#polurrian

[youllnevercatchme]

Polurrian beach, Cornwall, August 2023

[travelena]

England 🇬🇧 - London, Cotswolds & Cornwall

Day 1 - London

Dishoom for lunch! We went to the covent garden location though there are many and each has a slightly different decor/vibe. Then walked around Soho and Big Ben, etc. Then we did dinner at Kricket which was mid.

Lots of places we wanted to go but ran out of time: Columbia Road Flower Market, Spitalfields Market, Borough Market

We did have one dinner near the airport which was fantastic: Zayani Indian Restaurant

High tea locations I researched: the beaumont, sketch, Oblix at the Shard (great view), Petersham Nurseries (whimsical, but in richmond), The stage at the Londoner (moody bar interior), The Ritz (pianist), The orchid lounge, the bloomsbury, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, The Savoy, Claridge’s, The Orangery at Kensington Palace

Other London food recs though so many more: Dishoom (indian), Da Maria (italian in kensington), Daphne’s italian- cool atmosphere, Villa Mammas - middle eastern, Fait Mason - middle eastern w/ cool interior, Chet’s (thai), The Tamil Prince (order the channa bhatura), Malaysia Deli, Lyaness (cocktail bar), Tayyab’s (punjabi food, lamb chops)

Day 2 - Oxford & Cotswolds

Stopped at Oxford on our drive to the Cotswolds and it was amazing - could've spent more time walking around campus. We had a quick lunch at the Vaults & Garden near the Radcliffe Camera. We didn't have enough time but I would've liked to go into the Bodleian Library and walk around Christ Church meadow. Lots of old buildings and you really feel the history here and can imagine all these brilliant minds sharing this space through time. Then we left Oxford and went to Burford for a quick cream tea before going to our Airbnb on a very cute lush estate with horses and chickens and walking paths through the rolling hills. Could have also stopped at Bibury if time allowed on this route but we didn't have enough. Had a nice dinner at The Willow in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Day 3 - Cotswolds

Went to lower slaughter, bourton-on-the-water, Upper slaughter, stow-on-the-wold. Walked through the villages and enjoyed the quaintness. The main things to do are walk around and take it in, there are some nice countryside walks to do as well. Overall, all about slow living and would be a nice weekend getaway from London. We also spent some time enjoying our accommodation and doing countryside walks near the horse paddocks as well. Overall, very bucolic but the countryside honestly looked like Bucks County Pennsylvania.

Day 4 - Drive to Cornwall

Drove to Cornwall, this day was cold and rainy and I was sick. Didn't do too much except drive. All the drives took longer than the GPS predicted. If more time would've stopped at Dartmoor park on the way and done a hike (Hound Tor hike 2-3 h, or wistman woods 1h, or saddle tor & Haytor Rocks). We stayed just outside St. Ives

Day 5 - Cornwall

Drive to Sennen cove→ Land's End-> porthcurno beach → pedn vounder beach (nearby and gorgeous but can't remember if we went or not) →Mullion cove→Kynance Cove (enjoy Lizard)

We did a lovely afternoon tea. at Polurrian on the Lizard and then cliff walk from the property. This was a highlight!

Walked around St. Ives at sunset - gorgeous!

Cornwall food places I researched: Porthminster kitchen (st Ives - had a great whole fish here), the sea room (st Ives), hub box (st Ives), the Cornish bakery, silco is a cute cafe w tapas in st Ives, harbour fish and chips, moomaid (ice cream st ives)

Day 6 - Cornwall

Went to the beach on the other side of St. Ives and walked along the path from Godrevy Point stopping at Fisherman's Cove. Phenomenal cliff walk - could've gone much farther and hiked more of the coast. Pretty much anywhere along the cornwall coast is gorgeous, could spend much more time exploring/enjoying this area.

Day 7 - Bath

Stayed at Brooks Guesthouse which was cute. Met up with Edith and walked around, saw the old Georgian style buildings around the Royal Crescent where they now film lots of period pieces. Then had drinks next to Bath Abbey (there is a tour/ticket you can get to go inside as well) and saw the dam & Pulteney Bridge. Other attractions there are the roman baths and the Jane Austen Centre. Went to dinner at Bandook which was pretty good but small portions. Tash and I had drinks at The Botanist which was an absolute highlight - live music, gorgeous interior, and amazing cocktail menu. Still thinking about this a year later.

Tips:

Could've spent some more time in Bath, London & Cornwall. Other cornwall plces I would like to go are: Perranporth, Porthtowan, TintagelNorth Devon, Dorset National Landscape. Would've also liked to do a Jurassic Coast road trip and seen the seven sisters and cliffs.

If more time in Bath I would've liked to do afternoon tea at the Pump House

Would've stopped at Castle Combe if more time.

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The Island Suite at Polurrian Hotel on the Lizard, Cornwall

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The Island Suite at Polurrian Hotel on the Lizard, Cornwall

It follows extensive refurbishments to the 40 bedrooms and restaurant at The Polurrian on the Lizard, near Mullion. The hotel has unveiled its new Island Suite, which comes complete with complimentary use of an electric Mini Moke, a small, front-wheel-drive utility and recreational convertible. The Mini Moke (Image: Supplied) The Island Suite has been created as part […]

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[theadventuresofherbie]

I wouldn’t mess with me today... I have this cannon. . . #protectingthecoast #mullioncove #polurrian #southwestcoastpath . . #herbiethebeardie #beardedcollie #beardiesofinstagram #cornwall #kernow #mullion #dogsonholiday https://www.instagram.com/p/BwztWC0HL5g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hlg59zjhu7he

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Sunset Over Polurrian Cove Mullion Cornwall 💕

[dankai13]

Black Excellence #SarahAndRoland2021 (at Polurrian on the Lizard) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTRhjf3st3O/?utm_medium=tumblr

[colinsteer]

Morning dip in the hot tub. Then Mullion Cove Harbour walk to Church Cove and back. Stopping at Love Rock, the Marconi Monument to educate my girls. Then lunch at @poldhu Cafe. Then onto Church Cove in rain!! Stopping for ice cream at @poldhu then drinking our flask of tea at Polurrian Beach. Back to our lodge for more hot tub and a BBQ. (at Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat) https://www.instagram.com/p/COZ2siNLw54/?igshid=8bap4oobig0b

[aldovanucci]

All set for the #polurrianparty at @polurrianonthelizard #djsnotcomplaining #7” #45s #soul #funk #disco #reggae #hip hop (at Polurrian Bay Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvj9tqSA3k1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13qybm1757hl9

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Moody portraits can have a lot of soul in them if you look closely. Loving mother and her daughter who missed her nap.. . . . . #familyportrait #family #familyphotography #love #familyphotographer #portrait #photography #christmas #photographer #familypictures #familyphoto #portraitphotography #photooftheday #familyphotos #familylove #newbornphotography #childrenphotography #familyportraits #kids #photo #childphotography #childphotographer #portraits #photoshoot #familyfirst #happy #picoftheday #instagood #polurrian — view on Instagram http://ift.tt/2BeBl6c

[fionachapman1]

When you’re visiting the west-country with small children in tow, and you’re on a limited budget, it can be a little challenging trying to find suitable activities to keep the whole family busy – especially when the weather is on the cooler side of warm and not quite beachy enough to spend hours playing in the sand and sea.

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My husband and I love going for long walks (well, I do, anyway – I may be assuming that he does too, seeing as he tends to just go along with whatever. Apparently I am the expedition-organiser), so I did a little digging to find some walks we could go on that would be suitable terrain for a two- and five-year-old.

The first, and certainly easiest, walk is Penzance to Marazion, which can be found on the South-West coast path website. This walk was perfect for us, for our five-year-old to burn off her boundless energy, and our two-year-old to enjoy a traditional sea-front walk from the comfort of her stroller. The walk begins at Penzance station, perfect for any young rail enthusiasts. With the railway on your left, and the sea stretching out to forever on your right, it’s a pleasant stroll to draw in some healthy sea-air at your own pace. There are beautiful views of St Michael’s Mount, the castle on the hill, nestled in the sea, like something from a fairy-tale. The walk itself is 2 miles long, and with our five-year-old only having little legs, we didn’t quite make it all the way to Marazion. Despite pleas for ice-cream, we didn’t encounter any along the walk. However, as a first option for somewhere to stretch our legs and let off some steam, this buggy-friendly walk is ideal for a family with young children. As it’s suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, it’s also great for scooters and cyclists alike.

Our second (and my favourite) walk, was Kennack Sands and Kuggar. It’s not buggy-friendly, but it is a family-friendly coastal walk that loops round from the beautiful beach at Kennack (in fact, I’m reluctant to share this, as I felt as though I’d found my own new little piece of heaven aside from my forever love of Studland Bay in Purbeck, Dorset). The small beach offers all-day parking, and was relatively quiet (although perhaps due to it not being peak-season). After paying to park our car, we followed the coast-path sign towards Coverack, through the Lizard National Nature Reserve, navigating up into the woods of the Gwendreath Valley. Eventually finding our way out of the woods onto the road (or rather, country lane), we continued our journey back along a footpath skirting the outside of a campsite, which brought us out into a lush green field. We followed this field into the next one, over a number of ‘coffen’ stiles (horizontal slabs of rock), returning to the road leading back to the beach. Our youngest one was a little star, and although she needed to be carried at times, it wasn’t too strenuous (although I did continually question why I had neglected to bring my Connecta carrier). As an advisory, it’s definitely worth printing this walk off, as it isn’t difficult to take a wrong turn. However, if followed correctly, this walk is a beautiful, fun adventure for the whole family.

Our final walk was a little more taxing for our trooper-toddler, which involved a steep walk up the cliff for our coastal-walk to the beach nearest to where we were staying, and also involved a fair amount of carrying. This walk was extracted from the Mullion & Poldhu route of the South West Coast Path, beginning from Point 5: Mullion Cove. We didn’t travel the entire route to Poldhu (4.5 miles), but chose this walk in order to discover Polurrian Cove, another beautiful hidden gem. Although not perhaps the best walk for parents of a nervous disposition, once the steep path has been navigated, the beautiful views over Mullion Cove and Polurrian Cliff (National Trust) are worth it. The rest of the walk along the coast path towards Polurrain Cliff is fairy easy terrain to tackle, although if your toddler is tired, be prepared to do a little more carrying (and perhaps remember your baby- or toddler-carrier!) on the easier path down to the beach. There are two paths – one is steeper than the other, and we chose the lesser of the two on the recommendation of the local.

Cliffs on Polurrian Cove

On arriving at the beach, I was delighted to have found another little Cornish secret. Polurrian Cove, tucked beneath the Polurrain cliff; sand peppered with fine grains of rock, enough stones to build a mini-fort, and a sea that shimmers under the rays of the sun. Peaceful and perfect in every way.

So there you have it. If you’re feeling adventurous and watching the pennies, or just would rather be at one with nature than spend a fortune in commercial attractions, then pack up a picnic and take your young family on an adventure.

These experiences and memories are ones that money just cannot buy.

Three toddler-friendly walks in South Cornwall When you're visiting the west-country with small children in tow, and you're on a limited budget, it can be a little challenging trying to find suitable activities to keep the whole family busy - especially when the weather is on the cooler side of warm and not quite beachy enough to spend hours playing in the sand and sea.

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Polurrian from behind the trees, Cornwall, August 2023

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Cornish Beaches Where Dogs Are Banned This Summer

It’s that time of the year again where the visitors flock from far and wide to visit our beautiful sandy shores, but dog lovers beware! 

There are 80 beaches in Cornwall that will have a dog ban enforced during the tourist season which begins this weekend (Easter) It is important to remember that there are a further seven beaches where dogs are simply banned at all times.

It is also worth noting that breaking the ban will cost you a £80 fixed penalty fine. 

Remember, Guide dogs are allowed on beaches even where dog bans are in place.

Here are the 57 beaches with the seasonal ban

Cadgwith Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Carbis Bay - The first Sunday before Easter to September 30th - morning dog walks between 5am and 8am are allowed

Carlyon Bay - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Castle Beach, Falmouth - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Cawsand Bay - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Chapel Porth - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Crackington Haven - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Crooklets, Bude - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Godrevy - May 1st to September 30th - 8am - 7pm

Gunwalloe Cove, Church Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th- 7am - 7pm

Gwithian - Easter Sunday to September 30th between Ceres Rock and Red River

Gyllyngvase - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Hayle Towans - May 1st to September 30th - 8am - 7pm - between Hayle River and Black Cliffs

Hendra , Praa Sands - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Kenidjack, St Just - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Kennack Sands - Easter Sunday to September 30th - 7am to 7pm

Kynance Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th - 7am - 7pm

Lizard Church Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Lusty Glaze Beach - June 1st to September 1st

Maenporth - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Marazion - May 1st to September 30th - from 8am until 7pm

Pentewan Sands - February 1st to first Sunday in November

Perranuthnoe (Perran Sands) - May 1st to 30th September - 8am - 7pm

Peter's Point, Hayle - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Poldhu Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Polkerris - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Polcare Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Polurrian Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th - 7am - 7pm

Polzeath - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Porthmellon - July 1st to September 30th

Porth Beach - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Porth Chapel, Land's End - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Porthpean Beach - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Porthcurno - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Porthglaze Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Porthgwarra - Easter Day to September 30th - 8am - 7pm

Porthgwidden St Ives - First Sunday before Easter to September 30th

Porthleven - Easter Sunday to September 30th - 7am - 7pm

Porthmeor, St Ives - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Porthminster, St Ives – The first Sunday before Easter to September 30th

Porthpean - Easter Day to September 30th

Porthtowan - Easter Day to September 30th

Porthzennor Cove - Easter Day to September 30th

Portreath - Easter Sunday to September 30th - 7am - 7pm

Portwrinkle  -Easter Sunday to September 30th

Portscatho - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Praa Sands - Easter Sunday to September 30th - 7am - 7pm

Readymoney Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Sennen Cove - Easter Sunday to September 30th

St Ives Harbour Beach – The first Sunday before Easter to September 30th - 8am - 7pm

St. Mawes - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Swanpool - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Tolcarne Beach - May 1st to September 30th

Tregardock Beach - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Trevone Bay - Easter Sunday to September 30th

Widemouth Bay north side - Easter Sunday to September 30th

But the news isn’t all bad! 

There are 76 beaches when your four-legged friend is free to run, jump, explore and swim for the whole year. (Unless they are required to be on a lead at certain times of the year, which is clearly noted)

Benoath Cove

Boobys Beach

Bossiney Haven

Constantine Bay

Coverack (but dogs must be on leads from June 1 to August 31)

Crantock

Daymer Bay

Deadmans Cove

Downderry

Duckpool Beach

Eastern Green

Fistral Beach, Newquay

Freathy

Gorran Haven

Great Western Beach, Newquay

Grebe Beach

Greenaway Beach

Gwynver beach

Durgan

Hannafore Looe

Harlyn Bay

Helford Passage Beach

Hemmick Beach

Holywell Bay

Kingsand Beach

Lamorna Cove

Lankidden Cove

Lantic Bay

Longrock Beach

Mawgan Porth

Mevagissey - Polstreath

Mexico Towans

Mother Iveys Bay

Northcott Mouth

Nanjizel Cove

Padstow

Par

Pendower Beach

Pendower - Carne Beach

Penzance

Perranporth (dogs must be kept on leads between July and August, 9am - 5pm)

Plaidy Looe

Polgwidden Cove

Polpeor

Polridmouth Beach

Porth Joke

Porth Sawsen

Porthallock

Porthbeor

Porthcothan

Porthcurnick

Porth Kidney (Lelant)

Porthluney Cove

Portholland Beach

Portheras Cove

Port Isaac

Portloe

Portscatho

Priests Cove

Rinsey Head

Rock

Sandymouth Beach, Bude

Seaton

Sharrow Beach, Torpoint

St. Antonys Head

Summerleaze, Bude (though dogs must be kept on a lead from 10am to 6pm May 21st -September 30th)

Talland Bay

Tintagel

Towan Beach

Trebarwith Strand

Trefusis Beach at Flushing

Tregantle Cliff Beach (Whitsand Bay)

Tregardock

Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes

Treyarnon Bay

Upton Towans

Vault Beach

Watergate Bay

Wherrytown

Whipsiderry Beach

Widemouth Bay (south side) - Black Rock

Below you will find the seven beaches where dogs are banned year-round

Millendreath Beach

East Looe Beach

Crinnis Beach

Charlestown Beach

Duporth Beach

Pentewan Beach

The list was kindly updated and provided on Monday 10th April by Cornwall Live

[dankai13]

#KaizenSelfie aka #weddingszn (at Polurrian on the Lizard) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTDR0nUMxRR/?utm_medium=tumblr

[aldovanucci]

This will be tonights office #djsnotcomplaining (at Polurrian Bay Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvj2B5QAAEU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fl6t6qkkyqkb