Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Marazion claims to be the oldest town in Britain. The name Marazion is believed to be derived from the old Cornish word Marghaisewe, meaning Thursday market.  With wonderful views towards the Lizard Peninsula in one direction and Land’s End in the other, and with the fairy-tale castle of St Michael’s Mount opposite, Marazion is a justifiably popular destination. 

Marazion overlooks the beautiful Mount's Bay and has a variety of delicious restaurants, cafés, pubs and takeaways. Home of the famous St Michael's Mount, you will certainly enjoy the view when dining at many of our recommended eateries below.  

  With a history spanning thousands of years and vast swathes of land untouched by modern hands, Cornwall has plenty of secrets tucked up its sleeves.

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There are a few places to eat in Praa Sands and you’re spoilt for choice in the surrounding area! Discover some real culinary real gems which are dotted around in the hamlets and villages near Praa Sands and you can take the short drive to Porthleven to experience the plethora of amazing foodie delights that await!

With stunning beaches, great food, awesome surf and some pretty spectacular scenery, this part of the world makes for the ideal beach holiday - either a bucket-and-spade break with the family, a walking trip or a surfing getaway. Explore the miles of idyllic coastline, lounge in the sunshine during lazy summer days or wrap up for an invigorating winter walk.  Whenever you choose to visit, the area’s beaches will not disappoint!

Set in a large, sweeping bay between Marazion and Porthleven, Praa Sands (pronounced Pray Sands) is blessed with a stunning beach – a long stretch of beautiful white sand which boasts some of the best surf on the south coast. Perfect for families, the south-facing beach has surf hire facilities, amenities adjacent to the beach and a mile of fine sand.

The leaves are falling. The nights are slowly drawing in. The sun is fading from the sky. And there's no better time to take a much-needed break with Original Cottages.