A day trip to the Scillies
There are lots of magical places to visit in Cornwall, but the most exotic one has to be the Isles of Scilly. An archipelago of five main islands and hundreds of smaller uninhabited islets and rocky outcrops, its status as
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Days out on The Lizard
The Lizard Peninsula is a beautiful place full of hidden corners, stormy coves and panoramic views. Stroll along the coastal path and make your own discoveries, or visit one of the places that we have found nearby...
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Surfing at Porthtowan
Porthtowan; a sandy beach backed by small sand dunes on the North Cornwall coast and the perfect location for a surfing holiday in Cornwall. At low tide Porthtowan is a long sandy beach that sometimes (on a spring low tide)
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Paradise Park | Hayle
If you’re visiting Cornwall this half term – and especially if you’re staying at one of our holiday cottages in Hayle – we can wholeheartedly recommend experiencing what some of the rare and beautiful wildlife the area has to offer.
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Ten Family Attractions in Cornwall
Even when the weather is good during your holiday, sometimes the beaches just aren’t enough. If you fancy a day out with your family, we’ve picked out some attractions that are all guaranteed to entertain and sometimes (but don’t tell
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Seal spotting at Godrevy
A lesser-known sight in West Cornwall – and something that always makes for a worthwhile trip when we fancy something a bit different – is the resident seal colony at Godrevy. You have to plan your visit for low tide,
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A walk through Tehidy Woods
If you fancy a stroll in the woods to escape from the Cornish coast for an afternoon, then Tehidy Woods is a must! It’s the largest area of woodland in Cornwall, and located on the north coast between Gwithian and
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Surfing at Gwithian and Godrevy
Stay at a holiday cottage in Hayle or Gwithian, and you won’t be far from the popular surfing beaches of Gwithian and Godrevy. Situated at the eastern end of St Ives Bay, they make up part of the 3 miles
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Christmas lights and shopping in Cornwall
Mousehole lights Perhaps the most famous of all the Christmas lights displays is in Mousehole Harbour. The flick of the switch will illuminate old favourites such as the Mousehole Cat, the Loch Ness Monster and many more. This year the
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Rainy day activities for all the family
The weather can sometimes be a lottery when you holiday in the UK, but there is so much to do in Cornwall that a rainy day won’t spoil your fun. We have a favourite saying that we are fond of
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A day out at Newquay Zoo!
Sundays are our family day and last weekend we decided to try out Newquay Zoo. Whilst not exactly the size and scale of Bristol or London Zoo, or even Paignton for that matter, Newquay Zoo is a superb day out
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A day out at Pendennis Castle
Stay in Falmouth, and a must-see attraction to visit during your holiday is Pendennis Castle. Built by Henry VIII as one of a pair of gun forts either side of the Fal Estuary to repel invasion, it was improved and
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