Cornwall, the jewel of the British coastline, boasts breathtaking seaside vistas and quaint towns that are just a train journey away from the hustle and bustle of London. During the balmy summer months, even hardened city slickers can't resist the lure of Cornwall's enchanting countryside. Cornwall Live columnist Martin Hesp recently joined the throngs heading to the Cornish coast, making his way to Penzance, affectionately dubbed the "end of the line town".
In his column, he penned: "[Penzance] is mainly famous for being at the end of the line, but it is a truly wonderful terminus. It is the town famous for being situated where Britain ends and the great wild ocean begins." Reflecting on his past residences in London, Hesp shared: "During the few times I've lived in London, I have loved the idea that the big noisy smelly capital city is directly linked to such a place.
"The idea that you can climb aboard a train and, without getting off or changing services, you can be whisked westwards to a tough granite-bound place where the waves are wild and where dolphins play, seemed (and seems) almost miraculous." He confessed: "I realise I'm a bit odd in this way and that 99% of Londoners probably never think of Penzance, but I've always had a soft spot for the far west town and, from what I can make out, I am not alone." During his coastal escapade, Hesp stumbled upon a "truly wonderful" hotel that boasted spectacular sea views, rivalling even the most luxurious establishments.
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