National Trust - Carnewas at Bedruthan Reviews Summary

Car Park and Accessibility

Pros:

• "The map location using google maps is accurate for the entrance to the car park where you will be greeted by a member of staff and advised where to park."
• "Free parking for National Trust members."
• "There is disabled parking as well as an accessible trail to follow too."
• "There’s a national trust car park here with decent spacing."
• "Winter parking is £1. Free to National Trust members."
• "Usual free parking for members."
• "Parking was cheap."

Cons:

• "The car park is relatively easy to access, parking is £4.60 for 4 hours, not cheap at all."
• "Carpark is 'hardcore' surface so not easy for wheelchairs."
• "Pay for parking either with coins or on the App (although mobile signal can be patchy depending on the network)."
• "You have to pay for parking at a machine."
• "£6 parking all day."
• "There's a parking charge if you're not a member of the National Trust. Members just need to scan their Membership card to get a free parking ticket."
• "Dislike the fact it takes ages to download the app to pay for parking."

Cafe and Food

Pros:

• "There's a nice little coffee shop you can get hot drinks from too and sit outside."
• "NT car park. Good cream team (2 scones, cream, jam & tea for £5.90)."
• "Cafe sold the best chocolate cake I've ever experienced with the friendliest staff!"
• "The Caernwas Cafe offers the best cream teas in Cornwall."
• "Highly recommend their coffee walnut cakes."
• "Great cream teas, freshly baked scones and breakfast rolls."
• "Helpful staff, scrumptious food - including quiche, crab sandwich, Cornish pasty and baked potato."

Cons:

• "No gluten free scones!"
• "Shop was a little lackluster."
• "The cafe was the exact opposite from the usual delightful experience though unfortunately, disappointing in all respects this year."
• "I was a little disappointed that I was unable to get a cup of tea after a long walk as café (not National Trust) closed at 4pm!"
• "I imagine in summer it will be hard to get parking here and already in May you have to wait a long time for food."
• "Cafe (not NT) was also closed!"
• "Went to the Cafe for a Cream Tea, the food and service were fine, but we were disappointed with the view."

Beach Access and Views

Pros:

• "An absolutely awesome awe inspiring coastline."
• "Absolutely stunning beach but be warned the steps down are incredibly steep!"
• "Walk along cliff tops to outstanding views."
• "Stunningly beautiful views, truly amazing."
• "Excellent coastal path with great views down deserted beaches, cliff falls and rock formations."
• "Breathtaking and one of the best views in the south west for sure!"
• "A lovely place to stop with great views, especially on a sunny day."

Cons:

• "The long, steep staircase was pretty scary."
• "Steep steps down to the beach."
• "Sadly the steps to the beach are still closed due to the 2020 rockfall."
• "Note, there is no access to the steps or beach due to a rock fall."
• "Between Nov and Feb the cove via the beach was closed due to safety work apparently being done."
• "Steps to beach closed due to recent landslip."
• "The steps are very very steep and you should always check the tide before you go or the beach will not be accessible."