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Just south of Land’s End, you’ll find the beautiful sandy cove of Nanjizal. This little cove is definitely Between July and September 1st, the beach here is not dog friendly. Situated just above the beach is the Kynance Cove Beach Cafe which has operated there for nearly 100 years. It’s an off-grid café but they do sell a cream tea!

For the few who live here, life continues as it once did – and they take to the open seas in their fishing boats. It’s heartening to see that tiny communities like this still exist. Visit nearby: For locally sourced produce, take lunchtime refuge at Kynance Cove Café, found just above the beach. The eco-friendly café is a perfect spot to taste warm Cornish pasties and home-made cakes. This secret paradise of soft white sand and lapping waves can be found at Bosahan Cove, perched on the Helford River’s woodland banks. While access is limited, the beach’s remote location means you may be graced with a quiet seaside spot of your own.

Reverend Charles Alexander Johns in his book A Week at the Lizard (1848) wrote: “Mullion Cove contains a mill, some fish cellars, and a few humble cottages... Making our way to the beach between the seine-boats, hauled up beyond the reach of the surf, and in the fishing-season having all their stores on board for instant use, we find ourselves in one of the most romantic coves on the coast.” Parking:Available in the farm car park at the end of the signposted “Rose Valley”, or in the Pendeen Watch car park about a mile east As well as having a fascinating history Polperro is a wonderful place for photography. Early in the morning, particularly in winter the view from the coast path to the east side of the harbour is brilliant. Arguably, Penberth is the most unspoilt cove and fishing village in Cornwall. Handed to the National Trust in 1957, its old-world character and charm has been meticulously preserved.

READ NEXT: Did you know Portheras Cove is one of more than 200 dog-friendly beaches in Cornwall? Our blog details which beaches you can take your four-legged friend on 365 days a year, which have seasonal bans, and which don't allow dogs at all. Read it here. beneath cliffs coated in Cornwall’s iconic hawthorn and gorse. At low tide you’ll also be able to walkPossibly the least secret of all the beaches we've mentioned, but a personal favourite here at Stay In HQ – we couldn't leave out the quiet, stunning Cornish beach found between Fowey and Polperro. Plus, having the lion’s share of coastline on the South West Peninsula means Cornwall is full of lovely little (and big) coves – both secret and well known.

Here we are going to introduce you to several others that might not be quite so well known, unless of course you holiday in Cornwall regularly.

 8. Church Cove

Towering cliffs and solid sea walls hide a quaint, working harbour from the westerly tempests that roll in from the Atlantic. But did you know there are more than 400 beaches to be found along the unique and magical coastline that hugs the South West corner of the British Isles? We've heard all about the fishing harbours, the stunning stretches of sand and the surfing spots… but what are they keeping from us? To find out where to park, whether each lovely beach is dog-friendly or if it's suitable for families, read on. Remember, though: you can't tell anyone...

For many – a love of Cornwall is something that spans a lifetime. Starting with the bright memories of childhood summers. Sheltered by the cliffs close to the mouth of the Fowey Estuary, Readymoney Cove is a beautifully quiet small beach overlooking Polruan in South Cornwall. With ice creams in hand, explore the coastal giftshops nearby or spend days paddleboardingin the sunshine.

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Access to Porth Joke is fairly limited with a small, National Trust car park being at least a 15-minute walk away. Due to this, this secluded beach is not as popular as others and often overlooked. walk from here to Sennen Cove – which is more of a surfing spot, and a little more popular. On clear Dog-friendly?Dogs are welcome to the beach excluding July and August between 10am and 6pm, when a seasonal ban is in place. You can use this interactive map to look for other accommodations in Cornwall. Don’t forget to use the filters so you can remove unwanted properties. A popular bodyboarding beach, it is very close to the town, shops, an arcade and restaurants/pubs. There are three pubs within walking distance of the beach which also has a harbour wall.