Traboe

Tucked into the Lizard Peninsula, Traboe is a compact, quietly charming hamlet about 5 km west of St Keverne. A short way from the B3293 at Traboe Cross and roughly a mile down the road from the distinctive Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, it feels both tucked-away and pleasantly connected to local landmarks. The settlement comprises eleven houses and a single building originally constructed to house Rosuick Farm Shop — a reminder of the community’s practical roots. Among the dwellings are a converted inn and a converted school house, each hinting at layers of local history and adaptation. For visitors seeking a small, intimate Cornish experience, Traboe offers a glimpse of rural life on the Lizard: simple, unassuming and anchored by familiar junctions and landmarks. It’s the sort of place to pass slowly through, take in the quietly domestic architecture and appreciate how everyday buildings have been repurposed over time.