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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
'I visited Cornwall's 'forgotten corner' and there's one thing tourists should know'
You'll find pastel-coloured cottages and sandy beaches in this beautiful place, but it may not be as uncrowded and forgotten as you were expecting during 'silly season' Two Cornish villages which sit side by side in the south east of the county are often referred to as being in the 'forgotten corner'. Where this term originally came from I'm not sure, but while it may ring true at some times of the year, if you are looking for a really quiet spot this summertime, Cawsand and Kingsand may not be as forgotten as you'd wish. I'm lucky enough to live near these exceptionally beautiful twin villages - and it's true the area is unspoilt with no supermarkets, chains or even too many new builds to speak of. However, if you are heading to Cawsand and Kingsand in July or August you can expect the beach to be pretty rammed, especially if the sun is shining. Now here's why - firstly, over recent years, the villages have seen a massive boom in holiday lets and Airbnb style rentals, so when these properties get booked up in the summer holidays, you can expect those tiny streets to also get crowded. The Rame Peninsula has a high amount of second homes often let out for holiday stays, a resident told me that 'lots of young local people, who would like to stay in the villages, have had to move further away to be able to afford their own rental housing, let alone buy somewhere'. I've heard a tourist describe this area as 'a holiday village' before, but this it is not, some lucky residents live there all year round - and more locals would probably move to the villages if they could afford to. Perhaps now though the tide is turning as Cornwall Council agreed to charge an additional 100% Council Tax premium on second homes, this began in April 2025. However, many locals remain priced out of the Rame Peninsula, but those that do live there all year round get to see it when it really is a forgotten corner - in the winter. Another reason Cawsand and Kingsand get crowded in summertime is because they are not far from the city of Plymouth as well as several smaller surrounding towns and inland villages. So when the sun shines and summer holidays kick in, residents in these areas will also flock to this popular corner - and unsurprisingly as it is truly stunning. Plymouth Boat Trips run seasonal ferries over and back to the city and they get very busy indeed, but it's a great little 30-minute trip each way. You can hire a paddle board on Cawsand Beach - and this is one way to head off away from the potentially full up seaside area. Or take a wander away from the main beaches if you want to get some peace or some shade - Cawsand and Kingsand sit perfectly on the South West Coast Path which you can explore in two directions. A lovely woodland walk (it's steep) will take you up to the wild land surrounding the village of Maker, this area has camping, shepherds huts and other holiday lets too - and if you keep walking the South West Coast Path in this direction you'll get to another beauty spot, Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park. There are shingle beaches in this spot too (which is also on the Rame Peninsula), as well as stunning views across to Plymouth along with the landmark 16th-century Mount Edgcumbe country house and gardens which you can visit - and if you keep your eyes peeled you may even discover a tiny hidden cove.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ferry service to resume after repairs to pontoon
A ferry service is to resume later this month following work to repair a weather-damaged pontoon. The Jubilee Pontoon on Saltash Waterside has been closed on health and safety grounds after suffering weather damage, including during Storm Darragh in December 2024. Saltash Town Council, which runs the pontoon, said immediate repairs had been necessary to ensure the pontoon's structural integrity. The work is due to be completed in time for the return of the ferry from Saltash to Royal William Yard, Plymouth, on 24 May. Saltash Town Council appointed Voyager Boatyard to carry out the repairs to ensure the pontoon remained "safe, functional, and accessible for many years to come". Town councillor Julia Peggs said the refurbishment marked an important step in enhancing the town's waterside infrastructure. "It is a valued asset that serves both residents and visitors and I am pleased to see it nearing completion," she said. "I look forward to the reinstatement of our partnership with Plymouth Boat Trips and to welcoming both returning and new users as the pontoon returns to service." Plymouth Boat Trips will be operating the ferry service from Saltash to Plymouth for a second year. Owner Ben Squire said: "We're thrilled to be able to safely resume the Royal William Yard to Saltash ferry service, thanks to the swift and thorough works commissioned by Saltash Town Council. "The new route, introduced last year, has been a really successful addition to our ferry network." The Jubilee Green Pontoon was installed by the former Caradon District Council (CDC) as part of a Millennium project around 20 years ago to provide all-tides access to Saltash. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Ferry service between Plymouth and Saltash begins Ferry service extended due to popular demand Saltash Town Council
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ferry service to resume after repairs to pontoon
A ferry service is to resume later this month following work to repair a weather-damaged pontoon. The Jubilee Pontoon on Saltash Waterside has been closed on health and safety grounds after suffering weather damage, including during Storm Darragh in December 2024. Saltash Town Council, which runs the pontoon, said immediate repairs had been necessary to ensure the pontoon's structural integrity. The work is due to be completed in time for the return of the ferry from Saltash to Royal William Yard, Plymouth, on 24 May. Saltash Town Council appointed Voyager Boatyard to carry out the repairs to ensure the pontoon remained "safe, functional, and accessible for many years to come". Town councillor Julia Peggs said the refurbishment marked an important step in enhancing the town's waterside infrastructure. "It is a valued asset that serves both residents and visitors and I am pleased to see it nearing completion," she said. "I look forward to the reinstatement of our partnership with Plymouth Boat Trips and to welcoming both returning and new users as the pontoon returns to service." Plymouth Boat Trips will be operating the ferry service from Saltash to Plymouth for a second year. Owner Ben Squire said: "We're thrilled to be able to safely resume the Royal William Yard to Saltash ferry service, thanks to the swift and thorough works commissioned by Saltash Town Council. "The new route, introduced last year, has been a really successful addition to our ferry network." The Jubilee Green Pontoon was installed by the former Caradon District Council (CDC) as part of a Millennium project around 20 years ago to provide all-tides access to Saltash. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Ferry service between Plymouth and Saltash begins Ferry service extended due to popular demand Saltash Town Council
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Saltash-Plymouth ferry service to resume after repairs to pontoon
A ferry service is to resume later this month following work to repair a weather-damaged Jubilee Pontoon on Saltash Waterside has been closed on health and safety grounds after suffering weather damage, including during Storm Darragh in December Town Council, which runs the pontoon, said immediate repairs had been necessary to ensure the pontoon's structural work is due to be completed in time for the return of the ferry from Saltash to Royal William Yard, Plymouth, on 24 May. Saltash Town Council appointed Voyager Boatyard to carry out the repairs to ensure the pontoon remained "safe, functional, and accessible for many years to come".Town councillor Julia Peggs said the refurbishment marked an important step in enhancing the town's waterside infrastructure."It is a valued asset that serves both residents and visitors and I am pleased to see it nearing completion," she said."I look forward to the reinstatement of our partnership with Plymouth Boat Trips and to welcoming both returning and new users as the pontoon returns to service." 'Successful new route' Plymouth Boat Trips will be operating the ferry service from Saltash to Plymouth for a second Ben Squire said: "We're thrilled to be able to safely resume the Royal William Yard to Saltash ferry service, thanks to the swift and thorough works commissioned by Saltash Town Council. "The new route, introduced last year, has been a really successful addition to our ferry network."The Jubilee Green Pontoon was installed by the former Caradon District Council (CDC) as part of a Millennium project around 20 years ago to provide all-tides access to Saltash.
