Hemmick Cottage

A short walk from Boswinger takes you down to Hemmick Cottage, a modest stone building that sits right on the beach like it's been there forever - because it more or less has. This is genuinely old Cornish coastal life, not the glossed-up version you'll find in the tourist shops. The cottage itself is private, but the real appeal is the setting and the beach it commands. Hemmick Beach is properly dramatic when the light's right, with high cliffs rising behind you and a sense of isolation that feels rare this close to civilisation.

Walkers will find this worthwhile. The coastal path delivers you here in under half an hour from Boswinger, and it's the sort of spot where you understand why people got romantic about Cornwall in the first place - none of the photo-shoot crowds, just good stone, good views, and salt air. The beach itself is manageable at low tide but fills quickly when the sea comes in, so timing matters. There's not much to do beyond a wander and a sit-down, which is precisely the point. This isn't an attraction that'll keep kids entertained for hours.

If you're camping at Treveague just up the road, Hemmick is an easy morning expedition. Bring proper shoes - the path can be muddy and the beach is rocky underfoot. Aim for low tide if you want actual sand to stand on.