West Cornwall Cottage Holidays

Botallack

The tiny village of Botallack is proudly known for its disused mines, specifically the famous Crown Mine which is precariously perched on the cliff face and is perhaps one of the most frequently photographed sites in all West Cornwall. This remarkable mine was built so that the incline shaft extended 2000 feet under the sea and miners regularly told of working underground in storms and hearing the boulders crashing above their heads as they were picked up by the mountainous seas and thrown against the jagged cliffs.

Historic documents claim that there were in excess of 80 mines within two miles of Botallack, none more famous then the Wheal Owles Mine. Closed down after a major flood in 1893, the mine and shafts were sealed together with the bodies of twenty local men who drowned as a permanent memorial. In a large part due to the Crown Mine, Botallack and the surrounding area has recently become a 'World Heritage Site', a rare honour and one it shares with the likes of the Taj Mahal and the ancient pyramids of Egypt.

Rent a holiday cottage in Botallack and get access to some of Cornwall's best views and attractions, from a beautiful cottage.