Trevone

A clifftop coastal hamlet above Trevone Bay, with dramatic rock pools, sandy beach, and the famous Roundhole – a collapsed sea cave. Windswept, dramatic, and beautiful.

History: Trevone (Cornish: Tre-Vonn) means "farm of the moor" or possibly "farm on the cliffs." It was always a small farming settlement on the coast between Padstow and Harlyn. The bay below – Trevone Bay – is a beautiful sandy beach backed by cliffs. The Roundhole, a circular collapsed sea cave in the rocks, is a natural wonder that has fascinated visitors for generations. In the Victorian and Edwardian eras, Trevone began to attract summer visitors, and a small cluster of beach properties developed. In the mid-20th century, beach chalets and holiday bungalows were built, and Trevone became a modest holiday destination. Unlike some coastal areas, it never experienced mass development. Today, Trevone is a mix of holiday homes and year-round residences, with the beach, clifftop walks, and rock pools the main attractions. The area remains relatively quiet and uncommercialised.