Explore The Area

Maenporth

Only a walk or short drive from Heron’s Reach lies Maenporth Beach and it’s local gem of a café serving hot food and Cornish ice creams. Whether it's swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, or just feeling the sand between your toes, Maenporth will leave you surrounded by rolling coastlines, golden sands, and shimmering blue waters.

The Helford

The picturesque Helford River meanders through charming historic villages and forests. The river's surrounding landscape offers many hiking trails that wind through ancient forests and meadows, offering breathtaking vistas at every turn. The sheltered waters make the perfect setting for gentle swimming and kayaking or hire a boat and visit Frenchman’s Creek, a truly unique pocket of Cornwall made famous by the novelist Daphne Du Maurier.

Settle into the Ferry Boat Inn for a waterfront meal, or hop aboard the Helford Ferry, which is reputed to be the oldest ferry crossing in Britain, and dine at the lime-washed and thatched-roofed Shipwrights Arms on just the other side of the river.

Falmouth

Falmouth town is a thriving charming hub of quirky independent shops and galleries richly influenced by its maritime history. There is a wide variety to browse through, many displaying local artisan’s work and quality Cornish produce.

Falmouth is a culinary haven that delights with its diverse array of pubs and restaurants. Whether you crave seafood overlooking the picturesque harbour or a cosy gastropub, the food scene in Falmouth caters to all palates.

Notable recommendations include, IndiDog, Meat Counter, Star & Garter, Culture, The Stable, Harbour Lights, and Gylly Beach Cafe. Tuck in!

‘Gylly’ Beach

Gyllyngvase is Falmouth’s largest beach with its wide arc of golden sand and inviting sea ‘Gylly’ retains the prestigious Blue Flag status. Sheltered gentle waves make it an ideal spot for families to splash around, while the adventurous can try their hand at water sports with hireable paddleboards and kayaks situated on the beach. A gentle paved coastal walk links Pendennis Point, Castle Beach, Gylly Beach, and Swanpool Beach together, perfect for a spectacular sightseeing walk. This walk is a part of and continued by the South West Coastal Path, a 630 mile route encapsulating the entirety of Cornwall.

Trebah & 

Glendurgan

Trebah is home to canopies and vibrant tunnels of colour, showing off an array of 100-year-old rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias.

Equally captivating is Glendurgan Gardens, a spectacularly kept National Trust Garden, that is made up of three valleys to fully indulge yourself in the beautiful surrounding nature.

Both gardens are situated by the Helford River with winding paths leading through to a private beach cove as their destination. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy exotic and tropical flora and spectacular views at every turn ensuring a lasting image of these magnificent Cornish jewels.

St Mawes

Occupying a sheltered position on the tip of Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula, the pretty village of St. Mawes looks out over the River Fal towards Falmouth. The old fishing port boasts steep and narrow streets rising from the picturesque harbour which is still home to working fishermen and a mecca for sailors from across the globe. St Mawes is a popular tourist destination with good restaurants, attractive shops and a number of galleries. Best of all, its accessible via the St Mawes Ferry from the centre of Falmouth’s town for a convenient and scenic journey across the water.