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Useful Information on the Vicinity of The Old Pressing Yard
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Porthmeor Road Sign |
The Old Pressing Yard houses have direct access to Porthmeor Beach, however the houses are also a few minutes walk from the the harbour and centre of St Ives. A door to each house opens directly onto the beach. The rear exit of the houses leads to Back Road West and Porthmeor Road. The Penwith Gallery, exhibition space to the Penwith Society of Artists can be found immediately on Porthmeor Road. Further along Porthmeor Road (to the right as you exit The Old Pressing Yard) can be found the St Ives School of Painting, the Tate Gallery, the School of surfing and the Porthmeor Beach Cafe. If you turn to the left along Porthmeor Road onto Back Road East, you soon reach Porthgwiden Beach. If you carry straight on over Porthmeor Road, you will quickly reach the Harbour and Fore Street with numerous restaurants and art galleries. |
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The nearest local store is the Norway Stores. This is quite a comprehensive store, open until late in the evening and very close to the houses. It's just right for milk and papers. On exiting the driveway to The Old Pressing Yard, turn right and follow the Porthmeor Road up to Back Road West. Turn right again and Norway Stores will be in front of you. The store stocks a wide variety of food and has a good range of Wines. If you enjoy cooking, items such as fresh ginger, garlic, green chilies and lots of spices have been spotted there recently. Incidentally, despite the name, the area does not have Scandinavia connections. Norway refers to an area or road north of the town. |
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Stevens and Son, a great Fishmongers is located just around the block on Back Road West. If you fancy a live lobster try here. The Fore Street Deli is also well recommended. They often have a nice selection of Cornish Cheeses, including Menallack, Nan Tarrow and Yarg. It's not a Cornish Cheese, but Devon Blue has an enthusiastic following. The Deli is also good for fresh fruit, olives and much more.
Five minutes from the houses, on the edge of the harbour is the atmospheric Sloop Inn, the haunt of artists and fishermen. They often have a very nice Cornish real ale called Doom Bar.
The Old Pressing Yard has its own parking, however additional local car parking can be found at The Island Car Park. This is reached by driving through the centre of town. Other car parks include the Barnoon Car Park, which is reasonably close and the Coach Park above the town.
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