coast. Adjacent to a gorgeous beach with a fab cafe.
60 locals recommend
Caerhays Castle
60 locals recommend
Open in the spring until early June, beautiful gardens in an idyllic location by the coast. Adjacent to a gorgeous beach with a fab cafe.
Amazing National Trust property oozing history in a grand location.
119 locals recommend
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry Lane
119 locals recommend
Amazing National Trust property oozing history in a grand location.
10 locals recommend
Gorran Haven Beach
1 Church St
10 locals recommend

Food Scene

Great food in a beautiful location right on the harbour, just steps away from your apartment.
35 locals recommend
The Sharksfin
The Quay
35 locals recommend
Great food in a beautiful location right on the harbour, just steps away from your apartment.
Fabulous Portuguese restaurant, book well in advance due to its popularity.
14 locals recommend
Alvorada
2 Polkirt Hill
14 locals recommend
Fabulous Portuguese restaurant, book well in advance due to its popularity.
Great food, great value, well worth a visit but book well ahead!
29 locals recommend
Salamander
4-6 Tregoney Hill
29 locals recommend
Great food, great value, well worth a visit but book well ahead!
15th Century pub, characterful and very popular, with a huge choice of drinks and excellent menu.
21 locals recommend
The Fountain Inn
21 locals recommend
15th Century pub, characterful and very popular, with a huge choice of drinks and excellent menu.
Renowned takeaway fish and chips right on the harbour, consistently voted one of the best in the South West.
The Fishermens Chippy
Renowned takeaway fish and chips right on the harbour, consistently voted one of the best in the South West.
Just a short drive away but well worth the effort, this gourmet pub is gaining a big reputation for its fabulous food.
18 locals recommend
The Barley Sheaf at Gorran
18 locals recommend
Just a short drive away but well worth the effort, this gourmet pub is gaining a big reputation for its fabulous food.
Two thumbs up for this popular restaurant just a short drive from Mevagissey, modern British menu with locally sourced ingredients in a lovely dining space.
33 locals recommend
Kingswood Bar & Restaurant
33 locals recommend
Two thumbs up for this popular restaurant just a short drive from Mevagissey, modern British menu with locally sourced ingredients in a lovely dining space.
Looking for a drink or a bite to eat on a sunny day, the Llawnroc has a fabulous terrace with a wonderful outlook in beautiful Gorran.
11 locals recommend
The Llawnroc Hotel
Chute Lane
11 locals recommend
Looking for a drink or a bite to eat on a sunny day, the Llawnroc has a fabulous terrace with a wonderful outlook in beautiful Gorran.
Great feet-in-the-sand dining experience, busy in the summer but can't beat the location.
19 locals recommend
Hub Box Pentewan
19 locals recommend
Great feet-in-the-sand dining experience, busy in the summer but can't beat the location.
Excellent food in a beautiful location, can be busy in the summer but wonderful before or after a dip at Caerhays Beach.
19 locals recommend
Caerhays Beach Restaurant
19 locals recommend
Excellent food in a beautiful location, can be busy in the summer but wonderful before or after a dip at Caerhays Beach.
Visiting Fowey? You must try this great casual dining venue opposite the estuary. Very popular in season so be prepared to queue, though the line progresses relatively quickly and the food is well worth the effort.
6 locals recommend
North Street Kitchen
55 North Street
6 locals recommend
Visiting Fowey? You must try this great casual dining venue opposite the estuary. Very popular in season so be prepared to queue, though the line progresses relatively quickly and the food is well worth the effort.

Things to do

Get out into St Austell Bay on this characterful old boat for leisurely coastal trips or private charter.
6 locals recommend
Seas the Day Charters
6 locals recommend
Get out into St Austell Bay on this characterful old boat for leisurely coastal trips or private charter.
Private charter or day trips, contact Chris for a great fishing experience. 07738 051010
Aquila Charters
Private charter or day trips, contact Chris for a great fishing experience. 07738 051010
Itching to feed your need for speed?
196 locals recommend
Mevagissey
196 locals recommend
Itching to feed your need for speed?
Just a short walk or drive (parking available), the Paddle Shed has an array of water craft for hire at safe Portmellon Beach. Snacks and coffee at the adjacent Shack, something stronger at the Rising Sun pub next door (great also for a pint overlooking the beach in the evenings!).
The Paddle Shed
Just a short walk or drive (parking available), the Paddle Shed has an array of water craft for hire at safe Portmellon Beach. Snacks and coffee at the adjacent Shack, something stronger at the Rising Sun pub next door (great also for a pint overlooking the beach in the evenings!).
Enjoy beautiful Fowey and the estuary, kayak, stand-up paddleboard or boat.
11 locals recommend
Fowey River Hire
47 Fore St
11 locals recommend
Enjoy beautiful Fowey and the estuary, kayak, stand-up paddleboard or boat.
Paddleboard, kayak, wind surf or boat, take your pick.
6 locals recommend
Cornwall Watersports
6 locals recommend
Paddleboard, kayak, wind surf or boat, take your pick.
Fancy a tipple, wine tasting in a beautiful setting.
Polmassick Vineyard
Fancy a tipple, wine tasting in a beautiful setting.
Get a tour of this large brewery, learn its history and sample some FREE BEER!!
31 locals recommend
St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre
63 Trevarthian Rd
31 locals recommend
Get a tour of this large brewery, learn its history and sample some FREE BEER!!
A host of activities for kids, from slides and soft play to activities like mini golf, open year-round.
23 locals recommend
Kidzworld Adventure Play
Par Moor Road
23 locals recommend
A host of activities for kids, from slides and soft play to activities like mini golf, open year-round.
Explore the old mine workings, canals and tramways and visit the discovery centre.
57 locals recommend
Wheal Martyn Clay Works
57 locals recommend
Explore the old mine workings, canals and tramways and visit the discovery centre.
Join Jamie for charter fishing trips for all ages and abilities
Huntress charters Mevagissey Fishing Trips Mackerel fishing from £20
West Wharf
Join Jamie for charter fishing trips for all ages and abilities
Unique experience, explore the marine life in and around Mevagissey on this glass bottom boat with bar and refreshments.
Beneath The Waves Mevagissey
Unique experience, explore the marine life in and around Mevagissey on this glass bottom boat with bar and refreshments.