Old Kea

Old Kea sits quietly on the west bank of the Truro River, a small hamlet that feels like a gentle secret tucked into Cornwall’s landscape. Just under three kilometres south of Truro, it offers a compact, riverside refuge for those who want to step away from the bustle of the city and linger where water and village meet. The setting invites slow, unhurried moments — watching the river, noting the way light shifts across the banks, and enjoying the sense of being a short distance from Truro while still distinctly apart from it. As a hamlet, Old Kea’s appeal is its modest scale and its simple, scenic position on the river’s edge; it rewards visitors who arrive with patience and an eye for quiet detail. Whether you’re passing through on a short excursion from Truro or purposely seeking a peaceful riverside pause, Old Kea offers a refined slice of Cornwall’s softer, more intimate side.