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Boat to plate
Take a seat by the water and sample the freshest Cornish seafood, cooked and served next to the very quay on which it was landed.
é ABOVE A veritable feast of locally caught seafood, landed by Dan and other local fishermen Porthleven has, in recent years, become one of Cornwall’s most coveted destinations. Situated right on the South West Coast Path, perfect for anybody walking from the Lizard towards Penwith, the village has heritage fi rmly embedded in fi shing an occupation which many of the same families have been engaged in for generations. It is also a key pin on the map for curious foodies hoping to sample the best of Cornwall’s natural larder, especially the locally caught, seasonal seafood landed by day boats right on the quay. Many restaurants and cafés have found their feet here in the harbourside of Porthleven, and the beauty of them together is that they each offer something vastly different. Perhaps none more so, than Dan Dan the Lobster Man.
Created by local dad and daughter team, Dan Dan the Lobster Man can be found right on the edge of the harbour, with a fantastic view of the waters at the heart of Porthleven. Jasmine, 21, came up with the idea for the business, using her dad’s catch to offer fresh seafood to locals and visitors, straight from the boat to the plate. Promoting local, sustainable fi shing is a high priority for the team who have formed a cooperative between themselves and the local fi shermen, all of whom receive a fair price for their lobsters.
Fresh lobster, crab and prawn salads, sandwiches and platters are on the menu, and visitors are free to bring their favourite wine along with them to pop into one of the wine coolers on hand. With a team made up of local family and friends, the staff are always smiling and ready to help with anything you might need, so make sure to stop by for a real taste of Cornwall.
DAN DAN THE LOBSTER MAN
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Beautiful,
BOTANICAL
Immerse yourself in nature at one of Cornwall’s fabulous open gardens.
Trewidden Garden Near Penzance
With the onset of spring, the landscape around us is coming to life and there are few better ways to witness this happen than by exploring one of ornwall’s beautiful open gardens. Indeed, as more of us recognise the value of being close to nature, and the good it can do for our mental health and wellbeing, the scents, smells and sounds of these carefully cultivated havens appeal to visitors of all ages and interests. Ta e the twisty paths of Trewidden, or bas in the beauty of bluebells at Enys ardens. lternatively, explore the editerranean layout of Lamorran near St awes, stealing glimpses through the trees of the azure ocean beyond. ere are just three of our favourite ornish gardens that we highly recommend exploring this spring. One of the Great Gardens of Cornwall, Trewidden is a tran uil oasis home to a collection of magnolias, camellias and tree ferns, as well as the ational Plant ollection of hododendron urume zalea ilson . These, combined with the historic lin s to west ornwall’s mining heritage, ma e for a fascinating day out.
It’s an ideal garden to explore, wal ing along unusual twisty paths between ban s of extraordinary fl owering trees and shrubs. End your trip with a welcome ornish cream tea in the tearoom, and Trewidden becomes the ultimate day out for anyone loo ing to immerse themselves in ornwall’s fabulous gardens.
Lamorran House Garden
St Mawes
Lamorran House Garden sits at the extremity of the Roseland peninsula and benefi ts from a frost free climate conducive to growing a vast range of exotic plants and trees.
The garden is laid out in Mediterranean fashion overloo ing the sea and abounds in ponds and streams. There are over palms of over varieties which have found a protected home together with a large collection of tree ferns of many different types. hododendrons, evergreen azaleas, camellias and blue hydrangeas mix happily with plants from all over the world including many from the Southern emisphere. The scented rose garden will delight visitors. It really is a garden for all seasons and a true window onto the sea.
Enys Gardens
St Gluvias
This largely natural garden is a haven of tran uillity and is reputed to be the oldest in ornwall. Situated between Truro and almouth it has an air of history and mysti ue about it. ell worth a visit for those see ing an inspiring day out and who are ready to explore the breathta ing bluebell display in the spring, the formal lower arden, the eadow al full of ox eye daisies in une, or the pond surrounded by andelabra Primulas. nd once your sojourn is over, round off your visit at the tea room with freshly ba ed scones and ca e.
Events in spring include an art exhibition and craft fair with the mansion house open on specifi c event dates. Please see the website for details.
07535 151057 www.enysgardens.org.uk
