The Old Sweetshop
Charlestown and Duporth, South West England
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.4 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.3 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Par Sands: Good bathing water 1.1 mi · Environment Agency
Set in Charlestown and Duporth on the Cornish coast, The Old Sweetshop sleeps four and sits close to both a bus stop and Par station, so you can get around easily without relying solely on the car.
Par Sands beach is just 1.1 miles off, with good water quality making it a pleasant spot for a coastal walk or paddle. Inland, The Core and the Shipwreck Treasure Museum are within a few miles, and Fowey Aquarium offers a further day-trip option. When it's time to eat, The Royal Inn and The Ship Inn are both close by and hold five-star hygiene ratings, giving you a reliable choice for an evening meal without having to travel far.
Par Sands beach is just 1.1 miles off, with good water quality making it a pleasant spot for a coastal walk or paddle. Inland, The Core and the Shipwreck Treasure Museum are within a few miles, and Fowey Aquarium offers a further day-trip option. When it's time to eat, The Royal Inn and The Ship Inn are both close by and hold five-star hygiene ratings, giving you a reliable choice for an evening meal without having to travel far.
Facilities
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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The Old Sweetshop
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Things to do
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.5 mi
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum located in Charlestown, Cornwall, England, was a historical museum hou...
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Lostwithiel Museum
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Wheal Martyn Clay Works
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.7 mi
Mevagissey Museum
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Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary
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Places to visit
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