A wide crescent of white sand, Sennen is great for sandcastles and surfing and joins up with neighbouring Gwenver at low tide. Easy access and parking make Sennen a popular choice with families. All amenities are close by, including toilets, beach shops, cafes and a pub, plus the Beach Restaurant which has great sea views.
A traditional Cornish pub in a wonderful location overlooking the bay. A great place to enjoy a meal after a day on the beach!
This popular pub is in the centre of the village and serves fresh, local produce to order. Tables cannot be booked in advance so either arrive early or be prepared to wait at busy times. Dogs are made very welcome here.
The Cornish theatre with real wow' factor is the Minack. Perched on the cliffs at Porthcurno, the Minack is an open-air theatre-in-the-round – and a triumph of vision over reality.
There is something truly magical about this place, the walk around the Cape has breathtaking views in all directions. In summer, there's a refreshment kiosk nearby, or pack up a picnic to enjoy at this stunning spot.
This welcoming, traditional pub takes its name from the nearby legendary rock that sits precariously perched up on the cliffs near Porthcurno. The pretty beer garden and marquee make it an attractive option after a day at one of the nearby beaches. Or warm up in the snug bar area after a wintry walk on the cliffs.
This little cove at the bottom of a lovely wooded valley still supports a small fishing fleet. Bring along the binoculars as it's good spot for birdwatching too.
Get to the bottom of the hit-and-miss path to Porthcurno, and you'll feel as though you've stumbled into the Mediterranean - steeply shelving powder-fine sand, an almost luminous blue sea and cliffs sheltering you from the sea breezes.
Imagine what life was like as an Iron Age villager. Budding archaeologists will love exploring this ancient, yet well-preserved settlement, which is thought to have thrived from the Iron Age until late Roman times. Carn Euny is probably best-known for its well-preserved fogou (Cornish for 'cave'), an underground passageway over 20 metres long. Fogous are intriguing structures and no one really knows what they were used for. Experts say they may have been used for storage, habitation or rituals, but their true purpose remains a mystery. Dare yourself to enter and make your own mind up. To get there, take the A30 past Penzance towards Land's End, turn right at Drift, then left before Sancreed, park at Brane and follow the footpath. Entry is free.
An important part of Cornwall's industrial past can be found in a smalll engine house perched on the cliff top. The Levant engine is the only Cornish beam engine anywhere in the world.
A few years ago, the Classic Cottages team started writing about where we live and why we love it. Over time these have evolved into the Classic Guide.
21 September 2026
A wide crescent of white sand, Sennen is great for sandcastles and surfing and joins up with neighbouring Gwenver at low tide. Easy access and parking make Sennen a popular choice with families. All amenities are close by, including toilets, beach shops, cafes and a pub, plus the Beach Restaurant which has great sea views.
21 September 2026
A traditional Cornish pub in a wonderful location overlooking the bay. A great place to enjoy a meal after a day on the beach!
6 September 2026
This popular pub is in the centre of the village and serves fresh, local produce to order. Tables cannot be booked in advance so either arrive early or be prepared to wait at busy times. Dogs are made very welcome here.
6 July 2025
The Cornish theatre with real wow' factor is the Minack. Perched on the cliffs at Porthcurno, the Minack is an open-air theatre-in-the-round – and a triumph of vision over reality.
5 August 2023
There is something truly magical about this place, the walk around the Cape has breathtaking views in all directions. In summer, there's a refreshment kiosk nearby, or pack up a picnic to enjoy at this stunning spot.
21 May 2022
This welcoming, traditional pub takes its name from the nearby legendary rock that sits precariously perched up on the cliffs near Porthcurno. The pretty beer garden and marquee make it an attractive option after a day at one of the nearby beaches. Or warm up in the snug bar area after a wintry walk on the cliffs.
6 October 2017
This little cove at the bottom of a lovely wooded valley still supports a small fishing fleet. Bring along the binoculars as it's good spot for birdwatching too.
18 September 2017
Get to the bottom of the hit-and-miss path to Porthcurno, and you'll feel as though you've stumbled into the Mediterranean - steeply shelving powder-fine sand, an almost luminous blue sea and cliffs sheltering you from the sea breezes.
18 September 2017
Imagine what life was like as an Iron Age villager. Budding archaeologists will love exploring this ancient, yet well-preserved settlement, which is thought to have thrived from the Iron Age until late Roman times. Carn Euny is probably best-known for its well-preserved fogou (Cornish for 'cave'), an underground passageway over 20 metres long. Fogous are intriguing structures and no one really knows what they were used for. Experts say they may have been used for storage, habitation or rituals, but their true purpose remains a mystery. Dare yourself to enter and make your own mind up. To get there, take the A30 past Penzance towards Land's End, turn right at Drift, then left before Sancreed, park at Brane and follow the footpath. Entry is free.
7 September 2015
An important part of Cornwall's industrial past can be found in a smalll engine house perched on the cliff top. The Levant engine is the only Cornish beam engine anywhere in the world.