Cadgwith Cove is ideal if you love:
• Quiet, traditional coastal villages
• Real working fishing culture
• Rugged Cornish landscapes
• Local music and community traditions
• Fresh seafood and cosy pubs
The Cadgwith Cove Inn is the heart of the village—over 400 years old and full of maritime history.
• Sea‑view rooms, some en‑suite, all refurbished in 2024.
• Fresh seafood served daily, often caught by local fishermen the same morning.
• Lively cultural nights including folk (tuesday) and shanty singing (Friday).
• Authentic fishing village: Boats are still winched up onto the shingle beach, and the daily catch often ends up on local menus.
• Thatched cottages & narrow lanes: The village feels like a step back in time, with traditional architecture built from local serpentine stone and cob.
• Folk & Sea shanty culture: Every Tues its Folk Night and Friday night its the World Famous Sea Shanties evening, locals gather at the Cadgwith Cove Inn to sing traditional Cornish songs—an experience that defines the village’s character.
• Dramatic coastal scenery: From the cove you can walk to landmarks like The Devil’s Frying Pan, a collapsed sea cave forming a huge natural arch.
• Cadgwith Cove Beaches : A small shingle beach right in the village—great for watching the fishing boats. The beach is split in two. The accessible beach with the winched fishing boats from the small local fleet isvery close to the pub. The swimming beach – sand & shingle is down some steps. With clear water, it is splendid for swimming, snorkelling, rock pooling and diving. It’s worth noting that dogs allowed all year on the Cadgwith east beach, however there’s a seasonal dog ban on the west Cadgwith beach from 1st July to 31st August (10am to 6pm).
A little further round the cliffs is the “Devil’s Frying Pan” a 200ft hole in the cliffs where a cave collapsed. This is a natural blowhole where waves crash on the rocks and spray upwards.
• The Todden: A rocky outcrop used for swimming in calm weather.
• The Old Cellars Cafe, open daily from 11am – 3pm
• Cadgwith Paddleboarding and Kayaking – MAKAI was born from over 20 years of delivering unforgettable coastal experiences across West Cornwall. Built on the foundations of Global Boarders and Lizard Adventure, our journey has always been shaped by one simple idea — life is better in, on, and around the ocean.
• What started as a small, passionate surf operation has grown into a trusted provider of surfing, coasteering, kayaking, and paddleboarding experiences for families, schools, groups, and adventurers of all ages.
Visit: www.makai.co.uk
• Crowsnest – The Crows Nest in Cadgwith Cove is a small, characterful art gallery set right in the heart of this traditional Cornish fishing village. It’s known for its intimate, coastal charm and for showcasing vibrant local artwork inspired by the surrounding sea and landscape.
The gallery feels like an extension of the village itself, with art and jewellery spilling across the walls in a relaxed, welcoming space. Visit them here on FACEBOOK
Nigel Legge Art Studio – Nigel Legge’s art studio in Cadgwith is a small, characterful working space where traditional craft, fishing heritage, and maritime art come together. It’s not a formal gallery but a lived‑in workshop where Nigel weaves willow lobster pots, paints seascapes, and welcomes visitors who wander through Cadgwith Cove
• Walk the South West Coast Path for dramatic cliff views
• Explore the Lizard Peninsula, including Lizard Point and and visit the Wavecrest Cafe for a Cream Tea -freshly baked Scones are to die for! -remember jam first and then lots of Cornish Clotted Cream!
• Watch fish auctions and see the working fishing fleet.
• Enjoy the local Cadgwith Cove Inn and seafood in a setting that feels unchanged for generations.
Wavecrest Café has panoramic sea views overlooking Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly tip of mainland Britain. Situated at the start of the coast path leading to Kynance Cove, Wavecrest offers the perfect place to sit and take in this atmospheric and historic location.
With fresh, seasonal and local produce being served & plenty of seating, it’s an ideal place to come, relax & enjoy some traditional Cornish fare in a unique and unspoiled location. Well behaved dogs welcome & super fast broadband available for customer use.
