Tresco is one of the 5 inhabited islands in the Isles of Scilly. Tresco is only 2 miles long and 1 mile wide, it is an island of extraordinary contrasts, beauty and tranquillity and offers today’s holidaymaker a unique and luxury holiday experience.

The history of the island dates back to prehistoric times, and on Tregarthen Hill is a megalithic burial chamber dating back 4000 years to the Bronze Age.

Cromwell’s Castle

The ruined archway in Abbey Gardens is a reminder of the Benedictine monks who made Tresco their home in the 10^th Century.

As well as the monks, Tresco was home to marauding pirates and smugglers who preyed on passing ships. Fine examples of figureheads salvaged from shipwrecks can be seen in Valhalla, in the Abbey Gardens.  During the Civil War Tresco saw battles between the Roundheads and Royalists.  Ruins of King Charles’s Castle and Cromwell’s Castle can be explored on the northern side on the island while the Old Blockhouse looks out towards the island of St Martin’s.

The history of the island was to change when in 1834 the Duchy of Cornwall leased Tresco to Augustus Smith. The island is still leased from the Duchy of Cornwall by his ancestors the Dorrien-Smith family who live in Tresco Abbey.

Augustus Smith spent the next 40 years until his death in 1872, transforming the island and laying the foundations for the prosperity which is still enjoyed on the island today, the most famous legacy is Tresco Abbey and its gardens.

The gardens are one of the most remarkable botanical gardens in the world. Famous for the variety and beauty of their sub-tropical fauna, unique in the British Isles and also because of their location on a tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean.

Walking on the South West Coast Path  or wandern in Cornwall as the Germans would say gives the perfect opportunity to explore some of Cornwall’s world famous mining heritage; this part of Cornwall has some of the most spectacular costal scenery the county has to offer.

Day1 St Ives to Zennor (11km)

Arriving in St Ives by train, close to Portminster Beach, is the ideal starting point for our walk with cafes and toilet facilities alongside the glorious sandy beach.

First spend time in St Ives with its step and winding streets lined with miners and fisherman’s cottages, a captivating town with a picturesque harbour. Easy to understand why by the beginning of the 20th Century it had a vibrant artist colony.

Pick up the coast path at Porthmeor where it weaves its way above the sea, the terrain can be rough and rocky with dramatic scenery. Reaching Zennor provides the ideal place to break your journey with a pub and a seasonal café. Alternatively there is a regular summer bus service between St Ives and Zennor.

Zeenor-Pendeen Watch (11km)

Back on the path it continues to climb up and down passing some beautiful coves until it reaches the distinctive headland of Gurnard’s Head. It’s well worth taking time to visit the Iron Age Fort and Carn Galver mine engine houses, in use until 1878 and partly restored by the National Trust.

Pendeen Watch-Sennen (14.5km)

From Pendeen Watch the path follows the cliff top and brings you walk close to a series of evocative ruins of the lead and tin mines. In Pendeen village there are pubs, cafes, and shops with a bus stop and public toilets. From here regular buses run to Sennen Cove, St Just allowing you to do some circular walks.

Soon you arrive at Geevor Tin Mine, one of the largest preserved tin mines in the county, one of the most important parts of Cornwall’s mining heritage. Visit the underground tunnels and learn the history of mining then take a break in the café.

A short distance away and perched spectacularly on the cliffs is Lelant Mine and Beam Engine. Here you can see the only beam engine being powered by steam on its original site.

Rejoining the footpath and heading towards Botallack you’ll see the famous Crown Mine engines houses once used for copper and tin mining and Botallack Court House was where the day to day running of the mine took place.

Onwards at Cape Cornwall you’ll enjoy spectacular views on past the village of St Just arriving at Sennen Cove with its golden sands popular with families and surfers.

Sennen-Porthcurno (9.5km)

From Sennen there’s an exhilarating walking past the hamlets of Porthgwarra and St Leven ends at the spectacularly located open-air Minack Theatre perched on the edge of the cliffs overlooking Porthcurno Bay. From the theatre steep steps lead down to the beach and the village. Porthcurno Bay is one of the most beautiful coves in Cornwall – golden sands backed by rugged cliffs face a wonderful bay where the sea varies in colour from deep purple to jade green and mediterranean blue.

Porthcurno-Penzance (18.5km)

The walk continues past Lamorna village and its Cove on to Newlyn, which was the centre of a community of artists in the late 19th Century, to the old port of Penzance.

This walk is graded hard and is 64m in total with 6 days of walking.

German Translation

Ein einzigartiger romantischer Garten in Cornwall, der nun wieder in seinem viktorianischen Glanz erstrahlt.

Ganz in der Nähe der Strandpromenade von Falmouth, einer der geschichtsträchtigsten Städte Cornwalls, befinden sich die Gyllyngdune Gardens. Diese Gartenanlage aus der viktorianischen und edwardianischen Zeit wurde im Rahmen eines 2,8 Millionen Euro Restaurationsprojekts originalgetreu in Stand gesetzt und erstrahlt nun wieder in seinem alten Glanz.

Der Garten wurde 1838 von dem Pfarrer Coope und seiner Familie in einer Steingrube angelegt, aus der man zuvor das Baumaterial für das Familienanwesen der Coopes gewonnen hatte. Es war zu viktorianischen Zeiten Mode, Gärten mit skurrilen Dingen zu schmücken und für diese Kuriositäten ist der Garten heute bekannt: ein monolithischer Steinbogen thront auf einem Hügel, ein Steingrubentunnel dient als Eingang von der Strandpromenade in den Garten und an Muschelsitzen vorbei findet man zu einer kleinen, mit Muscheln verzierten Höhle. Es wird angenommen, dass die Pfarrerstöchter die Muschelverzierungen selbst angelegt haben.

Das Grundstück und die Gartenanlage wechselten mehrmals den Eigentümer, bevor die Stadt Falmouth es 1903 kaufte, um die heute sehr beliebte Sehenswürdigkeit zu erhalten. 1911 wurde der Princess Pavillion von der Prinzessin Alexandra von Teck erbaut und eröffnet.

Mit einer Konzerthalle, einer überdachten Veranda und einem Musikpavillon im Garten wurde der Princess Pavillion schnell zu einem beliebten Ort für Spaziergänge und Unterhaltungsmusik. Auch heute finden im Sommer viele Veranstaltungen statt und machen einen Besuch der Gyllyngdune Gardens und des Princess Pavillions lohnenswert, um Kunst und Musik zu genießen, um etwas zu lernen oder um sich ganz einfach zu entspannen. Die Restauration ist fast vollkommen und mit der Bepflanzung der Blumenbeete wird Gyllyngdune Gardens wieder vollends aufblühen. Wenn Sie 2015 in der Nähe von Falmouth Ihren Urlaub verbringen, dann sollten Sie sich einen Besuch in diesem bezaubernden Garten nicht entgehen lassen.

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Bodmin Moor ist für seine Landschaft als auch seine geschichtsträchtige Vergangenheit bekannt. Es dient als Quelle für viele der bedeutendsten Flüsse in Cornwall, zum Beispiel für die Flüsse Fowey und Camel. Der höchste Punkt des Moors ist Brown Willy mit stolzen 417 Metern, der das Landschaftsbild mit seinen Granitfelsen und Steinbrocken dominiert. Das ungezähmte Moor ist ein perfekter Lebensraum für viele verschiedene Tierarten, von wilden Ponys über Rehe bis hin zu Ottern. Oft kann man auch Bussarde beobachten, die hoch im Himmel mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln umherkreisen oder still auf einem Zaunpfahl sitzen.Der wahrscheinlich meistbesuchte Ort auf dem Bodmin Moor ist das Jamaica Inn, das seinen Ruhm dem gleichnamigen Roman von Daphne Du Maurier aus dem Jahre 1936 verdankt. Der Roman spielt zu einer Zeit, als es in Cornwall von Schmugglern nur so wimmelte und erzählt von Dieben und Raufbolden, die sich im Herzen des Bodmin Moors versteckt halten.

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Wer das Bodmin Moor erkunden und erleben möchte, für den ist das Ferienhaus Poldue ein perfektes Urlaubsdomizil für die ganze Familie, 8 personen und kinderbett. Ein unbefestigter Weg führt zu dem Ferienhaus, welches am Fuße des Berges Rough Tor gelegen ist, ganz in der Nähe des Camel Trails und der spektakulären Nordküste Cornwalls. Die Kombination der heimischen Atmosphäre im Haus und der unberührten Moorlandschaft draußen machen Poldu zu einem fantastischen Ferienhaus mit viel Charakter.Gäste können sich auf einen Urlaub in entspannter Atmosphäre freuen: der beheizte Schieferfußboden, die gut ausgestattete Küche, der große Esstisch und die Terrassentüren, die in den umzäunten Garten führen, vom dem man perfekt die Landschaft bewundern kann, sind nur einige Dinge, die Poldu zu einem idealen Ferienhaus machen.Im Wohnzimmer kann man sich auf kuscheligen Sofas neben dem Holzofen entspannen und der Sonnenraum ist ein warmer und gemütlicher Unterschlupf. Über polierte Holztreppen gelangt man zur ersten Etage mit neu renovierten Schlafzimmern und einem Familienbadezimmer. Auf der zweiten Etage bietet das Hauptschlafzimmer eine schöne Aussicht über das Moor.Die aufregende Nordküste ist mit dem Auto schnell zu erreichen und Ausflüge nach Polzeath, Port Isaac und Padstow lohnen sich, denn diese Orte stehen im Kontrast zu Bodmin. Poldu ist ein Ferienhaus in Cornwall, wo man alle Sorgen des Alltags hinter sich lässt und Gäste können sich in dieser stillen Umgebung entspannen und Energie tanken.

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Just a few hundred yards from the beach in a quiet and rural location, an ideal location for exploring all Cornwall has to offer whilst on holiday.

Talland Bay offers a contemporary elegance; the 20 en suite bedrooms are individually and tastefully furnished allowing guests to relax in style and comfort.

Some of the rooms have sea views whilst others have views of the countryside, there are also Garden Cottages which are ideal for families, the choice is yours.

Talland Bay is proud of the quality of the food which it serves, always locally produced and sourced where possible.  Freshly caught fish and seafood from the nearby harbour of Looe and West Country cheeses are always popular. The Terrace Restaurant offers guests the opportunity to sample fine dining from their chef who has been awarded 2AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. Another option is the Brasserie which serves a lighter menu in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Relax on the terrace with a Cornish Cream tea or an aperitif, and enjoy the tranquillity of this hotel.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast the surrounding area of Southern Cornwall offers something for everyone. Visit Lanhydrock a perfect English country house and glorious gardens, other National Trust properties nearby include Cotehele near Saltash and the beautiful house Anthony near Torpoint with its gardens famous for rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias.

Drive to the fishing village of Fowey and take the passenger ferry to Mevagissey, so much to do before returning to Talland Bay to enjoy your evening by the sea.

A walking tour starting in Padstow “The Food Capital of Cornwall” and finishing in St Ives “The artists capital”. Padstow is a great place to spend an extra day at the start of your holiday, hire a bicycle and ride the Camel Way then on your first night  you’ll have a chance to eat in one of Cornwall’s most famous restaurants like Rick Stein’s Seafood restaurant or maybe the 2 Michelin Star Nathan Outlaw Restaurant in nearby Rock at the St Enodoc Hotel.

The walk itself gives you the opportunity to see many of Cornwall’s most famous coastal landmarks. On your first day you’ll arrive at Trevose Head, which provides exceptional views stretching along the coast to St Ives, the path turns south and crosses the sands of Constantine Bay to the hamlet of Treyarnon. Views of the famous surfing coast of Cornwall including Watergate Bay, home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant.

The South west Coast Path starts with either a ferry across the Gannel River or a crossing via its small wooden footbridge.  The Gannel estuary is a quite magical place so close to lively Newquay. The path continues around Crantock Bay and Porth Joke to Holywell Bay, these are 3 beautiful gentle isolated bays that are great places for a morning drinks stop and a swim! From Holywell Bay the path goes around Ligga Head and then follows the golden sands of Perran Beach to the village of Perranporth.

The walking tour ends in St Ives was once the most important fishing port in Cornwall, a small fishing industry survives but it is now more famous for its artists, galleries and museums. The St Ives Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum are two of the best known examples.

The itinerary below is for 6 days of walking which we think would be ideal for most people.

This is a mixture of official coastal path walking and interesting local additions along a part of the coastal path that includes fabulous views across bays, rivers and inlets that constitute Cornwall’s best sailing areas.

The walk starts in Helford and gives you time to explore some of the exquisite local gardens as well as walks on the banks of the Helford river and round Frenchman’s creek. The walk then follows the coastal path to Fowey, except day 4, which takes you on a fabulous route around the great natural inlet of Carrick roads. It involves 2 ferry rides and a visit to one of Cornwall’s most famous pubs.

The coastal path starts at Helford Passage, it goes around the bottom of Trebah Gardens to Durgan and then along through the magical woods around Toll point and then onto the Rosemullion Head.  The views here south towards Manacle Point and north east towards the distinctive white lighthouse of St Anthony are truly magnificent.  Continue on to Maenporth and then along the cliffs past Pennance Point and Pendennis Point to reach the busy port of Falmouth.

There are a number of highlights on this walk as the path winds around St Anthony Head on the Roseland Peninsula, with glorious views down Carrick Roads and across to St Mawes and then out across Falmouth bay towards Helford and The Lizard, to the old fishing village of Portscatho. The coast path continues around Gerrans Bay past Veryan castle, a small Iron Age fort and Carne Beacon, one of the largest Stone Age barrows (burial grounds) in Britain to Nare Head, which provides sensational views across Veryan Bay to the imposing headland of Dodman Point, notorious for its shipwrecks.

The walk is rated at moderate for its difficulty and is 121 km in length with an average of 16km a day.

A challenging walk tour on the South West Coast Path around the rugged western end of Cornwall with the daily distances kept short as this is a hilly walk.

Starting in St Ives which is a captivating little town with steep, winding streets lined with fishermen’s and miner’s cottages, narrow cobbled alleyways, hidden corners and a picturesque harbour. Artists have been drawn to St Ives since Turner visited in 1511. By the beginning of the 20th Century it had a vibrant artist’s colony. St Ives Tate Gallery is the showcase for this famous School of Art. The Cafe at Porthminster Beach is a great place to eat before setting off on your walking holiday.

From the harbour the path winds around St Ives Head past a little chapel dedicated to St Nicholas, Patron Saint of Seafarers. Headland follows cove as the path weaves it’s way above the sea to the picturesque little village of Zennor. The path continues around some beautiful little coves to Gunnard’s Head, topped by an Iron Age fort containing the remains of round houses, to the Geevor Tin Mine Heritage Centre which has an interesting museum and offers tours of the mine.

From Pendeen Watch the path follows the cliff top past a series of evocative ruins of the lead and tin mines and passes through the grounds of Levant Mine with its beautifully restored beam engine and engine house. Soon after the path passes the Crowns Mine at Botallack perched on the rocks above the sea. After Cape Cornwall, which provides magnificent views, the path continues past the village of St Just, to the golden sands of Whitesand Bay and the attractive little fishing port of Sennen Cove.

From Sennen there’s an exhilarating walking past the hamlets of Porthgwarra and St Leven ends at the spectacularly located open-air Minack Theatre perched on the edge of the cliffs overlooking Porthcurno Bay. From the theatre steep steps lead down to the beach and the village. Porthcurno Bay is one of the most beautiful coves in Cornwall – golden sands backed by rugged cliffs face a wonderful bay where the sea varies in colour from deep purple to jade green and mediterranean blue.

The walk continues past Lamorna village and its Cove on to Newlyn, which was the centre of a community of artists in the late 19th Century, to the old port of Penzance.

This walk is graded hard and is 64m in total with 6 days of walking.

An exhilarating walking tour around Cornwall’s beautiful, wild and secluded Lizard, Britain’s most southerly point.

Penzance is an attractive small town that is worth exploring before your walking holiday gets underway. Places of interest include the Market House, the extraordinary Egyptian House, the Maritime Museum and the National Lighthouse Centre. The path from Penzance follows the beach around Mount’s Bay to the ancient island castle of St. Michael’s Mount. Approached by a granite causeway at low tide or by boat at high tide the little harbour, village and dramatic castle perched on top of this rocky island is a delight to explore.

The path crosses the lovely beach at Praa Sands before returning to the cliff top to pass the beautifully restored engine house and chimney of the Wheal Prosper Mine. After a while the path descends into the attractive fishing village of Porthleven. Passing the old coastguard station you follow the natural shingle bank of Loe Bar, the sea on one side and a large freshwater lake noted for its birdlife on the other.

The path continues along the cliff edge to Gunwalloe church, which has an unusual detached bell tower cut into the cliff-face, and then drops down to Polurrian Cove before climbing back up and down to the delightful fishing village of Mullion Cove. You’ll enjoy exhilarating walking along the cliff top path past Rill Point leads to the outstanding beauty spot of Kynance Cove. The path then winds on before reaching Lizard Point, Britain’s most southerly point.

On Day 4  your walking tour continues as a Lighthouse, Coastguard station and lifeboat station are passed in succession as you turn around the headland and follow the cliff edge past the Devil’s Frying-pan, a vast chasm caused by the collapse of a sea cave, to Cadgwith, another beautiful Cornish fishing village with thatched, whitewashed cottages and a small harbour. The cliff top paths leads around Lowland Point, which provides thrilling views over the Manacles, a notorious reef that has caused countless shipwrecks over the centuries.

Walking along the shores of the Helford River to the delightful village of Helford, with romantic thatched cottages and an ancient inn. Just upstream of the village is Frenchman’s Creek, one of many inlets branching off the river that was the inspiration for Daphne Du Maurier’s novel of the same name.

After you take the ferry across the Helford River you proceed through Durgan and onto Rosemullion Head, the views from here of The Helford river and south to the Manacles and north to the lighthouse at St Anthony are truly magnificent. The path continues towards Falmouth taking you to Maenporth, then Swanpool and finally Gyllynvase beach (each has a beach cafe that can provide refreshment).  The path then curls around Pendennis Point to reach the vibrant town of Falmouth.

This walk is rated moderate and includes 5 days walking.

Today Cornwall has a reputation for great modern restaurants producing fantastic food using the best and sustainable produce from land and sea. We now have nationally and internationally recognised chefs thoughout Cornwall with Michelin stars becoming more common each year.

At UrlaubCornwall we trying and bring the Cornish food revolution to the huge number of German visitors to Cornwall each year by interviewing some of the finest chefs around. We recently met and chatted to Nathan Outlaw at his fantastic 2 Michelin Star restuarant (the only seafood restaurant in the world to have this accolade) in Rock near Padstow he told us about why he loves Cornwall and what it means to him to work with some of the best seafood anywhere in the world….have a look at the full interview.

Cornwall’s restaurant revolution really started to hit the headlines when Rick Stein opened his Seafood Restaurant in Padstow and after a string of popular TV cookery programs he is a nationally famous figure. His empire is growing and we now have a new seafood restaurant in Falmouth which opened last year; we interviewed head chef Paul Ripley to hear about his menu, cooking style and life in the kitchen. In our full interview  we find out what brought him to Cornwall, his Michelin star and working as Rick Stein’s head chef.

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At UrlaubCornwall we’ll continue to show the finest chefs that Cornwall has to offer and as we come in to 2012 we’ll provide tips and information on the places you have to visit on your holiday.