Spotlight on Lamorna - Cornwall

Lamorna Cove is at the end of a lush valley watered by a stream, running down to the sea. A few cottages and an old inn border the narrow lane. This road to the small harbour cuts through woods, unusual in the far west of Cornwall. A bus runs from Penzance to the cove, but it is best to check the timetables as the service is infrequent. There is a paying car park on the harbour and a small café, but the hamlet is basically unspoiled with very little holiday accommodation.

Not far from Lamorna are several interesting archaeological sites. These include The Merry Maidens and The Pipers at Boleigh. A walk from the cove towards Mousehole passes an old water mill and leads through the hamlet of Castallack. There are various footpaths in the area, in addition to the coastal path running through Lamorna from Mousehole to Porthcurno. This is well worth exploring, if only for the stunning views and the rugged coastline.

Here are our selection of cottages in Lamorna