The Area

The Area

Enjoy everything that Cornwall has to offer in this stunning location..

Coast/Beach

The local beach (St Ives Bay) is a 10 minutes walk through private lanes & over grassland.

With simply stunning views it is ideal for long walks - to Gwithian for a cup of hot chocolate in the Sunset Cafe, or further to the National Trust-run Godrevy Cafe overlooking the lighthouse.

The beach is patrolled by lifeguards in summer and is very safe to swim at thanks to the lack of rocks and gently sloping soft sand.

Many other beaches and secluded bays are within 20 mile radius.

Local Attractions..

St Ives: 7 miles
Famed for its white sandy beaches and artist’s colony, St Ives is a must-see town only 4 miles away from Hayle. With plenty of great restaurants, pasty shops and tearooms as well as good shops and art galleries, St Ives has lots to see come rain or shine. Be warned though – it can get very busy in high season with traffic and parking a problem. Park at Lelant station and enjoy the short train ride along the coast into St Ives to avoid the crowds.

St Michaels Mount: 7 miles www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and walk the causeway at low water or enjoy a short motorboat trip when the tide is in. Climb the ancient, cobbled path to the inspiring medieval castle, gaze down at the beautiful gardens and enjoy magnificent views across the bay to Penzance. Relax in the café or Sail Loft restaurant and enjoy home cooked meals and the freshest Cornish seafood.

Land’s End: 18 miles www.landsend-landmark.co.uk
Land’s End is the most westerly point of mainland Britain, known for its spectacular views and its sheer 200ft granite cliffs where the land falls away into the Atlantic. As well as its staggering natural features, Lands End boasts over 20,000 square feet of undercover exhibitions and attractions for visitors.  One of the most popular attractions is Return to the Last Labyrinth with its special effects.  You can also visit the Air Sea Rescue Motion Theatre, The Visitor Centre, the craft workshops, souvenir and gift shops, the lifeboat station and the Dollar Cove Suspension Bridge to name a few.   There are several local eateries and throughout the summer months there are various concerts, firework displays and special events held

Jamie Oliver’s '15' Restaurant: 27 miles www.fifteencornwall.co.uk
Fifteen Cornwall offers an innovative menu of the best seasonal and local produce, prepared by talented professional chefs and aspiring young apprentice chefs, and served in a relaxed atmosphere by friendly and knowledgeable staff. On top of this, there’s an incredible view over a beautiful two mile beach.

Padstow: 38 miles
Padstow is a charming working fishing port surrounded by glorious sandy beaches, at the head of the Camel River. This foodie destination with popular eateries such as Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant, is the start and end point for the Camel Cycle Trail and a good base for water sports.

Eden Project: 41 miles www.edenproject.com
Under one world-famous roof, Eden recreates the complete range of natural plant habitats found on the Earth. With imaginative children's play area, workshops for all ages, a wide choice of delicious food, special events & concerts, this is a must-visit for anyone coming to Cornwall.

The Cornish Cyder Farm: 17 miles www.thecornishcyderfarm.co.uk
Visit this working cider farm and see how they make their famous range of traditional scrumpys, sparkling ciders, country wines, jams, preserves, brandy and spirits. Relax in the restaurant, let the kids enjoy the friendly farm animals or join one of the guided tours taking you through the press house, bottlery, jam kitchen, cyder museum, brandy distillery and cellars.

Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose: 15 miles (01326 565085)
RNAS Culdrose is Europe's largest Naval Air Station. Regular coach tours around the Air Station are run through the summer months. A typical coach tour itinerary includes: hangars where you may see Merlin Sea King and Lynx helicopters, the Air Station's bomb dump, dummy deck for training, police dog kennels, surveillance radar, search & rescue diving school and the bird control unit which uses falcons to scare off birds and help prevent bird strikes.

Minack Theatre - 19 miles www.minack.com
A Roman style open air amphitheatre clinging to the granite cliffs above the stunning beach at Porthcurno. Between regular matinee and evening performances, this unique theatre - and its adjacent Visitor Centre which tells of the history & development of the theatre - can be visited at a small charge.

National Seal Sanctuary: 15 miles www.sealsanctuary.co.uk
Set in the picturesque Helford Estuary, the National Seal Sanctuary has over 50 years experience in seal rescue, rehabilitation and release. It also provides a much-needed haven for a variety of other animals, such as otters, sheep, ponies and goats.

Windsurfing, surfing, kiteboarding, climbing, kayaking, coasteering, wakeboarding, fishing, sailing, cycling and golf hire & tuition all available locally.

Local Activities

Outdoor swimming pool (summer only): 10 mins walk
Hayle outdoor swimming pool: 10 minute walk
The Pool is open during the summer season with lifeguards provided by the Council seven days a week. Alongside the Pool is a cafe which offers a range of snacks.
Go down the hill and turn right before the estuary – it is at the far end of the King George V Memorial walk

Paradise park: 2 miles www.paradisepark.org.uk
Paradise Park has a tropical bird garden, otters, red pandas, bird of prey displays and many other creatures to see. With a ‘Fun Farm’ where children can feed & pet the animals you can really get close to the wildlife. The JungleBarn indoor play centre provides plenty of active fun for children even when the weather is cold and wet.

Trenhayle Maize Maze: 2 miles
Open from mid July, there is a basic but large outdoor play area  with crazy golf, go karts, trampolines, assault course, tractor rides, giant sandpit and much more, as well as the maze, which is made more interesting for kids with a quiz they have to complete on the way round.

Trevaskis Farm: 3 miles www.trevaskisfarm.co.uk
Set amidst 28 acres of beautiful countryside Trevaskis is a wonderful farm shop where you can pick your own fruit and veg, visit the farm ‘supermarket’, see the animals and eat at the restaurant. With over 70 different crops growing on the farm, there’s everything you could want. For rainy days many fruit can be picked under cover in tunnels. The restaurant is renowned for its dessert selection and generous portions. All meals are produced from highest quality ingredients - meats from their own butchers, vegetables and fruit from the farm, or local suppliers.

National Trust Properties near Hayle: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The Godolphin Estate – 2 miles
Penrose Estate – 5 miles
Glendurgan Garden – 12 miles
Levant Mine & Beam Engine – 13 miles
Trelissick Garden – 17 miles

Windsurfing
Coverack Windsurf centre: www.coverack.co.uk
01326 280939
Surfing
Gwithian Academy: www.surfacademy.co.uk
01736 757579
Loads of activites!
Adventure Cornwall: http://www.adventure-cornwall.co.uk/activities

Coasteering & Kayaking
Cornish Coast Adventures, www.cornishcoastadventures.com  01208 880 280.

Golf hire
Golf clubs: https://www.chycor.co.uk/golf/cornwall/west-cornwall/index.htm
There are plenty of amazing courses to choose from; the closest are:
Praa Sands Golf Club – 2 miles
West Cornwall Golf Club – 5 miles
Helston Golf & Leisure Club – 5 miles

Activities available locally
Wakeboarding, Fishing, Sailing, Cycling, Climbing

How to get to us

Walking distance from Hayle main-line train station (5 hours from Paddington direct – sleeper service available)

 Newquay Airport 33 miles/45 mins away (the local car hire company can deliver a vehicle to the airport)

 Use of a car is recommended to explore the many attractions, although not necessary as town has shop, post office, pubs, restaurants, and there is a good train and bus network.
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