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Go early in the day to visit Porthcurno beach - amazing.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13885 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13880 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13880 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13814
Each room is different. Ours was huge with a view over the rooftops of the town to the sea.

There's also a lovely walled garden and an excellent restaurant. The town itself is fun to walk around and St Michael's Mount is nearby.

A helicopter will take you to the island of Tresco for a look at the famous Abbey Garden and a good day out.

There are wonderful artists in Penzance too. We bought a painting by American artist, Kathy Todd, who now lives in Penzance. After our time there we drove further along the coast to St. Ives, another magical spot.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13814 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13812
Many of the guides at Geevor were miners and engineers when the mine closed, they are always knowledgeable and keen to impart that knowledge. There is a museum, and a walk through the ore separating plant. There is also a trip down an 18th century mine adit.

Utterly fascinating and an immensely important project. Oh, also very good pasties in the cafe!

For the fit, you can walk to Pendeen lighthouse which has spectacular views and is very atmospheric, especially when there's a sea fret and all the long-dead-drowned-sailors come up out of the sea!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13812 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5525
Accommodation starting at £35pp with the full English and is a great deal.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5525