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contraband cargoes of tea, rum and spices while simultaneously trying to avoid the atten-
tion of government preventive boats. He became something of a local hero, especially fol-
lowing the publication of a sensational account of his adventures by his brother Harry
Carter.
The cove itself now forms part of the private Porth-en-Alls ( 01736-762014;
www.prussiacove.co.uk ) estate, which has several cottages available for rent. If you're not stay-
ing, there's a small public car park signposted off the A394, from where the coast path
meanders steeply down to the rocky inlets of Bessy's Cove, King's Cove, Coule's Cove
and Piskies Cove.
Eating
Peppercorn Kitchen
( 01736-719584; www.peppercornkitchen.co.uk ; Lynfield Yard; lunch £4.50-7.50; 10am-3pm) Exotic fla-
vours of the Middle East come to sleepy Perranuthnoe courtesy of this spicy cafe, run by
half-Afghan owner Lisa Durrani-Prior. Wolf down sausage hotpot or Bangladeshi dhal,
then follow with one of the cafe's legendary giant meringues.
CAFE £
Victoria Inn
( 01736-710309; www.victoriainn-penzance.co.uk ; Perranuthnoe; mains £11.50-18.95; noon-3pm lunch daily,
dinner 6-10pm Mon-Sat) The village's snug pub has also earned a loyal following for its food.
PUB ££
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