Saint John Travel Guide

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Tidal ford at St John
Photo by Rob Farrow (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Tidal ford at St John
Photo by Rob Farrow (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Ford, Gooseford Lane
Photo by Rob Farrow (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Rame peninsula. This panoramic shot of the Rame peninsula takes in its sweep from Rame Church (far left at SX426491) to the chapel on Rame Head (the little square, far right at SX418483 ). Between these but nearer the latter can just be made out the mast of the Coast Guard station (at SX420487). Nearer sea-level the buildings clustered towards the left are at Polhawn, with Polhawn Fort, dating from Napoleonic times, the rightmost of these. A clutch of boats can be seen dotting the sea near the coves (Polhawn, Crane and Long) of this coast. The photo was taken from the coast road - also known as the Military Road - that runs along the top of the cliffs above Whitsand Bay. The actual spot it was taken from is directly above 529712 which lie on the sands due south west, and about 350' (100m) below.
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North west along the coast towards Portwrinkle & Downderry. From Whitesands Battery. The odd black and white line across the lower half of the picture are cattle eating their way across a kale field.
Photo by Penny Mayes (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth

Leonardo Hotel Plymouth

4 out of 5
50 Exeter Street Plymouth England
The price is AU$102 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$102
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,037 reviews)
After a nice trip to the theatre and on return to the hotel to have a night cap only to find that the bar was closed and although bar staff were still in attendance the reception staff advised us that they wouldnt allow us to take a bottle of wine to our room and book it to our room.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth

Copthorne Hotel Plymouth

4 out of 5
Armada Way Plymouth England
The price is AU$92 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$92
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The room was spotless and staff were very friendly

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
Future Inn Plymouth

Future Inn Plymouth

3 out of 5
1 William Prance Rd Plymouth England
The price is AU$125 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$125
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Good value hotel, spacius rooms but clumd do with updating now as other hotels are starting to seem more invested in.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Future Inn Plymouth
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Plymouth by Charles Hope

Plymouth by Charles Hope

3.5 out of 5
Ford Park Rd Plymouth England
Stay at this apartment in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Box and Drake Circus are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
We had a fantastic 3‑night stay at Charles Hope Plymouth. The apartment was modern, spotless, and thoughtfully designed, making it feel fresh and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Everything we needed was provided — from a fully equipped kitchen to comfortable living spaces — which made our stay ...

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Plymouth by Charles Hope
Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach

Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach

Port wrinkle Cornwall
Stay at this beach holiday home in Torpoint. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a sauna. Popular attractions Portwrinkle Beach and Finnygook Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Great location. Amazing views.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach
Royal William Yard Apartments

Royal William Yard Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Royal William Yard Plymouth England
Stay at this apartment in Plymouth. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 36 Trailhead and Mount Edgcumbe ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Great view but apartment needs a vamp
Stayed here before and view is awesome but the apartment is showing signs of wear and tear, dirty grout in bathroom tiles , shower connector broken and you had shower option only not bath, shower head dripped all night, sink plug all corroded, no dishwasher , kettle full of limescale,bed sinks in ...

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Royal William Yard Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Whitsand Bay Beach which includes general coastal views

Whitsand Bay Beach

Relax on this well-hidden beach that offers miles of sand, stretching all the way from Portwrinkle to Rame Head.

Whitsand Bay Beach
Wild flowers in hedgerow overlooking Whitsand bay.

Whitsand Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Whitsand Bay during your travels in Torpoint. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or seek out the golf courses.

Whitsand Bay
Mt. Edgcumbe showing château or palace, a statue or sculpture and a garden

Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park

Tour the historical buildings on the grounds and try the activities offered at a sprawling country estate, once the seat of the Earls of Edgcumbe.

Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
Beautiful spot to spend a lazy afternoon after lunch

Cawsand Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cawsand Beach during your trip to Cawsand? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Cawsand Beach
Reflections.

Seaton Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seaton Beach during your trip to Seaton? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Seaton Beach
Beautiful spot to spend a lazy afternoon after lunch

Mount Edgcumbe Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, a lovely green space in Maker-with-Rame.

Mount Edgcumbe Country Park

Activities

Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt

Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt

AU$53
per traveller
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
World War II Heritage Tour

World War II Heritage Tour

AU$908
per adult
World War II Heritage Tour
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