3 PERFECT DAYS DAY 1 // NORTHERN EXPOSURE
Begin with a spin along the Atlantic Highway (p 190 ) via Boscastle (p 190 ) and Tintagel (p 192 ), en route to Cornwall’s culinary capital, Padstow (p 194 ). Lunch at Paul Ains-worth at No 6 (p 198 ) or Margot’s Bistro (p 197 ), then work off the calories around the Seven Bays (p 196 ) or the Camel Trail (p 194 ). Finish in boutique style at the Scarlet (p 302 ) with supper at Lewinnick Lodge (p 202 ) or Fifteen (p 201 ).
DAY 2 // ARTISTIC ST IVES Spin on along the north coast, factoring in scenic stops at Chapel Porth (p 203 ) and beachy Perranporth (p 203 ). If time is short, head straight down to St Ives (p 206 ) to explore the Tate (p 206 ) and the Barbara Hepworth Museum (p 207 ), stopping for lunch at the Porthminster Beach Café (p 210 ). Catch the sunset from the cliff s at Gwithian (p 209 ), have supper at Alba (p 209 ) or the Loft (p 210 ) and kip at Primrose Valley (p 303 ) or the Boskerris (p 303 ).
DAY 3 // WAY OUT WEST On day three, follow the breathtaking Zennor coast road (p 211 ), leaving time for a visit to Pendour Cove (p 211 ), the Men-an-tol (p 212 ) or the Iron Age village of Chysauster (p 213 ). Book in for lunch at the Gurnard’s Head (p 216 ), then plumb the depths of Geevor Mine (p 211 ) or hike the glorious stretch of coast path between Sen-nen (p 214 ) and Land’s End (p 215 ) before overnighting at the luxurious Cove (p 304 ). Round things off with a memorable meal at Mousehole’s top restaurant, Two Fore St (p 221 ).
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Explore craggy cliffs, secludedbeaches and a historic lighthouse
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Trace the curves of Cornwall'smost breathtaking coast road
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Travel back in time aroundPenwith's ancient monuments
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Sample the cream of contemporaryCornish cuisine
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‚To Penzance(38mi)
‚To Isles of Scilly(38mi)
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