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Local Attractions

The fishing port of Porthleven is itself an iconic Cornish village but our guests are sure to be spoilt with a number of fine attractions on your doorstep if you wish to venture outside of the village.

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If during your stay, you visit somewhere that you think future guests may enjoy, please note this in our guestbook and we will make sure to add this to our list. 

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Local Attractions: Eat & Drink

Helston Railway

Trevarno Farm, Prospidnick, Helston TR13 0RY

The Helston Railway is a heritage railway in Cornwall which aims to rebuild and preserve as much as possible of the former GWR Helston Railway between Nancegollen and Water-Ma-Trout on the outskirts of Helston.

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Museum of Cornish Life

Market Pl, Helston TR13 8TH

Steping through the unassuming doors of the museum of Cornish life provides a truly breath-taking surprise. Housed in the town’s historic Market Buildings thousands of artefacts will keep you fascinated and entertained.

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Godolphin Estate

Godolphin Cross, Helston TR13 9RE

An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden and historic house, the Goldolphin is a National Trust operty situated in Godolphin Cross, 7 km north-west of Helston.

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Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Gweek TR12 6UG

Operating as a sanctuary for injured seal pups, and is owned by The SEA LIFE Trust. The centre is on the banks of the Helford River

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Bonython Estate Gardens

Bonython Estate, Helston TR12 7BA

Situated on England’s southernmost Lizard Peninsula, Bonython Estate offers excitement and surprises, with colour and interest in all seasons.

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Walking routes

For those with a keen interest in walking, Porthleven is surrounded by beautiful coastal walks with varying degrees of diffculty.


iWalk Cornwall provide you with detailed routes.

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