Things to Do
Make the most of your stay at the Gannet and discover the best of West Cornwall and beyond. The hotel is perfectly placed for lush sandy beaches, pretty seaside towns and everything in between. To give you a helping hand, we've pulled together a list of some of our favourite things to do...
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Carbis Bay Beach
If you’re in need of a laid-back beach day, look no further than the soft golden sands of Carbis Bay, located just an 8-minute walk from the hotel.
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South West Coastal Path
Put on your walking boots and step outside – one of the country’s finest coastal walks is waiting just beyond your doorstep.
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C Bay Spa at Carbis Bay Estate
Treat yourself to ultimate relaxation with a treatment in the greatly enlarged and remodelled C Bay Spa at nearby Carbis Bay Estate.
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St Ives By Train
For soaking up the scenic grandeur of St Ives Bay, nothing compares to this short but spectacular train journey from St Erth to St Ives with Great Western Railway.
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Ocean Sports Centre
There is no better way of exploring the beckoning blues of Carbis Bay than from the water, so why not drop by the Ocean Sports Centre and experience the Cornish coast from a different perspective?
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St Ives Historic Lifeboat Trips
Enjoy a truly unique historic trip around St Ives Bay on board the former St Ives Lifeboat built in 1899.
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Tate St Ives
Discover an award-winning museum where inspiring art and breathtaking scenery meet at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
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St Ives E-Bikes
Parking in St Ives can be trying at the best of times, so why not explore St Ives and the stunning wilds of West Cornwall in a cleaner, greener way with St Ives E-Bikes.
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Porthkidney Beach & Hayle
A 15-minute walk along the South West Coast Path brings you to the sprawling golden sands of Porthkidney Beach.
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St Michael's Mount
Explore the amazing island world of St Michael's Mount and discover legend, myth and over a thousand years of incredible history.
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Polgoon Vineyard
Discover the award-winning wines of Cornwall, on a full or half-day guided tour around the stunning Cornish countryside.
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Isles of Scilly Day Trip
Make the most of your stay in Cornwall and enjoy a day out with a difference with day trips to Scilly from £35 return.
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The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre is a stunning open-air amphitheatre on the cliffs of Porthcurno, Cornwall, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Trebah Gardens
Trebah Garden, located near Falmouth in Cornwall, is a subtropical paradise and one of the most beautiful gardens in the region.