The Garden Apartment and Surroundings

Readymoney Cove (0.7 miles)
A perfect scooped-out circle of sand backed by ancient looking vegetation.

Fowey (0.8 miles)
A pretty harbour town that tumbles from high on the hill right down to the water. Narrow, crooked streets give Fowey a classic Cornish feel. The inspiration for much of Daphne Du Maurier’s writing, Fowey hosts the hugely popular Du Maurier Festival each year. The Regatta Week, held every August, is a highlight in Fowey’s calendar.

Polkerris Beach (1.2 miles)

The Fisherman's Arms (1.8 miles)
A charming old inn sitting on the banks of the river Fowey. Enjoy stunning views across the water from the terrace.

Par Sands Beach (2.1 miles)
This wide, sandy beach is popular with families. There is disabled access, as well as a cafe, shop and loos.

Polgaver Beach (2.4 miles)

Lantic Bay (2.4 miles)
The steep descent to this sheltered sandy cove makes it a nice, quiet secluded spot, however, there can be strong rip currents, making swimming hazardous.

Lantivet Bay (3.1 miles)
Lantivet Bay is made up of a collection of small coves sItuated between Polruan and Polperro on the South West Coast Path. These 'secret' coves are difficult to access and are often hidden at high tide. Strong currents can make swimming hazardous, but they make for beautiful, secluded picnic spots for the intrepid walker.

Carlyon Bay (3.2 miles)
Long stretch of sandy beach. Construction work is being carried out nearby to build apartments.

Encounter Cornwall (3.3 miles)
Organised bike rides, walks and kayak trips around south Cornwall, plus lots of useful information on cycling, walking and canoeing in the area. If you’d prefer to do it your way, you can simply hire a bike or kayak here.

Encounter Walking (3.3 miles)
Self guided walking holidays in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Based in Cornwall, Encounter Walking is staffed by walkers with first-hand knowledge and experience of the South West's many stunning walking trails. The Web site has lots of useful information to help you get the most out of exploring the South West on foot.

Biscovey Angling Centre Ltd (3.4 miles)
Angling supplies.

Lansallos Cove (3.4 miles)
This lovely 'secret' cove is reached by a track that winds down through the woods from the church in the village above. It can also be incorporated as part of a walk on the South West Coast path from Pencarrow Head or Polperro. A small waterfall tumbles down to the left of the cove on the site of an old watermill.

Mid-Cornwall Galleries (3.5 miles)
The largest gallery of contemporary art in the West Country.

Lerryn (3.6 miles)
Pretty waterside village on the upper reaches of the River Fowey. Beautiful surroundings and lovely walks that will take you through the woods to St Winnow, a small hamlet with a truly delightful church that sits beside the water. The local farmer serves teas there in season! Walking back to Lerryn you can enjoy an ice cream or sample local produce from the pub.

Kidzworld (3.6 miles)
Indoor fun for young children, with a wide range of activities, including mega slides, giant tubes, ballponds, death slide, crushers, a fireman’s pole and more. There are themed party rooms for birthday parties including a Jurassic room, Toon room, Intergalactic room and Fairyland.

Carlyon Bay Golf Club (3.8 miles)
Clifftop fairways.

The Eden Project (4.2 miles)
It hardly needs any introduction…This global garden with its iconic Biomes is home to millions of plants and flowers reflecting the diversity of our planet. Marvel at the largest greenhouse in the world, see internationally-acclaimed architecture and art inspired by nature, or go to a gig at the renowned Eden Sessions. Children can learn about humans' complex relationship with nature in The Core interactive education centre or go free-range and explore trails, hideaways and sandpits. A wide range of cafes and restaurants provide delicious, responsibly-resourced refuelling stops and the shop is crammed full of interesting gift and souvenir ideas. An organic project that just keeps on growing, a visit to The Eden Project is an awe-inspiring experience.

Charlestown Beach (4.5 miles)
Sandy beach with caves. Near to picturesque Charlestown harbour.

Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre (4.6 miles)
The gritty reality behind life on the ocean wave.

Charlestown (4.7 miles)
A beautifully unspoilt Georgian harbour town and working port, Charlestown is a stunning little slice of history. At the harbour itself, there is often a variety of traditional ships, including tall ships, many of which are open to the public. The Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre has many exhibits detailing the seafaring history of the port, including the many sailing disasters the town has borne witness to. The village has two beaches, one either side of the harbour.

Lostwithiel (4.8 miles)
Lostwithiel nestles in a beautiful valley on the banks of the River Fowey, once a busy shipping way for boats laden with tin destined for France and the Med. Today, Restormel Castle and St Bartholomew's Church remain as examples of the stunning architecture in this historic stannary town, where many a pleasant hour can be spent wandering amid the antiques shops and cafes.

Wild Food School (4.8 miles)
Ethnobotanist-Forager Marcus Harrison offers wild food foraging courses, walks and talks - you' ll never look at a stinging nettle the same way again.

The Crown Inn (4.8 miles)
One of the oldest pubs in Cornwall, The Crown Inn offers fantastic locally sourced food. With meat from the local butchers at Kilhallon and from top Cornish meat wholesaler Robert Trevarthen, fish landed in Looe and shellfish from Fowey Fish, plus local game when in season, there is plenty to delight on this menu.

Duporth Beach (4.8 miles)
Privately owned sandy beach. Access through the Duporth holiday complex or on foot from Charlestown Beach.