There are many wonderful places to visit and events to enjoy within a short walk or drive from Nancenoy cottage. We highly recommend:

www.1st-cornwall.co.uk

www.cornwall.net

www.cornwall-connect.co.uk

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Cornwall Coastal Footpath - runs all the way round the entire coast of Cornwall for 258 miles and its all a public right of way. For an extensive guide to the path visit the Cornishman site at www.cornishman.com
For more information on walking in Cornwall visit www.enjoy-cornwall.co.uk/walking.htm

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Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station is the largest operational satellite station on earth. A visit to the station on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula is a truly awe-inspiring experience. Opened in 1962, Goonhilly was one of the first 3 satellite earth stations in the world. There are now over 200 satellite earth stations scattered around the globe and Goonhilly, with a total of 25 operational and development dishes, is the worlds largest. For more information than you could dream of visit the official site at www.goonhilly.bt.com

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Gweek Seal Sanctury - set in the picturesque Helford Estuary, by the charming village of Gweek, the Sanctury is a rescue, rehabilitation, and release centre for seals. In addition to seals and sea lions, the Sanctuary provides a haven for a variety of other animals, such as donkeys, ponies, and goats. To view some beautiful photos and find out more visit their site at www.sealsanctuary.co.uk

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The Helston Furry Dance is one of the oldest surviving customs in the Country, and is a festival to celebrate the coming of spring and the passing of winter. Held annually on the 8th of May, the dance take place in the pretty town of Helston - an old Cornish coinage town.

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Lands End is the most westerly point in mainland Britain. An area of stunning, rugged beauty it is a marvellous place to walk along the cliffs, view the Longships Lighthouse, and visit the First and Last House.

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The Lizard Peninsula - designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with a climate that is probably the warmest in Britain, the Lizard Peninsular is an exceptionally lovely part of Britain. Visit the Lizard Peninsular Tourist Association site at www.lpta.co.uk

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The Minack Theatre - built into the cliffs of Cornwall and offering splendid views along the spectacular coastline, the Minnack Theatre is worth a visit even if you don't have the chance to watch a play. Note that the name "Minack" in Cornish means a rocky place! The theatre was created by a remarkable woman, Rowena Cade who, from 1931 until she died in 1983 planned, built and financed this memorable theatre. Visit the Minnack site at www.minack.com/minack

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Pubs in Cornwall - one of the more pleasurable aspects of a Cornish holiday is visiting the many traditional pubs. To view the Trengilly Wartha pub, which has a great local atmosphere, an excellent restaurant and is just a short walk from Nancenoy cottage. visit their home page at www.chycor.co.uk/hotels/trengilly-wartha/index.htm

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St Michaels Mount - a National Trust property of outstanding beauty that is situated just off the mainland from the town of Marazion. St Michaels Mount is accessible by foot, when the tide is low, by a long causeway. Formerly a Benedictine Priory, a Castle, and home of the St Aubyn family for several hundred years, it is now open to visitors daily during the season.

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Nancenoy Cottage, Cornwall
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