Polperro is located south of Looe. A small Cornish seaside town steeped in great history, from its fishing heritage to a smuggling haven for pirates, with its small back alleys and accessible caves to move the untaxed goods around. Now the town of Polperro is a beautiful quaint village whose narrow streets and pretty cottages remain undeniably attractive. Many of the cottages are covered with beautiful flowers in the summer. The winding streets are so narrow they are forbidden to cars, so using the century-old footpath to explore is ideal.
Portscatho Beach is located in South East Cornwall and situated on the Roseland Peninsula. This beach is mainly rocky with lots of rock pools at low tides and uncovers a small sandy patch which does stretch along the bay as far as Porthcurnick Beach. Portscatho Beach faces east which allows it to be sheltered from winds. Nearby there are many facilities just in the shop which includes, pubs, restaurants, cafes, toilets and many more. Portscatho was once a booming fishing port but has since dwindled since the 1700s, this beach was a perfect port for fleets.
Mallet’s Cottage is based in South East Cornwall in the beautiful location of the Roseland Peninsula. Mallet’s cottage is a mysterious abandoned hut along the south west coastal path where many walkers, hikers and runners enjoy a sit down and view across into the english channel. Mallet’s cottage, an old fishermans hut has also stood the test of time, standing tall since the 19th century and as you can imagine has seen many stormy days.
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