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The monument on top of Carn Brea
The monument on top of Carn Brea
West Basset Stamps This is the remains of the buildings which housed machinery to crush, grade and concentrate the ore to make it ready for sale. On the horizon at the top of Carn Brea Hill is the De Dunstanville Memorial, a memorial to one of the Bassett family. The Bassetts were big landowners hereabouts in the 19th century. Landowners were just about the only people who were guaranteed to get rich from mining as they took a percentage of everything sold without having to invest a penny in any mines on their land.
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Down to Carnkie The subject grid reference is for the cottage at the end of the fence. This view, taken from the lower southern slope of Carn Brea, looks into the south-eastern corner of this grid square and beyond to the other side of the valley and Wheal Bassett mine on the far hillside.
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South Wheal Francis The mining buildings left standing here are huge compared to the remains normally seen in Cornwall. Most of these very impressive ruins were built in the later stages of mining in the area at the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th when South Wheal Francis had amalgamated with Basset Mines and this site became the focus of ore lifting and sorting operations. The ore was then taken east by railway to be processed at Basset stamps.
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Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
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Clean,spacious room with an amazing view of the harbour and estuary.Friendly and efficient service at the reception and the two requests made were dealt with as requested. Only had breakfast in the hotel and that was of good quality although a bit disappointed that there was not a more plentiful ...

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Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate St Ives England
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The price is ₩128,916 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
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Feb 23 - Feb 24
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We have returned to the beautiful Tregenna Castle many times over the years, and it never fails to impress. With its breathtaking views over St Ives and beautifully manicured grounds, it offers a truly special setting. From the warm welcome on arrival to the peaceful atmosphere throughout, it is ...

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Cliff Road Newquay England
The price is ₩93,891 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
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₩112,669 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Newquay. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (870 reviews)
The room was excellent, what a great location with fantastic views, the staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was amazing and a great choice, fantastic english breakfast too, will deffinately stay again.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

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SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Lovely hotel, with a good vibe. Great rooms and lovely food and service at Tallo. Great gym too !

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The Beach House & Porth Sands Apartments

The Beach House & Porth Sands Apartments

4 out of 5
The Beach House, Porth Beach Road Newquay England
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
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Just returned home after a lovely week’s break at this property. Great location just off the beach at Porth. On arrival, we followed instructions to access building using key codes. No problems getting in. We had been allocated a dog friendly apartment at the back of building on ground floor. Sadly, ...

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The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse

3.5 out of 5
East Virgin Row, Consols St Ives England
Stay at this apartment in St Ives. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Clean, cosy, comfortable. Winter short break

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

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