Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach
Made famous in the BBC series Poldark, this beautiful sandy beach has a little church at one end, jutting out of the cliffs.
YHA Lizard Point
Overview
This former Victorian hotel is now a 4-star hostel boasting beautiful grounds, homely social areas and a warm welcome for the muddiest of walkers!
Its special peninsula location means there are panoramic sea views, beachcombing, walking and unique wildflowers nearby, so it’s a popular location - perfect for an activity break in Cornwall or a quieter seaside holiday. Kynance Cove is within easy walking distance and the hostel is a good base for walking and birdwatching holidays.
This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Why guests love YHA Lizard Point
Accommodation at YHA Lizard Point
Things to do around YHA Lizard Point
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National Maritime Museum Cornwall (Falmouth)
Love boats, the sea and Cornwall? You'll find all things nautical at this amazing museum – don't miss the stunning views from the lookout tower across Falmouth Harbour.
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Walking and Rambling on The Lizard
YHA Lizard's central position makes it an ideal base to walk the South West coastal path between the picturesque fishing village of Cadgwith and the spectacular scenery of Kynance Cove.
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Watersports at Lizard Point
Enjoy surfing without the crowds - a surfers’ paradise without waiting to catch that perfect wave.
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Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
The history of cable telecommunications, only a short walk from the Minack Theatre and beach at Porthcurno. The museum explains the dawn of wireless science in the former global hub of cable comm
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Cornwall Surf Academy
Don't miss out on something the area is famous for! Try an action packed surf lesson and take to the waves.
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Coverack Windsurfing School
Try a half-day taster session at one of the few places in England where you can learn to windsurf on the sea. Coverack has an east facing bay, so protected and ideal for first timers to learn.
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Poldark Mine - Cornish Mining World Heritage
This world heritage site offers a fascinating look into the underground world of mining. The beautiful rural setting belies its industrial past. Visit the Heritage Centre website
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Kynance Cove
This picture postcard beach has spectacular rock formations, white sands and clear blue waters.
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Helford River
15 miles This unspoilt estuary stretches from Falmouth Bay to the port of Gweek. Stroll along the little beaches dotted along its rocky shore. Visit the website
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Lizard Lighthouse and Point
Visit the distinctive twin towers of the Lizard Lighthouse mark the most southerly point of mainland Britain, tours available. Lizard Point is Britain's most southerly point, with dramatic cliff wa
Hostel facilities
- Contactless payments
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Extra-large garden/grounds
- Free parking on premises
- Garden/grounds
- Highchair
- Minibus parking on premises
- No mobile coverage
- Outdoor seating
- Sea view
- Seafront
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared laundry room
- Shared lounge
- Sole use available
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Self-catering: YHA Lizard Point is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Towels and toiletries: YHA Lizard Point is open to the public from Monday - Sunday, 17:00 - 21:00.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Lizard Point, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Lizard Point - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
This hostel is part of our Volunteer Managers programme. You can find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels through YHA volunteering.
History
Polbrean House is a large Victorian villa built between 1864-67 for local landscape painter Thomas Hart. The house had a dedicated studio built that was extended into the main house by its next owner in 1921. The house became the Polbrean Hotel which, at the time, was the most southerly hotel in mainland Britain.
The hotel was subsequently bought by the National Trust in 1993 and was handed over to YHA following a large refurbishment. YHA opened the hostel officially in 2003.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: Right from the front door you can set out on this beautiful and dramatic stretch of South West Coast Path. Take in the spectacular white sands and turquoise sea of Kynance Cove before cutting across the peninsula to Cadgwith Cove. Here you can watch the small fishing fleet land their catch, enjoy a fresh Cadgwith Crab sandwich and then head back along the coast path to the hostel. This last stretch is particularly beautiful in Spring when all the wild flowers are out, including some that are unique to the area.
