Hayle Estuary
The
Hub of West Cornwall
Hayle is a great place to base yourself in Cornwall. There are 3 miles of golden sandy beach on the doorstep and lots of beach cafes and bars along the coast. The Rockpool, Black Lobster and Sunset surf cafe are some of our local favourites. There are numerous surf schools and kayak hire on the estuary which is within walking distance. You can see wild seals at Godrevy beach. (5 mins away by car). There is a train to St Ives along the coast which is a stunning route. This can be caught at Hayle Station, (change at St Erth) which is only 3 mins walk from Harlyn House. We would not recommend driving into St Ives as parking can be difficult in the holidays. Booking restaurants is essential in the summer.
Local Area
St Michaels mount is only a short drive away or can be cycled to along national cycle route 3 (30 mins). Bike hire is available from the bike shop in Hayle. Porthcurno beach and the Minack theatre are well worth a day trip to but if you are here at the right time then catching an open air play can be magical. The Eden project is well worth a day trip (50 mins by car) and Falmouth offers a great high street with lots of independent shops and seafood restaurants. There is amazing cycling, walking, surfing, fishing and kayaking to name but a few activities to do, and all on the doorstep.
