Rosemary Cottage
37504.7 miles SE of Crantock / Sleeps 2 + cot
7 Nights from £219 - £600
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearest pub
The Plume of Feathers (1 ½ miles)
A classic country pub with a relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy the seasonal menu where fresh, local and traceable ingredients are used to prepare classic British and modern European fare. Mitchell has its own fruit farm and the fruit and vegetables are sourced from here. Reclaimed slate from the renovated barns is used to serve a selection of Cornish cheeses.
Mrs Townley June 2012
Dog friendly
Great fresh food, dogs allowed in the bar. Worth the drive.
January 2012
Worth a visit
Good beer and excellent, reasonably priced food. Friendly people and comfortable accommodation. Worth a visit if you're in the area.
January 2011
The Plume of Feathers
Lovely pub, great food in a very easy to get to location (just off the A30 in Mitchell). Stylish surroundings with a recently added conservatory which is furnished to the same high standard. Sister pub to the Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay - the Plume of Feathers may lack a spectacular clifftop setting but you won't be disappointed. Good loos too!
October 2008
The Plume of Feathers
Classic country pub serving both traditional and modern food from around the world, friendly atmosphere, great staff!
Nearest beach
Tolcarne Beach (4 ¼ miles)
Set against an incredible panoramic, Tolcarne Beach enjoys jaw-dropping views whilst guests lounge in silky soft sand. The beach offers local amenities; however, access can be tricky as guests will need to descend the hundred or so steps before reaching the beach itself. Once on the beach you can hire beach huts, surfboards and wetsuits for fun in the sun.
Nearest walk
St Newlyn East and Lappa Valley (1 ¼ miles)
A walk of just over three and a half miles, brought to you courtesy of iwalkcornwall.co.uk. Park in the village hall car park and head through the Lappa Vally woodland. Check out the website for full directions and other walks in the area.
Nearest town
Newquay (4 miles)
Arguably the liveliest town on the north coast, Newquay caters for young revellers and families alike. Great surfing, lots of busy pubs and cafes and a hub for surf lifestyle shopping.
Also nearby
The Lappa Valley Steam Railway (½ mile)
The Lappa Valley Steam Railway has three miniature linked railways around the valley, together with a boating lake, crazy golf and play areas.
Mrs Darvell July 2014
Great Day Out!
We had a great time at The Lappa Valley Steam Railway and would definitely return. Our toddler loved all the different train rides you could go on, all the different play areas and going out on the lake in a canoe. There were also lots of lovely spots you can have a picnic.
September 2012
A steamy day out
This venue is a great way for would-be engine drivers to spend a day out when the weather is less than beach-worthy.
A tad expensive for a family, but well run and clean.
July 2008
Great for children, 3 miniature railways and plenty of space to run and play.
Trerice (1 ¾ miles)
An Elizabethan manor house with beautiful gardens and many restored rooms to explore inside. Highlights include the ornate fireplaces and ceilings and the traditional orchard containing rare ‘heritage’ varieties of apples and pears.
Ms Hudson March 2013
Trerice by Candlelight
An idea the National Trust should adopt for every area!
Friday nights in March and October Trerice is lit by flickering candles (not real ones obviously, health and safety would have a fit) and open from 6pm. Such a great idea, and very atmospheric. Gardens quite spooky which is good. Highly recommended.
Mr Dernie April 2012
Trerice, National Trust historic house & garden, near Newquay - 5 stars. Fascinating historic house and garden, very visitor friendly (especially for families/children) - not as well known as other NT properties in the area but should not be overlooked!
The Eden Project (13 miles)
It hardly needs any introduction…This global garden with its iconic Biomes is home to millions of plants and flowers reflecting the diversity of our planet. Marvel at the largest greenhouse in the world, see internationally-acclaimed architecture and art inspired by nature, or go to a gig at the renowned Eden Sessions. Children can learn about humans' complex relationship with nature in The Core interactive education centre or go free-range and explore trails, hideaways and sandpits. A wide range of cafes and restaurants provide delicious, responsibly-resourced refuelling stops and the shop is crammed full of interesting gift and souvenir ideas. An organic project that just keeps on growing, a visit to The Eden Project is an awe-inspiring experience. You can also have a go on the new zip wire, reported to be the longest in England - go on, you know you want to!!
Mrs May April 2016
Great for families
We've been several times and always had fun. You can get annual tickets when you gift aid your entry which is very worthwhile as it isn't cheap. Went twice over Easter week once going in as it opened and enjoying the biomes in the pouring rain! Core building also great for kids and not as busy as biomes. We went again later in the day another day and discovered that you can have an evening meal in the Mediterranean biome midweek from Easter to October which was a lovely treat and then they give you a lift back up the hill afterwards! Staying til it closes gives you a quieter time too!
Mrs Rowan August 2015
Amazing place, well worth a visit
Mrs Owen August 2014
A fun day at Eden
Myself and my two children (aged 4 and 7) visited Eden Project during the school holidays. We had a great day out which was enjoyed by all. The Biomes were busy at times but there was plenty of little hideaway places outside to get away from the crowd and recharge the batteries. We took our own picnic so don't know about pricing / food of the onsite eateries but I can say that the ice creams were lovely and in my opinion great value at £2 each.
Mr Veranneman November 2012
Simply great !
Last year we bought an annual ticket and could visit The Eden Project 3 times. Every time we went it was a great day out !
Mrs Reade October 2012
Eden Project
Excellent all round.including zip wire!
September 2012
We went on a rainy day in the summer hols and understandably everyone else had the same idea so it was packed. It was nice to see the iconic biomes and interesting to look round but we thought it was very expensive for what it was - £60 for 4 of us plus we ate there so an extra £40 for that. We also seemed to spend a lot of time queuing for food, to look round the biomes, for the park and ride etc . We would go back but perhaps out of season to have chance to explore fully. We'd also look round for cheaper tickets!!
August 2012
Have wanted to visit here for many years. It was quite interesting, the Biomes were amazing to look at from the outside. We bought tickets from the tourist information centre before we visited which they sell at discounted prices and also went after 3.30pm when entrance is less. The cakes in the cafe were all a bit stale, at nearly £40 for a piece of cake and a drink for 7 of us we thought they would be lovely and were not so good. Maybe it was a bad day for cake. Glad to have visited, would probably only go once.
June 2012
good value with stores vouchers....
Visited for the first time 10 years ago, and of course in 10 years it HAS changed...more grown up, but we remarked to each other many times that it didn't feel as "magical" as the first time we wound our way down to the domes. The large 'flags' have gone that marked the way down the paths.....perhaps that was it? entrance was £23 each for adults & £9.50 each for kids....So to be honest we really wouldn't have visited had it not been for a certain store voucher scheme that meant we payed £5 each and the kids £2.50 each ...so we did treat ourselves to lunch..£5 for most mains with salad or new potatoes....YUMMY, filling & VERY good value, with free pitchers of water on the tables and help yourself mugs hang above - all very handy. Plenty to see and do although our kids sped around the place and ended up where they REALLY wanted to be..in the shop. A great day out though , as they slept like logs on the way home!
Mrs Marsh April 2012
What a wonderful way to spend a day. The weather was perfect for us, but that didn't matter as it would be okay on a poor day at Eden. It was early in the year when we visited but still plenty to see and do.
Had lunch there and it was very good value for money.
We will be back!
September 2011
Definitely lived up to expectations and has grown considerably in content since our last visit 9 years ago.
Mr McMahon July 2011
Its excellent, go and have a great day.
Mr Morgan July 2011
Absolutely fabulous. The highspot of our holiday. So much to see and enjoy, will definitely return.
June 2011
We felt that £20 per adult was a lot to pay, yes there was plenty to see; however, on a wet, cold, windy day walking the outside paths was not great.The two domes well worth seeing, but again not worth £40. We came away saying to each other that we felt the Eden Project to be a great Educational Centre for children, schools and colleges to visit, there were other gardens we visited in Cornwall we felt much better value.
January 2011
Eden Sessions
There aren't may concert venues where there are no queues for the loo or the bar! A great venue with staff who actually smile - and if you don't like the band you can always wander around a biome (or two).
Mr Cornish February 2009
Amazing
The Eden Project really is somewhere very special. Leave loads of time to look around and I would recommend staying for the evening as this is when the place really comes alive. The lighting and scenery in the evening has to been seen to be believed, it’s so beautiful.
February 2009
Lucy December 2008
A great day out with loads to do for all ages. In winter, skating on the ice rink is great fun and the hot, tropical Biome is a great antedote for the winter blues. There's lots of delicious food to choose from in the cafes and restaurants too.
September 2008
Fabulous day out
The biomes are amazing, and the educational centre is interesting too. Watch the film on the making of Eden. It's a good couple of hours long but worth it. With ice skating and gigs playing at this exciting venue too it makes a good day out for all the family.
Miss Denness August 2008
Eden Sessions and Biomes
My trip to The Eden Project was amazing. I visited in the summer to see a band and included in the ticket was access to the rest of the grounds; we went early and took a trip around the Biomes before the gig started. The sound quality from the open-air gig was fantastic, I would definitely recommend going if you get the chance (but remember tickets sell out fast!).
July 2008
Plants and gigs!
A visit to the Eden Project is a must. The biomes which house the plants from all over the world are amazing! And if you get chance to see a gig then it will be an experience you will not forget - tickets are often sold out!
Dairyland Farm World (1 ¾ miles)
A big play park, pony and tractor rides and lots of farm animals to feed and pet.
Mrs Darvell September 2014
Great family day out
Would recommend Dairyland for a fun family day out, lots to keep the little ones entertained - animals, various sandpits with diggers, lots of outdoor play equipment, an indoor play area and pony rides. And even a zipwire swing which the adults will enjoy having a go on!
Mrs Harding April 2012
Rubbish when its raining
Went to this place when there was heavy rain. The only thing to do is go on big slide.Might be much better when its a nice day, but very expensive
Mr Jones May 2011
visiting dairyland with our little 2 year old granddaughters
We thought this attraction was excellent our granddaughters loved it. They loved feeding the animals the baby ducks were the favourite.
July 2008
Great for younger children, lots to do in rain or sun. Large indoor play area where the adults can join in with the fun or relax and have a coffee. Children have the opportunity to milk a cow, feed a calf, feed the pigs, ride a pony and stroke a rabbit. Lots of areas to play, outside trampolines, swings, climbing frames and sandpits with mini diggers.
Perranporth Beach (5 ¾ miles)
Perranporth is a large, sandy beach, over two miles long, with good surfing conditions. The beach is backed by extensive sand dunes and a nice walk can be found through the dunes to St Piran's Cross and the ruins of St Piran's Oratory. It's also on the South West Coast Path.
Mrs Huddleston June 2015
Family Beach
Lovely beach, if you walk a bit further round its less busy and loads of room for the kids to run around. The only problem we occurred was some people not controlling their dogs, mind the majority were well behaved.
September 2012
A good sandy beach and great for body boarding. Has all the amenities and we were able to hire wetsuits and body boards which was very handy.
July 2012
Superb Beach
This beach s a wonderful place for all ages. Kids have lots of beach to run and play , adults will love the surf and there is also a volley ball court. The Watering Hole is a must for good food and drink and is right on the beach! Thoroughly recommend it.
July 2012
Family Beach
Great Beach. Good access. Kids loved it.Ended the day with Nacho's and beers at The Watering Hole
July 2011
Golden sands
Beautiful beach. Wide open spaces. Perfect for walking, horse riding and watching watersports.
April 2009
Amazing Beach!
This beach and the surrounding area are great! If you don't fancy getting your feet covered in sand then the benches and grass areas overlooking the beach are great to sit and have a picnic. Would definitely recommend a visit!
Mr Henthorn April 2009
Superb for the Family
This is a great beach the whole family can enjoy. Three miles of sand. Great for surfing, sandcastle building, lifeguarded swimming areas and easy access to nearby facilities including plenty of places to hire or buy a wetsuit. Can get crowded on sunny days in the summer.
On windy days the nearby Trevaunance Cove (South) or Holywell (North) can often be more sheltered.
Dogs can be walked on the beach here year round.
Nudists from Army Camp lurk at the far North End.
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