Cornwall Holiday Cottages
Falmouth Holiday Cottages
The twin castles of Pendennis and St Mawes stand guard over Falmouth’s natural harbour - the third largest deep-water harbour in the world.
Water is a constant theme throughout any visit to this area with the River Fal linking the cathedral city of Truro, the beautiful Roseland Peninsula and Falmouth itself. The town hosts major international watersports events and is a renowned venue for sailing. Regatta week is held annually at the beginning of August.
Falmouth's has an eclectic mix of shops and art galleries, cafés and restaurants which lie just off the waterfront.
Within walking distance you will find beaches offering safe, crystal clear waters, sandy stretches and secluded coves ideal for swimming and watersports. Further inland you will find ancient villages and cottages, lush gardens and hidden churches.
Sightseeing around Falmouth is a joy. You can take a trip on one of the many boats that ply the estuary, or hop-on and off the road train that in summer links the town, beaches and Pendennis Castle.
Looe Holiday Cottages
There are many historic buildings in the town including the Guildhall, built around the turn of the 15th century.
Historically, Looe has been a centre for fishing and seafaring with fishermen from the village exchanging Cornish fish, for wool, corn, slate, salt and wine from France and wood and iron from Spain.
These days Looe is still a bustling working port. Fishermen head out around the coast and further out to sea to catch fish. The National Shark Angling Club of Great Britain have their headquarters locally. Many visitors take pleasure watching the local boats coming in and out, and afterwards sampling some of the catch at local restaurants.
There's plenty to occupy you in Looe with a wide range of pubs, cafes and restaurants. Many serve locally caught seafood from the local fish market. Take time to enjoy wandering the ancient cobbled streets of the village and browse the art galleries, antique and gift shops.
The lovely twin rivers of East and West Looe meet and pass under the seven-arched stone bridge that connects the two towns. The safe bay and estuary are a magnet for sailors and other water sports enthusiasts. Looe has its own sandy beach and there are many other fine beaches, bays and coves nearby. Only quarter of a mile from the beach is St George's Island, once a popular landing place for smugglers.
Looe is a great place to visit at any time of the year, and is the perfect location for exploring the rest of Cornwall, including the Eden Project & the award winning Lost Gardens Of Heligan.
Mevagissey Holiday Cottages
Mevagissey is an attractive old town with many narrow streets winding past traditional buildings. There are plenty of gift shops, craft workshops, galleries, cafe's and pubs and more to explore.
Once the centre of Cornwalls pilchard fishing industry, a fleet of working fishing boats still venture out most days from the harbour. Fishing trips can be taken from Mevagissey’s harbour including deep sea angling, mackerel and shark fishing. And why not enjoy the summer weather by taking a ferry from Mevagissey to the nearby port of Fowey.
The focal point of Mevagissey is, of course, the harbour which is flanked by hills. Climb Polkirt Hill for lovely views over the town's switchback streets, the harbour and the yachting pool. Further out you can see the golden sands of Polstreath Beach and St Austell Bay. To the south is the inlet sheltering Portmellon Beach and the south west coast path over Chapel Point to Gorran Haven. Much of the coastline on either side of Mevagissey is owned by The National Trust.
If you want to hit the beach then Mevagissey is a great holiday base with numerous sandy coves dotted along the coastline including Polstreath, Caerhays and Gorran Haven, all within a few miles of Mevagissey.
Mevagissey is well placed to explore most of Cornwall, being situated centrally on the South Cornwall coast. The Eden Project is only 7 miles from Mevagissey, while the Lost Gardens of Heligan are very close by. Other attractions within easy reach from Mevagissey include Caerhays Castle, The World of Model Railways, Mevagissey Harbour Aquarium and Mevagissey Museum.
Newquay Holiday Cottages
And if you're looking for a beach holiday with the opportunity to catch some waves then Newquay should be your first choice of destination with a huge choice of holiday cottages and apartments available.
However, there's also much more to the town and the surrounding area than surfboards, VWs and sand. Some of the many activities locally include walking the stunning south west coastpath, cycling, golf, horse-riding, bowling, tennis, fishing and abseiling.
There's also the almost obligatory 'extreme sports' - surfing, kite surfing, wakeboarding, diving, power kiting, windsurfing and more.
The coastline here represents an amazing mix of beautiful sandy beaches pounded by Atlantic breakers and rock pools teeming with marine life. You'll also find soaring cliffs with magnificent views, delightful gardens for tranquil strolls and plenty of indoor attractions to keep you busy.
Newquay is a great holiday destination whatever the time of year.
Padstow Holiday Cottages
However, this lovely town, perched on the west side of the Camel estuary, has much more to offer than great food.
Padstow is a colourful and ancient town. A fine example of a Cornish-fishing port, the town is largely unspoilt, where the crooked old streets slope down to the harbour and a number of fine medieval buildings. From the harbour you can watch the small fleet of daily fishing boats and holidaymakers just enjoying life cruising around on the water.
All the shopping facilities you need can be found here including gift shops, artists' studios, bookshops, grocers, newsagents, leather workshops and much more.
Padstow lies on the Camel Estuary, roughly seven miles from Wadebridge. An area of considerable natural beauty, there are beautiful bays, golden beaches and many interesting walks, particularly along the Coastal Footpath.
If you feel like being a bit more active on your holidays then Padstow offers a range of activities including walking and cycling along the famous Camel Trail or the south west coast path.
There are numerous water sports including fishing, surfing and sailing and also some great golf on the seaside links of St Enodoc, Trevose and the nearby Merlin Golf Club.
Penzance Holiday Cottages
Located just 10 miles from Land's End, Penzance occupies a sheltered position position close to the sea, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Originally a fishing community Penzance has grown to become the main market town of West Cornwall.
Warmed by the gulf stream currents, Penzance enjoys a famously mild climate with spring coming early and winter hardly bothering at all!
The town and local area is a great base for a holiday. Visit lovely towns like Mousehole, or St Ives and take in the breathtaking grandeur of Land's End and St Michael's Mount.
There are some fabulous beaches locally, many with awards for their facilities and their cleanliness. And if you are feeling energetic there are excellent opportunities for watersports such as surfing, wind-surfing, and sailing.
St Ives Holiday Cottages
St Ives is possibly most famous for its thriving art community who have, for many years, been attracted to the town by the quality of light and the outstanding scenery. As well as the Tate Gallery, who have their western outpost in the town, there are also plenty of smaller galleries and artists' studios open to the public.
St Ives has an enviable reputation for eating out with a good selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants. And if you want to burn off the calories from the cream teas St Ives also offers some beautiful sandy beaches where you can swim, surf or just take it easy.
Many famous people have been resident in St. Ives over the years including Turner, Whistler, Henry Moore, Dame Barbara Hepworth, Bernard Leach and Virginia Woolf.
The coastline around St Ives provides an enticing mix of beautiful sandy beaches washed by Atlantic breakers and rock pools overflowing with marine life. You'll also find soaring cliffs with magnificent views, delightful gardens for tranquil strolls and plenty of indoor attractions to keep you busy.
