Goonhavern is a small rural village in Cornwall, England, a short drive from the county’s north coast and within easy reach of the cathedral city of Truro. The surrounding landscape is typical north‑Cornish countryside - hedged lanes, small farms and patches of heath - with sandy beaches and clifftop paths a short journey away towards places such as Perranporth.
The village name comes from the Cornish language and the settlement reflects the county’s mixed agricultural and maritime heritage; historically shaped by farming (and the wider mining economy of Cornwall), today it combines local trades, holiday accommodation and commuters, while retaining a strong sense of community and Cornish identity common to small villages in the area.