Fantastic views from Twelve Steps first floor.
The front elevation facing the parking-area and road.
The sitting-area looking out to the enclosed garden.
This lovely arm chair is perfect for curling up in and reading a book.
The lovely living-room complete with toasty wood-burner.
The sitting-area looking through to the dining-area.
The bespoke kitchen with fantastic range.
The dining-area is within easy access of the kitchen and ground floor living-room.
The kitchen is very well equipped.
The pretty downstairs double bedroom with en suite.
The en suite bathroom.
Another view of Bedroom 3.
Pretty Bedroom 2 has twin beds.
Bedroom 4 has a nautical theme to it.
Bedroom 1 has lovely linens and throws.
Another view of Bedroom 1 on the ground floor.
The family bathroom is located on the ground floor.
A super bath awaits you at Twelve Steps!
The first floor sitting-room.
This is a lovely place to relax.
Pretty Bedroom 5 overlooks the front of the property, and is located on the first floor.
Bedroom 5 has a fabulous roll-top bath in the en suite.
The first floor bedroom with en suite (Bedroom 5).
Mawgan Porth is a lovely beach.
The beach at Mawgan Porth.
Watergate Bay.
Padstow.
The seaside village of Mawgan Porth consists of a pub and a few shops.
Twelve Steps
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The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
This lovely old pub is tucked away in the village of St Mawgan, not far from Newquay airport. The garden is beautiful and they do a good Sunday roast.
August 2020
Wonderful food. Lovely beer garden
We visited in August 2020. Had a wonderful meal. Staff friendly and attentive. Excellent setting. Will come back.
August 2012
Splendid place
This is a high-class pub in St. Mawgan. The ambience is very nice, the staff friendly and the menu offers far more than the usual pub grub. We had excellent mussels, goat-cheese with red onion relish and tian of crab and salmon and all dishes were excellent. You can also have a decent fish and chips or a burger, but you should definitely go for the better dishes. Reservation recommended.
January 2011
Great pub in a lovely village
Probably one of Cornwall's less well known pubs but you won't be disappointed. Good pub food and there is a beer garden for warmer summer days. The village of St Mawgan is a hidden gem - and you can combine a visit to the Falcon Inn with a visit to the Japanese Garden just down the road.
June 2010
Great beer garden
In spring the massive magnolia tree in the garden is stunning. There are quite a few tables outside, making it a good choice on a fine day. The Sunday roasts are pretty popular here. Combining a meal with a visit to the beautiful Japanese gardens across the road makes a nice day out.
Nearby beach
Mawgan Porth Beach is a quintessential north coast beach. With sweeping golden sand sheltered by high cliffs and met with bright blue sea, it is a true gem. Offering lots of space, the edges of the beach are peppered with little caves and nooks and there is plenty of room for everyone to find a comfortable spot to sit. With a number of awards under its belt, Mawgan Porth Beach beckons visitors of all ages. There are lots of facilities in Mawgan town and lifeguards are present from April to October. Dogs are welcome year-round.
September 2012
We loved this beach more than Perranporth. Good surf for body boarding and all facilities available including helpful surf shop where you can hire all necessary equipment. Good for rock pooling too.
June 2011
Just lovely
Mawgan Porth beach seems to stretch out into the sea for miles - but when the tide comes in, it comes in fast! We loved exploring the caves, paddling in the river that flows onto the beach, and just building endless sandcastles. There is a great fish & chip shop nearby, well-stocked convenience store with smoothie bar and fresh food to take-away, and a friendly pub with safe garden for children to play in.
Nearby walk
A dramatic walk along the North Cornwall coast taking in a line of stumpy sea stacks called Bedruthan Steps, the stepping stones of a local giant! The walk is four and a half miles long and follows the coast to Park Head where it loops inland via Pentire Farm to return along the coastal path. The walk can be challenging with some steep, unfenced drops. Treat yourself to tea afterwards at the National Trust tea room at Carnewas car park. **Please note due to a major rockfall in 2020 the cliff steps to Bedruthan beach are closed until further notice**
October 2020
Beach access
Stairs to beach are closed this year , beach not accessible
Nearby town
Mawgan Porth and the beautiful village of St Mawgan are huddled in between Newquay and Padstow, and together create one of the most attractive areas of Cornwall. Its landscape comprising of rolling hills, lush woodland and stunning, gold sand coastline, there is a constant feast for both the eye and the imagination. If you’re looking to be seduced by this charming area, we have a number of luxury cottages that cater to both large groups and those looking to take themselves away for a quiet break. From family-friendly lodges to cosy retreats perfect for couples, we have something to create your perfect getaway. Take the opportunity to get stuck into the local culture, soaking in the authentic Cornish vibe of St Mawgan, and make the most of everything the village has to offer. Talk a walk around the many shops, cafes and restaurants, and jump back in history by visiting the local Parish church, which dates back to the 13th Century. Once you’ve immersed yourself in Cornish culture, head to the beach to relax in soft sand and take a swim in the cool, azure waters. Whether you’re looking to take a holiday with the family, or ready to enjoy a short break, with so much to keep you occupied, you’ll want to stay for longer.
Also nearby
Said to be the stepping stones of a giant, the Bedruthan Steps are a series of rock formations soaring from the sea along Cornwall's north coast. Just a few miles from Padstow, the sea stacks are best viewed from the cliffs above Bedruthan beach. Park in the National Trust car park and take a short walk to be treated to spectacular views. The Bedruthan Steps are a sight to behold all throughout the year.
October 2022
Steps no longer there
Great walks along the cliffs and lovely views of the beaches below.
June 2012
We were there in early season and there were very few people on the beach: it felt really wild and pristine. The best time to visit is shortly before low tide, when access to the various parts of the beach is easiest.
Beware: there are 150 (steep) steps going down, but at least double that number coming back up!
April 2012
Best cream tea
Walk along the cliffs above Bedruthan steps for stunning views and crashing waves. If the tide is right you can add a walk along the dramatic sandy beach. The tearoom at the National Trust car park at Carnewas served the best cream tea of our holiday - fresh, melt in your mouth scones. Yummy! If you are an NT member the parking is free and right at the cliff edge for starting your walk.
August 2011
Bedruthan Steps
Probably the most fantastic sandy beach I've been on. Amazing and well worth the climb down. I have Fibromyalgia, a painful muscle/joint condition, but I could not resist going down onto this beach and I was very glad I did. It was overcast when we started the descent but the sun came out for a while. I would imagine the beach would be like paradise on a warm sunny day as it was when overcast!!! There wasn't many people on the beach which added to the feel. Lots of warm pools everywhere, beautiful rocks and little caves. Dramatic and wild. My husband, 21 yr old son and 2 teenage daughters loved it. We had a snack in the lovely tea room at the top that had an extensive menu for such a small cafe and lovely coffee. Really enjoyed the day. It was worth the pain of coming back up, but I did so slowly in my own time. I would definately do it again. It would be very hard for anyone more disabled than me though.
June 2011
Dramatic and beautiful
We visited Bedruthan Steps on a windy and overcast day, parking at the National Trust carpark and following the paths across the heathland to the clifftop. Our 3yr old daughter was just entranced by the rocks and swore that she saw a mermaid...
As the tide was in we didn't climb down the steps, and wouldn't have attempted it with our daughter, but just seeing the amazing rocks and cliffs from the viewing spots at the cliffedge was enough.
A beach cafe in the most rustic sense - a beachside shed with some outdoor seating. It is a National Trust-owned hut, but run by a local couple who provide 'Feast Nights' - now made famous by their appearance on ITV's 'Cornwall with Caroline Quentin'. You need to buy tickets, but the hut is generally open to everyone, except during the winter, so check times on their Web site.
October 2023
Hidden hut
After a short walk along the coast, perfect place to eat overlooking the sea, great food choices and they're delicious.
October 2023
Pasties!
Walked the short distance from Gerrans to here and enjoyed a pasty in the sun looking out to sea. Yummy!
September 2023
Madelaine
Amazing location!!
Even more amazing food… wow! The best Cornish pasty, and curry, with flat bread, all homemade!!!
Must make a visit
September 2023
Love it!
Great location, food excellent, friendly and welcoming.
April 2023
Lovely food.
Locally cooked food a must if you are visiting this beach.
September 2022
Beware under-cooked brownies
Stomach upset after a coffee and undercooked brownie at the Hidden Hut in June.
August 2022
Over priced
Expensive, long queues, not very friendly. take your own refreshments or buy from friendly shop in Portscatho
August 2022
Best Tomato soup ever tested
Wow what a place! Nestled behind the beach and within walking distance. Absolutely amazing food, the menu is mouthwatering! Don’t be put off by the queues, service is very quick. We had the tomato soup and it was ‘the best tomato’s soup ever tasted’ ! Such amazing flavours! Definitely worth a visit! Beautiful views too! Well done the hidden hut and keep up the good work!
June 2022
A lovely experience
We can now see why this place is so popular! The service is excellent very friendly staff who take a minute to ask you about your visit while serving you. The food is beautifly cooked all be it presented in a takeaway box or cup the taste is incredible. My husband opted for the smoked beef chilli I had the Dahl served with flat bread both delicious. It was towards the end of our holiday otherwise we would have had lunch there every day.
March 2022
visited in March
Windy, sunny and busyish. Interesting changing lunch menu which comes in cartons you can take away or eat on site. Also usual snacks and drinks. No need to book in March.
October 2021
Hidden Gem
Lovely little walk from the car park where you come across some steps, if you then take the steps immediately going up you then come across the stunning Hidden Hut, where the food is fantastic, may be a little pricey, but so worth it, especially sitting on the benches
October 2021
Amazing
We visited the Hidden Hut whilst on holiday last week. Gorgeous food. We had the watercress soup which was scrumptious. Really recommend a visit.
October 2020
Hidden
What a surprise . Very popular so be prepared to queue but you can enjoy the view of Porthcurnick beach and headland.
Excellent customer service.
September 2020
Very interesting
Worth a little walk.
Very enterprising!
November 2019
A little gem
What a wonderful beachside find. It is super popular now so expect to queue, but it's is completely worth it with exceptional food, and a great beachside location. You won't regret a day out here. Check the website for opening times/days.
September 2019
Great food overlooking the beach
Not just another beach front cafe. This place is possibly the best beach cafe/restaurant going. Great food and atmosphere. Really hits the spot. You will not be disappointed and worth the effort.
August 2019
Mrs Jarvis
Really fantastic food, great service (despite the length of the queue). You must visit!
June 2019
Perfect situation and great food
If you didn’t already know it, this a now a justly famous spit just above a lovely Cornish beach.
Splendid food - some fusion inspired and some more typical local Cornish. Great atmosphere. Also they have now a great Hidden Hut cookbook. Such a happy mix of photos and recipes!
April 2019
lush nosh
definitely recommend for a yummy beachside lunch
August 2017
Being relatively local to the area, we felt it was time to see if this often-mentioned beach cafe lived up to it's reputation....and it did! On a sunny August Sunday, the beach was busy and so was the Hidden Hut. Be prepared to queue - for quite a while - but once you've selected which of the mouthwatering options to go for, you've plenty of choice of places to sit and enjoy the really well cooked food and the amazing location. No doubt this will be the first of many visits to come!
November 2016
Wonderful location
Perfect for coffee and cake, overlooking Porthcurnick beach.
November 2016
Stunning place for a delicious lunch! Pricey but great quality. Locally sourced and freshly made. Busy on Bank holidays but worth the queue. Soups are always fabulous as are the pasties, pulled pork baps and sausage rolls. We were lucky enough to get tickets for a feast night once and it was a most memorable and special event. Check out their Facebook page https://en-gb.facebook.com/thehiddenhut/
A National Trust cafe on the cliffs above Bedruthan Steps. The homemade cakes here are to die for.
April 2012
Walk along the cliffs above Bedruthan steps for stunning views and crashing waves. If the tide is right you can add a walk along the dramatic sandy beach. The tearoom at the National Trust car park at Carnewas served the best cream tea of our holiday - fresh, melt in your mouth scones. Yummy! If you are an NT member the parking is free and right at the cliff edge for starting your walk.
The Camel Trail is a 19 mile route that follows the beautiful Camel River from Padstow, where it joins the sea in a wide estuary, to Poley’s Bridge inland, where it is merely a stream running through woodland. En-route at Nanstallon you will also find the Camel Trail Tea Rooms. Bikes are for hire from either Padstow or Wadebridge and it's a brilliant area for bird watching. Visit Wenfordbridge in spring and delight in the profusion of daffodils, snowdrops and primroses.
October 2021
Atlantic Coast Express Buffet Car
The Camel Trail is brilliant for cycling or walking but whatever you are doing, make sure you stop by the Atlantic Coast Express Buffet Car, which is located by an old quarry site, halfway between Padstow and Wadebridge. The owners have lovingly converted an old railway carriage into a brilliant buffet stop. The best coffee, cakes, ice cream and other snacks you'll ever have! Not open Fridays - but everyone needs a day off!
July 2021
Good cycling by the river
Bodmin to Wadebridge leafy and easy to travel on dedicated path. Access to Camel valley vineyard. Have to use bike lanes on roads to cross Wadebridge. Several bike hire spots in Wadebridge, cycle path to Padstow is much busier and needs more care. Couple of coffee stops on trail nearer Padstow.
April 2012
Wadebridge to Padstow
The Wadebridge to Padstow section of the trail is about 6 miles. Whilst you can hire bikes easily in Wadebridge the largely flat walk, which would be possible with a pushchair, makes a lovely walk. New views open up as the Camel twists and turns and the slower pace means you can spot the wildlife en route. Set off after breakfast and you will be in Padstow for lunch. A bus to Wadebrdge leaves Padstow from the old railway station on the half hour and will take you back in about 20 minutes.
August 2011
Wonderful off road cycling venue, undisturbed with beautiful views and mostly flat easy cycling.
August 2011
Tranquil Trail
The four mile Helland to Bodmin section of the Camel Trail is much quieter than the Wadebridge to Padstow section. Park for free at Helland and follow the trail through peaceful woodland catching tantalising glimpses of the river through the canopy of trees. Wildlife abounds in this tranquil spot. Before leaving Helland go and have a look at the medieval Helland Bridge which spans the upper reaches of the River Camel.
August 2008
The Camel Trail
The trail is best explored from the Pooley Bridge end which is just 2 1/2 miles from daydream cottage. Shell woods are great in the autumn and cool and shaded during the summer. Wonderful for picnics by the fast flowing river.
A true secret garden nearly lost to the ravages of time, the Lost Gardens of Heligan open a door to a magical world. Stroll underneath towering green canopies, past pretty pools surrounded by flowers and view all manner of weird and wonderful plants and shrubs. There's no time for dithering; visit the gardens and see what beauty awaits.
October 2023
A land of giant mysteries
A true gem of Cornwall, so many beautiful and some gigantic plants/tress to admire in these acres of Cornish lands.
There's so much to see and enjoy walking through the Jungle and fields of beautiful idyllic nature.
July 2023
Early morning mindfulness ticket
Bought early tickets for 7 am walk (Thursdays from 6:30am summertime) around the grounds with a free coffee on arrival. Had the jungle to ourselves to explore and photograph. Great start to the day.
June 2023
Value for money
Weekly pass for price of day pass, bargain
Recommend cooked breakfast, had a job finishing ours before we travelled home
June 2022
The Lost Garden of Heligan
A lovely day out, lot’s of walking.
June 2022
Mrs French
Beautiful place to visit
October 2021
Lost Gardens of Heligan
One of the highlights of our holiday. Well worth visiting and excellent signage. Refreshments were delicious.
September 2021
The best garden visit
Wonderfully well cared for and presented, with a great environmental ethos carried across all specs of your visit, this is one of the very best things to do in Cornwall (even without a sea view!!)
August 2021
Gardens lost in a sea of people
Looked forward to exploring these gardens but there were so many people there that it was difficult to appreciate it. Expected long queues for rope walk and eventually gave up waiting as movement of queue so slow.
October 2020
Don't miss this.
This is a must for anyone who loves flora and fauna, plus a bit of the exotic and adventure! Have been here at least twice and intend to revisit when able to do so.
September 2020
Well worth a visit
A lovely morning out in the gardens. Nice for young children. Good Barbecue food in the gardens.
August 2019
Gardens
Lovely place spent a few hours here took some great snaps
September 2016
Great day out
We had a super day here- wonderful for kids,which was a surprise,they had a marvellous time...rope bridge...building a tee-pee and picnicing in it,5 adults and 5 little ones 1,4,5,5, 8.,great open areas a loads of trees and climbing fun.We too liked the greenery and open areas...good, reasonable food on offer...was expecting National Trust like 'keep off grass time etc'...our day was dull and windy but warm and would recommend and return....and guess would be even better on a sunny day!
August 2015
Beautiful gardens and there is something for all the family to enjoy. Great day out!
August 2015
Beautiful place, good picnic area
August 2015
This is a lovely place to explore, with lots of hidden bits to discover. We were there in early August and it didn't feel particularly busy, so there must be lots of room for everyone. Even our teenager enjoyed it.
October 2014
Knight party
It seemed every corner we turned there was something wonderful to look at. There has been a lot of thought put into this and we felt it was excellent value for money, great day out.
April 2014
Magical
A fabulous walk around the gardens, lovely cafe/restaurant and super farm shop, both of which you can visit without paying to go into the gardens. A great day out.
August 2011
A wonderful place to visit, even at the height of summer when there are many visitors. Magical gardens, wildlife and even chickens. Well managed, great cafe.
August 2011
A hit with all the family!
A great day out! The gardens, shop and tearooms had a really upmarket feel about it. Every aspect of the gardens has been put together with real love and devotion. My 3 year old daughter's favourite bit was the Jungle - she loved running down all the boardwalks. It really felt like something from Jurassic Park. A hard walk back up the hill though - especially carrying our 1 year old toddler! My husband's favourite part was the ice cream at the teashop, and mine was the impressive vegetable garden. (Forgot to mention that my daughter cried when she discovered there were no melons growing at this particular time of the year - So that for her was a real show-stopper!!) Would recommend although with caution to wheelchair users - Some of the terrain is quite tricky.
July 2011
Really Lovely Place
Spent all day here and even though it rained a little it really was a lovely day with lots of very special gardens to walk through.
February 2009
Lovely, magical 'secret' garden. The local, homemade refreshments in the tea rooms are delicious too.
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