Newtown

A curious Gothic Revival tower built in the 1770s by John Stackhouse — the botanist who gave his name to the seaweed genus Stackhousia — as a seaside retreat near Praa Sands. Now a private holiday let, the exterior with its mock battlements and sea views is visible from the coastal path and provides an eccentric footnote to Cornwall's architectural history.

Menabilly Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Newtown, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

Polridmouth Cove is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Newtown, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.