Roseland

Aerial view St Anthony Head on the Roseland

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

Discover secluded bays, magical creeks - a quieter pace of life

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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Things to see and do

Spring lambs

Exploring with your dog 

There are some great days out for you and your dog around Cornwall. But it's also home to wildlife and livestock. Help us look after the places you and your dog enjoy by following these simple guidelines.

View over Towan beach on the Roseland

Family friendly places on the Roseland 

When you drive down the lanes on the Roseland, you'll discover lovely spots to stop off at for a day's adventure.

Porthcurnick beach, Roseland, Cornwall

Things to see and do on the Roseland 

Far reaching views, woodland and coastal walks, hidden beaches and layers of history all wrapped at the end of the Roseland peninsula.

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Places to stay

Places to stay on the Roseland

The holiday cottages at St Anthony Head

Places to stay at St Anthony Head 

Stay in converted officers' quarters at St Anthony Head.

Towan beach at Porth looking towards Killigerran low tide

Places to stay at Porth 

Stay at one of our enchanting holiday cottages near Porth for the perfect seaside holiday.

View over to the beaches of Carne and Pendower

Stay at Gwendra Wartha and Caragloose 

On the doorstep of the beaches of Carne and Pendower are a cluster of holiday cottages at Gwendra and Caragloose is not far away.

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Wildlife

Nature on the Roseland

Holly blue butterfly resting on a leaf on the Roseland

Wildlife on the Roseland 

The times and seasons change and nature continues to amaze us with its industry, ingenuity and beauty.

Peacock Butterfly

Keeping an eye on butterflies 

As summer approaches we begin to catch the gentle flutter-by of a colourful butterfly and our volunteers are on hand to start monitoring their numbers.

Everyone needs nature

Young child running beside a row of blossom trees at Ardress House

Everyone needs nature 

More than ever, nature has been our source of comfort. Trees towering above us, serene coastal paths, the simplicity of a rushing stream and panoramic drama in the skies – these can answer our need for quiet and inspiration.

Kittiwakes and other seabirds have struggled because of the lack of sandeels in our oceans

State of Nature 2019: UK's wildlife loss continues unabated 

Action must be taken to reverse the UK's devastating loss of nature. Since 1970, the average abundance of all wildlife in the UK has fallen by 13 per cent, according to the State of Nature report. Discover how we're protecting precious landscapes from some of the toughest challenges facing nature in the UK.

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Our work

Plastic debris washed up on the beach

Beach cleans and plastic in Cornwall 

We talk a lot about beach rubbish, beach plastics and ghost fishing gear here in Cornwall. Not really surprising as you are never far from the coast.

A Ranger on a newly built bench, enjoying a sea view.

The day job 

What do our Countryside Rangers and volunteers get up to?

A canopy of trees at One Tree Hill

Restoring woodlands affected by ash dieback 

Historic trees and beautiful woodlands in our care face extinction due to a surge of the disease ash dieback. Find out how you can support our work to restore precious woodland landscapes before they are lost for ever.

Collie dog in the daisies at Treluggan, Roseland, Cornwall

Emma Shepherd 

In memory of Emma Shepherd, Roseland ranger.

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Eating and shopping

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