Portgaverne Cove

Port Gaverne used to be the main port for shipping slate from the Delabole Quarry. Slate from Delabole was loaded onto sailing ships usually beached on the sand. Now mainly National Trust owned, the cove is one of the very few unspoilt, secluded spots left in Cornwall. With cliff top walks, a sheltered sand and pebble beach - the cove is a natural swimming pool with crystal clear water ideal for swimming.

Perfect for families
It's considered the safest beach in North Cornwall. Children can happily play with net and bucket spending many an hour exploring the rock pools. "Teagues Pit" can be accessed from the beach at low tide (or alternatively a short stroll across "The Main") and across a small wooden bridge, which has been named the Frank McNichol Memorial Bridge. The smooth rocks at Teaques Pit provide a natural sunbathing platform at the water's edge.

Less than 50 metres from the cottage is The Port Gaverne Hotel, an early 17th Century Inn serving local ales, beers and bar snacks, while the restaurant specialises high quality meals using local produce, particularly fresh sea food.

A perfect holiday base
Port Gaverne is also a perfect base for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, which include the world famous St Enodoc golf course, cycling on the Camel trail and horse riding over Bodmin Moor. Boscastle, Tintagel, Polzeath (a surfers' paradise), Rock (for sailing) and Camel Estuary are only a few miles away, while Wadebridge can be reached in 20minutes and Padstow in 35minutes. St Ives, Newquay, as well as The Eden Project are all within easy reach.

National Trust owned coastline
We have miles of spectacular National Trust owned coastline: turn left or right at the cove and, in minutes, you are on the North Cornish Coastal Path, a rambler's true delight, famous for its wildlife and scenic beauty. There is a wide variety of bird life all along the coast where gannets and cormorants can be seen diving for their fish. Gray seals and occasionally dolphins are spotted in the bay.

Port Isaac (Port Wenn in the Doc Martin TV series) is in the next cove where you can get all the necessities you require from wine to pasties, toilet rolls to dog food. Freshly caught lobster and fish can be purchased daily from the harbour fish cellars. During the summer season fishing and scenic trips departing from Port Isaac can be booked by arrangement.

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View of the "Main" and Teaques Pit the
arrow points to the Frank McNichol Bridge