Things to do
Hicks Mill is a great central location situated next to the Coast to Coast Tramway Cycle Trail, with local cycle hire.
The cathedral city of Truro with its many gourmet restaurants, cinema and the Hall for Cornwall is just 10 minutes drive away.
Falmouth with its beaches (pictured above), National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle, many antique shops and quayside restaurants and tavernas is just a little further away.
There are boat trips from Falmouth to St Mawes, Helford Passage and up the river to Malpas.
Beaches
The Atlantic Coast (10 minutes) is famed for its beautiful beaches from Portreath to Padstow.
Newquay is home to the Bluereef Aquarium and Newquay Zoo Environmental Park. Further west St Ives and Penzance are easily reached.
The Lizard peninsula (30 minutes) offers breathtaking views, coastal walks, fishing villages, caves and inlets, and the National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek.
Gardens
It is just a short drive to many of the famous Cornish gardens, including Trelissick (NT), Trebah, Glendurgan (NT) and Trewithen.
The Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and Lanhydrock House and Gardens (NT) are all within 30 minutes drive.
Leisure Activities
Local activities include golf, sailing, fishing, horse riding, cycling and coastal walks.