Polperro cornish gem
Polperro Cornish gem
Narrow, winding streets and alleys, slate roofed cottages perched on steep slopes overlooking a tiny harbour- Polperro is everyone's idea of a picturesque Cornish fishing village - visit and you may want to stay - for ever
What's Polperro got to offer?
Take time to slow down to Polperro's pace of life - enjoy its picturesque charm, fascinating old fishing harbour and beautiful coastal scenery. Watch the world go by round the tiny harbour, have a yarn with the friendly folk, learn about Polperro's colourful past at the museum of fishing & smuggling. You could also enjoy a slow pint of beer or glass of wine in one of its great pubs and suspend your diet for a while in one of the many excellent cafes & restaurants. Then catch up on your sleep at one of the many lovely & relaxing places to stay -of which there are plenty in Polperro. Comfortable and characterful self-catering cottages are littered around Polperro so there's no shortage to choose from. Even in peak season Polperro is very well catered for in terms of the number of self catering cottages that are available. Let Polperro work its magic and go home rested and relaxed.
There are many wonderful things to do an explore around Polperro. Listed below are some of them: Wonderful coastal walks on the South West Coastal Path.
Boat trips and shark fishing.
The Eden Project - 30 mins away.
3 National Trust houses within easy reach - also superb Cornish gardens such as Headland at nearby Polruan.
Visit Looe - Polperro's bigger neighbour and take a boat trip to Looe Island.
Polruan & Fowey - take the Bodinnick car ferry or Polruan foot ferry and enjoy this historic town and its beautiful river estuary.
Liskeard - a bustling market town - go by train from Looe for the best views.
Trago Mills - unrivalled bargains in the south-west's unique quirky superstore.
Plymouth - big city shopping & sights - go by bus, train or car!
This Visitor Attractions Cornwall article was created on 11th March 2010
