ABOUT SANDBANK
From Sandbank you can head out on foot or for a short drive to all the beautiful countryside and coast that Cornwall has to offer.Between the Hayle Estuary to Godrevy you can stroll across three miles of golden beaches, three stretches of Towans (sand dunes) and then head onto the cliff walk all the way to Portreath (next cove). Specialist bird watching spots and nature reserves are dotted along this wonderful coastal hike.
THE SITE
LOCAL AREA
The nearest town of Hayle (two miles) has all you need to stock up (with a selection of super markets) or eat out, including award winning fish and chips, great bar/bistro, health food café, fabulous little Italian and delightful ice cream parlour.
Just a couple of miles down the road there is a great local pub for a night of chatting over great ales, a good selection of wines and a traditional hearty pub menu.
Across the bay is the famous town of St Ives with plenty of evening entertainment.
All of Cornwall’s attractions are no more than a forty minute drive away and include: the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Land’s End, Tate St Ives, Hall for Cornwall, Minack Theatre and St Michael’s Mount.
Many Cornish coastal towns offer gastro food destinations. Watergate Bay with Jamie Oliver’s 15, Rock can boast Nathan Outlaw and Padstow showcases Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurant and fish bar. Truro and St Ives also offer the HUB for a contemporary organic burger.
Just a couple of miles down the road there is a great local pub for a night of chatting over great ales, a good selection of wines and a traditional hearty pub menu.
Across the bay is the famous town of St Ives with plenty of evening entertainment.
All of Cornwall’s attractions are no more than a forty minute drive away and include: the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Land’s End, Tate St Ives, Hall for Cornwall, Minack Theatre and St Michael’s Mount.
Many Cornish coastal towns offer gastro food destinations. Watergate Bay with Jamie Oliver’s 15, Rock can boast Nathan Outlaw and Padstow showcases Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurant and fish bar. Truro and St Ives also offer the HUB for a contemporary organic burger.
OUR LOCATION
Sandbank Holidays, 51 Upton Towans, Gwithian, Cornwall, TR27 5BL
ARRIVING BY ROAD:
Join the A30 from the M5 or A38 and head towards Bodmin and then onto Redruth. You will then start to see signs to Hayle. At the roundabout for Hayle take the 4th exit then almost immediately you reach a mini double roundabout. Take the right turn and head towards Gwithian and Portreath. At the top of the hill the road bends sharply left. Take the third entrance on the left straight into sandbank car park.
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ARRIVING BY BUS OR TRAIN:
We would suggest you take a taxi from either the train station or where the various bus services alight. Just let reception know what time you arrive and we can assist you with booking a local taxi.
ARRIVING BY AIR:
Newquay Airport is a short drive away with flights provided to London, Manchester and the Isles of Scilly all year round with additional routes to Liverpool, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Germany and Italy during the summer months.
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