ONLY 9 MILES from Kingfisher Cottage
Set in the picturesque Helford estuary, by the beautiful village of Gweek, the Cornish seal sanctuary is a charity that rescues and rehabilitates grey seal pups from around the coastline.
Each season they rescue over 70 malnourished or damaged seal pups, including the grey seals, as well as some common seals, and patagonian sea-lions. Whilst many can later be released back into the sea, for some this becomes their permanent home. When visiting, you can experience wonderful marine mammals up close and personal and learn about their individual stories.
The sanctuary also provides a much-needed haven for a variety of other animals, such as penguins, sheep, ponies and goats that need protection. Occasionally the sanctuary’s facilities and expertise are called upon to aid the rescue of other marine creatures such as dolphins and turtles.
About 9 miles from Kingfisher Cottage, it will take you around 20 minutes by car.
For more information visit https://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk