The pretty twin beach villages in the ‘forgotten corner' of Cornwall
The villages in Cornwall are found in a 'forgotten corner' of the coast and while they are now twinned, were once in separate counties.
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Kingsand and Cawsand are twin villages in Cornwall
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They're found in the forgotten corner of the country on the Rame Peninsula
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They are often described as being in the 'forgotten corner' due to their secluded location on the
The adjoining villages aren't visited by tourists as much as the likes of
But both villages have beautiful shingle beaches and cosy looking cottages.
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The banks of Cawsand have plenty of rockpools to explore, and when the sea is calm, boats can be hired for another adventure.
One visitor wrote on
"The beach was clean and well kept, very safe for the children as it was within a bay so there were no rips."
During the summer season, a vintage ice cream called Cawsand Bay Vintage Scoops on the promenade
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to Cawsand beach to serve iced treats.
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The village of Kingsand has another of the area's favourite beaches.
The bay is well sheltered so it's perfect for swimming, and it's dog-friendly all year round.
Pub With A 'Floating' Beer Garden By The Beach
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The beaches on both villages have classic shingle shores
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The beach is surrounded by pubs, making it a great spot for holidaymakers, popular spots include the The Devenport Inn and The Halfway House Inn.
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The two village were historically separated by a stream, with Kingsand in Devon and Cawsand in Cornwall.
This division continued until 1844, when the boundary was adjusted, and Kingsand officially became part of Cornwall as well.
Both have a rich history of smuggling and fishing, you can even see remains of old pilchard cellars from the late 16th century on the shoreline beyond Kingsand.
Further along the coastline is another
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white-washed cottages and in the summertime, a bright turquoise sea
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Quaint cottages sit in the hillsides and fishing boats bob in the harbour which further paints the image of Greece.
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The twin villages are in the 'forgotten corner' of Cornwall
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