Roseland Info

Roseland Information, Cornwall

The Roseland Peninsula of Cornwall is one of the most beautiful places in the British Isles. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it has so much to offer the visitor! From breathtaking coastal walks to sailing in the Carrick Roads. From visiting historic castles to stunning sub tropical gardens. From experiencing picturesque country pubs to stylish first class restaurants. The Roseland really has everything you could wish for in a Cornish holiday – a week is simply not enough!

St Mawes & Portscatho are both very popular and booking early for your favourite cottages is recommended. Nearby Rosevine, St Just in Roseland and Philleigh offer easy access to the coast whilst retaining peaceful country charm. For some Portloe and Veryan are firm favourites with Carne Beach just a few minutes away. Tucked inland Tregony sits at the gateway to the Roseland Peninsula. This provides really access to explore the whole of Cornwall.

St Mawes
St Mawes has changed dramatically over the last 100 years. Once a sleepy fishing village it’s now a stylish holiday destination all year round. Overlooking its stunning bay, St Mawes is now the yachtsmans paradise with lots for the visitor to see & do. Take a stroll along the harbour up the road to Henry’s VIII’s famous Castle. From here you can see breathtaking views over the Carrick Roads to Falmouth. Take the foot ferry to Falmouth to visit the National Maritime Museum or Pendennis Castle. The little Place Ferry will take you to St Anthonys Head or there are numerous boat trips you can take around the bay.

St Just in Roseland
No visit to the Roseland Peninsula is complete without seeing the beautiful church and gardens at St Just in Roseland. Probably the only sub tropical churchyard in the British Isles, it is a beautiful & tranquil place. From here you can also walk into St Mawes along the cliff path past lots of lovely hidden away beaches accessible only at low tide.

Portscatho & Gerrans
Portscatho lies right on the coast with glorious views across Gerrans Bay. The East-facing cove affords shelter from the prevailing sou-westerly winds. This meant it was an ideal base for the pilchard fleets of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Although on a much smaller scale, it’s still an active fishing port today. The same shelter makes for safe swimming and its proximity to many fine sandy beaches means its a family favourite. The Hidden Hut has more increased its popularity over the last few years. Portscatho is also an artists haven, from fine galleries to explore to wonderful light in which to paint your own masterpiece.

Gerrans at the top to the hill has a fine old church. Venturing inland brings you to Percuil where there is a sailing school and lots of great woodland walks. Nearby Towan Beach and The Thirstea Co is within walking distance and well worth a visit.

Holiday Cottages in Portsctaho

Portloe
Portloe is considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of the Roseland peninsula and one of the prettiest villages in Cornwall. Its steep sided valleys has meant that many buildings differ little from when they were first built. Sir John Betjeman said of Portloe “One of the least spoiled and most impressive of Cornish fishing villages”. This sleepy village was a perfect location for smuggling in years gone by.

Veryan
Veryan is most famous for its nineteenth century thatched Round Houses. There are five in all, two pairs of which stand at each end of the village and another in the centre. They were originally built by a missionary named Reverend Jeremiah Trist for his daughters. In a round house there are no corners where the devil can hide. A crucifix on the top of each one adds extra protection! There is also one in Philleigh, see if you can find it!

Carne & Pendower Beach is arguably the best beach on the Roseland Peninsula. A mile of mostly sandy beach with one end near Rosevine and the other near Veryan.

Philleigh & Ruan
Philleigh is one of those quintessential english hamlets, with just a pub and a church to service its residents and visitors. Ruan Lanihorne sits on the river in the most perfect location. Make sure you visit the Kings Head pub during your stay. Ruan Highlanes is just off the main road through the centre of the Roseland so ideally located to explore the whole region.

Carrick Roads views
The views of the Fal Estuary (the great natural harbour known as the Carrick Roads) are spectacular from many vantage points around the Roseland. St Mawes Castle or St Anthonys Head are the best places. In the height of summer, during Falmouth Week the sight of hundreds of yachts sailing around the beautiful waters is simply unmissable!

We do recommend that you consult Trip Advisor before coming to the Roseland and Cornwall. There is a huge amount of unbiased information on Trip Advisor about the Roseland and Cornwall in general.

In this section

Roseland Information, Cornwall

Holiday Cottages

Information

Bookings