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Smugglers Rest
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About
Smugglers Rest is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 137th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Smugglers Rest coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Looe beach, which has a rating of 7.9.
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+11
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+9
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Smugglers Rest is located in Cornwall within Talland Bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Smugglers' Cottage is the perfect place for the perfect break. This is a place with real soul and a sense of history - it also has all of the comforts of modern living. The beach is a few yards from the front door! Everything you could need for an idyllic holiday in Cornwall is here for you. The kitchen is well equipped and the lounge comes complete with wood burner (perfect..."
Duncan Little
User reviews
"Smugglers' Cottage is the perfect place for the perfect break. This is a place with real soul and a sense of history - it also has all of the comforts of modern living. The beach is a few yards from the front door! Everything you could need for an idyllic holiday in Cornwall is here for you. The kitchen is well equipped and the lounge comes complete with wood burner (perfect..."
Duncan Little
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Talland Bay
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1.7km from center
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1.7km
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Talland Bay
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1.6km from center
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Talland Bay
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1.8km from center
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Talland Bay
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1.8km from center
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Talland Bay
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1.8km from center
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2.1km
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Talland Bay
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1.9km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Looe 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Polkerris 0 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cawsand 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sconhoe 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Portscatho 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Mothecombe 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
East Looe 1.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Pont 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Polruan 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Carlyon Bay 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Gorran Haven 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Padstow 1.1 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Smugglers Rest• 2 min walk
- Talland Bay Beach Ca...• 4 min walk
- Deano's• 16 min walk
- Blue Peter Inn• 23 min walk
Attractions
- The Bay, Talland• 6 min walk
- Sclerder Abbey• 20 min walk
- Polperro Harbour• 24 min walk
- Polperro Model Villa...• 26 min walk
Transport
- PLH• 29.2km
- Bus Shelter Crumpleh...• 28 min walk
- Sandplace• 6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Smugglers Rest?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. Unfortunately it's not very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Smugglers Rest?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Smugglers Rest, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Smugglers Rest good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Smugglers Rest is partially protected from waves.
Is the Smugglers Rest good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Smugglers Rest secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Smugglers Rest?
The bar is located right on the Smugglers Rest.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Smugglers Rest is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Smugglers Rest?
There are 252 places to stay in the Smugglers Rest area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Smugglers Rest include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Smugglers Rest from parking?
The Smugglers Rest has no parking spot.
Are there any attractions nearby Smugglers Rest?
There are 4 attractions near Smugglers Rest that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Bay, Talland located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Smugglers Rest?
The month with the highest temperature in Smugglers Rest is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Smugglers Rest (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Smugglers Rest (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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