The pretty twin beach villages in the ‘forgotten corner' of Cornwall
COR BLIMEY The pretty twin beach villages in the 'forgotten corner' of Cornwall
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BEAUTIFUL beaches and charming coastal cottages are what you'll find in Kingsand and Cawsand .
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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Kingsand and Cawsand sit side by side on the south east of the county.
They are often described as being in the 'forgotten corner' due to their secluded location on the Rame Peninsula.
The adjoining villages aren't visited by tourists as much as the likes of St Ives, Port Isaac, Mevagissey, and Mousehole.
But both villages have beautiful shingle beaches and cosy looking cottages.
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 Tripadvisor: "To get to the beach you walk through beautiful little coloured cottages and a gorgeous town square.
"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 next to Cawsand beach to serve iced treats.
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.
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 tiny Cornish village that's been called the UK's answer to Greece.
Polperro has white-washed cottages and in the summertime, a bright turquoise sea which has led to it being compared to Santorini.
Quaint cottages sit in the hillsides and fishing boats bob in the harbour which further paints the image of Greece.
In the village there are steep streets to amble down filled with charming houses, shops and galleries.
And another Cornish village compared to Greece with seafront Roman attraction and one of the UK's warmest beaches.
Plus an English village that's the 'quiet side of Cornwall' has A-list holidaymakers and no cars.
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