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The Old Station

Praa Sands, South West England

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.5 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Praa Sands East: Excellent bathing water 0.2 mi · Environment Agency

The Old Station
Set in Praa Sands on the Cornish coast, The Old Station sleeps four and sits just 0.2 miles from Praa Sands East, a beach with excellent water quality, making it well suited to anyone wanting the sea close at hand.

For food, Stones Reef is a short 0.8-mile stroll away. Further afield, you'll find Helston Museum (4.4 miles), Marizion Museum (4.7 miles) and Flambards theme park (5.1 miles), all within easy reach for a day out. St Erth station, 5.8 miles away, offers a rail option if you're travelling without a car. A good fit for small groups or families wanting a beach-first Cornish break with plenty to do nearby.

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Helston Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.4 mi

Helston Museum

Museum of Cornish Life is a museum situated in the former market town of Helston, Cornwall, England,...

Flambards

🎢 Theme Parks · 5.1 mi

Flambards

Flambards Theme Park was an amusement park on the southern outskirts of the town of Helston in Cornw...

Poldark Mine

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.4 mi

Poldark Mine

Tin mine in Cornwall worked sometime between 1720 and 1780

Marconi Centre

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.8 mi

Marconi Centre

Museum of Guglielmo Marconi's wireless telegraphy and centre for the local amateur radio group

Penlee House Gallery

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.4 mi

Penlee House Gallery

Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Penzance is a place to explore the art and history of West Cornwall...

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 7.6 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

The famous spots within a day trip

Pengersick Castle

Castle & Heritage · 0.6 mi

Pengersick Castle

Godolphin Estate

National Trust · 2.7 mi

Godolphin Estate

The Stables

National Trust · 3.6 mi

The Stables

St Michael's Mount

Castle & Heritage · 4.8 mi

St Michael's Mount

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Stones Reef

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.8 mi

Stones Reef

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The Cabin

🫖 Tea Rooms · 3.2 mi

The Cabin

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The Copper Spoon

🍦 Ice Cream & Creameries · 4.6 mi

The Copper Spoon

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Philps Famous Pasties

🥐 Bakeries · 4.7 mi

Philps Famous Pasties

Island Cafe

🫖 Tea Rooms · 4.7 mi

Island Cafe

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The Harbour Loft

🫖 Tea Rooms · 4.8 mi

The Harbour Loft

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