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In Nature

 Walking - We are situated on a footpath, easy walk to coastpath, moorland and beaches. Maps of local walks come with your accommodation. Also see the wonderful maps on iwalkcornwall; they have a great app too.

Beaches, swimming and snorkelling - West Cornwall's white sandy beaches & rich turquoise waters are all within 15 mintute's drive....4 beaches and coves are within 25 minute's walk. There's beach equipment to borrow at your accommodation.

Surfing - Sennen Beach is 5 minute's drive away, with 2 wonderful surf schools and surf board hire available from April til October; Sennen Surfing Centre, and Smart Surf school. Very exciting surfing available outside those months for the more experienced!

Birdwatching - Porthgwarra is a renowned stop-over destination for rare migrating birds (and ones that have been blown off-course by the gales!)

Sea life- swim with seals in Pothgwarra Cove, or take a wonderful boat trip with Marine Discovery to see the wealth of sea life, including dolphins and whales around the shore here.
 
Wild food foraging - Two excellent wild food foragers offer courses and walks nearby, see their websites; Fat Hen & Wild walks South West.....and there's lots of foraging to be had in the fields and paths around here

Visiting sacred sites - West Penwith is rich in ancient history, with great examples of stone circles, fogous, quoits, holy wells, standing stones and iron age settlements. Again, maps are available at your accommodation.

Personal Growth and life coaching

Walk and talk therapy - with Toby; see his website.

Creative life coaching, one-to-one sessions and weekend workshops - with Claire; see her website

Retreats - We can help you to arrange a bespoke retreat to suit your needs, your time frame and your budget; see our retreat website page


Creative & Cultural

 Art classes for all abilities - Claire holds onsite weekly classes almost all year round...more details here...

One-to-one painting tuition and bespoke ART RETREAT- with Claire, who is a practicing artist. Her studio is on site & you can create a package when you book your accommodation to include tuition &/or use of studio space...more details here

Landscape drawing and painting - weather permitting, you can arrange an inspiring day or half day painting the stunning coastline; all materials provided....more details here
Textiles workshops - Fancy a go at batik, felt-making or silk-painting? On site classes available. Ask for more details.

Theatre and music - We're a few minutes away from the Minack Theatre, but also easily accessible to the Acorn Theatre in Penzance and Penlee Outdoor Theatre. Great folk music in local pubs in St Just, Zennor and Paul. 

Galleries - Newlyn, Penzance and St Ives offer a plethora of galleries with exhibitions of the Newlyn, Lamorna and St Ives School artists of the 1800's and 1900's, and contemporary artist's work too.

The Jubilee Pool - Refurbished art-deco outdoor pool with lovely cafe too, on the promenade in Penzance & well worth a visit. Geothermal pool too for those who want a bit of warm water bathing...booking essential

The Porthcurno area has a lot to offer; see here for a wide range of useful and interesting information

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Nurturing and relaxation

Yoga - Nicolle Fisher offers weekly classes in the area, and one-to-one tuition too...more details on her website.

Massage - a variety of holistic and specialist massages offered on site and locally. See www.kialucas.co.uk for more details.


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  • Home
  • A bit about us
  • Accommodation
    • The Barn
    • The Cottage
    • The Bolt Hole
    • The Retreat
  • Activities
  • Prices and Availability
    • For the Barn
    • For the Cottage
    • For the Bolt Hole
    • For the Retreat
  • Location
    • Gallery
  • Contact
  • Blog