Turnpike Cottage
🏖️ 0.68 miles from Porthcurnick (Excellent water quality)
Portscatho, South West England
Sleeps 6
£617 per break
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St Mawes, South West England
🚆 Nearest station: · 1.7 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.3 mi (Open Charge Map)
Tucked away in St Mawes on Cornwall's south coast, Bessborough is a cottage that sleeps six, making it a good fit for a family gathering or a group of friends wanting a proper break. A nearby bus stop and EV charging mean you can arrive however suits you and explore from there.
For food, The Victory Inn and Cafe Chandlers are both just 0.2 miles away, handy for an easy evening out. History fans can head to Pendennis Castle Museum, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, or the quirkier Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic, all within a couple of miles. Falmouth Docks station is 1.7 miles off if you fancy a day trip by rail, and Gyllyngvase beach, with its excellent water quality, is 2.3 miles away for a coastal walk or swim.
For food, The Victory Inn and Cafe Chandlers are both just 0.2 miles away, handy for an easy evening out. History fans can head to Pendennis Castle Museum, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, or the quirkier Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic, all within a couple of miles. Falmouth Docks station is 1.7 miles off if you fancy a day trip by rail, and Gyllyngvase beach, with its excellent water quality, is 2.3 miles away for a coastal walk or swim.
Facilities
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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Events from
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Truro Audio Tour: A Historic and Cultural Audio Odyssey
Old County Hall, Truro, Truro · 7.5 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Truro Audio Tour: A Historic and Cultural Audio Odyssey
Old County Hall, Truro, Truro · 7.5 mi
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Fri 4 Dec · 12:00
Truro Audio Tour: A Historic and Cultural Audio Odyssey
Old County Hall, Truro, Truro · 7.5 mi
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:30
Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Chacewater
Chacewater Village Hall, Chacewater · 9.0 mi
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Where you'll be
Bessborough
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.4 mi
Pendennis Castle Museum
Device Fort on the west side of the estuary of the River Fal, near Falmouth in Cornwall, England, UK
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.9 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
The National Maritime Museum, Cornwall (NMMC) is located in a harbourside building at Falmouth in Co...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.3 mi
Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.8 mi
Penryn Museum
Penryn Museum sits on the ground floor of the town hall, right in the centre of this historic market...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.9 mi
Enys Gardens
Enys Gardens, near Ponsanooth in Cornwall, are believed to be the oldest gardens in the county. Set...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.3 mi
Constantine Museum and Archive
Constantine Museum and Archive tells the story of this large Cornish parish, from mining and granite...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.5 mi
Royal Cornwall Museum
Royal Cornwall Museum sits in the heart of Truro, just off the main high street, and brings together...
🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 9.2 mi
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a charity attraction in Gweek, Cornwall, dedicated to rescuing and reh...
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Places to visit
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Castle & Heritage · 0.3 mi
St Mawes Castle
Castle & Heritage · 1.4 mi
Pendennis Castle
Garden & Arboretum · 4.1 mi
Trelissick Garden
Garden & Arboretum · 5.6 mi
Glendurgan Garden
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