St Agnes
- Trevaunance Cove a
spectacular beauty spot
St
Ives | Carbis Bay | Hayle | Gwithian
Towans | Godrevy Head | Portreath
| Porthtowan | St
Agnes | Trevaunance Cove
| Perranporth | Holywell
Bay | Crantock Bay | Newquay
| Porth | Mawgan Porth | Harlyn Bay
| Constantine Bay & Trevone | Padstow
& The Camel Estuary
St Agnes and Trevaunance Cove
Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 19' 08.63" W5º 12' 07.85"
St Agnes & Trevaunance Cove.... Dramatic Cornish
Coastline - stunning family beaches - great surf...
St
Agnes on the county's dramatic north coast, is a popular holiday destination;
the very essence of rural Cornwall. This region featured heavily in the
the Poldark novels - which drew a great deal from the local environment
- its history culture and stunning scenery.
Trevaunace Cove is a popular
family beach - a wide sandy beach, facing the Atlantic, that is
ideal for surfing, swimming and body boarding. The beach is more shelterd
than others in the area. The beach is prone to stong currents, so swimming
and surfing should be undertaken in the designated areas under the supervision
of the local lifeguards.
The Cove was used as a harbour for the "St Agnes Mines" - the lower beach is sandy, with a shingle ridge at the high tide level. This gently shelving beach is safe for children and is safe for bathing with lifeguards patrolling during the peak season. Trevaunance Cove has a small stream that is very popular with children. At low tide a stony and rocky area is exposed on either side of the cove, again popular with children.The beach is very much a working beach that refelects the character and charm of the area, with Fishermen still working from the cove - fishing for Lobster, Crab & Mackerel.
Trevaunace Cove is located on the coastal path and features stunning walks in both directions. The beach is served by the pretty village of St Agnes with all the facilities you may require for a day at the beach. The village is just a short distance away, with a wide selection of shops, traditional 17c pub and restaurants, craft shops and galleries both in the village and at Trevaunance Cove. The Cove and St Agnes have a variety of cafes and restaurants available.
St Agnes has the benefit of having four good local beaches nearby - each with its own character, but all offering a great family day out, sun bathing, building sandcastle, rock pooling, swimming or surfing.
Beaches Near St Agnes
Along side Trevaunance Cove, there is the following choice of beaches:
Chapel Porth Beach
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:N50º 18' 00.81" W5º 14' 03.57" .
Chapel Porth is a popular beach in the summer months. Located just to the west of St Agnes, this popular sandy beach is in the care of the National Trust. The beach has a small National Trust car park adjacent to it, as well as the Chapel Port Beach Café and toilet facilities. Lifeguards during summer months.
This is a stunning location, which was once a mining valley -the beach is over-looked by the dramatic/enigmatic remains of the Wheal Coates engine House. This is a stunning coastal Location, known for its clear waters and dramatic scenery.
Trevellas Porth
Trevellas Porth / Trevellas Coombe Beach is a rocky pebble beach, just north east of St Agnes. The beach is accessible from Trevaunance Cove at low tide. Trevellas has a small car park with limited spaces- access to the beach from the car park is via a rough - unmade track.
This is the Blue Hills mining area- full of the mining heritage that made Cornwall prosperous in the 1800s. At the end of the valley is the "Blue Hill Tin Streams" mine.
Facilities at the beach are limited, with no toilets or café. Swimming is not recommended in this cove - though the beach is popular with snorkelers, due to the marine fauna in the area. This is also a popular fishing cove. Perranporth Airfield is just to the east of the beach
Porthtowan
Beach
Sat Nav Co-ordinates:N50º 17' 12.54" W5º 14' 24.99"
Porthtowan beach opens up into a vast expanse of golden sands at low tide. This is one of Cornwall's popular holiday beaches, providing a great day out for families. At low tide the beach forms a 2kmcrescent of sand that stretches along the coast towards St Agnes, joining with Chapel Porth Beach. Porthtowan Beach is at the end of a valley, so has sheltered corners. The Beach is a frequent Holder of the Blue Flag Beach quality award and has all the facilities, needed to make this a great family destination.
Food and refreshments are available at the beachside
'Blue Bar' and there is a shop in the village, just a few minutes
away on foot - facilities at the beach include beach shop and surf shop,
equipment hire and toilets. Porthtowan Beach has a seasonal lifeguard
service present and parking is available in the large car park adjacent
to Porthtowan Beach. making it a great all round family beach.
St. Agnes is a popular and friendly holiday destination that has a strong sense of history and culture nestling securely in the lee of St Agnes Beacon - rising from the sheltered beach of Trevaunance Cove.
St Agnes Heritage Coast
This is a dramatic coastal region that mixes the remnants of its tin mining heritage with the needs of the modern coastal resort. St Agnes lies on the slopes of St Agnes Beacon ( NT), which dominates the local landscape. St Agnes Beacon rising 629 feet above sea level - dominating the local landscape and giving the town its name - from the old cornish Bryanick, meaning pointed or prominent hill.
St Agnes is known for its unique vernacular architecture which reflect the dual character of the area and the underlying demands of the local geology. As the settlement ascends from Trevaunance Cove the local population created an ecectic mix of miner's cottages, mine owners houses, interspersed with fisherman's cottages and sea Captain's cottages of the 'Stippy Stappy'. The area also feature spicturesque engine houses and mine buildings, lost harbours of Trevaunance Cove and the old market standings of Churchtown, all relects from the past when St Agnes prospered from Tin mining and the bounty of the sea. The area was made famous in the Winston Graham - Poldark Novels, which refect the life of these bygone days.
Holidays in St Agnes
Stay in St Agnes, Trevaunance Cove and the local area
Self- catering Holiday Cottage Rental,
Changeover Day = Sat
Prices from £315 to £925
A short, level walk to the stunning beach, Piskey Cottage is a charming and traditional Cornish tin miners cottage that sleeps 4-6 people and provides the perfect location for your self catering holiday in Cornwall. Private off road parking
Pets are Welcome at Piskey Cottage in Portreath -We are a Dog friendly establishment.
Facilities
Location: Portreath
beach_access Nearest Beach: 0-1 mile
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phone 0771 202 0922
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Piskey Cottage, Portreath
Self- catering Holiday Rental, Static Holiday Caravan Stays, Camping and Touring Pitches, Holiday Park vacation,
Prices from £20 to £1515
Enjoy England 4 star - Holiday Park. Green Tourism Gold Award. Best Site Static/Glamping. AA 4 Pennants Gold, Voted BEST SMALL SITE IN UK 2023
Welcome to our Green Tourism Gold Award park. Voted Best Holiday and Caravan Site in UK 2023, and rated 4 Pennant Gold AA. Our multi award winning Holiday Park in Cornwall offers bungalows, holiday caravans, wigwam glamping cabins and camping/ touring pitches. Nestled in a beautiful wooded valley, set in the heart of the UNESCIO World Heritage site, approximately half way between St Ives and St Agnes.
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Facilities
people Suitable for Large / Family Groups
Location: Nr Portreath
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phone 01209 216489
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Tehidy Holiday Park, Nr Portreath
Self- catering Holiday Rental,
Changeover Day = Sat
Prices from £465 to £1300
Self catering holiday bungalow set in its own private and secluded gardens, with lovely views over the dunes and sea views over the bay, within easy walking distance of the beach, a 3/4 mile stretch of golden sands -excellent for surfing and bathing. An ideal base for a relaxing holiday and for touring Cornwall. Sleeps 6 people
Facilities
Location: Holywell Bay, near Newquay
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Sea
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phone 01637 830031
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Porth Raylen, Holywell Bay, near Newquay
Self- catering Holiday Rental, Static Holiday Caravan Stays, Camping and Touring Pitches,
Prices from £145 to £750
Visit England/Quality in Tourism 3 star Holiday park
A small private site sheltered by trees and bordered by a small stream. We have bungalows and caravans available to accommodate up to six people. Only a 300m stroll to a large, sandy, lifeguard patrolled beach ideal for surfing and bathing. Campsite - Holiday Caravans - Chalets - selfcatering Bungalows
Pets are Welcome at The Meadow Holiday Park in Newquay -We are a Dog friendly establishment.
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beach_access Nearest Beach: 0-1 mile
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Pets Welcome
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phone 01872 572 752
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The Meadow Holiday Park, Newquay
Self- catering Holiday Rental,
Changeover Day = Sat
Prices from £150 to £695
Holidays in Perranporth with the benefit of an onsite swimming pool - to help you enjoy your Holiday in Cornwall. Two bedroom well apointed Holiday chalets situated on the Perran Sands Haven site - in a quiet location. Within easy walking distance to all amenities including on site swimming pool and facilities and night clubs. Just 10 mins walk to beach!
Facilities
Location: Perranporth
beach_access Nearest Beach: 0-1 mile
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phone 07775 572 339
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Perran Sands Holidays, Perranporth
Self- catering Holiday Rental,
Prices from £170 to £725
Welcome to The Holiday Villa, the ideal location for your self-catering holiday in Holywell Bay. The villa is situated just a short distance from the beach making it the perfect destination for your family holiday. No Smoking, Pets by arrangement.
Pets are Welcome at The Holiday Villa in Holywell Bay -We are a Dog friendly establishment.
Facilities
Location: Holywell Bay
beach_access Nearest Beach: 0-1 mile
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Pets Welcome
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Parking Available
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En-Suite
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phone 01637 830947
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The Holiday Villa, Holywell Bay