Discover South Cornwall
The best of Cornwall, right on your doorstep
Cornwall has a way of getting under your skin. The light, the coast, the pace of life, there is a reason people return here year after year. Clowance Estate sits at the heart of it all, in the quieter, more unhurried west of the county, with some of Cornwall's most extraordinary destinations within easy reach. St Ives is just down the road, with its cobbled streets, world class art scene and beaches that stop you in your tracks. The wild beauty of the Lizard Peninsula, the sailing town of Falmouth, the dramatic cliffs of Porthcurno and the golden sands of the south coast are all within a short drive. This is Cornwall at its finest, and as an owner at Clowance, you are never just passing through it. You are coming home.
Things to see and do
On your doorstep
With some of Cornwall's best beaches, restaurants, and attractions all within easy reach, it's easy to see why this part of the county is popular with sunbathers, surfers, families and food-lovers.
Praa Sands Beach
One of West Cornwall's most beautiful and unspoilt beaches, Praa Sands stretches for over a mile of golden sand with the Atlantic rolling in from the west. Popular with surfers and families alike, it's the kind of beach that clears your head and slows everything down, perfect for a morning walk, an afternoon of bodyboarding, or simply watching the waves as the sun drops.
Porthleven
Cornwall's most southwesterly harbour town has quietly become one of the county's most celebrated foodie destinations. Independent restaurants, harbour-side cafés, and the sound of the sea. Porthleven is the kind of place you plan to visit for an hour and end up staying for the afternoon.
Helston & the Flora Dance
Your nearest town, and a genuinely characterful one. Helston's independent shops, weekly market, and the famous Flora Dance, one of Britain's oldest folk festivals held each May, give it a warmth and distinctiveness that makes it well worth exploring beyond the high street.
The Lizard Peninsula
Wild, dramatic, and unlike anywhere else in England. The Lizard Peninsula, the country's most southerly point, is a landscape of serpentine cliffs, hidden coves, and coastal paths that feel genuinely remote. Walk to Lizard Point, find the coves at Kynance, or discover the fishing village of Cadgwith. It rewards those who take the time to explore it properly.
St Ives
Few places in Britain stop you in your tracks quite like St Ives. Cobbled streets, whitewashed cottages, impossibly blue water. It's a town that has inspired artists for over a century and continues to earn that reputation. Spend a morning at Tate St Ives or the Barbara Hepworth Museum, pick up a pasty, and let the afternoon take care of itself.
Godrevy Lighthouse
Perched on its own tidal island at the edge of St Ives Bay, Godrevy is one of those sights that never loses its magic. The surrounding National Trust coastline offers some of the finest clifftop walking in Cornwall, with grey seals often visible on the rocks below. Virginia Woolf thought it worth writing about. We think you'll understand why.
Falmouth
Lively, vibrant, and effortlessly cool. Falmouth is Cornwall's maritime capital and one of its most rewarding places to spend a full day. Wander the historic waterfront, browse the independent galleries, or visit Pendennis Castle for some of the finest views in the county. The restaurant scene is excellent, and the pubs are better.
Penzance & St Michael's Mount
Penzance is a town with real soul, a growing arts scene, brilliant independent restaurants, and views across Mount's Bay that stop you mid-sentence. On a clear day, St Michael's Mount rises dramatically from the sea, accessible by causeway at low tide. It's the kind of excursion that reminds you exactly why Cornwall is unlike anywhere else.