Salt Box Guidebook
Food scene
Overlooking Charlestown Harbour on Cornwall’s south coast for the finest steaks and seafood locally sourced from the land and sea. Whether it’s Saturday lunches, Sunday roasts or dinner any night of the week, you’ll love the food, drinks and relaxed atmosphere at The Longstore in Charlestown.
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The Longstore
Charlestown HarbourOverlooking Charlestown Harbour on Cornwall’s south coast for the finest steaks and seafood locally sourced from the land and sea. Whether it’s Saturday lunches, Sunday roasts or dinner any night of the week, you’ll love the food, drinks and relaxed atmosphere at The Longstore in Charlestown.
A stylish beach house restaurant located next to the beach in Mawgan Porth. Catch offers freshly cooked seafood, coast inspired dishes from top chefs and stunning coastal views.
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Catch Seafood Bar & Grill
4 B3276A stylish beach house restaurant located next to the beach in Mawgan Porth. Catch offers freshly cooked seafood, coast inspired dishes from top chefs and stunning coastal views.
Our local bakery at Indian Queens, not the most glamourous setting but beautiful bakery products, a small shop and super tasty breakfasts and lunches to eat inhouse or take away, don't miss the cinnamon rolls!
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Da Bara Bakery
Lodge WayOur local bakery at Indian Queens, not the most glamourous setting but beautiful bakery products, a small shop and super tasty breakfasts and lunches to eat inhouse or take away, don't miss the cinnamon rolls!
A 400 year old pub and restaurant in the beautiful Cornish countryside. Chef Patron Ben graduated from Fifteen Cornwall in 2012 as the winner of the National Apprentice Of The Year Award, which he received at Buckingham Palace from Princess Anne, before taking a position at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant.
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The Fox's Revenge
A3058A 400 year old pub and restaurant in the beautiful Cornish countryside. Chef Patron Ben graduated from Fifteen Cornwall in 2012 as the winner of the National Apprentice Of The Year Award, which he received at Buckingham Palace from Princess Anne, before taking a position at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant.
One of Cornwall’s most historic houses dating back to the 15th century, THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay has far-reaching sea views, oodles of quirks and character and stacks of original features.
For a special occasion the Pig at Harlyn Bay is very highly recommended, it is not cheap but it is a fantastic experience.
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The Pig at Harlyn Bay
One of Cornwall’s most historic houses dating back to the 15th century, THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay has far-reaching sea views, oodles of quirks and character and stacks of original features.
For a special occasion the Pig at Harlyn Bay is very highly recommended, it is not cheap but it is a fantastic experience.
The Stable is a nationwide chain in one of the best locations possible in the whole of Newquay. This restaurant is directly on Fistral Beach with breathtaking, panoramic views of the whole beach and the famous surfing waves. They pride themselves on simple food, that’s cooked well, without preservatives, using prime local ingredients from the finest growers and producers in the region. Everything is freshly hand-made from scratch, from the tasty organic sourdough pizza bases to their super spicy Naga chilli oil.
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The Fistral Stable
Headland RoadThe Stable is a nationwide chain in one of the best locations possible in the whole of Newquay. This restaurant is directly on Fistral Beach with breathtaking, panoramic views of the whole beach and the famous surfing waves. They pride themselves on simple food, that’s cooked well, without preservatives, using prime local ingredients from the finest growers and producers in the region. Everything is freshly hand-made from scratch, from the tasty organic sourdough pizza bases to their super spicy Naga chilli oil.
Rick Stein is a name synonymous with Cornish restaurants, there are several restaurants within the group at various locations and all are very well recommended.
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Rick Stein's Seafood Bar & Fishmongers
Unit 1 Station RdRick Stein is a name synonymous with Cornish restaurants, there are several restaurants within the group at various locations and all are very well recommended.
The Stable prides themselves on simple food, that's cooked well, without preservatives, using prime local ingredients from the finest growers and producers in the region. Everything is freshly hand-made from scratch including the tasty organic sourdough pizza bases.
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The Fistral Stable
Headland RoadThe Stable prides themselves on simple food, that's cooked well, without preservatives, using prime local ingredients from the finest growers and producers in the region. Everything is freshly hand-made from scratch including the tasty organic sourdough pizza bases.
Places to visit
Explore massive covered Biomes to trek though the world’s largest indoor rainforest and immerse yourself in the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean Biome. Enjoy extensive Outdoor Gardens, contemporary artworks, performance and storytelling. Discover places to rest, play and eat, and pick up inspiring ideas to take home on how to care for the planet that cares for you.
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Eden Project, Cornwall
Explore massive covered Biomes to trek though the world’s largest indoor rainforest and immerse yourself in the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean Biome. Enjoy extensive Outdoor Gardens, contemporary artworks, performance and storytelling. Discover places to rest, play and eat, and pick up inspiring ideas to take home on how to care for the planet that cares for you.
Heligan is one of the most mysterious estates in England. Lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1, this Sleeping Beauty was re-awakened in 1990 to become Europe’s largest garden restoration project. Today Heligan’s 200 acres are a paradise for the explorer, wildlife, plant lover and garden romantic.
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Οι Χαμένοι Κήποι του Χέλιγκαν
B3273Heligan is one of the most mysterious estates in England. Lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1, this Sleeping Beauty was re-awakened in 1990 to become Europe’s largest garden restoration project. Today Heligan’s 200 acres are a paradise for the explorer, wildlife, plant lover and garden romantic.
Immerse yourself in history, myths and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle set high on Cornwall's rugged north coast. Inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur, for centuries this dramatic castle and coastline has fired the imaginations of writers, artists, and even the brother of a king. Now it's your turn to be inspired.
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Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathImmerse yourself in history, myths and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle set high on Cornwall's rugged north coast. Inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur, for centuries this dramatic castle and coastline has fired the imaginations of writers, artists, and even the brother of a king. Now it's your turn to be inspired.
Lanhydrock is the quintessential country house and estate. Make sure you take a stroll around the extensive gardens and enjoy their year-round colour.
The estate is well worth exploring too, with ancient woodlands and tranquil riverside paths. There are also off- road cycle trails, with special routes for families and novice riders, bike hire is available.
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Σπίτι και κήπος Lanhydrock
Treffry LaneLanhydrock is the quintessential country house and estate. Make sure you take a stroll around the extensive gardens and enjoy their year-round colour.
The estate is well worth exploring too, with ancient woodlands and tranquil riverside paths. There are also off- road cycle trails, with special routes for families and novice riders, bike hire is available.
Beaches to Explore
There are more beaches in Cornwall than I can write about, below are a few of our favorites. It is always best to check the tide times before visiting beaches as at high tide a lot are underwater! www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk has tide times for all of the popular spots.
Crantock offers a large expanse of golden sands backed by dunes between the Pentire Headland to the west and the Gannel river to the east. Popular for swimming, snorkelling, surfing and wind-surfing with board/canoe hire on the beach. Dolphins accasionally visit too!
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Παραλία Crantock
Crantock offers a large expanse of golden sands backed by dunes between the Pentire Headland to the west and the Gannel river to the east. Popular for swimming, snorkelling, surfing and wind-surfing with board/canoe hire on the beach. Dolphins accasionally visit too!
Situated at the mouth of the River Camel, near Padstow is Hawker's Cove beach. At low tide the beach forms an expanse of sand stretching almost 1.5 miles from the old lifeboat station and joining up with Harbour Cove. Despite being a beautiful spot and located close to Padstow the beach here doesn't really get crowded.
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Hawker's Cove, Padstow
South West Coast PathSituated at the mouth of the River Camel, near Padstow is Hawker's Cove beach. At low tide the beach forms an expanse of sand stretching almost 1.5 miles from the old lifeboat station and joining up with Harbour Cove. Despite being a beautiful spot and located close to Padstow the beach here doesn't really get crowded.
Considered one of the best family beaches in Cornwall, Harlyn Bay is a wide and spacious beach of yellow sand and pebbles with plenty of interesting rock pools backed by dunes and situated on the eastern side of Trevose Head, just west of Padstow. The crescent shaped bay is popular with novice surfers who can learn to master the waves with surf schools who run sessions from the beach.
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Harlyn Bay Beach
Considered one of the best family beaches in Cornwall, Harlyn Bay is a wide and spacious beach of yellow sand and pebbles with plenty of interesting rock pools backed by dunes and situated on the eastern side of Trevose Head, just west of Padstow. The crescent shaped bay is popular with novice surfers who can learn to master the waves with surf schools who run sessions from the beach.
To the west lies Crinnis Beach with its distinct outcrop of rock, commonly known as Crinnis Island, sloping gently seawards. The central beach at Shorthorn is set against a backdrop of sandy dune, while its neighbour Polgaver Beach, a rich and verdant nature reserve, completes this unbroken stretch of coastline.
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Carlyon Bay
To the west lies Crinnis Beach with its distinct outcrop of rock, commonly known as Crinnis Island, sloping gently seawards. The central beach at Shorthorn is set against a backdrop of sandy dune, while its neighbour Polgaver Beach, a rich and verdant nature reserve, completes this unbroken stretch of coastline.
Walks to do
There are a myriad of walks in Cornwall, from the coastal path to wild woodlands. There are a couple of walking guidebooks in the lodge and the National Trust and www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk are good resources.
This walk around the Lizard Peninsula, the southerly tip of mainland Britain, takes in dramatic cliff scenery, rare wildflowers and an interesting coastal history.
Kynance Cove has a sandy beach and islands of serpentine stone. The bay attracted visitors in Victorian times and still captivates people today.
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Εθνική Εμπιστοσύνη - Σημείο Σαύρας
This walk around the Lizard Peninsula, the southerly tip of mainland Britain, takes in dramatic cliff scenery, rare wildflowers and an interesting coastal history.
Kynance Cove has a sandy beach and islands of serpentine stone. The bay attracted visitors in Victorian times and still captivates people today.
This walk passes the pumping engine house of Wheal Coates before reaching the coastguard lookout on St Agnes Head. The route follows the coast around the headland to Trevaunance Cove passing alongside a number of old mine workings, now overgrown with wildflowers, and along lanes and footpaths to the upper part of Wheal Coates before descending to Chapel Porth.
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Παραλία Chapel Porth
South West Coast PathThis walk passes the pumping engine house of Wheal Coates before reaching the coastguard lookout on St Agnes Head. The route follows the coast around the headland to Trevaunance Cove passing alongside a number of old mine workings, now overgrown with wildflowers, and along lanes and footpaths to the upper part of Wheal Coates before descending to Chapel Porth.
This walk has great views across St Ives Bay, and out to the lighthouse on Godrevy Island just off shore. The long beach, the island and the lighthouse and the tales of shipwrecks inspire everyone. In spring the coastal grasslands are full of wildflowers and fulmars nest noisily in the cliffs. In autumn huge flocks of migrating seabirds pass through.
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Godrevy Point
South West Coast PathThis walk has great views across St Ives Bay, and out to the lighthouse on Godrevy Island just off shore. The long beach, the island and the lighthouse and the tales of shipwrecks inspire everyone. In spring the coastal grasslands are full of wildflowers and fulmars nest noisily in the cliffs. In autumn huge flocks of migrating seabirds pass through.
Towns to visit
A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town.
Wander through the maze of narrow cobbled streets, independent shops and fisherman’s cottages in the heart of St Ives. Sample some of the tastiest award-winning restaurants, cafés and bars in the Southwest.
Surf at the blue flag-rated Porthmeor beach and feel the soft sand between your toes, or set off on an inspiring walk along the coastal path towards Land’s End.
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Saint Ives
A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town.
Wander through the maze of narrow cobbled streets, independent shops and fisherman’s cottages in the heart of St Ives. Sample some of the tastiest award-winning restaurants, cafés and bars in the Southwest.
Surf at the blue flag-rated Porthmeor beach and feel the soft sand between your toes, or set off on an inspiring walk along the coastal path towards Land’s End.
In Padstow you’ll find a great mixture of houses, quays, boat slips, inns, cafés, restaurants, gift shops, a fishmonger and the like.
The harbour is undoubtedly the strongest attraction in the town and visitors find themselves drawn to it like a magnet. But the town and its harbour is just the first step in getting to know the area, it is surrounded by great walks and beaches.
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Padstow
In Padstow you’ll find a great mixture of houses, quays, boat slips, inns, cafés, restaurants, gift shops, a fishmonger and the like.
The harbour is undoubtedly the strongest attraction in the town and visitors find themselves drawn to it like a magnet. But the town and its harbour is just the first step in getting to know the area, it is surrounded by great walks and beaches.
Based around a thriving harbour Falmouth is gateway to the beautiful Fal River which runs through an Area Of Natural Beauty. The town is famous for its creative buzz with many art galleries displaying contemporary works and venues showcasing independent films and live bands. Falmouth is surrounded by several fantastic family friendly beaches and is known for its year round events calendar.
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Falmouth
Based around a thriving harbour Falmouth is gateway to the beautiful Fal River which runs through an Area Of Natural Beauty. The town is famous for its creative buzz with many art galleries displaying contemporary works and venues showcasing independent films and live bands. Falmouth is surrounded by several fantastic family friendly beaches and is known for its year round events calendar.
As you walk the ever narrowing streets of the old town where mediaeval and Georgian buildings cast shadows over each other, a vibrant maritime history comes to life. Lining the main Fore Street you will find many small, independent shops. If you’re a foodie then Fowey is home to many bistros, cafes and restaurants where you’ll find menus offering the best in local produce – Fowey River mussels are a highlight.
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Fowey
As you walk the ever narrowing streets of the old town where mediaeval and Georgian buildings cast shadows over each other, a vibrant maritime history comes to life. Lining the main Fore Street you will find many small, independent shops. If you’re a foodie then Fowey is home to many bistros, cafes and restaurants where you’ll find menus offering the best in local produce – Fowey River mussels are a highlight.