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The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
The Victorian seaside hotel that's in one of Cornwall's prettiest villages
A quaint hotel in one of Cornwall's prettiest villages offers unspoilt views at a reasonable price to match. Read on to find out more about the fresh seafood offered at their restaurant. 2 Where is The Old Coastguard hotel? Based near Gurnard's Head in stunning West Cornwall, if you want to enjoy the views from your car there is a residents' car park, as well as a public car park next door charging £9 a day. Trains to Plymouth are available, although are not great if you get travel sick as this winding route is rather slow. What is the hotel like? The 14-room Victorian, charming hotel has unspoilt views of the Atlantic in one of Cornwall's prettiest villages, Mousehole. It offers a warm welcome, well-priced drinks and tasty food. What is there to do at the hotel? Visit the iconic Mousehole Harbour via the path at the back of the hotel, where you'll find quirky shops, seaside galleries, old pubs and cafes. Sennen Cove is a favourite of the beaches in the area with a cosy, independent cafe to sit and view the surfers. What is there to eat and drink there? The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so no need to stress about leaving the hotel. The main dining room offers tables overlooking the sea. We enjoyed the views whilst tucking into a special dinner consisting of asparagus and fresh Fowey mussels. You cannot forget to order the moreish chocolate mousse for pud either. The garden is also beautiful, and we were lucky enough to listen to a live jazz band while drinking our coffee when we arrived. Cosy cottage in the heart of Cornwall What are the rooms like? Rooms start at £172.50 per night with breakfast. Click here to book. Each room comes with Bramley toiletries in the bathrooms and Cornish tea. We stayed in a Better Double room on the top floor, which came with an adjoining twin and an epic sea view, although my husband did miss having a TV. Is the hotel family-friendly? Yes. Open to all to enjoy their seaside hotel, and a bonus for families is the free-of-charge cot provided. There is a kids' menu that is great too with plenty of options. Is there access for guests with disabilities? The restaurant and ground-floor rooms have step-free access but call for specific requirements before you visit. Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here. 2
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tributes to 1976 Pirates cup winner Graham 'Granite' Waters
Many in West Cornwall and beyond will be saddened to hear that Graham 'Granite' Waters passed away during the weekend aged 76, writes Phil Westren. Graham was hugely respected and liked by all in the rugby fraternity who were fortunate to have met him. Straight talking, honest, and strong – the acquired nickname 'Granite' fitted him perfectly – he was also a gentleman. Advertisement After education at Cape Cornwall School, where he came under the tutelage of Derek Small, Graham's early rugby was played at St Just. Then, at the start of the 1974/75 season, following encouragement from Colin Dymond, he ventured into the Mennaye Field to play for Penzance & Newlyn RFC. Although only 6' 1", which is short for a lock forward, at 15 and a half stones, Graham was still a formidable figure who quickly became a 1st XV regular. He made 41 appearances in that first season and would overall wear the Pirates colours on 296 occasions, after which he returned to St Just where he also became a committee member. Tributes have been paid to Graham 'Granite' WatersA highlight during his years at the Pirates was when, in 1976, the team won the then prestigious Cornwall KO Cup competition for the first time. The final, played at Camborne, was a crunching, nerve tingling affair, with second-row forward Graham playing his part in a memorable 4-3 win against favourites Redruth. Advertisement Many about will also remember that back in 1988, and after he had retired from playing, Graham completed his epic 900 miles walk from John O'Groats to Land's End to help raise monies for both the Pirates and for the Cancer & Leukaemia in Childhood Trust (CLIC). Graham was accompanied on the walk by Richard Brighton and Adam Dorey, who took turns to drive a back-up van, besides also walking. A retired builder, in the latter part of his life Graham lived in Heamoor, where in recent years health issues became increasingly debilitating, and after a recent short spell at Benoni Nursing Home at St Just, he died at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske. Details of Graham's funeral will be made known as soon as they have been confirmed, whilst in the meantime sincere condolences are expressed to his family.
The Sun
08-06-2025
- The Sun
English tidal lido right on the beach that you can only visit twice a day
ONE of the prettiest pools in the UK is near a popular seaside town - but you will have to time it well to jump in. Found in the historic fishing village in West Cornwall, Mousehole Rock Pool in Cornwall is open for 24 hours a day, but when you can swim in it depends on whether the tide is in or out. 4 4 Mousehole Rock Pool is a tidal swim spot that you can only visit twice a day - because it's best to go in high tide. During high tide, the pool is exposed to the sea for a few hours on either side, making it accessible for swimming. The pool can drain with the falling tide and will become shallower. The tide varies throughout the year, but in summer, Mousehole usually has two high tides a day - in mid-morning and the evening. The best time to visit the tidal pool is just after high tide and you can check these with the 7-day tide forecast before going. Mousehole Rock Pool was built in 1969 for the local children to teach them how to swim, and has remained popular ever since. Mount's Bay towards St Michael's Mount and the Lizard. There's also the Rock Pool Cafe Mousehole which has reopened after winter break. It's situated above the Mousehole Rock Pool cafe so you can take in the views over the bay. The pool recently went under repairs to plug a leak as it wasn't holding water during low tide. The secret UK beach without the crowds – it has a free sauna and the largest tidal pool in the country 4 The repairs were spearheaded by the Friends of Mousehole Rock Pool. Volunteers with the support of local businesses have already emptied the community pool The first phase of the repair work had been due to start in March 2021 but was delayed. It took place on July 10, 2022 with a second repair day was also held later that year to repair the rock pool and again in 2023. More work is needed to maintain the pool as the plans going forward are to restore the access area for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The village of Mousehole, just less than three miles south of Penzance and is especially popular during the summer. However during the winter, Mousehole is considered one of the most magical place to visit because of its Christmas light display. Its annual Christmas lights adorn the harbour, usually from mid December. But there's not just a couple of lights - there's an estimated 7,000 bulbs that light up every evening and around 30,000 tourists head down to the coast to see them each year. And more UK lidos, sea pools and splash pads that are free to get into – perfect for the hot weather. Plus, the 'national treasure' beach lido in the UK's trendiest seaside town – that you can't swim in.
BBC News
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Amazing Milky Way images captured over Cornwall
Stunning images of the Milky Way have been captured over the Cornish coast by an amateur Nuttall, 52, was on holiday in West Cornwall from his home in the Midlands, when he managed to take the pictures at Porthgwarra beach near said he spent time researching the location before waiting for a clear night and a new of all, he said, he was helped by the light pollution-free skies over west Cornwall. "It's one of the darkest places in the UK," Mr Nuttall said."There's just nothing there - it's just blackness, you know, once you look out to sea. "And yeah, the Milky Way looks fantastic."A lot of people say that you have quite a lot of cloudy skies and a bit of rain in Cornwall, so it's quite a rarity to get clear skies especially."I had three nights in a row while I was down there, so it was a bit of a bonus really." Mr Nuttall posted the images onto social media and said he was surprised how popular they have said: "I put them on a local Facebook page. "Obviously it went viral on there, and a lot of people, you know obviously liked it, and commenting on it and all that, saying how fantastic they were."
