The first half of this page is dedicated to Coverack, but if you keep scrolling down you will eventually get to the section all about Helford Village. Keep scrolling further for the delightful pictures of Coverack at Christmas time.

View across Coverack Harbour. The small fishing fleet is pulled ashore during winter and returns to the water after Easter.

Coverack is a picturesque and unspoilt fishing village with a sandy beach and small harbour. The word Coverack is derived from the word 'goveryk' which means streamlet. Coverack beach lies in Coverack bay and is ideal for families. The beach is sandy with some rock outcrops which makes exploring the rock pools an exciting past time. The bay is a good place to swim as it is sheltered and the sand shelf is shallow. The bay is also popular with windsurfers. For anyone interested in learning the sport or hiring windsurfing equipment, Coverack is blessed with one of the best windsurfing schools in Cornwall. Visit www.coverack.co.uk for further information.

Coverack Beach is safe for all the family

The village today has various shops, cafes and restaurants, a primary school, church and a public house. Provisions can be purchased at Brenda's, the village store, from where you can buy one of everything. Look out for freshly baked pasties and apple pies from Elizabeth, who bakes and sells from her beautiful cottage near the harbour. You cannot beat a brisk walk home holding todays unread paper and a warm apple pie!

View of the bay from the Harbour Lights Cafe in Coverack.

The Lifeboat House has been converted into a Cafe and Bistro specialising in local sea food.

Elizabeth's beautiful cottage from where she bakes and sells her pasties and pies.

The local fishing fleet is small, fishing mainly for crab, lobster and mackeral. Most produce is destined for local restaurants, or the fish market at Newlyn; however if you get your timing right, there is always a deal to be done on the harbour-side. 

Coverack Harbour features a small fishing fleet. The crab caught off the Lizard coastline is some of the best in the country, with a high meat/shell ratio.

The harbour is the last place in the village to catch the setting sun. On a long summers evening try sitting on the harbour wall eating fish and chips from the old lifeboat house and drinking a cool beer from the Paris Hotel Pub. Remember to return your glasses though!

 The Paris Hotel Pub in Coverack. Good food and a friendly atmosphere. Children welcome.

Swimmers in Coverack Harbour taking advantage of a high-tide.

For anyone who likes Ice Cream try a trip to Archies Loft, better known as Roskillys Ice Cream Shop,overlooking the Harbour. They have an array of mouth-watering flavours all produced at Roskillys Farm in St. Keverne ( the next village away) and in the Summer connoisseurs are drawn back and back again to try the different flavours. Beware you may be drawn into conversations with people you have never met before about which flavour you like best! For a sneak preview of flavours visit www.roskillys.co.uk For what its worth, Hokey Pokey (Crunchy Caramel) is a hard one to beat. But then again, come to think of it, Orang-ohh-Tang (Orange and Mascapone) is also worth a try.

If you like walking Coverack is surrounded by some magnificent coastal walks. Make sure you invest in an O/S map.

If you are free from the hastle of baby buggies, also try Mears Beach, a 10 minute walk from Coverack village and one where the locals swim. The walk takes you along the coastal path, which although not steep is uneven in places. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Go armed with drinks and a packed lunch as there are no facilities (including no loo), unless you hike back to Coverack. Well worth a trip, again avoiding high tide.

Mears Beach, a 10 minute walk along the coastal footpath from Coverack.

For up to date information on Coverack, why not visit the community web site at www.coverack.org.uk. Alternatively if you are interested in the history of Coverack and the local area, including information on Smuggling and Shipwrecks visit the St Keverne Local History Society at www.st-keverne.com.

Helford Village: Pictures and Information

Helford Village is regarded by many as one of the most sought after locations in Cornwall. It’s architectural and geographical beauty coupled with its sheer tranquillity make this an ideal holiday destination. For sailing enthusiasts the area offers excellent facilities and opportunities for exploring the many beautifully wooded creeks including notably Frenchman’s Creek as immortalised by Daphne de Maurier in her novel of the same.

View of Helford Creek looking towards the main Helford River estuary with the village flanking both shores.

View of the main Helford River estuary taken outside the village store. Vehicle access into Helford village is prohibited to non residents thus giving the village an air of exculsivity, tranquility and serenity.

A typical Helford view incorporating the popular village pub called the Shipwrights Arms.

Another typical Helford Village scene. Mix Belgravia with Cornwall, add several chocolate box scenes with a dollop of Daphne de Maurier and a pinch of Swallows and Amazons and this gives you a flavour of Helford.

The village store in Helford, run by Colin & Isobelle is a delight. It's ideal for newspapers and essential provisions like Roskilly's clotted cream fudge and ice cream.

This picture shows beautiful Gillan Creek which is a 10 minute drive from Helford and hopefully illustrates just how beautiful this part of the Lizard is. The road in the picture leads to St. Anthony in-Meneage and Gillan Harbour. Another 'Must See' if you are touring or walking in the area. 

A good site for looking at tourist attractions in the area is www.cornwall-online.co.uk

Daffodil fields in bloom near Helford village on The Lizard. This picture was taken in mid February. Because the Lizard Peninsula is so far South, the growing season is about 5 weeks ahead of middle England.

And now back to Coverack!!

The following pictures show how beautiful Coverack is at Christmas. Step back in time and enjoy!

Christmas Carols overlooking the harbour herald the switching on of the village Christmas tree lights

Elizabeth's Cottage just one of the many cottages in Coverack to light up at Christmas time.

Magical for Children. A Coverack tradition. Many Cottages in the village convert their windows into minature wonderland displays.

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