Local Area
Rumour has it that Praa covets the finest sand in Cornwall. This mile-long beach on the south coast is amok with sand dunes and shallow waters, AKA the perfect beachy playground for families with young children.
Home to Little Cottage, Praa Sands is extremely popular with surfers, has immediate access to the coastal footpath leading to the port of Porthleven and is lifeguarded throughout the summer.
One of Cornwall’s sandiest beaches, this is the spot to test out your sandcastle skills and an excellent base for the many interesting ares of South West Cornwall.
Things To Do
Beaches:
Praa Sands is hard to beat… but we also love Perrenporth. Poldhu is good for learner surfing and Sennen is beautiful, especially at sunset!
Tremenheere:
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens is a major new attraction in West Cornwall which opened mid September 2012. We especially like the intertwined contemporary art installations within the exotic and sub-tropical planting.
Mike Lacy Gallery:
Mike Lacey, owner of “Waves Gallery” in Cornwall. Mike produces stunning images of the ocean and waves from Cornwall and around the world.
Kestle Barton:
Kestle Barton is an ancient Cornish farmstead situated above the Helford River. Following an award-winning conservation and conversion project all the beautiful old buildings have new uses, one of the barns becoming an elegant gallery that opened in 2010.
Surfing:
Dan Joel Surf School. He will come to the house and give private lessons and supplies boards and wetsuits etc. He is totally brilliant!
Fishing Trips:
Mermaid trips go from Penzance and you are guaranteed to catch fish and usually see seals and dolphins!
Horse Riding:
Newton Equestrian Centre in Cornwall caters for all levels of riding experience from novice to the more advanced. Visit us for an exhilarating beach ride, or we have fantastic accommodation and on-site facilities if you wish to stay with us for a longer riding holiday.
Food & Drink
Kota Kal:
Fabulous Asian fusion as well as great fish and chips. Perfectly situated at the head of the harbour in the bustling fishing village of Porthleven, Kota Kai enjoys uncompromised views over the inner port, the nationally recognisable Clock Tower and beyond to the swelling surf of the Atlantic. They even have children’s playroom and also hold movie nights where you can eat your supper watching a film.
Rick Stein:
The usual Rick Stein Deliciousness! With fantastic harbour views, it offers sharing boards of local and seasonal produce all inspired by Rick’s travels as well as mains such as Singapore chilli crab, fresh fish and rib eye steak.
Amelies:
Bistro style relaxed food. By day an informal café bar where you can enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch, a light bite and a coffee or a glass of fizz on the restaurant terrace as you watch the world go by. By night the tealights are lit and Amélies is transformed into a relaxed and romantic restaurant on the Porthleven waterfront.
Nauti but Ice:
Fantastic organic Roskillys Ice Cream, great coffee and simple lunches. Open from 9am to 5pm daily.
The Brewhouse:
This charming spot looks stunning in the sunshine and dramatically beautiful in storms. Great for day time local Origins coffee and homemade cakes, or cocktails in the evening. Only open from Late March – October.
The Victoria Inn:
Award winning lively traditional pub with fantastic food. One of the oldest pubs in Cornwall with a roaring fire in the winter and a south facing, enclosed terraced garden for the warmer months, the inn really is for all seasons.
Falmouth Packet Pub:
A Local food, local beers and a friendly welcome at this gastro pub.
Porthgwidden Beach Café:
Just a 20 minute drive away, this old whitewashed sail loft with a sunny terrace is perfect for breakfast and lunch with spectacular views of Godrevy Lighthouse.
OUT OF TOWN
ZENNOR:
An Unspoilt Hamlet With A Great Walker’s Pub, Just Over 30 Minutes Away In The Car!
The Tinners Arms:
Fabulous traditional pub in a superb setting, a historical gem!
The Gurnard’s Head:
Just ten minutes further on from Zennor, near Morvah and Cape Cornwall (where the two oceans meet). The Gurrnard’s Head has been voted one of the best gastro pubs in the UK by Tatler magazine. Combine lunch with a challenging walk down to the wonderful remote ‘secret’ beach of Porthmeor just beyond. Advance booking is required.
MOUSEHOLE:
A picturesque fishing village just south of Penzance & the artsy town of Newlyn. Just a twenty-six minute car journey from St Ives!
The Old Coastguard:
Under the same management as The Gurnard’s Head, this seaside hotel has a seasonal menu that gives local ingredients a classic twist.
Spa Service
We work with local therapist Sarah Lund who delivers her treatments in our Beachspoke properties allowing you to fully unwind in the comfort of the cottage. She will bring everything with her, towels, oils, ambient music and she uses a portable massage couch that is very comfortable and secure. She is qualified in a wide range of therapies so whatever you need, from a firm back massage or a gentle head to toe aromatherapy to a nurturing facial or a balancing reflexology, she will provide a treatment tailored to your requirements.
Sarah has tailored her menu to what is most suitable and comfortable in the cottage. If you are interested in visiting Sarah for other treatments from Warm Bamboo Massage to Hot Stone Massage please don’t hesitate to enquire.
Sarah Lund – 07507 518 084
Or email [email protected]
SPA MENU
Body Massage
30 minutes – £30 / 60 minutes – £50 / 90 minutes – £65
Massage can be deep to release muscle tension or more gentle and calming to completely relax you. A combination of different massage techniques, such as Swedish, Sports and deep tissue, complimented by therapeutic fragrant oil gives you the massage you need.
Aromatherapy Massage
60 minutes – £50
Essential oils have many healing and therapeutic properties. Sarah blends these deliciously aromatic plant essences specifically for you, and applies them using an aromatherapy massage. Much gentler than a Swedish or deep tissue massage, the focus of this treatment is on the therapeutic action of the oils on your body and nervous system as they are inhaled and absorbed through your skin.
Reflexology
60 minutes – £40
A deeply relaxing holistic treatment, performed on the feet using specific and potent techniques to provide a balancing treatment that brings health and vitality to the whole of your body. Beneficial for numerous conditions, reflexology is highly recommended to counteract the effects of stressful lives and as a suitable treatment during pregnancy (after the first trimester).
Aromatherapy Facial
60 minutes – £55
A tailor-made facial designed for you. Using aromatherapy based products your skin is cleansed, exfoliated and nourished with the finest pure essential oils and plant extracts, and massaged to restore and nurture, leaving your skin looking radiant and you feeling fantastic.
Facial Rejuvenation Massage
60 minutes – £50
This revolutionary facial is often also referred to as ‘Natural Facelift Massage’. The treatment starts with a cleansing of the skin followed by energy work on pressure points of the face. Then an involved, precise series of unique massage techniques are performed, without oil, to tone muscles and release fixed areas of tension in the connective tissue. It nurtures the skin by encouraging circulation and lymph drainage and is outstandingly relaxing.
Reiki
60 minutes – £45 / 90 minutes – £60
A healing energy that is transmitted to the recipient’s body through the hands of the practitioner. Sublimely relaxing on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Whatever your circumstances a Reiki treatment, with its pure, holistic outlook can enable subtle, wide-reaching and sometimes unexpected changes to occur. Some people prefer a Reiki treatment because there is no need to undress.
Indian Head Massage
30 minutes – £25
An invigorating and effective seated massage usually performed without oil and through light clothing such as a t-shirt. This treatment focuses on releasing muscular tension in the upper back, shoulders, neck and scalp.
Thai Foot Massage
30 minutes – £25
Thai Foot Massage is a massage of the lower legs and feet that involves hands on stretching and massage to ease aching feet and to “open” Sen (energy) Lines, along with the use of a rounded stick to stimulate points on the feet to promote general health and well-being.