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Cawsand Cottages
Escape to the 'Forgotten Corner' of Cornwall and stay in a
Cawsand holiday cottage on the Tamar Estuary, an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Rame Peninsula.
The village is an ancient smuggling retreat twinned with
Kingsand, another small village a short walk away. It's a
delight to explore, with pretty, pastel-painted cottages lining the
quayside and narrow, winding streets.
There's a small, sheltered beach, popular with windsurfing
and sailing enthusiasts - the village hosts regattas and contests.
There's also fantastic sea angling (pollock and mackerel are
readily hooked) and diving, with some exceptional dive sites close
by.
Get out and about on the Rame Peninsula!
Think sandy beaches and secluded coves, rugged cliffs and
velvety parkland, stately homes and magnificent gardens, coastal
walks and wonderful water sports. Don't miss a walk along the
South West Coastal Path to Whitsand Bay, where five miles of
sweeping sands lure surfers and body-boarders, as well as families
looking to escape the crowds and find a quiet spot.
Other highlights include Mount Edgcumbe Country
Park and its famous orangery, the beautiful gardens of
Antony House and Whitsand Bay Golf Course, promising breathtaking
sea views from manicured greens. The peninsula is also home to
interesting wildlife - buzzards, peregrines, cormorants, the
Dartford Warbler, Little Egret - attracting birdwatchers, artists
and photographers. Or hop on a boat to Plymouth (there are regular daily
crossings from the village), crammed with sights, shops and
entertainment.
As evening falls, the village comes alive in a handful of inns
and restaurants, welcome retreats to round off your day before
retiring to your Cawsand cottage.