Hidden Cornish Villages Worth Exploring

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Hidden Cornish Villages Worth Exploring

The Cornwall Holiday Lettings team · 20 May 2026 · 6 min read

Away from the honeypots, these villages reveal a quieter side of Cornwall.

Port Gaverne

A tiny cove next to Port Isaac with a historic inn and sheltered swimming.

Helford

A thatched village on a wooded creek, reached by ferry from Helford Passage.

Coverack

A peaceful fishing village on the Lizard with a sheltered bay.

Portscatho

A fishing village on the Roseland with beautiful beaches nearby.

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