Local Area Information

Located in Hayle, Cornwall, Fairview is the perfect base for exploring Cornwall. Within easy reach of the iconic Lands End, Minack Theatre, Poldark Mine, Eden Project and many more. The studio is 10 minute walk from Hayle train station (main line London Paddington to Penzance) with regular buses from town centre to St Ives, Penzance and Truro and surrounding areas. Private parking on the drive for your vehicle. Local taxis are available, please note there are no Uber, we would recommend pre booking in Summer. If you prefer to use your own pedal power we have on site storage available for Bikes and Surfboards.

For golf enthusiasts there are a number of Golf courses close by and if you need a partner to tee off with Liam is always keen for a round.

Hayle Estuary and Marazion RSPB sites are easily accessible and perfect for a spot of Bird watching. Birdies Bistro sits on the edge of Hayle Estuary with lovely locally sourced food and drink to enjoy if you fancy a comfy seat whilst enjoying the view.

Things to do in Hayle 

Beaches in Hayle

The information below has been taken from the Hayle Local Guide, provided by Visit Cornwall website.

Hayle surrounds a beautiful estuary on the edge of St Ives Bay in West Cornwall. Archaeological excavations of Greek and Roman pottery suggest it was an important trading port for tin thousands of years ago and during the industrial revolution copper smelting flourished in the town, the importance of which saw the town’s harbour and townscape being granted World Heritage Site status in 2006. 

Hayle was the first town in Cornwall to be awarded "Walkers Are Welcome" status which means the footpaths and trails around the town are well maintained and well-marked and with plenty of rugged countryside around, it’s an ideal place to pull on your hiking boots.

To the west lie three miles of golden sands and, with a constant breeze off the Atlantic, the area is well-known for its surfing and wind sailing. Hayle’s wide estuary, managed by the RSPB and the UK’s most south westerly, is an important stopping off point for migratory birds.

Reasons to visit Hayle

Things to do in Hayle

  • Visit Hayle’s Heritage Centre, situated in John Harvey House, where you can become absorbed in tales told by true Hayle residents about life long ago in the town. Take a look at the photographic display and anecdotes written by local people. 
  • The Hayle Estuary Reserve incorporates Copperhouse Pool, built in 1788 which is bordered by the subtropical King George V Memorial Walk. Take a stroll here and see the astonishing display of flowers and plants.
  • If surfing is your bag, Gwithian is the place to go. This three mile long beach is a surfer’s paradise where you can hire wetsuits, surf boards and grab a lesson or two from the local surf school 
  • For a relaxing day on the beach with family and friends, you could also try Hayle Towans Beach and Godrevy Beach, perfect for messing around in the rock pools
  • Take the Hayle town trail and discover more about the town’s heritage with an intriguing and enjoyable walk, make sure you pick up a traditional Cornish pasty along the way.