Anchors Rest
2970Coverack / Sleeps 4 + cot
7 Nights from £366
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearest pub
The Paris Hotel (¼ mile)
You will find both a traditional pub and Oceanview restaurant here serving a wide range of food.
Nearest beach
Coverack Beach (350 yards)
The quaint fishing village of Coverack sits on a spectacular stretch of coast. Home to a sandy beach with rocky outcrops, Coverack is popular amongst families looking to enjoy days by the seaside, anglers and divers exploring the wrecks laying to rest offshore. With lots of amenities to hand and the gentle atmosphere of the village, Coverack Beach is a great place to spend a while. Dogs are welcome year-round as long as they are kept on leads and there are lifeguards in summer.
Mrs Lowry-Tanner July 2011
Another pretty cove but not much sand at high tide.
Sit on the harbour wall and watch the pretty fishing boats, eating ice cream and fish and chips from the lifeboat house.
April 2009
Very pretty beach when the tide is out with lots of quaint shops to meander around and a Roskillies ice-cream is a must!
Nearest walk
Coverack to Black Head (¼ mile)
From Coverack there is a lovely circular walk along the coastal path to Chynhalls Point and Black Head, and then turning inland to walk across fields and country lanes back to the village.
Nearest town
Coverack (200 yards)
Chocolate-box pretty, Coverack has everything you want in a Cornish village - a picture-postcard harbour, a crescent of sandy beach and a friendly pub.
Mrs Moir June 2012
We arrived at Coverack whilst the sun was shining (briefly) and it was beautiful. Our young children couldn't wait to get down to the sandy beach. It was a really safe beach with a small 'stream' running down it in which they happily paddled. Rock pools were plentiful and the best entertainment for our boys. A cafe just above the beach did great take out tea/ coffee.
May 2011
Coverack is a lovely village with a pub, restaurants, cafes, shops and a lovely beach, its a great place to stay. There are good coastal walks from the village and a nice inland walk to St Keverne, where there are a couple of pubs, restaurant, shop and Roskilly's Farm (gorgeous organic icecream).
Highly recommend to stay or visit.
Also nearby
Trebah Garden (5 ½ miles)
Family and dog-friendly, Trebah covers 26 acres, converting a small corner of Cornwall into a sub-tropical paradise. Located above the Helford River, every inch of Trebah is covered by lush vegetation, with 100-year old rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias kicking off the season with an explosion of colour.
Mrs D September 2015
You won't be disappointed
What a wonderful place to lose yourself in nature discovering plants I had never seen before and some looked like they stepped out of Jurassic Park! We stayed into the evening for a fantastic Miracle Theatre production in the Amphitheatre called The Magnificent Three which was absolutely brilliant, great story, great cast and highly recommended, I will be looking out for their next production. Overall a very pleasing day with ice cream on the beach too, what more could you want!
Mrs McCauley-Tinniswood July 2014
A mini paradise
This was such a wonderful find. A complete tropical paradise hidden away down the creek. You really feel like you have disappeared to a magical world here and it's a great place to escape. Beautiful water gardens and walks through the woods, which eventually lead down to a private secluded beach. Would happily come here time and again. Lovely cafe as well and there's also a cafe on the beach.
Mrs Darvell July 2014
Nice family day out
We visited the gardens on Father's Day (three generations of us!) and it was a lovely day out. It was interesting seeing all the exotic plants and following the path through the gardens to the private beach at the end where an ice cream sat on the beach is a must! The adventure play areas within the gardens were great for the kids.
Mr Gibb June 2014
We hadn't heard about Trebah before we arrived but it proved to be a fabulous day out and the gardens were very special. Better than Eden in some ways and the weather on the day was perfect.
The walk down to the bay was superb. Also enjoyed the shop, cafe and garden centre.
Mrs Haines May 2013
We have been to Trebah several times in the past, but the garden was at it's loveliest this time, with loads of spring flowers as well as the rhododendrons etc.
Mr Chetwode December 2012
I love trebah
Trebah is a brilliant day out, and the beach is gorgeous!!
Mrs Bradford September 2012
Trebah Garden
A really delightful garden with much to see. Although steep in places, there are plenty of benches to rest before venturing further.
The glimpse of the sea as you wend your way through the garden is really beautiful and really well worth the trip down to the bottom.
Well worth a visit time and time again.
Mr Bowry June 2012
Gets better every time
We love Trebah Gardens, they are also dog friendly, though unfortunately we did see evidence that some dog owners were not respecting the fact that clearing up is a must if this is to continue. We really enjoy walking around the gardens and always spend at least three hours doing so. Always something different to see. Already looking forward to our next visit.
Miss Stewart May 2012
We enjoyed that they are clearly continuing to develop and work on the garden in the 5 years since we last visited. Cafe very good and plenty of sheltered outdoor space. Plenty to see in May and an icecream on the beach was a great treat.
May 2012
Trebah Garden
Wonderful garden especially in May when we were there. A beach with a cafe half way round and the ubiquitous crab sandwiches in the cafe near the entrance. We could have spent a whole day here.
September 2011
A great place to visit. Even on a dull day this provided some great views and a fascinating range of plants. The beach was an added bonus. The restaurant provided a good range of dishes, including some gluten free choices.
Miss Manners September 2011
I can only endorse all that has been said before - the gardens are magical and inspirational, with a wonderful collection of hydrangeas as well as a magnificent bamboo thicket. The beach is a dear, with lovely views across the water.
Miss Manners September 2011
I can only endorse all that has been said before - the gardens are magical and inspirational, with a wonderful collection of hydrangeas as well as a magnificent bamboo thicket. The beach is a dear, with lovely views across the water.
July 2011
Worth a visit, even on a wet day. The cream tea in the cafe was so good there is no chance it could ever be matched anywhere else. Enjoyed the shop too. We spent 2 hours in the property although it's not all that large, including time at the cafe. It's advisable to go early when it's really quiet.
Mr and Mrs Wallwork August 2008
Suitable for young and old
I would recommend this garden for anyone. The walks around the garden can be taken at any pace and are endlessly fascinating for young children as well as older relatives. Even those who may not be as agile as they once were will be able to manage a good deal of the garden and there are plenty of places to stop, admire the view and rest. The staff are very helpful, always ready to discuss an unusual plant and the cafe is run by a group of very cheerful women, who provide simple but delicious food.
Ms Nicholas August 2008
A beautiful place, starting with formal gardens at the top, winding down through subtropical exotica to a small beach. We once went there on a winter's day where there was snow at the top of the garden and brilliant sunshine once you went through the doorway onto the beach; my children said it was like going into Narnia!
Mrs German August 2008
July 2008
July 2008
Walking
Trebah Gardens are excellent for all the family - there is also a beach below for children to explore. Kids can take part in the quiz as they walk around the gardens which makes for a more peaceful time for the parents!
Roskilly's (1 ¼ miles)
Taste life on a working organic Cornish farm. Walk the ponds, feed the ducks, watch the cows being milked and then indulge with some of the best ice cream in the county. The cream teas are pretty good too!
Mrs Darvell August 2014
A great place to visit with children - lots of animals to say hello to, feed the ducks, watch the milking and of course to sample the yummy ice cream! And, if like mine, your little one enjoys driving then it will be hard to tear them away from driving the tractor!
Mrs Aplin September 2012
I return to SW Cornwall once a year - and Roskilly's is always on the agenda for the ice cream and cream teas. It's an additional extra when the tide has forced you off the beach early. You can buy Roskilly's ice cream at a few places - but you never get all the flavours they have on offer at the farm. Idyllic walks around the ponds and watching the organisation of the milking while you work your way through their generous ice creams. Not to be missed! :)
Mrs Moir June 2012
A holiday highlight for our children - especially seeing the cows being milked. The ice cream was beautiful. Having visited last about 8 years ago, my husband and I did feel,that the information in the milking shed could have been updated - it did look tatty! Also, they asked children to name the calves but you couldn't see their names. My son (5) would have liked some commentary when the cows came in to be milked. Overall though, we would definitely return
Mrs James July 2011
We were a bit disappointed with this place - it was very commercialised and the shop wasn't very good. The ice cream is delicious, especially the gooseberry yogurt flavour, but you can get that at quite a number of other places around there.
May 2011
A great place to visit with or without children. The food and organic icecream is lovely. Highly recommend.
March 2010
Roskilly's Farm
I have to say that this is one of my favourite places in South West Cornwall. A great day out for the family with a chance to walk around the ponds and feed the ducks, to watching the local cows being milked in the Milking Parlour. The milk is then used to make the famous Roskilly's ice cream (delicious!!) After a late summer afternoon stroll through the fields why not stay a bit longer and try their delicious evening barbecues.
November 2009
Fantastic ice creams and so many flavours to choose from - BBQ banana, Hokey Pokey and Blackberry Cheesecake all go down a treat.
Mrs German August 2008
Excellent home made food, walks and children's activities.
July 2008
Walking the ponds and farmland is the perfect excuse to build up an appetite for a lovely ice cream - if you can decide on a flavour from the extensive variety made on site! You could tie it in with a visit to one of the nearby beaches, or a longer walk on part of the South West Coast Path. Lunches in the sunny courtyard are good too.
July 2008
Got to be the best ice-cream in Cornwall! They do tasty salads and pies and wonderful cream teas. In the summer they do a BBQ in the evening. Great for families.
July 2008
Great whatever the weather
Well you could start with a wander around the ponds, why not bring the dog it is sure to enjoy this! Maybe feed the ducks or even just sit for a while and watch the world go by! Then head back to the barns for a well deserved ice cream. So many different flavours how do you chose? Why not stop and watch milking the kids will love it. Lovely selection of gifts in the gift shop and great local produce. Stop into the evening and enjoy the popular BBQ or on chillier evenings sit in by the open fire and enjoy a warming meal. What ever the weather your sure to enjoy a few hours here.
Kynance Cove (7 miles)
Probably the most photographed beach in the area - the rugged, rocky coastline, caves and gleaming white sand make it one of Cornwall’s prettiest, take note though, the beach is totally covered at high tide. National Trust car parking is available with access to the beach via a steep gravelled path. Cafe and toilets are available during the summer months.
Mrs Potts September 2018
Well worth the walk !
We loved the walk to Kynance and the cafe and cove when we got there. They even had lots of gluten free choices.
Mr Grainger May 2017
England's own Paradise
Great walks and when you actually walk down to see it a low tide you've got to catch your breath. Why people go to other countries looking for similar places I do not know. Absolute stunning.
Mrs Bruderer April 2016
Beautiful place
Miss Heather August 2015
One of my favourite places in the whole of Cornwall... absolutely beautiful. Well worth a visit!
Dr Paisey August 2012
Best Beach in the world
Picturesque, West facing suntrap, great surf, caves and rock pools.
My 10 year old confidently states it is the best beach in the world and I agree.
May 2012
Well worth the drive
Although there is plenty to see near Falmouth this beautiful beach on the Lizard is a must and if you forget your picnic don't worry there is an excellent cafe when you get there. There are 2 paths to take from the National Trust car park, one a bit challenging and the other one very straightforward and wheel chair friendly. A fantastic morning out, a lovely walk and all very photogenic.
Mr Coates and Mrs O'Neill November 2011
The Place to visit on The Lizard
Kynance Cove is probably the only place on The Lizard that everyone should visit. Spectacular at any time of the year, in all weather conditions, but probably better to avoid high tide, as there is no beach!
September 2011
Stunning!
We could have spent every day here and not got bored. Beautiful views, sandy beach, caves, mermaids pool, sea, rock pools and a cafe that offered lovely food and great coffee - even the toilets were spotless. The only thing I would say is if you have younger children be prepared for the walk back up to the car after a long day on the beach. But don't let it put you off - its worth it!
Mrs Hamilton July 2011
Spectacular scenery. We'd already been swimming that day so didn't get in the sea but it was beautiful just to sit up on the cliffs with an ice cream and enjoy watching others enjoy the waves. Being a National Trust member, parking is free so could stay as long or as short as we pleased. Wish we'd spent more time exploring the cove a bit more as I understand there are caves etc. Highly recommended
Mrs Lowry-Tanner July 2011
Best Beach on the Lizard
Whilst some don't rate this beach due to the steep walks down to and back up from the beach and the fact that there is no beach left at high tide, in our opinion it is the best beach on the Lizard and definitely worth a visit.
To avoid having to carry too much don't worry about packing lunch as the cafe there is excellent and has loads of different options from jackets to toasties, cream teas and of course pasties.
The advantage of high tide covering the whole beach is that the sand is always pristinely clean and great for making castles!
The sea is usually pretty calm but fairly cold in comparison with others locally, dolphins are often seen in the waters and fish in the cove round the back of the caves - great for snorkelling.
Toilets on this beach are spotlessly clean too which is a bonus.
Mr Miller June 2011
The best Beach
One of probably the best beaches in the UK if not Europe and further afield. Spectacular either when calm or during a storm. The pristine sand is cleaned by each high tide and if you make the effort in checking your tide times, fancy a paddle, and get there about an hour before low tide, you could be the first to make your footprints in the untouched sand. A brilliant National Trust cafe where you can get to eat (in my opinion) the best British bacon butty (even though its in a baguette) plus the view to relish. My other half recommends the crab sandwich. And we both say mmmmm to the cream teas. And then you can exercise it all off with the coast walks north or south.
April 2009
Very pretty beach with some amazing coastal paths surrounding it.
October 2008
Kynance Cove
Spectacular wildlife, plants, views and rock formations with a beautiful beach (at low tide) and bathing. Wonderful local walks to the Lizard and Mullion Harbour. National Trust cafe with outside seating.
- Rodney Keen
The Lifeboat House Restaurant (¼ mile)
This waterside location is the perfect setting for a seafood supper! Offering a wide variety of freshly prepared fish dishes on the menu. For those of you wanting a quick tasty treat, why not grab yourself some fish and chips to take home or perch on the harbour side wall with!
Mr Calow September 2016
Fabulous
Wow, we really loved this restaurant, we managed to walk in and get a table the one evening and I didn't really have any great expectations but I thought the good was great, wide variety of options, great service, awesome view, we were gutted when we couldn't get to go again as the tables were all booked, I took a card so that next year I can book before we go down.
It also has a take out fish and chips which is all cooked fresh to order, so ok you may have to wait a small amount of time but boy it tastes good, and you can simply pop into the restaurant while you wait to have a cheeky beer, good times!
Mr Davies Paddock April 2016
A great place to eat. Meals and service at the restaurant and takeaway are excellent.
Mr March April 2014
Top notch fish and chips!
We stayed 2 minutes away from this great fish and chip restaurant, unsurprisingly we visited a couple of times during our week long stay. Each takeaway order is cooked from scratch to ensure ultimate freshness and it really tells in the overall quality of the food. Highly recommended!
Mr Coates and Mrs O'Neill November 2011
Fish & Chips
Great fish & chips, cooked to order. Fantastic value.
The Greenhouse Organic Restaurant (1 ½ miles)
Modern organic rustic cooking - simple dishes made with outstanding ingredients, most of which are sourced locally, even the wine is organic. The fish comes from Newlyn and the local fishermen they know bring in what they catch. You can even learn to bake bread with the Owner and Chef of The Greenhouse who runs bread baking courses.
Ms Gleadowe February 2013
The Greenhouse Restaurant, St Keverne
Locally sourced, organic seasonal food, wonderfully imaginative cooking. Curry nights and fish and chip nights during the winter. Special winter prices.
Michelin listed. Delicious food. A gem!
Mrs Binns September 2012
Planning to eat somewhere on holiday with friends who prefer organic, we found The Greenhouse on Google and booked blind. However, we were not disappointed. A somewhat modest exterior just off the main square of sleepy St Keverne belied a surprisingly interesting and good quality bistro-style restaurant with open-plan kitchen and a well-stocked bar. All the dishes we chose were excellent, the wine fairly priced and the hosts charming. Not your average eating place in Cornwall!
Mr Coates and Mrs O'Neill November 2011
Good Honest Cooking!
An excellent restaurant, tucked away just off the village square in St. Keverne. Good honest cooking, using local and seasonal organic ingredients. Nothing too fancy, and generous portions. Good choice of vegetarian dishes - definitely not the usual 'nut loaf' offered in many hostelries.
September 2008
The Greenhouse, St Keverne
I'm extremely lucky to have this fabulous restaurant on my doorstep. With a menu to delight and surprise, that is varied and original and sometimes brave, topped off with a warm, cosy atmosphere you will leave this restaurant already planning your next visit. Please book ahead though to ensure you get a table.
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