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Day
Trips
There
is a huge variety of things to do in and around Mevagissey,
see our star attractions page. But
being centrally located everywhere is easily accessible.
Lands End is not much more than an hour away and the North
Coast 30-40 minutes so there really is no excuse not to
explore Cornwall fully from one base.
Gardens
The
Eden Project has been called "The eighth wonder
of the world" by some. Almost half-a-million people
visited during the Big Build - watching the development
of the Biomes. In Eden's first full year, over 2 million
people came to view this amazing spectacle, housing two
of the world's climate zones, the third climate zone being
Cornwall's own mild and sunny climate. The largest Biome
is so large that the Tower of London would fit inside it.
And yet, the structure is so light - 400 tons - that it
is the same weight as the air it contains!
The
world renowned Lost
Gardens of Heligan are only a short distance from our
beautiful location, in fact you can see Heligan House from
on our patio! The gardens were lost for many years under
mountains of ivy, bramble and laurel. Heligan is the largest
European garden restoration project ever attempted. They
comprise eighty acres of pleasure grounds plus a complex
of walled gardens and a huge vegetable garden. The garden
also incorporates the woodland valley, the Home Farm and
an innovative, hi-tec, wildlife hide where you can watch
birds, squirrels and badgers via live video links or see
filmed sequences. There is a plant collection, a range of
exotic glasshouses, and various buildings and landscaping
that reflect the interests of the family in the past.
Caerhays
Castle and Gardens is one of the finest Gardens in the
United Kingdom. The 100 acre garden at Caerhays contains
a combination of both spectacular spring displays of enormous
tree magnolias rhododendrons and camellias as well as a
huge range of rare woodland trees and shrubs originating
primarily from China. It therefore has plenty to offer the
more enthusiastic gardeners as well as those who simply
want to admire and appreciate the unique spectacle.
Six
of Cornwall's finest gardens are in the care of the National
Trust - Antony, Cotehele, Lanhydrock, Trelissick, Glendurgan
and Trengwainton – covering between them a huge variety
of plants, styles, features and moods. In addition to the
loveliness of the gardens, they all have tea rooms or restaurants
and shops to enhance your visit, and there are renowned
art and craft galleries at Trelissick and Cotehele. Alongwith
Five of Cornwall's best loved historic houses (Lanhydrock,
Cotehele, Anthony, Trerice, and St Michaels Mount), which
are owned, protected and opened to the public. Other property
in their care include carefully preserved examples of Cornwall's
industrial past, such as mine engine houses and of course
miles of spectacular coastline.
Lots
more Garden information can be found at www.gardensincornwall.co.uk
Beaches
There
are plenty of beaches a short drive away and Clare can direct
you to them once you are here.
Fishing
and Boat trips
These
can be booked on the harbour or in the Angling shop, whether
you want just an hour pleasure trip round the bay or a whole
day? Also self drive boats for hire at Aquarium slip.
Roseland
Peninsula
This
is one of the most beautiful areas of Cornwall and only
a short drive away. There are lots of sandy coves to explore,
quiet beaches to relax, stunning coastal and river scenery,
miles of coastal path to walk, as well as pretty villages
to drive through. You can catch a boat/or
ferry from St Mawes over to Falmouth or up the beautiful
river fal to Truro.
St
Ives
No
trip to Cornwall is complete without a visit to this bustling
town which is an artists delight! Be sure to go to the Tate
Gallery.
The
excellent road network makes it easy to access The Minack
Theatre, Charlestown with its Shipwreck Centre, Looe, Polperro,
Padstow, Newquay, Penzance and Falmouth for its new Maritime
Museum
Walking/Cycling
Due
to its position right on the coastal path Wild Air provides
an ideal location to stop off in the Mevagissey area and
we can even transport your luggage onto your next destination
while you walk; plus provide a packed lunch, although advance
notification is requested. Alternatively if you are here
for a few days we can suggest some stunning walks for you
to enjoy and find some hidden beauty spots too! We also
have drying facilities for any wet gear you may have.
www.southwestcoastpath.com
www.walkcornwall.com
or www.nationaltrail.co.uk
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For
Cyclists there are a number of cycle trails nearby and we
have secure storage for bicycles. Or if you need to hire
a bicycle:
www.pentewanvalleycyclehire.co.uk
www.cyclecornwall.com
There
are also various organisations offering golf, horse-riding,
water sports, wind surfing, the list is endless! We can
help you will any of those whilst here. More information
on the area can be found at:
www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk
www.mevagissey-cornwall.co.uk
Public
transport
The
nearest train and bus station is at St Austell approximately
5 miles away. The bus comes to Mevagissey almost hourly
and the bus stop is in the village outside the Ship Inn,
a few minutes walk. You can get the bus to the Lost Gardens,
Gorran Haven, Fowey, Eden Project and St Austell from there.
We usually have a timetable here.
The
nearest airport is Newquay, approximately 20 miles.
We have a couple of local taxi services in the village.
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