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Shops - Mawnan Smith (1½ mls)
has a Spar Stores and Post Office, The Spar Stores at Constantine
(3mls) will deliver papers and on the day of arrival will deliver
groceries. A large Asda is situated at Penryn (6mls).
Restaurants - As well as The Ferry
Boat Inn at Helford Passage, there are a number of good pubs and
restaurants within a short drive.
River Front - At the beach, from
the kiosk, you can hire sailing and motorboats, or rent a mooring
if you bring your own boat. This is also the starting point for
the ferry to Helford Village and river trips including set down
to the Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens.
Gardens - The renowned Trebah
and Glendurgan Gardens are within walking distance of Helford Passage.
Falmouth - 6 mls/15 mins away
and is the nearest general shopping centre. Other attractions include
Pendennis Castle, the Maritime Museum and river trips to several
locations in the sheltered waters of Carrick Roads which forms the
largest natural inland water harbour in Europe. Boats also run to
St Mawes, Truro and to the National Trust Gardens at Trelissick.
Sightseeing - There is plenty
to see and do in Cornwall to cover all tastes and interests: The
Seal Sanctuary at Gweek; The Eden Project near St Austell; The Tate
Gallery at St Ives; The Lizard peninsula; Lands End; fishing villages;
beaches and much more.
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