Towns & Villages

Bodmin is a charming historic town, close to the rugged beauty of Bodmin Moor. With its rich medieval architecture, Bodmin showcases a fascinating pas...

Boscastle is a village and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall

Bude is located on the far north Cornish coast. A popular seaside town with stunning beaches and offering plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants and hote...

Cadgwith Cove is one of those Cornish fishing villages that time seems to have passed by. The beach is still very much the centre of the village with ...

Cawsand is a small fishing village, which, along with its neighbour Kingsand, was once known for smuggling. Both villages are now part of Mount Edgcum...

The harbour village of Charlestown was a Georgian 'new town', a port development planned by local landowner Charles Rashleigh (after whom it was named...

Coverack is a quiet fishing village on the Lizard Peninsula. The harbour is the centre point of the village where fisherman still operate daily, it's ...

Falmouth’s original harbour, Custom House Quay was immensely important in the formation of the news-carrying packet ships.

Devoran is a village located in the upper reaches of the Carrick Roads in Cornwall, near the city of Truro.

The third largest natural harbour in the world and the deepest in Western Europe, Falmouth Harbour occupies a commanding position on the Carrick Roads...

Flushing is a calm and beautiful village opposite Falmouth, with it’s own stunning beach and incredible views across the Carrick Roads.

Fowey is a small town tucked up the River Fowey on the south coast. The town itself is very popular offering a good variety of shops, restaurants, caf...

Gillan is situated in a picturesque spot near the mouth of a small creek, just off the Helford River at the north of the Lizard Peninsula. The small s...

Golant is located on the River Fowey between Lostwithiel and Fowey. A picture-postcard little village with a stunning backdrop.

Sitting in a valley well off the beaten track, Gorran Haven is an unspoilt coastal village at the heart of which is a cluster of fishermen’s cottage...

The village of Gweek is located at the head of the Helford River and is the furthest navigable point on the tidal river. It is now mainly used to stor...

The estuary town of Hayle is nestled on the picturesque north coast of Cornwall, close to St Ives.

Helston is an historic market town and civil parish near the Lizard Peninsula.

Launceston is the ancient capital of Cornwall and still boasts a medieval south gate and the ruins of a castle.

Lerryn is a village in south Cornwall situated near the upper reaches of the River Fowey but has its own waterway; the River Lerryn (a tributary of th...

The seaside town of Looe offers plenty of things to do for visitors and locals all year round whilst still retaining a working fishing port. The town ...

Lostwithiel is situated in a beautiful wooded valley at the tidal reach of the River Fowey. Located in central Cornwall, it is within easy reach of bo...

The village of Malpas is situated along the bank of the Truro River about a mile outside the city. It is here that the rivers of Truro and Tresillian ...

Mawgan Porth is a small village with a large beach on the north coast situated between Newquay and Padstow.

Mevagissey is an attractive harbourside village which was once the centre of Cornwall’s pilchard fishing industry and still boasts a busy working ha...

The village of Mousehole is a true Cornish gem. A stunning collection of houses and shops, fronted by a fishing harbour. A scene of a picture-perfect ...

A picturesque marina, that has so much to offer. From the watersports enthusiast to the experienced sailor, Mylor is a fantastic location for anyone w...

Newlyn is a seaside town and one of the largest fishing ports in the UK. Lying adjacent to some of the richest fishing grounds in the Northern Hemisp...

Newquay’s historic harbour is actually where the town got its modern name; its former title of Towan Blystra was forgotten by many when the town got...

The North Cornwall fishing port of Padstow has seen its popularity explode over recent years, centred around the attractive working harbour where boat...

Undoubtedly the most commanding vantage point in Falmouth, Pendennis Point gives far-reaching, uninhibited views of the Carrick Roads, St Mawes, St An...

Just a stones throw from Falmouth, the sleepy settlement of Penryn has effectively become an extension of its larger counterpart over the years. To ge...

Besides being the setting of one of Britain’s most famous pirate tales, Penzance is known among locals for being a less well-polished and slightly m...

At low tide Perranporth beach and neighbouring Penhale sands join together to form one of the largest stretches of unbroken sand on the North Coast. A...

Perranuthnoe beach is located on the south coast around a mile to the east of Marazion, with fine views of Cornwall's jewel, St Michael's Mount.

Point is a small settlement about four miles south of Truro, in the parish of Feock, situated on a small promontory where the Penpol Creek joins Restr...

The stunning fishing village of Polperro lies just a few miles along the coast from Looe. Sheltered from the ravages of time and tide in its cliff rav...

Polruan is an ancient fishing village in a superb setting on a steep hillside on the Fowey River, directly opposite Fowey itself.

The popularity of Polzeath has grown over recent years, mainly due to the combination of its beautiful sandy beach, laid-back beach town vibe and idea...

Port Gaverne is a pretty, unspoilt cove around the corner from Port Isaac. There is a sheltered, sandy beach with rock pools. It is considered one of ...

Port Isaac is a historic fishing village on the north coast of Cornwall. Its narrow, winding streets are lined with old white-washed cottages and trad...

Tucked well away on the Helford River lies the idyllic and peaceful hamlet at the head of one of the river’s seven creeks.

Porth Beach is a popular beach for families, with plenty of sand, holiday parks in close proximity and parking available right on the beach.

The small beach of Porthgwidden in St Ives is a firm favourite, with far reaching views over St Ives Bay towards Godrevy Lighthouse. This small beach ...

The popular seaside town of Porthleven is a fishing port, with a history of landing mackerel and pilchards. The town has excellent restaurants and caf...

Porthmeor is a popular beach for surfers and swimmers in an ideal location, just a stone’s throw from the centre of St Ives town. It's also situated...

Porthminster Beach on the edge of St Ives is a glorious cresent of golden sands with stunning views over St Ives Bay towards Godrevy Lighthouse.

Portholland is in fact two beaches - East and West Portholland. At low tide they join up to form a wide stretch of sand. On higher tides they are two ...

Porthpean is a popular sandy family beach near the historic village of Charlestown that offers swimming and space for various beach activities.

Located within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this Blue Flag award-winning beach is one of Cornwall’s most popular surfing beaches...

In a valley, just south from Mevagissey is the little village of Portmellon.

The village of Portreath has a popular family-friendly beach which attracts surfers and bodyboarders. The beach backs onto the small town offering lot...

Readymoney Cove is a a small, sheltered and sandy beach on the edge of Fowey; a lovely place to sit and enjoy with the town just a few moments away. T...

Redruth is a historic town in Cornwall, with a rich mining heritage.

Sitting on a 66-foot tall granite outcrop looking out at the atmospheric Bodmin Moor and china clay pits of St. Austell, is the old chapel of Roche.

Rock is tucked away on the north side of the Camel Estuary opposite Padstow. A popular village with superb cafes, pubs and restaurants.

With turquoise blue waters sweeping across a mile of white sand beach, Sennen Cove is one of the Penwith Peninsula’s most spectacular bays.

St Austell is a large market town and former mining centre located on Cornwall’s south coast, known for its china clay heritage.

Tucked away on the Tresillian River is the small village of St Clement. It has a very different feel to the city of Truro, which is just a couple of m...

St Ives is one of Cornwall's most popular holiday destinations known for its superb beaches, food and famous art galleries.

St Just in Roseland is a very peaceful and tranquil spot - a sheltered tidal creek, tucked away from the elements.

St Mary's Harbour is the gateway to the Isles of Scilly, located on St Mary's Island, the largest island in the archipelago. 

St Mawes is a small village opposite Falmouth, on the Roseland Peninsula. The village itself and the surrounding area is a Mecca for boating and yacht...

St Mawes Castle is a four-storey artillery fort, like its counterpart across the bay - Pendennis Castle. It was built in the 1540s as part of the larg...

St Winnow is a thinly-populated and scattered parish and village located on the eastern banks of the River Fowey, just south of Lostwithiel.

Located on the outskirts of Falmouth, Swanpool Beach is smaller than its neighbour Gyllyngvase Beach, but no less appealing.

Harking back to the mid 17th century, the majestic Greenbank Hotel is almost as old as Falmouth itself. Gracefully nestled along the boat-filled estua...

Towan Beach is at the heart of Newquay, one of the liveliest towns in Cornwall. The beach is bordered to the west by Newquay harbour and at the east b...

Trefusis Beach is a small rocky beach near Flushing that disappears at high tide and has some sand at low. There is a pier in the centre of the beach ...

Centrally located within the county and well-serviced, Truro is Cornwall's only city. Wide cobbled streets and hidden winding lanes ensure there is al...

Wadebridge is a quaint town located in North Cornwall. Situated on the eastern side of the River Camel, it has historical significance as a strategic ...