St Agnes, Cornish Coast & the Eden Project

St Agnes is a picturesque village on the north coast of Cornwall. Steeped in mining history the village still retains a traditional friendly Cornish atmosphere and makes a wonderful base for your holiday, with four varied beaches and a central location for touring the rest of Cornwall. We have dramatic coastal walks and breathtaking scenery filled with relics from the past as well as friendly hotels serving good food in a warm atmosphere.

 

St Ives has the kind of simple beauty that stops you in your tracks.Thanks to warm summers and Britain's mildest climate, the delights of St Ives, and the magic of Cornwall are here to be enjoyed all year round. Life in St Ives is cradled around the harbour where boats still land good catches of freshest fish for the local restaurants to nourish you with. Brought ashore on the ancient granite quays, the catch is of the highest quality for your dinner plate or for the tables of some of Britain's finest restaurants. A maze of tiny cobbled streets to wander through, lined by fishermen's cottages, with a breathtaking seaside vista to greet you at the end of each one.

 

Penzance

Famous for its pirates, well the singing variety anyway, Penzance is a historic port on the south facing shores of Mount’s Bay and has one of the mildest climates in the UK. There is the abundance of palm trees and gardens full of sub-tropical plants, a sure sign that you have arrived somewhere unique made even more special by the sight of St Michael’s Mount out to sea. Wander the town’s streets and you’ll come across the fabulously decorated Egyptian House, the statue of local hero Sir Humphry Davy (pioneer of mine safety) and art galleries, book sellers and new age shops which add a

 

Eden Project

The Eden Project in Cornwall in a disused clay mine, transforming it into a rich, global garden where people can learn about nature and get inspiration about the world around them. An exciting attraction where you can explore your relationship with nature, learn new things and get inspiration about the world around you. Here's some of what you'll find when you visit:

World's largest rainforest in captivity with steamy jungles and waterfalls

Cutting-edge architecture and buildings

Stunning garden displays all year round

World-class sculpture and art

Evening gigs, concerts and an ice rink in the winter

Educational centre and demonstrations to inspire all ages

Brilliant local, fairly-traded food in the restaurants and cafes

New rainforest lookout that takes you above the treetops

Living example of regeneration and sustainable living

Free land train running on biofuel

Rosemundy House Hotel is based on an elegant Queen Anne residence, tastefully extended and converted to provide warm and comfortable bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms with w.c.s, colour TV, direct dial telephones, modem points, hair driers and beverage tray. All our rooms have a relaxing ambience making ours the ideal hotel for a relaxing holiday in Cornwall.

Our hotel is situated in secluded and sheltered gardens and woodland extending to some four acres, yet only a hundred yards from the main street in the unspoilt village of St. Agnes. We are less than a mile from the beach at Trevaunance Cove and one and a half miles from Chapel Porth.

If you just feel like relaxing, why not sunbathe by our heated outdoor pool, play croquet or putting on the lawn. Our extensive grounds provide a haven to relax.

At the end of the day relax in the olde worlde atmosphere of our "Tom Noggi" restaurant where you can dine on freshly prepared traditional English fayre. You can indulge yourself on a delicious five-course meal followed by coffee each evening.

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