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Gorran Haven is an old fishing village on Cornwall's south coast, about two miles south of Mevagissey. It lies in St Goran parish, within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Gorran Haven: a south coast fishing cove near Mevagissey, with Vault Beach and Dodman Point next door

Gorran Haven is an old fishing village on Cornwall's south coast, about two miles south of Mevagissey. It lies in St Goran parish, within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its Cornish name is Porthust.

The village sits in a cove between two beaches, with stone and whitewashed cottages on steep, narrow streets. The first pier was built in the 15th century, and it was rebuilt in the 1820s and again in 1888. In the 18th and 19th centuries, barges brought goods here from Fowey.

Vault Beach, also called Bow Beach, lies to the south. It is about a mile long and made of fine shingle, and it is reached by a steep path, so it is usually quiet. Great Perhaver Beach lies to the north.

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Parking in Gorran Haven: Privately owned village car park with number plate recognition. Street parking is very limited. Ask whether parking is on site, reserved elsewhere or in a public car park, and confirm unloading arrangements and the walk with luggage.

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Good to know

  • Setting: Fishing cove on the south coast, about two miles south of Mevagissey
  • Beaches: Gorran Haven beach in the village, Vault Beach to the south and Great Perhaver to the north
  • Getting here: Buses from St Austell via Mevagissey, plus Gorran and District Community Bus routes
  • Known for: Its old pier, quiet beaches and the coast walk around Dodman Point
  • Nearby: Dodman Point, Hemmick Beach, Mevagissey and Heligan Gardens

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Questions about staying in Gorran Haven

Where do you park for Gorran Haven beach?

Use the village car park, which is privately owned, open 24 hours and uses number plate recognition. Street parking is very limited. The beach and public toilets are a short, mostly flat walk from the car park, and the main village bus stop is in the car park.

How do you get to Vault Beach?

Vault Beach lies just south of Gorran Haven and is reached from the South West Coast Path by a steep path down. It is a mile long beach of fine shingle and is usually quiet. Parts of the beach are used by naturists.

What is the Llawnroc in Gorran Haven?

The Llawnroc is a boutique hotel on Chute Lane in Gorran Haven, with sea views. It has a modern Cornish bistro serving food and drink, and offers bed and breakfast stays.

Is there a pub in Gorran Haven?

Gorran Haven is a small village. The Llawnroc hotel has a bistro open for food and drink with sea views. Mevagissey, about two miles north, has a wider choice of pubs and places to eat.

How do you walk to Dodman Point from Gorran Haven?

A 4.8 mile circular walk starts from the village car park and follows the coast path past Vault Beach to Dodman Point. It is rated moderate, with steep climbs, a long flight of steps and stiles. The National Trust also has a 4.7 mile loop from its Penare car park, which takes about three hours.

Can I bring my dog or book a family room?

Policies vary by property and sometimes by room. Check your dates, the number and size of dogs, extra charges, bed arrangements and any age restrictions with the provider before paying.

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