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Hidden coves, harbour towns and everything in between

A place full of possibility

There’s nowhere quite like North Cornwall. From wildlife-rich nature reserves and historic harbour towns to world-class restaurants and hidden coastal gems, the area surrounding Martha’s Reach is alive with character and discovery. Whatever the season, there’s always something new to explore — and somewhere wonderful to come home to.

Hidden coves along the north Cornwall coast with rocky cliffs and clear blue sea

Cornwall's most beautiful beaches, right on your doorstep

Seven bays, one coastline

Martha’s Reach sits at the heart of Cornwall’s famous Seven Bays — a stunning stretch of coastline that includes some of the finest beaches in the county. Each has its own distinct character, and all are within easy reach.

Mother Ivey's Bay

A beautiful, sheltered sandy beach right on your doorstep, with calm waters and a quiet, unspoilt feel.

A wonderful view across Mother Ivey's Bay to the lifeboat house and the Merope Rocks

Booby's Bay

Wild, wide and rugged, popular with surfers and beachcombers alike, with dramatic views out to Trevose Head.

View across Booby's Bay at low tide revealing expansive golden sands

Constantine Bay

A wide expanse of golden sand backed by dunes, renowned for its excellent surf and natural beauty.

Constantine Bay beach with rolling surf, golden sands and coastal scenery

Treyarnon Bay

A family favourite with a large natural rock pool, perfect for swimming at low tide.

Scenic view of Treyarnon Bay with sandy beach and famous rock pool at low tide

Porthcothan Bay

A sheltered cove flanked by cliffs, offering swimming in a more secluded atmosphere.

Porthgovan Bay with rugged cliffs, sandy beach and turquoise water

Harlyn Bay

A gently curving bay with consistent waves and a welcoming village feel, ideal for learning to surf.

Harlyn Bay beach with gentle waves, sandy shore and coastal scenery

Trevone Bay

A charming sandy beach with a tidal swimming pool and the famous Round Hole blowhole nearby.

Trevone Bay with golden sand, rocky shoreline and Atlantic Ocean

Together, the Seven Bays offer everything from quiet escapes and family days out to world-class surf and dramatic coastal walks – all within a few miles of home

Where wildlife is part of everyday life

Wildlife & nature

Martha’s Reach sits alongside a 5-acre nature reserve, offering a peaceful haven for an abundance of native wildlife. A wealth of birds, butterflies and dragonflies can be spotted close to home, while the surrounding coastline is home to colonies of seabirds, grey seals and, if you’re lucky, the occasional dolphin or basking shark offshore. Spring brings carpets of wildflowers, summer fills the skies with swallows and swifts, and autumn offers some of the finest birdwatching of the year. Whether you’re an experienced naturalist or simply enjoy the pleasure of watching the natural world unfold, wildlife is never far away.