Local Area Information
The twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand, with narrow streets winding between pastel-coloured cottages, lie on the Rame Peninsula just 5 miles from Plymouth, but because the high ground of Mount Edgcumbe lies between, you are not aware of being near a large city. Instead, you can relax in the peace and quiet of village life, and look out over Plymouth Sound which offers calm waters ideal for watersports, fishing and bathing. Take a walk south along the coastal path to Penlee Point for the glorious views of Rame Head, towering above the sea, or, a walk north along the coast will take you to Mount Edgcumbe Park with fabulous views of Plymouth Sound. From Cawsand, take a ferry trip to Plymouth and visit the Aquarium, the historic Barbican or enjoy a spot of retail therapy. Just a mile west of Cawsand lies Whitsand Bay, with 5 miles of sandy beach at low tide and dramatic cliffs. You really are spoilt for choice in this ‘secret hideaway’.
Local highlights:
- The Shop in the Square - classic fish and chips and a lot more literally opposite the beach cottage
- The Cross Keys Inn - traditional Cornish inn right in the square
- Cornwall coastal path - walkers paradise that stretches all around the Rame peninsula, with fabulous views and clifftop paths
- Kayaking around Cawsand beach and up the coast to Penlee Point
- The Old Bakery, Cawsand - quality fresh food and local cafe, who also do sour dough baking classes
- Devonport Inn, Kingsand - delicious gourmet food in a gastro pub overlooking the sea at Kingsand
- Clifftop Cafe - fuel up on a great breakfast ready to explore the expanse of surfing beach at Whitsand Bay or reward yourself with lunch on your return!
- Polhawn Fort - idylic wedding venue
- Mount Edgcumbe house & grounds - a great family day out
- The Canteen cafe at Maker - fab chef from River Cottage cafe next to an intriguing local Somerville art gallery
- The newly opened Cornish pod will deliver fantastic pasties direct to your door!
Further afield favourites:
- Adrenalin Quarry for some high spirited fun!
- The Eden Project - the famous ecological and biodiversity site
- Plymouth Aquarium - the largest public aquarium in the UK in nearby Plymouth
- Tintagel Castle - the amazing, mysterious ruin on the cliff (English Heritage)
- St Michaels Mount - the monastery on island after Mont St Michel in France (National Trust)
The local environment
Our family care a lot about protecting the local Cornish environment and support a number of initiatives that we hope you will help: