Cornwall romantic breaks are waiting for you as you take some time for two. Cornwall is a place for romance with romantic coastal walks hand-in-hand, amazing restaurants, and scenic sunsets. Poldark has helped with Cornwall’s romantic reputation, with Ross Poldark and Demelza’s romance playing out around the rugged and stunning Cornish coast. Cornwall is certainly the perfect place to fall in love again with your loved one and the scenery. Here are our favourite romantic spots in Cornwall.
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St Michael’s Mount
This tidal island is linked to the mainland town, Marazion, by a manmade causeway. Passable at low tide, you can also get to the island by boat. This island castle certainly has is one of Cornwall’s romantic places. A castle, with coastal views on an island perfectly sets the scene for romance.
The castle has a rich history with the first member of the St Aubyn family moving to the castle in the mid-14th century. Today the St Aubyn family and the National Trust o
pen the doors to visitors.
Take a stroll hand-in-hand around the gardens where you will see a variety of distinctive plants that blossom in this unique micro-climate, with beautiful views across the ocean. The cobbled village and harbour are still home to around 30 residents. This place is sure to get one’s heart fluttering with its beautiful and majestic scenery.
Trebah Gardens
Absolutely stunning Trebah is a real treat for the eyes. There is no doubt that you will fall completely in love with this garden and its coastal backdrop.
Discover this 26-acre valley, with sub-tropical plants, and over four miles of footpaths. Explore these footpaths surrounded by exotic blooms and make your way down to the gardens own private beach which overlooks the calm Helford river – the perfect spot for a romantic picnic.
The beach is called Polgwidden Cove, and has a beach café, selling Roskilly’s ice cream which is made on the other side of the river.
There is a restaurant and shop in the gardens too.
St Agnes Head
One of the settings for Poldark itself, which represents ‘Nampara Valley’. This is a glorious coast to walk hand-in-hand with your loved one. On the way you will not only see the amazing coastline, but St Agnes Head is steeped in history from Mesolithic hunters, who came to the headland over 6000 years ago, to Second World War ammunition stores. Feel like you are in Ross Poldark’s time with the well-preserved Wheal Coates engine house.
Nature lovers can try and spot seabird colonies such as peregrine falcons, which nest on the headlands, and gannets flying low over the sea a few yards off the coast. In the summer you
may even see dolphins playing in our Cornish waters. Why not take a romantic picnic to enjoy while you take in the many sights?
St Nectan’s Glen Waterfall, near Tintagel
St Nectans Glen is a magical place. It is reached by a woodland walk, with ivy-clad trees, which runs alongside the River Trevillet. There are three waterfalls to be enjoyed, with the biggest being the sixty-foot St Nectan’s Kieve. This hidden spot is perfect for those special moments together which you will remember forever.
Padstow Harbour at night
After the day-trip crowds havE made their way back to their campsites and accommodation after too much Cornish fudge, visit Padstow for a moonlight stroll. The harbour side has a calmness to it as you walk hand-in-hand and enjoy the moonlight bouncing off the Camel Estuary. Known for some of the best foodie spots, Padstow is not short of romantic restaurants in Cornwall.
