Housel Bay
Tucked away, just behind the Lizard Point, is the stunningly pretty little cove of Housel Bay. Set at the bottom of craggy, dark serpentine cliffs you will find a tiny stretch of near white sand with the clearest turquoise water imaginable.
The beach here is relatively sheltered, particularly considering it is within a stone's throw of the most southerly point in mainland Britain. The high cliffs also provide plenty of cover from the wind.
Can become cut off at higher tides, so be careful.
Type of beach
Sandy
Lifeguard service
No lifeguard cover
Dogs friendly beach?
Seasonal dog ban. 1st July to 31st August / 10am to 6pm
Postcode
TR12 7NU
OS grid ref.
SW 7081 1192
Facilities
No facilities on the beach but drinks and snacks at the Housel Bay Hotel on cliff top.
Parking
Parking at Lizard Point
Housel Bay Reviews (1)
Our local beach
Emma Blackmore
Aug 09th 2023Not for the faint hearted, the steps down are steep and run out at the bottom onto huge boulders so it’s a bit of a scramble. But oh so worth it - the cliffs, beach and sea are stunning here. The water is beautifully clear for a swim when it’s calm but take care with the tide - it’s easy to get cut off. There’s a lot of seaweed on the sand at present which adds more colour!