Tregongeeves is ideally suited to help you explore Cornwall. Within a short drive of the cottages you will find

Safe Sandy Beaches (just 15 minutes drive):

• Pentewan - Water sports available
• Porthpean - Small sandy beach, lovely rock pools at low tide
• Gorran Haven - A small sheltered sandy cove where dogs are allowed
• Caerhayes - A large sandy beach where dogs are allowed. Lots of cliff walks

Interesting Places to Visit (just 15 minutes drive):

• The Roseland Peninsula - Tranquil beaches, breathtaking cliffs, pretty villages and hamlets
• Charlestown Shipwreck Centre and harbour
• China Clay Country Park - walks, play areas and museum
• Mevagissey - picturesque fishing village with narrow winding streets, museum and aquarium
• The Eden Project - 15 minutes drive from Tregongeeves

Activities

• Cliff walks - The South West coast path passes through Pentewan
• Woodland walks
• Golf (18 hole courses) – at St Austell neighbouring Tregongeeves, at Carlyon Bay, and at Porthpean
• Ten Pin Bowling - a five minute drive away in St Austell
• Fishing
  • Trout - Innis Trout Farm
  • Coarse - Glenleigh Fishery and Pensagillas Farm Fishery
  • Shark and Sea Angling - Mevagissey Harbour for full and half day trips
• Horse Riding
• Boskell Riding School - in St Austell
• Trenance Riding Stables – Newquay
• Cycling
• The Pentewan Valley Trail – just five minutes from Tregongeeves this off road trail winds its way through the Pentewan Valley to the coast.
• The Camel Trail - an off road cycle trail stretching for approximately 18 miles from Bodmin to Padstow.

Gardens

Cornwall is spoiled when it comes to gardens to visit, with over 70 on offer throughout the county.

Some gardens close to Tregongeeves include:

• Heligan - the largest garden restoration in Europe with a Jungle Garden, Pineapple Pit and Walled Kitchen Gardens. Excellent in Spring with Rhododendrons and Camellias.
• Pine Lodge Gardens at St Austell - A privately owned 30 acre garden, Arboretum, Japanese Garden and lake with black swans.
• Trewithen Gardens - renowned for its collection of Rhododendrons and Camellias.

Places to Eat

• Polgooth Inn - our local pub within walking distance of the cottages offers family room, restaurant and log fires in Winter.
• Ship Inn at Pentewan – leave the car behind and cycle along the valley trail to this village pub.
• The School House at Pentewan - Fresh fish and local ingredients dominate this hugely popular local restaurant
• The Salamander at Mevagissey