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Zennor Tourist Information


Zennor is an enchanting moorland village west of St Ives. The twelfth century church has the famed bench end carving of 'the mermaid of Zennor'. The legend tells of her coming ashore to hear the wonderful singing of the squire's son, then lured him back to the sea with her, never to be seen again.

Just south east of the village is Zennor Quoit. A Quoit was a chambered tomb; Dating from 2500-1500 BC, it was made by raising oblong stones on end to support a vast slab for a roof, the whole was then walled up with small stones or turf, none have been found with the walls still in existence. The Zennor Quoit consists of seven stones, each 10 feet high, capped with the largest known slab in England, 18 feet by 9.5 feet.

The author D.H. Lawrence and his wife Frieda lived in Zennor for a time, and was where he wrote Women in Love. Lawrence described Zennor as being 'the most beautiful place, lovelier even than the Mediterranean'. Lawrence's Cornish experiences were later written about in the book Kangaroo.

 

Images of Zennor
Farm at Zennor © magda de smet
Bridge House Zennor © magda de smet
Countryside near Zennor © magda de smet
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Attractions near Zennor
Wayside Folk Museum (1 Mile)*
Cornwall's oldest private museum, the collection has over 5,000 items in 16 display areas and includes an extensive collection of photographs and information on people who have lived in the area.
Chysauster Ancient Village (3 Miles)*
Chysauster Ancient Village offers a glimpse into the life of Celtic Cornwall. The Original inhabitants of this ancient settlement occupied the site almost 2,000 years ago.
The Flambards Experience (15 Miles)*
The Flambards Experience is more than just a Theme Park and has intrigued, entertained and thrilled thirteen million visitors over 35 seasons.
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What's near Zennor

Attractions:
  Wayside Folk Museum  1 Mile
  Chysauster Ancient Village  3 Miles
  Trengwainton Garden  4 Miles
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Towns:
  Treen  2 Miles
  Towednack  2 Miles
  St. Ives  4 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Your Move  4 Miles
  Harding Laity and Co Ltd  4 Miles
  Miller and Company  4 Miles
Hotels:
  Chy-An-Albany Hotel  4 Miles
  The Porthminster  4 Miles
  Pedn-Olva Hotel  4 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  The Nook  3 Miles
  Little Leaf Guest House  4 Miles
  Coasthouse B&B  4 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Ding Dong Cottages  2 Miles
  White Waves  4 Miles
  Pednolver Apartments  4 Miles
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Campsites:
  Higher Penderleath Caravan&Camping pk  2 Miles
  Mounts Bay Caravan Park  5 Miles
  Secret Garden Caravan & Camping Park  7 Miles
TIC: St Ives Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01736 796297  4 Miles



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Towns near Zennor
Treen Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Towednack Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
St. Ives Tourist Information (4 Miles)*
St. Ives is magnificently situated, overlooking a spectacular crescent of beaches. St Ives grew up around a small chapel built by St. Ia in the sixth century. The productive waters around St. Ives made it an important fishing port.
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Hotels near Zennor
Chy-An-Albany Hotel (4 Miles)*
Occupying a wonderful, elevated location overlooking St. Ives Bay, this award-winning hotel offers a host of modern comforts and stunning sea view rooms. The hotel offers comfortable en suite rooms, many with fabulous sea views.
Carbis Bay Hotel (4 Miles)*
In a seafront location, Carbis Bay Hotel has an AA Rosette restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. This friendly, family-run hotel has direct access to its own Blue Flag beach.
Hotel Penzance (5 Miles)*
Hotel Penzance is a beautiful boutique hotel with 2-AA-Rosette dining and a stunning location high above the Penzance rooftops, overlooking Penzance harbour and bay.
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Self Catering near Zennor
201 Treva Croft (4 Miles)*
The ideal holiday accommodation choice for families who seek comfort and convenience. The chalets are situated in an intimate, "village" environment in beautifully-landscaped sites, furnished to the highest standards.
Marram Sands (7 Miles)*
Marram sands is a unique end of terrace chalet style bungalow with contemporary decor, three bedrooms, living room, conservatory, garden, games room and parking.
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