Barn Croft self catering holiday cottage, Porthleven, Cornwall for your perfect Cornish holiday. |
Links Marine Discovery – based in Penzance harbour – a sea trip in a 10-seater ribbed boat around the coast with an informed commentary of local sea life and scenery by local marine biologists. Fantastic ! Often used by TV companies including the BBC and film crews - Website Ghost Walks – Penzance and St Ives – Fascinating walks and talks by local historians - Website. Minack Theatre – This open air theatre built upon the cliff tops at Minack is a dramatic backdrop to performances of plays by Shakespeare, Milton and more contemporary writers such as Terry Pratchett. Wrap up well on a summer evening and take cushions to rest your more delicate parts whilst sitting on the stone theatre seats. Maybe even take a picnic with food and drink to enjoy an evening performance .… Perfect ! We recommend that you book early - Website Christmas and New Year – Lights in abundance everywhere but Mousehole is usually exceptional. Website Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Gallery, St Ives – It is recommended that visitors park their car at Lelant Saltings and use the scenic and excellent train service to St Ives. Website Gweek Seal Sanctuary - Website Goonhilly Visitor Centre– ideal for families on those days when it rains (yes, even in Cornwall !) - Website Porthcurno Telegraph Museum - Website Geevor Mine, Zennor, near Penzance - Website Flambards, Helston - Website Trevarno Gardens/National Garden Museum – between Helston and Camborne - Website Bonython Gardens – on the Lizard just past Helston. These were newly opened gardens in 2007 and are well worth visiting - Website |  Porthleven and Cornwall's Attractions Porthleven has a long and interesting history and is claimed to be the UK’s most southerly port. It is very picturesque and has several excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs. It has a small harbour with a deep sea inlet that is protected by three sets of granite walls. The sight and sound of the sea gently lapping on the shore is idyllic. Porthleven is quite popular with artists, painters and photographers, TV crews and news reporters. There are a tremendous variety and number of attractions and activities all year around in Cornwall. If you are looking for ideas or something different we suggest that you browse the leaflets, magazines and books under the TV. Please feel free to use the books and maps in Barn Croft to find out more about Porthleven and the surroundings. Alternatively, contact Falmouth Tourist Information Tel: 01326 312300 for further information. The coast around Porthleven is officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coast. Furthermore, five local sites have been designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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