Why We Love Coverack!

What Makes Coverack Special?

Located on the eastern side of Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula (a National Landscape and the UK's southernmost region), Coverack (Porthkovrek) is a quintessential Cornish fishing village. With its thatched cottages, sheltered crescent beach, and vibrant harbour wall where fishing boats bring in the daily catch, it is a truly magical destination for all ages.

Dog-Friendly Sheltered Beach: Expansive golden sands at low tide and calm waters make it ideal for paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing and year-round dog walking.

World-Class Geology & History: One of the rare places on Earth where the mantle, crust, and Moho boundary are exposed. Its 1724 harbour was built using local green serpentine stone, guarding a coast rich in maritime shipwreck history.

Coastal Trails & Diving: Direct access to scenic routes along the South West Coast Path and offshore diving grounds around the Manacles reef and Lowland Point.

Community Charm & Local Food: Enjoy local shops, sea-view cafes, a pint of Tribute on the harbour wall, and village events like the annual 50+ year Christmas Day charity swim.

Explore our local guides below to play your days out, and we look forward to welcoming you to Little Trevothan!

Events

Discover local events in Coverack, Cornwall. From harbour festivals to seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening during your stay.

Places to Eat

Find the best places to eat in Coverack, Cornwall. Enjoy fresh seafood, cosy pubs, and cafés with stunning harbour views.

Local Services

Explore local services in Coverack, Cornwall. From shops to essential amenities, everything you need for a comfortable stay is nearby.

Things to Do

Discover things to do in Coverack, Cornwall. Beaches, coastal walks, watersports and more on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula.

Birds-eye view of Coverack

A fabulous birds-eye view of Coverack taken by Chris Baish during the winter of 2019.

Cornwall Roadtrip - Porthbean and Coverack

We are often asked how long does the walk to Coverack take. Well it is just under a mile and takes around 20 minutes to get down (and a little longer to come back up again!) Here is a video taken by a couple staying with us in 2020 showing their walk down the lane into Coverack. Pick up the Coverack part of the video at 7:08 minutes onwards.

Porthbeer Beach near Little Trevothan, Coverack

Aerial View of Coverack Beach close to Little Trevothan, Coverack

Camping Field at Little Trevothan, Coverack, Cornwall

Coverack Harbour near Little Trevothan, Lizard, Cornwall

Aerial View of Lizard Point near Little Trevothan

Fishing Boats in Coverack near Little Trevothan, Lizard Peninsula

Ice Creams in Coverack, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall

Windsurfing in Coverack near Little Trevothan

What our customers say

A Little Piece of Heaven
My 5th consecutive year at Little Trevothan and that should say it all. Clean, tidy, friendly and the owners are a joy to deal with. They have a separate play area for kids so no balls hitting your tent! There's a quiet time to cut out late noise. It's not Butlins, it's just peace and tranquility, and perfectly located for getting about.

Adrian August 2026

Absolutely Amazing Camping
Absolutely lovely place. Small camping with large, flat pitches. Very quiet, clean toilets, big washing up area and launderette. Nice playground. Fire pits and barbecues allowed. Shop available on site. Staff friendly and helpful. Perfect location for sightseeing - fairly close to popular tourist destinations.

Anathemka August 2026

We Never Want to Go Home
Our 5th stay here, absolutely love this place and location. Spotlessly clean and comfy warm caravans. If you want restful relaxing quiet holidays this site is ideal. Had some lovely days out at Mevagissey, Falmouth and Lizard. Some great food eaten at Wavecrest Cafe, Roskillys Farm and in Coverack The Paris pub and the Lifeboat House never disappoint. Thank you.

Jane September 2026

Short Weekend Break Away
Friendly, immaculate, beautiful, quiet are just a few words to describe this site. I'm sure there are lots more! I'll definitely be returning next year.

Ben May 2026

Excellent Site with Everything you Need
Very hiker-friendly site with all the facilities you need on a tough hike on the coast path. Spotless facilities, plenty of showers, loos, washing up sinks and a laundry. Lots of helpful details such as washing line, little shop, device charging and lovely well looked after level pitches. Really kind touches were providing me with a table and chair, as a backpacker these little luxuries make a huge difference. It is close to the coast path and you pass another campsite, but I felt it was worth a little extra walk for such a lovely stay.

Madeleine July 2026

Tranquil and Well Run Site
Our third stay at this site. Two great fields for our dog to run around. Excellent holiday caravan which is dog friendly. Everything you need is here, quiet, lovely external decking area. Will come again. It is a great location.

Julie October 2026