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Walking holidays in Cornwall

 

Visitors walking on the coast path above Towanroath Shaft pumping engine house, part of the Wheal Coates mine, near St Agnes, Cornwall

Poldark country 

Go on set and explore the landscapes made famous in the BBC drama. Discover its rich mining history, rocky coves and sweeping headlands used for filming and stay close to the action in our cottages.

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Count House Cottage, near Botallack, Cornwall

Count House Cottage 

This cosy cottage for two sits close to the dramatic cliffs of West Cornwall, with amazing views over the turbulent Atlantic Ocean. It's surrounded by reminders of its mining past. Follow the Botallack mining walk to see all the highlights.

The exterior of The Canyack, Bosorne, Penzance, Cornwall

The Canyack 

19th-century miner's cottage, The Canyack, is set high on the slopes of the secluded Cot Valley. From here you can walk to Porth Nanven cove and along the coast path to Cape Cornwall.

The exterior and garden at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall

Whitstone Cottage 

Whitstone is a rare survival of a simple, cob and stone Cornish cottage. It's less than a 30 minute drive to Gunwalloe where Poldark's dramatic ship wreck scene was filmed. Take the 'Silver dollars, shipwrecks and scenic views' walk to discover more.

The beach at Lantic Bay, Cornwall

Lantic Bay and Lansallos 

Take in views of sweeping headlands, winding creeks and rocky outcrops when you walk around Lantic Bay and Lansallos. Linked by the South West Coast Path, you can choose how far you want to go. If you're up for the challenge venture out to Polperro on the rollercoaster walk.

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The exterior and garden at Old House, Lanteglos-by-Fowey, Cornwall

Old House 

This slate-hung farmhouse has been converted into two cottages, Old House and West House. There are walks in all directions from here with Looe to the east and Polperro to the west.

The exterior of Meadow and Triggabrowne Cottage, Lanteglos-by-Fowey, Cornwall

Meadow Cottage 

With views across the open countryside and working farmland, Meadow Cottages offers a dreamy rural getaway. Nearby trails include the short 1.5 mile Pencarrow Head walk and the 6.8 mile Polruan to Polperro rollercoaster walk.

The exterior and garden at Tippett's, Lanteglos-by-Fowey, Cornwall

Tippett's 

Tippett's is one of three cottage in this former farmhouse. A short walk from here will take you to the rocky outcrop of Pencarrow Head. Follow the coastal path for longer walks to Polperro.

View from the coast path looking toward vault beach on the Dodman Roseland, Cornwall

Roseland 

Further west of Lantic Bay is the Roseland Peninsula, an area of creeks, valleys and secluded beaches. It’s riddled with footpaths that invite you to discover its military history, magical woodland and sweeping seascapes.

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The exterior of Hayloft, Roseland, Cornwall

Hayloft 

This traditional farm building sits within the old farming hamlet of Gwendra which gives way to the sandy beaches of Pendower and Carne. Take the trail from Carne car park to Nare Head for Bronze age history and stunning seascapes.

The exterior of Penhaligon's, Roseland, Cornwall

Penhaligon's 

Penhaligon's is a dreamy thatched cottage tucked away in leafy seclusion down a narrow track. Towan Beach is just a five minute's walk where you can take the 'Woodland, farmland, sea and quay' circular trail.

The exterior of Tiffy's, St Anthony Head, Cornwall

Tiffy's 

This characterful one-bedroom cottage was once the workshop of the military artificer. It sits on the bottom tip of Roseland in St Anthony Head, where you can discover its military history, the lighthouse and marine wildlife.