Carnkie

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The monument on top of Carn Brea
The monument on top of Carn Brea
West Basset Stamps This is the remains of the buildings which housed machinery to crush, grade and concentrate the ore to make it ready for sale. On the horizon at the top of Carn Brea Hill is the De Dunstanville Memorial, a memorial to one of the Bassett family. The Bassetts were big landowners hereabouts in the 19th century. Landowners were just about the only people who were guaranteed to get rich from mining as they took a percentage of everything sold without having to invest a penny in any mines on their land.
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Down to Carnkie The subject grid reference is for the cottage at the end of the fence. This view, taken from the lower southern slope of Carn Brea, looks into the south-eastern corner of this grid square and beyond to the other side of the valley and Wheal Bassett mine on the far hillside.
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South Wheal Francis The mining buildings left standing here are huge compared to the remains normally seen in Cornwall. Most of these very impressive ruins were built in the later stages of mining in the area at the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th when South Wheal Francis had amalgamated with Basset Mines and this site became the focus of ore lifting and sorting operations. The ore was then taken east by railway to be processed at Basset stamps.
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Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
All staff were exceptional, food really good, room clean and bed comfy. Highly recommended and will definitely stay again

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate St Ives England
The price is €90 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€90
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great house, good breakfast, ideal for what we needed. Not close to hotel or parking though.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Cliff Road Newquay England
The price is €65 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
€65
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newquay. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (871 reviews)
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SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whipsiderry Beach and Porth Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Had a great stay at SeaSpace; the room was lovely, overlooking the coast, all the things you'd need for preparing a meal in the apartment kitchen. Nice that they provide some tea/coffee and a kettle as I forgot to bring any! Plenty of room to chill out on the sofa with a cup of tea or eat a meal ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

SeaSpace
Luxury spacious sea front house with indoor swimming pool

Luxury spacious sea front house with indoor swimming pool

Newquay, Cornwall ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Crantock Beach and Indoor Bowling ...
10/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Amazing house, great host… very responsive. 5*

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Luxury spacious sea front house with indoor swimming pool
Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this cottage in Truro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and Chapel Porth Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
Great location, awesome views. Kitchen was really well equipped. Really good property would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views
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Popular places to visit

Portreath Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Portreath Beach during your travels in Redruth? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Portreath Beach

West Cornwall Adventure

You can take time to visit West Cornwall Adventure during your travels to Portreath. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

West Cornwall Adventure

Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum during your trip to Carnbrea. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum

Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre

Enjoy an outing to Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre during your stay in Portreath. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre

Treasure Park

Enjoy an outing to Treasure Park during your stay in Redruth. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Treasure Park

Cornish Studies Library

After visiting Cornish Studies Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Redruth. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Cornish Studies Library

Things to do

Private Boat Tour from Helford River

Private Boat Tour from Helford River

€443
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Private Boat Tour from Helford River
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