The distinctly Cornish village of Gorran Haven, with ‘breathe in’ narrow lanes, whitewashed cottages, a small fishing harbour and two sandy beaches, offers everything you need for a calm and restful holiday. Nestled into the southern coastline, it is a real hidden gem and makes a great base for exploring the picturesque Roseland Peninsula, which provides some of the best walking in Cornwall.
Pass the time away enjoying views of the sea and fishing boats and wandering around the tiny lanes that wind between the cottages. Pick up some breakfast coffee from Cakebreads cafe or lunch from the takeaway seafood shop to enjoy on the beach or back at your holiday cottage. For such a small area, this tiny harbour town has several beaches to explore: Little Perhaver and Gorran Haven are perfect for family picnicking. Vault beach is a 20-minute cliff-top walk from the village, and consists of a long strip of clean white shingle – often completely empty.
Towering above the sea, the historic headland of Dodman Point offers dramatic, panoramic views. This is the highest headland on Cornwall's beautiful south coast, so expect brilliant scenery and steep climbs. Find refreshment in the charming Coast Path Cafe – a co-operative run by locals housed in an old stone reading room right on the South West Coast Path, serving gorgeous homemade cakes and Cornish cream teas. If the weather is rainy you can sit indoors but the best seats are on the decking, which has glorious views of the sea and green hills. The cafe also doubles as a high-quality craft shop supporting local makers.
If you can tempt the children off the beaches, head to Caerhays, St Mawes and Pendennis Castles, all easy drives away, with plenty to explore. To break into the surrounding countryside, many short drives lead to nearby hotspots, like the biomes of the Eden Project, less than 15 miles away, and subtropical Lost Gardens of Heligan, only five miles away, with its 200 acres of magnificent flora-filled creations.
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