I am always looking for exciting things to entertain our guests when they come and stay at Blue Monkey and I recently had a request for a day’s scuba diving. I was amazed to find that there are many companies who offer exciting underwater adventures and there is even a retired war ship that was sunk off Whitsand Bay specifically to entice visitors to come Scuba diving in Cornwall.

We have two free kayaks and paddle boards (with life jackets) for our guests to use and our free Concierge service is there to suggest added extras to enhance your stay. Please ask Annabel to provide you with details.

HMS Scylla

This British Naval frigate was built in 1968 and in service until 1993. In 2004 she was sunk off the coast of Whitsand Bay so that anybody scuba diving in Cornwall has somewhere exciting to explore.

The wreck of the Scylla is 113 metres long, with a 13-metre beam and you will need to dive down 11m to reach the deck of the bow. You can see Exocet and SeaWolf missile launchers and there are many openings to allow divers to explore into her hull.

Top Tip: Whitsand Bay is only 10 minutes’ drive from Blue Monkey so if you are interested in a dive, please contact Annabel at enquiries@bluemonkeycornwall.com

Hatt Rock

17 miles offshore from Plymouth is reputedly one of the best dive sites in the UK – Hatt Rock. A flat top pinnacle at 25m this is for experienced divers. A 55m wall will take you down to the seabed below where you will find a jungle of marine life including pink sea fans, plumrose anemones, soft corals, sea urchins and shoals of fish. If you plan on scuba diving in Cornwall, this should be on your list.

Talland Bay

Beginners will enjoy this dive site as there are many exciting things to see and explore at only 10m down. You can dive from the shore and it’s also a great place to snorkel. Talland Bay lies between Looe and Polperro and home to 3 wrecks. The Marguerite lies in shallow water between the two main beaches. Harder to find are the Tregothic, which sank in 1786, and the Ester which sank in 1885. If you are a beginner scuba diving in Cornwall, then this is the perfect site as you can see so much within the sweep of the bay.

Top Tip: you can learn diving here: http://plymouthdivingcentre.co.uk/

Available Dates

We still have 5 nights free in 2020 and we are taking bookings for 2021 and 2022:

7 to 12 December 2020: £749

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Blue Monkey Cornwall Interiors

Spring

According to the meteorological calendar, Spring will always start on 1st March, ending on 31st May, which means that winter is nearly over and here at Blue Monkey we can’t wait to take a huge lungfull of fresh spring seaside air. Sound appealing? Here are some very good reasons to take a Spring Break at Blue Monkey in Cornwall:

Kingsand, Cawsand and Whitsand Bay Beaches

Beaches

We have many visiting dogs who like to take their annual Spring Break at Blue Monkey Cornwall. That’s because they are allowed off their leads during this time on the local beaches. Both Kingsand and Cawsand beaches are 5 minutes’ walk from the house and Whitsand Bay is 10 minutes’ drive around the headland. We have two kayaks and 2 paddle boards free for our guests to use so bring your wetsuit although our warm micro climate ensures that the sea is never too cold.

Coastal Path: Kingsand to Mount Edgcumbe

Walks

There are many beautiful walks around Blue Monkey but my favourite is the coastal path to Mount Edgcumbe. Not a walk for the faint hearted as it’s nearly 5.7 miles long but you don’t have to go all the way to Mount Edgcumbe to enjoy the wonderful views and scenery. If you manage to make it all the way, you will be rewarded with a cup of tea in the formal gardens or a dink in the Edgcumbe Arms. A great way to start your Spring Break at Blue Monkey Cornwall.

Local Restaurants

Local Pubs and Restaurants

The View is famous for… it’s view!! The Halfway House is just at the end of the street so a convenient place to book in for dinner on your arrival night and the Devenport Inn is the spot to enjoy people and boat watching. The Bay is a new restaurant on Cawsand Beach and you can check out the menu here – ideal for keeping an eye on your children playing on the beach.

Water Sports

We have two free kayaks and paddle boards for our guests to use, stored in the garden at Blue Monkey, SAVING YOU a local hire price of up to £1,000 for the week. Please remember to send us your pics to add to our gallery of intrepid Spring Break marine heroes!

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