Location Cornwall

Cornwall’s magical coastline

With over 400 beaches of varied character, it’s arguably the best beach destination in the UK. The North Coast is favoured for its lovely, long, and sandy beaches with beautiful cliffs serving as a picture-perfect backdrop. In comparison, the South Coast is wild and rocky, with wonderful, sheltered coves and charming fishing harbours.

History and Heritage

The area has loads of historic houses, museums, and castle to explore, as well as the fascinating Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Cornwall is also home to the most popular botanical gardens in the UK, the Lost Gardens of Heligan. And don’t miss out on a chance to visit the Eden Project. The dramatic global gardens in a tropical biomes have been dubbed as the eighth wonder of the world by some.

Outdoor Activities

The sheer variety of things to see and do in Cornwall makes it a fantastic holiday destination. A natural adventure playground, the region has a diverse landscape with great walking routes, along with a great variety of outdoor activities – golf, horse riding, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and coasteering amongst others.

Fun Family Days Out

Flambards Theme Park, Helston, is a great family fun day out with plenty of great things to do! Brave the sky-high thrill rides, or enjoy the undercover soft play area. Discover dinosaurs in the Jurassic Journey and uncover fossils in the Dino Dig.  Step back in time in the life-size Victorian Village and experience Britain in the Blitz in the award-winning Indoor Attractions.

Surfing

Thanks to its fantastic location, which juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, Cornwall is the surfing capital of Britain. The Fistral Boardmasters is held here. One of the biggest pro-surf competitions in Europe, it attracts some of the most famous surfers in the world. A real Cornish experience isn’t complete without riding the wild Atlantic waves. Thankfully, there are numerous well-established surf schools dotted around the coast to help you catch them!

After you’ve finished riding the swell, you’ll have worked up an appetite to try some delicious Cornish delicacies. Meat-stuffed pastries, clotted cream, and pilchards are just a handful of the region’s many iconic foods. Cornwall is a real foodie destination, with its very own food festival and multiple award-winning seafood restaurants.

Get your surfing gear ready – it’s time to catch some waves and explore the wonderful Cornish coastline.

Cornwall Lodges

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Beds
Features
Bossiney Bay Holiday Village
  • Sleeps 4/6
  • 2/3 Bedrooms
  • Pet Friendly options
  • Hot Tubs( specified lodges)
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Old Pear Tree Barn, near Newquay
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Dog Friendly
  • Enclosed garden
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Mowhay Barn, Padstow
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Hot tub
  • Extensive gardens
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Dunes at Upton Towans
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Hot Tub
  • Dog Friendly
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Whitsand Bay Fort, Torpoint
  • Sleep 4/6
  • 2/3 Bedrooms
  • Pet Friendly options
  • Patio/decking
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Tor Down Quarry, St Breward
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • Hot Tub
  • Dog Friendly
  • Two private lakes
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Sennen Cove Cottages
  • Sleep up to 6
  • 2/3 Bedrooms
  • Hot Tub
  • Dog Friendly
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Tregullon Holiday Lodges, Bodmin
  • Sleep up to 5
  • 1 to 3 Bedrooms
  • Garden
  • Off Road Parking
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Inny Vale Holiday Village, Davidstow
  • Sleep 6
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dog Friendly options
  • Tennis court on site
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St Day Tourist Park, Redruth
  • Sleep up to 6
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pet Friendly
  • Off road parking
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Bay and Burner, Padstow
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Wood burner
  • Patio with sea views
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Cedar Lodge, Carbis Bay
  • Sleeps 8
  • Sea Views
  • Underfloor Heating
  • Patio with furniture
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Killiow Estate Lodges, Truro
  • Sleep 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Wheelchair friendly bathroom
  • Wi-fi
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Dune Cottage, Newquay
  • Sleeps 6
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet Friendly
  • Near Beach
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Wild Furze, near Bude
  • Sleeps 8
  • Wood burning stove
  • Underfloor Heating
  • Private gardens
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Deerpark Forest, Liskeard
  • Sleep 4 - 8
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pet Friendly
  • Shop and Coffee Lounge
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East Thorne, Bude
  • Choice of Roundhouses with Hot Tubs
  • Cottages and Yurts that sleep 4 - 6
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Wheal Dream Holidays and Leisure, Helston
  • Sleep 4 - 8
  • Hot Tub options
  • Pet Friendly
  • On site Restaurant and Golf Course
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Retallack Resort & Spa, Padstow
  • Lodges sleep 2 - 12
  • Pet Friendly options
  • Spa, pool and health club
  • Restaurant, bar and shop
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Southern Halt Lodges, Dobwalls
  • Lodges sleep 2 - 6
  • Hot tubs
  • Pet Friendly (Select lodges)
  • Wifi
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Stonerush Lakes Lodges, Lanreath
  • Lodges sleep 2 - 6
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pet Friendly (Select lodges)
  • Restaurant on-site
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Palm Lodge, Praa Sands
  • Sleeps 2
  • Near Beach
  • Romantic Getaway
  • Wi-Fi
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Tamar Lodge, Hatt
  • Sleeps 2
  • Hot Tub
  • Patio
  • Wi-Fi
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Little Orchard Lodge, Goonhavern
  • Sleeps 2
  • Hot Tub
  • Rural Cornwall
  • Wi-Fi
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Piran Meadows Resort and Spa, Newquay
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • Hot Tub
  • Nearby Fishing
  • Near Beach
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Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat
  • Three bed lodges
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet Friendly
  • Near Beach
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Caddy’s Corner Lodges, Porkellis
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet Friendly
  • Great Location
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Ivyleaf Combe Lodges, Bude
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • Hot Tub
  • Near Beach
  • Fishing Nearby
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Top Things To Do In Cornwall

Cornwall is a beautiful county located on the southwestern tip of England. The county boasts a stunning coastal location with so much for visitors to see, do and enjoy. From the miles of sandy beaches to towering cliffs and seaside towns, Cornwall is a great location for holidays and short breaks.

Drive Along The Coastline

One of the best ways to see the stunning views across the coastline is to drive. The B3306 through Pendeen and Zennor is particularly popular offering magnificent views across the coast including Cape Cornwall. Spend an afternoon driving along the coast stopping off for photos and a picnic along the way.

St Michael’s Mount

St Michael’s Mount is a small island off the coast of Cornwall. When there is low tide, visitors can walk across the causeway to the island where they can explore the medieval pathways and gardens as well as visit the castle and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding sea and Cornish coastline. There is also a ferry available for when there is high tide providing the perfect activity for a family or friends when staying in Cornwall.

Eden Project

The Eden Project is a popular tourist attraction in Cornwall. Perfect for a family day out, the Eden Project gives visitors a chance to explore the world’s largest indoor rainforest featuring plants from a wide range of climates and environments. Learn more about climate change, gardening and much more as well as exploring the rainforest, outdoor gardens, rainforest canopy. Plus you can eat at the Med Restaurant which offers beautiful views of the gardens, enjoy a drink from the bar or even go zip-lining!

Climb Brown Willy

Brown Willy is the highest point in Cornwall. A must for avid climbers or those who are up for a challenge and want some of the best possible views in the county. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Bodmin Moor, climbing this hill will be fun for all the family. You might even get a few giggles out of the kids for its name!

Cream Tea

When staying in Cornwall, you will find lots of cafes serving cream tea. Cream tea is traditionally a combination of scones, clotted cream and jam served with hot tea. They are a speciality in the UK and especially in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The difference between these two counties and their cream tea is all down to the cream. In Devon, they have cream then jam on their scone whereas Cornwall has jam then cream. So when you’re in Cornwall, make sure you try out cream tea for yourself and enjoy!

Surfing

Cornwall is well-known for its surfing, attracting thousands of visitors each year. With its location, just off the Atlantic Ocean, Cornwall is ideal for surfing as it provides a good swell and warmer temperatures in comparison to other coastlines in the UK. Visitors can surf at almost every beach in Cornwall, however, there are a number of beaches that are recommended. This includes the famous Fistral beach in Newquay which is the most crowded beach in the summer months. Surfing here will guarantee you top-class waves with swells up to 8 feet! Other beaches include Gwithian Beach, Polzeath Beach and Porthtowan Beach.

Land’s End

A visit to Land’s End is a great idea when on holiday in Cornwall. Located on the most westerly point of mainland Cornwall and England, you can enjoy walks along the many paths above the cliffs as well as explore the number of shops, restaurants, cafes and family attractions. On a clear evening, you can admire the beautiful views and stay to watch the sunset.

Flambards

Flambards Theme Park, Helston, is a great family fun day out with plenty of great things to do!  Big rides for thrill seekers and young fun rides in Ferdi’s fun land. Travel back in time in the immersive indoor attractions. Firework spectaculars are held on Mondays and Wednesdays in August. Book online to save on admission prices – www.flambards.co.uk

 

Tintagel

Tintagel is a small village in Cornwall offering magnificent sea views and lots of beautiful scenery and ruins to explore. Visit the Tintagel Castle, St Nectan’s Glen and Merlin’s Cave which are all great photo opportunities. The village also has a number of shops, cafes and pubs for you to explore.

Minack Theatre

For a unique theatre experience, you must visit the Minack Theatre. Situated on the cliffs above the Atlantic ocean, guests can enjoy stunning views and theatre shows at the same time. The open-air theatre is carved into the granite cliff and has an excellent program of shows. You don’t want to miss a trip to this spectacular theatre, whether you book to see a show or just visit for the views, you won’t be disappointed.

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