There are many stunning areas on the Cornish coast still waiting to be discovered. Here, we uncover some of the top secret destinations. Words: Nicola Smith
DOLLY’S FALMOUTH
Church Street, Falmouth TR11 3EG
Tucked away upstairs in a room of Georgian splendour, Dolly’s is a slightly risqué music-hall-meets-cocktail-bar by night, masquerading as a tea shop by day. Its mind-boggling choice of gins is one of several compelling reasons to climb the stairs (dollysbar.co.uk).
ST NECTANS GLEN
Trethevy, Tintagel PL34
This ancient woodland near Tintagel boasts a 60ft waterfall, formed by the River Trevillet, and gives rise to many myths and legends. You might even spot a Cornish piskie (st-nectansglen.co.uk).
Photo: Paul Nash/Shutterstock
LOWER BARNS B&B
Bosue, St Austell PL26 6EU
Set in two acres of gardens near the Lost Gardens of Heligan, this B&B is a celebration of boutique luxury in deepest Cornwall. Check into the South American-inspired Nook suite, complete with its own sauna (lowerbarns.co.uk).
THE CODDY SHACK
St Martins, Looe PL13 1NX
This restaurant is run by ‘Colin the Cod’, a local legend renowned for his fish skills. Enjoy dishes in the nautical-inspired shack or on the beach (coddyshack.com).
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OLD HIGH STREET
Falmouth TR11 2BY
Venture up to Falmouth’s slightly hidden High Street to discover the Old Town Hall, Sweet Pea & Betty Boutique and the Old Brewery Yard, home to Café Cinnamon with its vegetarian fare (sweetpeabetty.co.uk).
Photo: Adam Gibbard/Visit Cornwall
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