AROUND MEVAGISSEY For those looking to explore Cornwall without having to journey too far, there are some great attractions and destinations just a short drive away. Here is just a selection of some of the more popular. Further afield, destinations like St. Ives, Padstow, Lands End and Tintagel can be easily reached in a day trip.  FOWEY With a tumble of pastel-coloured houses and picturesque pubs overlooking one of Cornwall’s finest natural harbours, chic Fowey is a sailor’s haven. Once the sea mists roll in, you’ll see why Daphne du Maurier set her classic Rebecca here. There is a seasonal ferry service between Mevagissey and Fowey, check here for details of operations.   Fowey

THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN These enchanting botanical gardens were lovingly restored in the early 1990s after decades of wilderness. Wander through 200 acres ablaze with giant rhododendrons, camellia and ferns, plus an exotic outdoor jungle and pioneering wildlife project. While away an afternoon rediscovering these most famous of lost gardens.

EDEN PROJECT Want to explore the world’s largest indoor rainforest? Then head to the Eden Project. This remarkable eco-park has a stunning collection of plants from around the world, housed in giant biodomes. It’s in full bloom culturally, too, with year-round concerts and events. Eden Project

FALMOUTH With the deepest harbour in Western Europe, Falmouth is a major centre for boating and watersports. It also has the UK’s foremost maritime museum. But even if you don’t want to get your feet wet, you’ll love its lively bars and bistros.

ST MAWES Boasting three boatyards, St Mawes is a charming fishing village located at the end of the Roseland Peninsula. After sampling seafood delights on the waterfront, be prepared to be captivated by the most perfectly preserved of Henry VIII’s coastal fortresses, St Mawes Castle. St. Mawes