Lat 50.3551° N, lon 4.6912° W●Cornish village

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Nestled in a tranquil valley just inland from St Austell Bay, Tywardreath whispers tales of old Cornwall. It’s a captivating blend of rural serenity and understated historical gravitas, far removed from bustling

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Nestled in a tranquil valley just inland from St Austell Bay, Tywardreath whispers tales of old Cornwall. It’s a captivating blend of rural serenity and understated historical gravitas, far removed from bustling resorts yet with the tang of the sea carried on the breeze. Think winding lanes, ancient stone, and a warm, community heart. A

Tywardreath, meaning "House on the Sand" in Cornish, owes its very existence and profound historical roots to the mighty Benedictine Priory established here in the 11th century. This significant monastic foundation, a cell of the Abbey of St Sergius and St Bacchus in Angers, France, was once one of Cornwall's most powerful religious houses. It

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