Guidebook for Saint Agnes
Food
The history behind the Driftwood Spars is as curious and unusual as the pub itself. The Driftwood Spars' name stems from the huge beams (or spars) that comprise its structure. The spars were salvaged from shipwrecks along the coast and were utilised to build the Driftwood in the 1650s. The building began life as a tin mining warehouse and since then has been a chandlery, sail making loft and fish cellar (though not all at once!), before eventually being converted into a hotel and bar in the early 1900s. Its wealth of character offers a distinctive charm, perceptible to customers old and new.
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The Driftwood Spars
Trevaunance RoadThe history behind the Driftwood Spars is as curious and unusual as the pub itself. The Driftwood Spars' name stems from the huge beams (or spars) that comprise its structure. The spars were salvaged from shipwrecks along the coast and were utilised to build the Driftwood in the 1650s. The building began life as a tin mining warehouse and since then has been a chandlery, sail making loft and fish cellar (though not all at once!), before eventually being converted into a hotel and bar in the early 1900s. Its wealth of character offers a distinctive charm, perceptible to customers old and new.
Breakfast (8-12), afternoon tea and other restaurant meals served all day means that whenever you rock up here you will not be disappointed. Restaurant/pub meals are gastro-pub style. Local beers and a good wine selection. Suitable for all; early suppers or drinks with friends until late.
They are dog friendly, family friendly and you can happily sit on one of the tables outside on the village's main street and watch the world go by.
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The St Agnes Hotel
ChurchtownBreakfast (8-12), afternoon tea and other restaurant meals served all day means that whenever you rock up here you will not be disappointed. Restaurant/pub meals are gastro-pub style. Local beers and a good wine selection. Suitable for all; early suppers or drinks with friends until late.
They are dog friendly, family friendly and you can happily sit on one of the tables outside on the village's main street and watch the world go by.
Open for takeaway everyday 7.30 to 4pm (10 to 3pm on Sundays). Get there early for croissants.
Check out THE best sausage rolls: sundried tomato, lamb and mint, pork and cranberry, rosemary and chilli as well as the classic. The bakery also stocks local produce such as Roddas cream and milk, Cornish Sea Salt and a variety of Chutneys.
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St Agnes Bakery
ChurchtownOpen for takeaway everyday 7.30 to 4pm (10 to 3pm on Sundays). Get there early for croissants.
Check out THE best sausage rolls: sundried tomato, lamb and mint, pork and cranberry, rosemary and chilli as well as the classic. The bakery also stocks local produce such as Roddas cream and milk, Cornish Sea Salt and a variety of Chutneys.
Open for takeaway..
If you walk from Trevaunance Cove west on the coast path Chapel Porth Beach is about 3 miles
The walk is beautiful, a Cornish favourite. After a pretty steep climb up from Trevaunance Cove (where you may see some seals as you climb the steps) the path is then mildly undulating for the majority of the way. You pass the Wheal Coates Engine House, one of the iconic Cornish sites before the downward stretch to the beach.
Both Trevaunance and Chapel Porth are surf beaches and both lifeguarded in summer.
The Cafe offers hot and cold drinks and homemade Croque-Monseiur and a list of variations on this, soups and sandwiches, as well as cakes and their Hedgehog ice cream (vanilla ice cream in a cone with clotted cream on top and rolled in roasted hazelnuts). There is a small covered area to hide out of the wind for a much needed hot chocolate in winter!
It's a National Trust Beach so members park for free and there is an honesty box for out of season.
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Chapel Porth Beach Cafe
Open for takeaway..
If you walk from Trevaunance Cove west on the coast path Chapel Porth Beach is about 3 miles
The walk is beautiful, a Cornish favourite. After a pretty steep climb up from Trevaunance Cove (where you may see some seals as you climb the steps) the path is then mildly undulating for the majority of the way. You pass the Wheal Coates Engine House, one of the iconic Cornish sites before the downward stretch to the beach.
Both Trevaunance and Chapel Porth are surf beaches and both lifeguarded in summer.
The Cafe offers hot and cold drinks and homemade Croque-Monseiur and a list of variations on this, soups and sandwiches, as well as cakes and their Hedgehog ice cream (vanilla ice cream in a cone with clotted cream on top and rolled in roasted hazelnuts). There is a small covered area to hide out of the wind for a much needed hot chocolate in winter!
It's a National Trust Beach so members park for free and there is an honesty box for out of season.
Open Monday – Sunday 10am- Late
Serving brunch 10-11.45, lunch 12-3 (weekends until 4) and dinner 6-9
If you're up for a good walk from St Agnes, Blue bar sits just off Porthtowan beach (lifeguarded in summer). Food is simple and good, but the wait can be a little lengthy when busy.
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Blue Bar
Beach RoadOpen Monday – Sunday 10am- Late
Serving brunch 10-11.45, lunch 12-3 (weekends until 4) and dinner 6-9
If you're up for a good walk from St Agnes, Blue bar sits just off Porthtowan beach (lifeguarded in summer). Food is simple and good, but the wait can be a little lengthy when busy.
The Sorting Office is in the main part of the village, just above the local general store. The postbox is outside.
It was the old sorting office for the recently closed post office and has been turned into a mix of old wood sleepers, tiles and rustic-chich furniture, drawing out the old times with comfort of new.
Sophie, the owner is lovely and chatty and has turned this place into a beautiful and cosy spot to have a coffee. She also ensures a fresh selection of pastries and cakes!
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The Sorting Office Coffeehouse
ChurchtownThe Sorting Office is in the main part of the village, just above the local general store. The postbox is outside.
It was the old sorting office for the recently closed post office and has been turned into a mix of old wood sleepers, tiles and rustic-chich furniture, drawing out the old times with comfort of new.
Sophie, the owner is lovely and chatty and has turned this place into a beautiful and cosy spot to have a coffee. She also ensures a fresh selection of pastries and cakes!
'Genki' on the road down to Trevaunance Cove has to be experienced on any trip to St Agnes. An unassuming hut in the trees; generally open for breakfast, brunch, coffees and cake, lunches of tapas, salads and paninis (and some alcoholic drinks).
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Genki
Quay Road'Genki' on the road down to Trevaunance Cove has to be experienced on any trip to St Agnes. An unassuming hut in the trees; generally open for breakfast, brunch, coffees and cake, lunches of tapas, salads and paninis (and some alcoholic drinks).
Airy, casual stop with water views serving Cornish small & large plates, plus cocktails & beers.
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Schooners
Quay RoadAiry, casual stop with water views serving Cornish small & large plates, plus cocktails & beers.
Canteen is based at the Eco Park through the other side of Porthtowan. Great lunchtime food served from midday until it runs out...
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Canteen
Chapel HillCanteen is based at the Eco Park through the other side of Porthtowan. Great lunchtime food served from midday until it runs out...
Open for takeaway 5 to 9.30pm 7 days
www.facebook.com/TheCornishPizzaCompany/
Award winning pizza :)
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The Cornish Pizza Company
68 Vicarage RdOpen for takeaway 5 to 9.30pm 7 days
www.facebook.com/TheCornishPizzaCompany/
Award winning pizza :)
PRE-ORDERS Text 07907 385320 before 5pm.
Leave following info: 1. Day you want your order 2.Time 3.Surname 4. Your order
Or call 01872 553513 after 5pm
(it may take a few attempts to get through if busy)
www.facebook.com/pages/category/Fish---Chips-Restaurant/St-Agnes-Fission-Chip-Shop-100722281660902/
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St. Agnes Fission Chip Shop
ChurchtownPRE-ORDERS Text 07907 385320 before 5pm.
Leave following info: 1. Day you want your order 2.Time 3.Surname 4. Your order
Or call 01872 553513 after 5pm
(it may take a few attempts to get through if busy)
www.facebook.com/pages/category/Fish---Chips-Restaurant/St-Agnes-Fission-Chip-Shop-100722281660902/
Open for take away: 9-4pm (3pm on Sundays)
www.thegreenroomstagnes.co.uk
www.thegreenroomstagnes.co.uk
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The Greenroom
4 PetervilleOpen for take away: 9-4pm (3pm on Sundays)
www.thegreenroomstagnes.co.uk
www.thegreenroomstagnes.co.uk
Duchy Charcuterie
Order ahead of time and deliver to the door :)
Bread and other excellent baked goods. Order ahead and deliver to the door.
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Da Bara Bakery Cafe
Bread and other excellent baked goods. Order ahead and deliver to the door.
Hanson Fine Foods
Local cheese: order ahead and deliver to door..
A bit further afield, but worth checking out if you're down on the south coast :)
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Bango Kitchen
11B Commercial RdA bit further afield, but worth checking out if you're down on the south coast :)
Haven't made it there yet but 2x sets of neighbours have unprompted told us how good Sunny Spice is.
Sunny Spice
Haven't made it there yet but 2x sets of neighbours have unprompted told us how good Sunny Spice is.
The Peony Sunset
Keen to try this Thai take away option..
Sightseeing
Poldark’s Nampara Valley which forms part of the Poldark Estate. In reality, this beautiful spot played an important part in Cornwall mining history.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wheal-coates
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheal_Coates
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Wheal Coates
Poldark’s Nampara Valley which forms part of the Poldark Estate. In reality, this beautiful spot played an important part in Cornwall mining history.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wheal-coates
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheal_Coates
Parks & Nature
A welcoming country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick
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Trelissick Gardens station
A welcoming country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick
Conseils aux voyageurs
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St Agnes 10 Heritage walks
If you've time for only one walk on a clear day then we highly recommend St Agnes Beacon with views from Padstow to St Ives :)
Link on X at StippyUK :)
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Check Koru Kayaking for a different coastal perspective
https://korukayaking.co.uk
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Check out the St Agnes guidebook..
https://hub.touchstay.com/guest/1IR6LDcJtAAd5/