The adjacent villages are Gerrans and Portscatho. The village of Gerrans, dominated by the old Church is a 3 minute walk up the lane and has a children's playground, general store, art materials shop, post box and The Royal Standard Pub. The pub has a pool table, take away and restaurant menu and will allow children and pets (under supervision) into the pub and garden at all times. The Roseland Garage is open daily, including Sundays, for vehicle servicing, breakdowns, as well as supplying petrol, diesel and the usual extras. Close to the farm is a large car-park and adjacent squash club which is most convenient for visitors.

Portscatho (or Portscatha as it was called until recently) is an ancient fishing village with a harbour and fisherman's chapel. The village has a supermarket and paper shop open from 7 'til late each evening, a butchers shop, two quality art and craft galleries, a delicatessen that also sells children's beach toys, a shoe shop and post office that also sells local history books, toys and sweets. The boathouse restaurant, under new management, provides restaurant meals and teas, The Plume of Feathers pub has a good restaurant with a take-away menu providing fish and chips etc. Portscatho Social Club has visitor membership available. Once a member, drinks are discounted club prices and you have access to the following facilities: 2 bars and a balcony overlooking Portscatho beach, a gym, Internet computer suite, pool table, games machines, darts and MTV. Children under 12 are allowed in until 7 pm

Many local villages have fun days throughout the year. Portscatho Regatta and the Fun Day are always special events for visitors towards the end of August. Many people have been participating for generations.

Veryan - Carnival and Harvest Festival.
Tregony - Carnival, Sheep Dog Trials and a heavy Horse Show.
Philleigh - Donkey Derby, Fete and Pig Roast.
St. Mawes - Regatta, Carnival, May Spring Festival and numerous Gig Racing events (originally Pilot boats).
Falmouth - Yachting week and frequent national and international yachting events such as the Tall Ships Race etc.

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