Pictures of Pentewan

in the county of Cornwall

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About Pentewan

Pentewan nestling at the foot of a steep sloping hill was once an active place of the china clay industry. During the 19th and 20th-century it was a small port from which china clay was shipped to distant shores. Its dock closed down shortly after the First World War and its harbour is now home to several species of waterfowl including ducks, swans and moorhens who patrol the harbour with gay abandon.

Set amidst enchanting countryside, Pentewan has caravan and camping sites making it a popular resort for families. It has a fine sandy beach which is ideal for beach-games, swimming, fishing and other watersports. For those who do not want to spend all there time relaxing on a beach there is the enchanting Lost Gardens of Heligan and short drive away is the much acclaimed Eden Project. The fascinating town of St. Austell lies to the north of Pentewan and to the south is quaint Mevagissey with a nearby museum where you can learn of the myths, legends and stirring history of the Cornish coast.

Pentewan has a delightful mix match of properties dotted around the harbour and in the lanes and villages beyond the beach-side caravan site. The land above the coast is mainly agricultural, fresh green fields are grazed by sheep, cattle and horses are interspersed in paddocks surrounding stately old farmhouses. Hedgerows are full of wild grasses and fragile wild flowers. From the hills and cliffs above Pentewan there are magnificent views across the rolling ocean entering St.Austell Bay towards Fowey.

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	Porth Avallen Hotel Sea Road, Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, England (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE) The Porth Avallen Hotel - our country house hotel by the sea. The only thing that we overlook is the bay. All rooms are en-suite and well appointed. Children's tariff available - please contact reserv... More info and book online.. Price from £74.00
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	Cliff Head Hotel Sea Road, Carlyon Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, England (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE) If you are looking to explore this picturesque county and visit the highly acclaimed Eden Project, then look no further. The Cliff Head is also ideally situated for the glorious Lost Gardens of Heliga... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00
	Wisteria Lodge Boscundle, Tregrehan, St Austell, Cornwall, England (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NE) Wisteria Lodge and Country Spa is a small, elegant hotel offering a relaxed atmosphere & high level of personal service. The hotel enjoys an idyllic location set in an acre of lovingly tended private ... More info and book online.. Price from £125.00
	The Fowey Hotel The Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall, England (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction E) Established in 1882, the 4-star Fowey Hotel is a haven of tranquillity resting on the bank of the Fowey River Estuary. Each of the thirty-seven bedrooms has been individually furnished with an emphasi... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00

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Nearby travel help

St. Austell Station	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N)
Par Station	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NW)
Plymouth City Airport	(31.1 miles, 50.1 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 31	(62.0 miles, 99.8 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 30	(65.1 miles, 104.7 km, direction NE)
Pentewan to London	(220.2 miles, 354.3 km, direction E)