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CornwallThe Official Destination & Accommodation Guide for 2015

www.visitcornwall.com 8 6 CONTENTS Welcome to ... 2 Make A Change An alternative guide to getting Being able to As well as the half a million people who As many of you will already know, it around Cornwall. wax lyrical about love and live here, 2.2 million people isn’t just the magnificent landscape enjoy a break or holiday in Cornwall at and countryside that makes Cornwall my homeland 4 Make Camp least once a year and another 1.1 million so special - we have an amazing history Grab a , a few provisions and is no hard task visit between every one and three years. and heritage too. From our Celtic roots spend some time getting closer and is made all That makes an amazing figure of just to the World Heritage Mining Sites to nature in the great outdoors. the more easier under four million supporters and fans and kaleidoscope of arts and cultural of Cornwall! attractions – it’s all going on in Cornwall! by the amazing Inspirational art collections, unique 6 To The Islands And Back Take a day trip across the velvet passion that exists for Cornwall. For those returning to Cornwall, you’re theatre and an annual schedule of blue sea and spend some time on guaranteed to discover a new special memorable festivals and events to the magical . place. Our two wonderful are die for. sprinkled with hidden gems, then there’s the beautiful Roseland and For those who are visiting for the first 8 Cornwall Live Peninsula’s, as well as Moor and time, prepare to fall in love with a place In Cornwall we tell our story in the Tamar Valley. And don’t forget the that will stay in your heart forever. I can 2 hundreds of different ways, and great countryside in West and South guarantee this won’t be your last visit… given the chance, a hundred more. East Cornwall. There’s enough to keep you coming back time and time again. Malcolm Bell, Head of Visit Cornwall 10 A Weekend Of Timechasing Travel from century to century on 14 a tour around that packs in some of the area’s finest historical locations..

12 Picnic Picks Just a few of our favourite locations for the perfect picnic.

14 Our Little Secrets Some magically unique places we’d like to share with you.

16 What Shall We Do Today? Looking for something to do that’s a little different? We suggest some alternative activities that get you to the 16 10 heart of Cornwall.

22 ACCOMMODATION 12 26 All Cornwall & Farm Accommodation 28 South 38 West Cornwall 48 North Coast 62 Bodmin Moor & Tamar Valley 65 Useful Contacts

Cover photo: beach & Getting Here This page: Cove 4 2 3 Ways To Get Around… 5For Less. Arm yourself with maps, timetables and a sense of adventure, let’s go! 1 Get a fantastically cheap Cornwall Ride Ticket that lets a family of four travel on practically all the bus and train routes in the county for just £20 per day. (Available from bus and train stations)

2 Western Greyhound bus routes cover North, Central and South Cornwall and their Family Explorer Ticket offers a day’s travel anywhere using their network for just £17.

@ www.westerngreyhound.com

3 First Group bus routes operate countywide and an unlimited family day ticket, Eden allowing any number of children, costs £20. all the way to the Green Idea:Clay Trail from Cycle the multi-use @ www.firstgroup.com Project just under 7 miles away. On route you’ll pass a bizarre ‘lunar’ landscape of disused china clay pits with bright white walls and luminous turquoise lakes. Enjoy the lovely panoramas over and don’t 4 In Summer, there is nothing better than taking a trip around West Cornwall in the Make A forget to claim your discount when you get to Eden, they’ll knock off a £4 per person! fresh air! Take a ride on First Group’s hefty open-topped buses that travel from www.claytrails.co.uk via Land’s End to St Ives and @ back. Relax and simply enjoy the stunning Check out other cycle routes in Cornwall: scenery or stop off on the way and visit the fairy-tale St Michael’s Mount, go surfing www. .com/things-to-do/active-and-outdoors/ @ visitcornwall at glorious Sennen beach or browse the Change... cycling/cycle-routes-and-trails scores of art galleries in St Ives. ... this is Cornwall and there is Ditch The Car: 5 has its Oyster Card but Falmouth has its Mussel Card giving you unlimited Not only will you cut down on fuel always something new to discover. Branch Out: travel around the area whether you dart consumption and save on parking around the magnificent Fal Estuary by Everyone raves about Cornwall’s five little railway lines that branch off fees, but also getting out and about ferry, explore the lovely villages around Your Reward: the main London to Penzance route, but have you ever taken a ride? the Helford by bus or get a train to by other forms of transport means Now you’ve unleashed that intrepid transport. For example, arrive without Try the scenic trip from station down to the bustling fishing the cathedral city of . Card holders explorer spirit, you’ll be able to claim your car at the grand stately at you’ll experience a different side to port of . Travelling through a wooded valley, a wide estuary pans also get discounts at attractions, castles, lots of discounts at visitor attractions near Bodmin and receive shops, cafes and gardens. Cornwall. Get to know the beautiful out that’s alive with herons and egrets. Arrive in breathtaking style on the if you arrive by bus, train, bike or on a 10% discount voucher for use in the twenty-minute train ride from to St Ives and be the first to spot countryside better as you’ll have foot making your car free days out not shop or restaurant. www.falriver.co.uk colourful fishing boats coming into harbour as the branch line snakes @ time to sit back, unwind and take only great fun but economical, too. For plant lovers, the fantastically exotic around the golden bays towards the town. The Atlantic Coast Line Trebah Gardens on the it all in. Say hello to welcoming Travel with Western Greyhound bus that crosses Cornwall from South to North is full of contrasts as it passes offer a whopping 50% discount on services and show your tickets at the people you meet on the way and admission prices if you arrive by bus, through woodland, nature reserves and china clay villages on its way to fascinating Hatchery in explore intriguing towns and saving a family of four over £10 and the family resort of . The Truro to Falmouth line heads down and kids go free with a for a slice of Arthurian legend, to the coast taking in the ever so tranquil scenery of the Fal Estuary and villages that you would probably paying adult. Go down on the farm Castle on the North Coast will give you the slowly follows the Cornwall and border via at DairyLand near Newquay and just pass by if you were stuck behind a 20% discount on admission if you a backdrop of rural landscapes and gorgeous riverside settings. you’ll get a 15% reduction while most present a valid bus ticket. the wheel of your car. The journey National Trust properties and gardens www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk may take a bit longer, you may offer deals if you arrive by cycle or public @ have to wait for the next connection, Find out more about how to get around car free at: but just look around you. @ www.westerngreyhound.com/attractionsanddaysout.php @ www.travelinesw.com 4 5 Cornwall is a great place to relive your backpacking days and create some new memories with the family. Grab a tent, a few provisions and spend some Let’s Go Glamping! What’s that? You’re not a camper with a capital C? Perhaps time getting closer to nature in the great outdoors. a shimmering silver caravan, luxurious safari tent or a cosy might change your mind. Silver Dreams: sleek, gleaming and the ultimate in retro holidays, Airstream caravans ooze stateside style. At The Park at near Newquay, you can choose from a range of shiny examples of original 1950s models from the Airstream Trailer Co. With their iconic riveted aluminium bodies, the trailers are kitted out with American interiors and original fittings that provide anyone with a love of iconic style the ultimate chic place to spend their Cornish holiday. @ www.mawganporth.co.uk

On Safari: Cornwall is home to a huge variety of wildlife so what better way to imagine you are on an intrepid expedition than sleeping under canvas in a safari tent? Get creative with the menu cooking on a log fired stove, gather the family around and tell stories around the fire pit and listen to the sounds of nature all around. Set in beautiful countryside near , Chymder Farm has two safari named Hobie and Woody which are raised up on wooden platforms and equipped with everything you’ll need for that slice of outdoor adventure. @ www.barefoot-glamping.co.uk

Get Rustic: with sea views over the glittering beach of in West Cornwall, a few nights in a Shepherd’s at Bos Verbas will get you back to nature without sacrificing the comforts of home. The cute pastel-painted named Forget-Me-Not and Mr Blue Sky are based on a traditional 19th Century traditional design and furnished with a seaside theme giving you your own secluded little space to escape to. Obviously your own flock of sheep is optional.

Make @ www.bosverbas.com Nomadic Nights: if you long to cosy up by a glowing wood burner, peel back the canvas and gaze at the shifting stars then perhaps a Mongolian style Yurt is the answer to your nomadic urges. Located in tranquil surroundings with superb views across the countryside, the and East Crinnis Holiday Park near St Austell Camp are great fun for family holidays. What kid, big or small, isn’t going to be excited about sleep-outs in something this exotic? @ www.crinniscamping.co.uk

One of the best places to discover the wild beauty of Cornwall gorgeous fishing villages tucked away around the coast with yearning for the freedom of the open road? is Peninsula. Here the sea seems a touch bluer, the thatched cottages and pretty harbours where you’ll find On The Road: Then the ultimate in do-it-yourself holidays has got to be touring in light a little brighter and the area’s rare reveals excellent restaurants and serving freshly caught seafood in a VW camper. With all the iconic style you could wish for, wind stunning white sand beaches backed by red, black and green the area is famous for. You can also get in some serious nature down the window, turn on the 1960s beat and follow Cornwall’s serpentine rocks. There are loads of campsites dotted around watching as the Lizard is home to rare plants and insects and back roads to discover your own secluded beaches, rugged tracts the area, some with all the mod-cons, some with only the many species of birds including the elusive red-billed Chough, of moorland and riverside oases. Park up, chill out and live a little. basics for the wildest of camping, so you’ll have plenty of an ancient symbol of Cornwall. For a real undersea adventure choice. There’s plenty to do, too. For walkers it’s an absolute book some lessons and have a go at scuba diving in the crystal @ www.stivesbaycampers.co.uk paradise from short rambles down to secluded coves to longer clear waters around the coast and discover spectacular reefs, hikes over cliffs around Lizard Point, the most Southerly bit of colourful fish and even huge basking sharks. mainland UK. If you’ve got little ones to entertain then they’ll love Roskilly’s near Helston, a real working farm producing Get more info on diving around the coast of Cornwall at: irresistible ice cream. At the at @ www.visitcornwall.com/search/diving pop in and say hello to the cute residents or head to the Lizard Discover more great walks on The Lizard at: Lighthouse where the kids can sound a foghorn, track ships out @ ViSiTCORNWALL.com Discover more about glamping in cornwall at: to sea and climb the lighthouse tower. For foodies there are www.southwestcoastpath.com @ www.visitcornwall.com/accommodation/glamping 6 7 To The Close By: 20 Minute Walk: Visit Buzza Tower, originally built as a windmill in 1813, Just inland on the South Coast at Old Town you’ll find a number with its camera obscura, Museum of Curiosities and the of great places to eat and the astonishingly peaceful churchyard Old Lifeboat Station with its displays, paintings, models where former prime minister and island devotee Lord Harold and many accounts of daring rescues. Wilson is buried. islands Walk out to the lighthouse at Peninnis Headand and take in the Nearby: breathtaking views of the austere rock formations known as Pulpit Rock, Tooth Rock and the ‘Sleeping Giant’. Head to the Garrison, a fortification built on the orders And ack of Elizabeth I in the 16th Century with stunning views B across the archipelago that give you a real sense of 45 Minute Walk: what Scilly has to offer. Take a day trip across the velvet Discover a slice of the islands’ ancient history at the Iron Age Island Hop: Spend some time on beautiful Porthmellon Beach where village at . Not far away are the amazing See if you can spot the famous Isles of Scilly puffins on a circular blue sea and spend some time on you can hire kayaks and dinghies if you’re up for some tombs at , located just above breathtaking Bar Point boat tour discovering rugged rocks, uninhabited islands, bird fun on the water. with its beautiful white sand beach and stunning panoramic sanctuaries and hidden coves. views of the islands to the North. the magical Isles of Scilly Catch a boat to Tresco and visit the stunningly beautiful Abbey Stroll over to and Beach, where at low Garden where you can marvel at the collection of over 20,000 tide you can walk across to Toll’s Island. exotic plant species some of which wouldn’t survive outdoors Twenty eight miles West of Cornwall flung out anywhere else in the UK. into the , the Isles of Scilly is a At Bay, you’ll find a pretty cove with amazing rock formations and a sheltered beach. You’ll find a nature trail here, destination to head for when you need to too, famed for its abundance of native and migratory birds, escape everything that makes your life so which stretches back to the tiny hamlet of . hectic. Take some time and discover for yourself why these outstandingly beautiful, uncrowded and unspoilt islands are a world apart.

Getting There: Taking the passenger ship from Penzance gives you four hours on St Mary’s, Scilly’s main island. During the 2 hour and 40 minute journey you can just sit back and relax as you watch the gorgeous coast of West Cornwall drift by and fade into the distance. Passing St Michael’s Mount and the famous Wolf Rock Lighthouse, it’s not long before you catch your first glimpse of the cluster of low-lying islands and realise you’ve stumbled upon an infinitely magical place. Set amid a turquoise lagoon; some of the islands are fringed by rocks, others by fine white sand but all are bathed in a light of vibrant intensity. On The Islands: Why Go? Arriving in on St Mary’s you could Some visitors seek the deep sense of tradition that exists on the Travel info easily stay put and spend a leisurely few hours islands, immersing themselves in history and myth. Others go to As well as the passenger ship, you can give yourself twice as browsing the shops and galleries, having a bite walk, cycle and sail or be inspired by island life getting creative much time on Scilly by taking a return flight departing from to eat at one of the island’s foodie hotspots, through painting, photography or crafts. Many visitors go for the Newquay or Land’s End. Or fly and sail: to get plenty of time chilling out on the town’s two lovely beaches spectacular sights and smells of the sub-tropical plants and flowers on the islands, fly from Land’s End early and sail back at your and simply soaking up the laid back atmosphere that add splashes of exotic colour to Scilly’s distinctive landscape. leisure, or vice versa. To book tickets for the Isles of Scilly of the harbourside setting. You’ll find plenty And everyone can savour the islands’ fresh seafood in beachside Travel Skybus or Scillonian III, to see and do without going too far but for a cafés or enjoy some locally made ale at a traditional . Hop visit www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk real adventure set off on foot or better still between islands by boat catching sight of basking sharks, seals, or phone 01736 334220. dolphins and rare birds or simply go beachcombing along a hire a bike and take to the blissfully quiet To discover more about the Isles of Scilly, deserted shore and have a picnic on the sand. roads and discover more of the island. where to stay, places to eat and what to see, go to: www.visitislesofscilly.com 8 9 in Cornwall we tell our story in hundreds of different CORNWALL ways and given the chance, a hundred more. With thousands of concerts, plays, shows, exhibitions, carnivals and festivals taking place in Cornwall throughout the year, we showcase our love of art, music, theatre and heritage in unexpected places. Find out how to join Cornwall’s cultural vibe.

Shows In BIG Little Venues! Original Creations Don’t Miss: On Location: Join In: Carn To Cove is the performing arts touring Cornwall has been attracting stellar artists then Krowji in is home to a vibrant Open Studios is a real explosion of creative In castles, tents, tin mines and gardens, We don’t need much of an excuse to have a scheme for Cornwall bringing poetry, laughter, for over a hundred years, inspiring some of community of painters, jewellers, furniture energy when for one week in Spring artists you’re never quite sure what you might good time in Cornwall, that’s why you’ll find a music, drama, stories and dancing to local the greatest names in painting, sculpture makers, ceramicists and textile artists who right across Cornwall fling open their doors stumble across line-up of festivals and events that celebrate communities. Over a hundred professional and ceramics. So, in one of the world’s great run workshops throughout the year. They’ve to the public. You get a chance to chat with everything from cider to sea shanties. Not As dusk falls over the battlements, what performances take place during the Spring centres of art where better to channel your also got a pretty funky café with comfy sofas, the artists, see where the magic happens only can you join in the biggies like the Eden could be better than watching Romeo and and Autumn season in scores of chapels, creative side? daily specials and delicious homemade cakes. and take part in loads of workshops held all Sessions and the Festival but you Juliet fall in love during a live performance of sports centres and village halls. Touring over Cornwall. It’s a unique chance to learn can get under the cultural skin of Cornwall Shakespeare’s classic? Especially when it’s opera, musicians from Africa, children’s At the of Painting they have www. .uk/events-diary more about how and why the area inspires a little more, too. Join the at a @ krowji.org staged in a real castle! All over Cornwall you’ll puppet shows, acts fresh from the Edinburgh been running art classes since the 1930s so many people. village carnival where you’ll soon learn the find theatre companies that use our heritage Fringe and home grown theatre groups all and you can drop in and join their weekly life Central to all roads East and West and just steps and have a lot of fun. Pick your team and and landscape as an exciting backdrop to their make up the amazingly diverse range of drawing sessions or book longer courses to one of hundreds of galleries right across www. .co.uk cheer on the rowers at a thrilling boat race @ openstudioscornwall performances. Watch a children’s fairy-tale performers who entertain everyone right develop your skills in oils and water colours. Cornwall, the aptly named Mid Cornwall (23 to 31 May 2015) Download the down on the shore and you should definitely re-enacted in the grounds of a stately home, across Cornwall. Check out what’s going on They also run two-hour children’s workshops Galleries in showcases paintings, Open Studios app to see when and go along to a local flower festival and admire a classic play in an outdoor amphitheatre or near where you’re staying and take home a where budding Picasso’s can produce their ceramics, wood and glass from emerging where artists’ studios are open during the exotic blooms that Cornwall is so renowned catch a boisterous comedy in an old preaching wonderful memory. own special works of art. and established artists based in Cornwall. the rest of the year. for. You can also get an authentic taste of pit. Look out for Kneehigh performing in their You might be spoiled as to what to choose rural life at the dozens of agricultural shows fantastic travelling big top called the Asylum, www. .co.uk http://schoolofpainting.co.uk but just take the advice of the gallery staff that take place around Cornwall where you’ll @ carntocove @ Miracle Theatre who love nothing better than and “..buy with your heart and your eyes”. find plenty of local produce and crafts as well If you fancy developing your artistic skills putting on a show alfresco and Trebiggan as dog and horse shows, tractors and farm making jewellery, having fun with clay or Productions with their imaginative takes on @ www.midcornwallgalleries.co.uk animals that the kids will just love. creating a beautiful piece of glassware Cornish tales.

@ ViSiTCORNWALL.com www.kneehigh.co.uk To get a taste of what’s on take a look at our @ featured festivals and events in the accommodation www.miracletheatre.co.uk section and for the full list visit: @ www.visitcornwall.com/whats-on @ www.trebigganproductions.com For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 10 11 DID YOU KNOW? Long before the days of Tweeting and superfast broadband the beautiful cove at A Weekend Of was at the cutting edge of global communication. In 1870 an international telegraph cable was laid from the village all the way to which grew into a network that encompassed the world. At the Telegraph Museum the story of how the tiny village played a huge part in the communication revolution is brilliantly told with interactive exhibits, demos and personal stories.

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TimechasingMaybe timechasing isn’t a word you’re too familiar with but it describes perfectly how Changing The World: As you travel around Cornwall you’ll see lots of what seem like fairy-tale towers dotted around to discover more about Cornwall’s past. the countryside. However, far from being the stuff of magic, you are slap bang in the middle Travel from century to century on a tour of what was once a huge, fiery industrial landscape. Today all is silent and calm but rewind a hundred years or so and the countryside you see today was a very different scene with around Bodmin Moor that packs in some thousands of men, women and children toiling above and below ground extracting tin and of the area’s finest historical locations. copper that supplied the world. The importance of Cornwall’s mining heritage was given global recognition in 2006 when World Heritage Status was granted to many areas in the county preserving for future generations the story of Cornwall’s contribution to the development of world industry and commerce. Find out more about Cornwall’s industrial past at @ www.cornish-mining.org.uk PUT ON YOUR LIST: Geevor Tin Mine at Pendeen, one of the last tin mines in Cornwall to shut down operations is now open as a visitor attraction where evocative displays bring the story of Cornwall’s his- tory of mining vividly to life. Chat with the former miners who are on hand to share stories of the times when they worked deep underground.

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Sunday Morning: Sheltered in a beautiful valley, the village of St Neot is home to a magnificent 15th Century church with twelve stunning stained glass windows dating from the early Elizabethan period considered to be among the finest in Dawn: Get in touch with Cornwall’s early Saturday Morning: Take a Saturday Afternoon: Head the UK. The nearby Saxon holy well is said Sunday Afternoon: Travel Sunday Evening: End the day ancestors and watch the sun rise at quick trip to the village of Minions and South to the ancient riverside town of to have curative properties and, according to back in time to the 18th Century at at the famous at Quoit near . Standing impressively stand amongst some of the best preserved and to Castle folklore, is where Saint Neot who lived in the Pencarrow House near Bodmin, still home standing bleak high on the moor and often against the moorland sky the 5,000 year old stone circles in the UK. Known as the Hurlers, perched on a hill overlooking the River . village over a thousand years ago miraculously of the Molesworth-St Aubyn family who had shrouded in mist. Have a tot of rum in quoit, known locally as the Giant’s House, legend has it the three Bronze Age circles Back in the 14th Century the now ruined brought two fried fish back to life. For a a hand in the founding of Lloyds Bank. Join deference to the swarthy smugglers who is constructed from huge upright stones represent men who were having a game of castle was the luxurious holiday home for lunch of your own, pop in to the London a guided tour around the stately rooms and used to frequent this remote location as you thought to have been used in ancient hurling on a Sunday and as a punishment fun-loving Edward The Black Prince and his Inn where they serve up a great traditional take afternoon tea in the grounds where pull up a chair in front of the roaring fire. ceremonies. were turned to stone by a local saint. entourage. Get a taste of medieval life by Sunday roast. you can recreate your own a bit of gracious walking the battlements and taking in the Georgian living. @ www.jamaicainn.co.uk SAT NAV: PL14 5JY SAT NAV: PL14 5LL superb views of the countryside. SAT NAV: PL14 6NG @ www.pencarrow.co.uk Later: Stride out on this part of the moor @ www.english-heritage.org.uk (Admission charge) SAT NAV: PL15 7TS and you’ll see many ruined buildings that (Admission charge) were once part of the huge mining industry SAT NAV: PL30 3AG that flourished here back in the 19th Century. SAT NAV: PL22 0EE Drop into the heritage centre near the village to learn more about the area’s history then have lunch at the Hotel, incidentally the highest pub in Cornwall, and sample some home cooked food.

SAT NAV: PL14 5LE 12 13 We reckon there isn’t a better way to savour delicious, Must Haves locally produced food than by Hamper spreading a blanket on the Any picnic worth its salt has to include some scrummy Cornish food. Here are just a few locally produced ground and unpacking the favourites to put on your shopping list. hamper. Here are just a few Helford Camembert: Cornish Crisps: Madelaine Chocolarder Sea Salt of our favourite locations for Alastair Rogers’ herd of Holstein based near , Sue Angevine White Caramel Truffles: the perfect picnic. Friesians graze on land that runs Wolstenholme’s company makes Wine: vintner James Thomas from his workshop in Penryn, Mike down to the banks of the Helford gourmet crisps using only locally produces award-winning wine Longman makes small batches of River where they provide milk for grown potatoes with each pack from the grapes of 16,000 vines fine quality bean-to-bar chocolate Treveador Farm Dairy’s range of sold contributing to a Cornish planted on the South Coast incorporating Cornish ingredients award-winning cheeses. charity. of Cornwall at and such as gorse flowers and . strawberries. Da Bara Artisan Hubble Red Onion Baguette: the creation of Marmalade: from her brothers Tim and Ben Hawkins kitchen in near Truro in their pursuit of the perfect Sue Hubble makes chutneys and PicnicPicks loaf, Da Bara is real honest bread preserves for only three select with a proper crust and a great delis. Her marmalade has held flavour produced at their bakery the ‘World Champion’ title for 1 On A Hill: in Road. both 2013 and 2014. Work up an appetite by taking the circular path around , a country park near Callington Cornish Charcuterie Tregida Smoked rising 1,000 feet above sea-level. At the summit Duck Pate: made by Mackerel: Coralie and Jon tuck into a and take in the wonderful view Richard and Fionagh Harding at Short run their business from the across a patchwork of fields and the South Norton Barton Farm near village of , between Bude Coast beyond. using home grown ingredients and Launceston, offering smoked produced in a sustainable, fish, meat and cheese from their SAT NAV: PL17 8HW environmentally friendly way. smokehouse as well as freshly 2 On A Riverbank: caught Cornish fish and seafood. If you like tranquil riverside settings then it’s hard to beat the village of which sits on a tributary of the . Enjoy afternoon tea by the @ http://picniccornwall.co.uk/ gently flowing river then cross the stepping stones Our picnic basket was chosen by Picnic Cornwall in Falmouth. and walk to the ancient wood above Ethy Quay.

SAT NAV: PL22 0PT 3 In A Park: For a great family picnic where the kids can be set loose in acres of parkland head for Tehidy Country Mighty Micros Park near . There are miles of cycle trails and buggy friendly woodland walks to enjoy and Over the last decade there has been an explosion In Truro, family run Skinner’s you can also book an onsite barbecue if you fancy (or should that be a flood?) of breweries producing Brewery make top-notch beers sizzling a few sausages. and lagers themed around local beer, lager and cider that give you a real taste folklore using 100% Cornish SAT NAV: TR14 0EZ of Cornwall. barley that are enjoyed all over On A Beach: the UK. See how they’re made 4 If cider is your tipple then you’re At Des and For a classic seaside picnic unpack the hamper at Padstow Brewery by taking a fascinating behind- welcome to pop in anytime for Caron Archer have gone from secluded on The Lizard. the-scenes tour. a taster at experimenting with brewing in In between building sandcastles and having a Haywood Farm at near a shower cubicle to a state of www.skinnersbrewery paddle head up to the Marconi Centre at Poldu @ where Tom Bray has nurtured the art production line in only .com Point where the first transatlantic signal was his passion for the quintessential two years. They host tasting transmitted in 1901. Further West at the Driftwood Cornish brew by planting 4,000 tours of the brewery or if you Spars Pub at Trevaunance apple trees on his family’s farm. fancy having a go at making SAT NAV: TR12 7QE Cove, St Agnes head brewer Selecting apple varieties that thrive their award-winning beer yourself Pete Martin has developed nine 5 On A Cliff: in the Cornish climate, Tom you can book a full-day distinctly different beers over the For the ultimate in peaceful locations for a lazy produces top-quality cider in ‘Brewing Experience’. last decade winning top CAMRA lunch, towering St Agnes Head wins our prize. In true artisan style. awards. Sample his outstanding www.padstowbrewing Summer the heathland is ablaze with the yellow @ brews on tap in the pub or take- www.haywoodfarmcider .co.uk and purple flowers of gorse and heather and the @ away bottles of the full range to .co.uk seascape is simply stunning. try at home.

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Superstition: Located not Hiking: Waterside: ’s enormous far from the , stop off Said to be the appeal lies not only in its gorgeous at Roche Rock, a huge piece of most challenging riverside setting in the Tamar Valley semi-precious tourmaline stone stretch of the but also in its brilliant line-up of festivals, jutting out of the countryside whole South West History: We’ll admit there’s not concerts and art exhibitions. Here you’ll topped off by an abandoned Coast Path, pull much left of 13th Century Penhallam discover a sleepy village tinged with a 14th Century chapel. Long on your boots and Manor at near Bude bohemian atmosphere where you can associated with romantic stride over the cliffs but what it lacks in bricks and mortar, it hire a canoe and meander down the legends, hermits and demons, that head East from Bude for some makes up for in its magical woodland river, catch a stand-up comedian in the it wouldn’t look out of place in any really wild trekking. Pass a handful of setting. What’s more, the original moat, converted chapel or horror film. No surprise then that the rock featured in the faultless coves with stunning chevron unique in Cornwall and dug out 900 years dance the night away cult 1980s movie Omen III. rock formations for a fresh air overdose ago, still flows around what remains of at a jazz concert. that will definitely quicken your pace. If the once impressive building. SAT NAV: PL26 8JZ (Free to visit) you’re feeling adventurous, journey on SAT NAV: to quirky Hawker’s Hut perched on the SAT NAV: EX22 6XW PL18 9QA We had to twist several arms to get cliff edge at where back (Free to visit) the information, after all who really Walking: Cornwall isn’t just in the 1800s eccentric local vicar R S likes telling secrets? But, finally we about the coast and at Luxuylan Hawker spent his days in meditation. Valley you’ll understand just why. came up with some magical places Dominated by the massive Treffry @ www.nationaltrust.org.uk we’d like to share with you. If you’re Viaduct, the valley is crisscrossed by miles of pathways that lead you up for a bit of adventure then here’s through dense woodlands of beech our quick fire tour around Cornwall trees, oaks and unexpected redwood sequoias revealing remnants of a once that shows off some unique locations thriving granite, copper and clay mining industry now softened you may not have come across before. by nature. Be on the lookout for local deer, a huge variety of wild birds, butterflies and otters.

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The accommodation throughout the guide is AccommodAtion arranged in these distinctive holiday areas... North Coast Finder One of the most stunning coastlines in Europe. A compelling cocktail of vast beaches pounded by crashing waves and the county’s best produce served in breathtaking surroundings. Marvel at the rock formations and spectacular scenery at and Tintagel, reputed to be the home of the legendary . Catch the surf at , Newquay, and or for something more adventurous, experience extreme sports at and .

The vibrant resorts of Bude and Perranporth are perfect for family holidays or explore the coves and inlets of and St Agnes. Excellent food, stunning land and seascapes can be found at Padstow. So whatever your passion, be it cycling, walking, surfing, chilling or just exploring, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

West Cornwall This is an area full of character and you Bay towards the lively town of Penzance. don’t have to look hard to find it. It’s in the St Ives is brimming with sandy beaches, old stones on the moors of West , quality restaurants, artistic heritage and in the fishing communities of , stunning coastal walks. The road South and , and in Summer through Helston, home of the Flora Dance, regattas and gig racing, Stargazey pie, leads into another world – the beautiful hot punch and lights in Winter. Lizard Peninsula. You’ll find heathland rich Wonder at England’s most Westerly point, in rare wild flowers, sheltered beaches, the Land’s End, or enjoy a performance at the unspoilt fishing villages of and at Porthcurno. Venture . with its stacks across the causeway to St Michael’s Mount of serpentine and the wooded creeks to enjoy panoramic views across Mount’s and estuaries of the Helford River.

South Coast A world away from the pumping Atlantic surf of the North Coast, come and discover the chilled panorama of the South. Where the meet the sea, explore the beautiful river estuaries of the Helford, the Fowey and the Fal; the unspoilt fishing villages and harbours of Looe, Polperro and ; the sandy bays of Whitsand, and St Austell and the vibrant waterfront communities of Falmouth and Fowey with stylish yachts and brightly coloured fishing boats. The South Coast is also a horticultural hotspot brimming with garden oases.

Bodmin Moor and the Tamar Valley A dramatic unspoilt wilderness waiting Launceston. The Tamar Valley, now part to be explored. Meander through the of the World Heritage Site, winds its way winding moorland lanes to discover from a wide open estuary through lush hidden hamlets, wooded waterfalls woodlands, rolling pastures and steeped and craggy tors – a walkers’ paradise. gorged valleys. With Cornwall’s gateway Experience a warm welcome from the town of at its mouth, the valley moorland villages such as , is dotted with villages such as , St Neot and and the historic and Calstock – a paradise for market towns of Liskeard, Bodmin and nature lovers, golfers and sailors. For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 24 How to use this guide For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 How to use this guide 25 choosing your We’ve got

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Welcome Awards These distinctive Prices given usually indicate either the Welcome 3 S Shop on site awards are granted to establishments that Cornwall Tourism Awards minimum price only, or the minimum in Guest House K6 1 Self-Catering specialise in providing additional facilities, Highlights the quality, innovation ) Electric hook-ups both low and high seasons. Some advertisers www.websiteaddress.co.uk These ratings reflect the overall care and commitment to the needs of and sheer hard work of tourism prefer to show the range of prices from L Credit cards accepted quality of the property ranging specific customer groups, such as Cyclists, practitioners across Cornwall. minimum to maximum. Well appointed family run licensed guest house from 1–5 stars. Families, Walkers and those travelling with with 10 en-suite bedrooms having colour TV, radio, intercom, hairdryer, tea/coffee maker and Pets. Look out for establishments with These Symbols indicate some of the 4 telephone. Good home-cooking using best Cornish All accommodation advertising Individual Caravan Holiday these awards. facilities offered by the accommodation. produce. Special interest holidays and short breaks. has been divided into four types Includes Caravan Holiday Homes 3 John and Jane host, Welcome Guest House, within the geographical areas: situated on Farms, Caravan Parks, 5 Logos indicate the recognised 3 Seaview Road, Looe PL13 4DW APPROVED etc, which are let by the owner as assessment scheme and tourism E [email protected] T (01503) 123123 F (01503) 456456 self-catering accommodation. organisations to which the advertiser belongs. Double en-suite from £27.50 pppn Hotels These logos are your guarantee of quality 5 Guest accommodation and are explained on the page opposite. 4 zu!?<-;h Prices in this guide were sourced in 2014. 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Lesquite, tranquillity! Abundant wildlife, 3 Two self-catering cottages set in beautiful miles coast, beaches and Fowey. Both rooms countryside in West Cornwall. Spacious, have mini-kitchens. Varied breakfast menu. luxurious, lovely sea views. Close to , cooked on day for your lunch. Secluded Minack and Land’s End. Bed & Breakfast also but very accessible, organic farm. available in farmhouse.

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Fal River Festival, Truro, Falmouth & Just as you cross into Cornwall and start heading West, the Roseland Peninsula twin villages of 1 and situated on the The festival embraces the places, people, history, culture and Tamar River estuary jumble together like two competing children. industry connected to the river. A diverse mix of events Their pastel-painted cottages push each other up and down the around the water gives a real chance to engage with life on narrow streets to a shoreline where the calm waters are perfect for the river and discover some of its fascinating history. windsurfing and sailing and provide some of the best dive sites in the www.falriverfestival.co.uk UK. Just over the brow of the hill and down again like a big dipper, there’s the thrill of the sight of five miles of golden sand as you drop 16 – 22 AuGuST down to . The rolling breakers of this spectacular Fowey Regatta stretch of coastline have been a secret haunt for surfers for years One of the best local regattas in the country, with a fun-filled and the wide beaches are fantastic for a family day out. week for all the family. Events include a midweek Carnival, Further down the coast, past fields of daffodils in the Spring Red Arrows and a spectacular firework display over the harbour. and bright yellow rapeseed in Summer, the seaside town of 2 www.foweyroyalregatta.co.uk Looe keeps visitors entertained. Still very much a working fishing port, if you start your day early you can watch the flurry of the 18 – 20 SePTeMBeR day’s catch being auctioned on the quay and pick up some fresh Looe Music Festival fish for yourself. Level streets snake their way to the beach near the A festival with a mission to bring the best live bands to South town’s banjo-shaped pier, passing a mix of shops and eateries, East Cornwall. Dozens of top names performing at various many of which are located in buildings dating from the 16th and venues around the town – including the beach, seafront and 17th Centuries. harbour. Something for all musical tastes. A few miles away, the village of Polperro squeezes down the www.looemusic.co.uk valley to a small harbour where tiny fisherman’s cottages and sail 25 - 27 SePTeMBeR lofts hang off the rocks. Mercifully free of traffic, you can wander Great Cornish Food Festival, Truro through the slender streets and browse the shops selling locally Come and taste for yourself why the county has one of the made handicrafts and confectionery. From here the coastal finest reputations for food and drink in the whole of the UK. footpath passes cliffs that plunge into the sea revealing a handful Independent producers - large and small, from every corner of beaches that are often empty even in Summer. of Cornwall compliment a packed programme of chef demos, On through an agricultural heartland, where the hedgerows masterclasses and tastings. groan with wild flowers, hawks fly overhead and squawking www.cornwallfoodanddrink.co.uk pheasants cross your path, the green fields dip down to the Fowey River. The Ferry takes you over the water to the town of 8 – 11 oCTooBeRBeR 3 Fowey which although was once a grand dame of the South, Falmouth Oyster Festival is now more the pouting supermodel with penthouse flats, designer Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season. Expect shops and trendy cafés with tables and chairs spilling out on to the abundant oysters, seafood, wine and local ale along with streets. The town, famous for its literary connections with authors children’s activities, sea shanties, a town parade, live music, a such as , is also a fantastic spot for sailing as Falmouth Working Boat race and marquees brimming with it’s home to one of the finest harbours in the country. Cornish produce. Follow the River Fowey upstream and you’ll come across www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk secluded villages like Lerryn, located in a gorgeous woodland setting just below an Elizabethan bridge, which is said to have south coAst been the inspiration for Kenneth Grahame’s book, “The Wind in the Willows”. Three miles further on is the town of Lostwithiel. Overlooked by an imposing 12th Century castle, built for Edward From the windswept Coastwatch station at to the Black Prince, the town was once the capital of the county. the tranquil scenery of the Helford River, the South Coast of Cornwall is full of contrasts and plenty of surprises. 30 South Coast For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 South Coast 31

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Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary, Looe Rescued from all over the world, monkeys get some Opposite page (clockwise longed for TLC by dedicated staff at this fascinating from left): Enjoying a ferry and informative refuge for troubled primates. trip; Castle Beach, Falmouth; St Mawes. This page left: Seal Watching Off Looe Island Fresh fish at the Truro Take a trip around this once holy pilgrimage site that is market. Below: Looking today a sanctuary for rare plants and wildlife. It’s here across the water in Fowey. you’ll find the biggest grey seal population in Cornwall sunbathing on the rocks and doing all manner of cute things as you observe them from a bobbing boat.

Feed The Ducks At Pont Quay If tranquil had a big sister then you’d find her here amongst the wild flowers and wooded valley of the Pont River. Located at the head of a quiet tidal creek the quay is a perfect place for a picnic and for feeding the local ducks.

Walk Up To Gribbin Head Tower A sensuous hill climbs up from , the former home of the author Daphne Du Maurier, to a striking red and white striped tower standing over 80 feet tall that helps ships navigate the treacherous coastline. The dizzying tower matches the dizzying views from of punctuate the countryside – all perfect locations the cliff top. where you can track down a nearby pub and enjoy the local food and atmosphere. Get Lost In Heligan Gardens The castle at St Mawes was built by Henry VIII as protection If you’ve never hidden behind the leaves of giant against attacks from the sea and it’s also rumoured he spent rhubarb then you really haven’t lived. At the Lost his honeymoon with Anne Boleyn here too. Today this waterside Gardens of Heligan you can discover a tropical village, situated on the immense Fal Estuary is very peaceful as it multi-arts and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, grand wonderland of oversized plants from right across snakes around the river and the yachts that drift by on the hotels mix with modern apartments and shops generating a the globe and meet lots of other people negotiating water only seem to add to the relaxed pace of life. youthful buzz. the undergrowth as you explore one of the most Upstream, The crosses the Fal River at Dropping South through the narrow lanes that take you down famous gardens in the world. and is just one of the many ferries that crisscross the to the Helford River, modern life seems to disappear into fantasy. Here you can discover buildings that date back 800 years and waters around this part of Cornwall. During the short journey Trees tumble down to the river revealing little hamlets like the Explore The Helford streets crammed with antique shops. An ideal place to stop off, across to Feock, you might just spot deer swimming across the river, ridiculously charming Port Navas and wildlife springs into action. In The Helford Estuary is gorgeous enough with its leafy haggle for a bargain and enjoy the lovely riverside walks. frolicking dolphins and even the odd pilot whale and the climate is this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rare birds such as Little Egrets creeks and abundant wildlife but to really appreciate Head due West and at the village of Charlestown the tall ships so mild here that a few miles away at Lord Falmouth’s Tregothnan and Osprey thrive and oysters are reared beneath the still waters. the setting you have to get on the water. Jump on the in the harbour and the perfectly preserved rows of 18th Century Estate, even tea bushes flourish. passenger ferry at the tiny hamlet of Helford and nip across cottages suddenly transport you back to Georgian Cornwall. And if At the head of the the City of 5 Truro is home the river. In a few minutes you’ll reach on it all seems strangely familiar then you’ve probably seen this unique to some real gems of Cornish architecture. The 19th Century the opposite bank and the famous Ferry Boat Inn giving location take a starring role in TV series such as ‘The Onedin Line’ Neo-Gothic cathedral towers over cobbled streets, which are you just enough time to get an otter’s eye view of the river. and films like ‘The Eagle Has Landed’ and ‘The Three Musketeers’. a shopper’s paradise. Here you’ll find a host of stylish boutiques, The Further down the coast, passing the old china clay town of fine restaurants and fashionable bars amongst the elegant Route Lostwithiel 4 St Austell with its nearby family-friendly beaches of Victorian and Georgian buildings. 4 and Porthpean and the must see eden Project, lies the mediaeval Heading down the river, the villages of Mylor and Flushing, ST AUSTELL 2 LOOE Whitsand Bay FOWEY fishing port of Mevagissey. Here you can wander along the harbour (settled by seamen from Holland in the 1600’s and still retains Charlestown KINGSAND 3 Polperro CAWSAND 5 walls and watch the trawlers come and go or take a trip on many a curious Dutch appearance), have become great sailing centres. Mevagissey 1 TRURO of the pleasure boats that take you around the coast to explore the Both perfect bases for exploring the deep-water channels and hidden coves once used by smugglers. open sea, after a day on the water there are plenty of busy wine The ports and havens that cling to the coast as you go further bars and restaurants in which to swap seafaring stories. Portloe South are dotted with sun-bleached wooden cafés and splashes of By the time you reach 6 Falmouth there is an almost tropical St Just in Roseland 6 floral colour from the mansions that lie just back from the sea like St Mawes feel in the air, palm trees line the roads and the town is very much FALMOUTH the magnificent camellias and rhododendrons at Caerhays Castle a port that combines its heritage with cutting edge industry and Helford gardens at Gorran. Inland, thatched cottages surround village creativity. 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F9 K6 Hannafore Point Hotel & Spa K6 Talland Bay Hotel K7 Trehaven Manor K6 Tidal Court K6 Polraen Country www.tallandbayhotel.co.uk www.trehaven.co.uk www.visitcornwall.com/tidal-court www.hannaforepointhotel.com House K6 www.trelaske.co.uk www.trelawnehotel.co.uk www.polraen.co.uk Nestling quietly in 4 acres of gardens with free flat Only five minutes from gorgeous uncrowded This tranquil family run hotel set in a beautiful, Discover Looe’s best kept secret. Set in an elevated Small family run guesthouse on level, less than one Award-winning historic country house car parking. Voted No. 1 Hotel in Looe and 2nd in The hotel is in a stunning waterfront location enjoying panoramic views across Looe Bay and the beaches, the Talland Bay Hotel provides guests with unspoilt corner of Cornwall, has unrivalled position, Trehaven offers spectacular views over minute from harbour, ferry and bus. Twin, double accommodation 3 minutes from Looe in idyllic, Cornwall on TripAdvisor. Two AA Rosettes for food stunning sea views. The two AA Rosette restaurant panoramic views over to Rosemullion the ever-changing estuary and beyond. Beautiful and family en-suite rooms. Colour TV, tea/coffee peaceful Looe Valley setting. Enjoy family run unspoiled Cornish coastline beyond. The majority of the comfortable en-suite accommodation have excellence. Fruits, vegetables, herbs and leaves is the perfect place to enjoy a candlelit dinner Headland. With an excellent restaurant, nearby en-suite accommodation with on-site parking. 5 facilities. Full English breakfast. Parking nearby. A hospitality and hotel-style facilities at B&B prices: grown on-site. Run and managed by owners Ross balconies and sea views. Head Chef, Gary Pollard, uses fresh local produce in mouth watering dishes in front of a roaring fire in Winter, or alfresco, beaches, gardens and coastal walks, it is perfect to minutes into town. Perfect base for exploring both warm welcome assured. bar, restaurant, on-site parking, large garden. Easy and Hazel. with a wide range of choice. There is a superb indoor leisure facility with pool, spa and gymnasium. overlooking the bay in the Summer. relax and unwind. Looe and rest of Cornwall. access by car, bus and train. Families welcome.

Trelaske Hotel & Restaurant, Polperro Road, Talland Bay Hotel, , Trelawne Hotel, Road, Neil & Ella Hipkiss, Trehaven Manor, Mrs Bridget Hocking, Tidal Court, Polraen Country House, Sandplace, Looe PL13 2JS Hannafore Point Hotel, Marine Drive, West Looe PL13 2DG Looe PL13 2JB Smith, Falmouth TR11 5HT Station Road, East Looe PL13 1HN 3 Church Street, West Looe PL13 2EX Looe PL13 1PJ E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01503) 262159 F (01503) 265360 T (01503) 263273 F (01503) 263272 T (01503) 272667 F (01503) 272940 T (01326) 250226 F (01326) 250909 T (01503) 262028 F (01503) 265613 T (01503) 263695 T (01503) 263956 B&B from £55–£60 pppn B&B from £50 pppn B&B from £100 prpn B&B from £60 pppn B&B from £36-£66 pppn B&B from £25 pppn B&B from £38 pppn DB&B from £73.50–£90 pppn DB&B from £62 pppn DB&B from £80–£110 pppn Single occupancy discounts Family room from £90 pn COUNTRy z9Vu

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Penny & Justin Spreckley, Tremaine Green, Theresa Dennett, Talehay Farm, Crumplehorn Cottages, c/o St Ronans, Mrs Ruth Varco, Penquite Farm, , , Looe PL13 2LT Pelynt, Looe PL13 2LT Portuan Road, West Looe PL13 2DW Fowey PL23 1LB E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01503) 220333 F (01503) 220633 T (01503) 220252 T (01503) 265143 T (01726) 833319 F (01726) 833319 3 bed: £329–£1122 2 bed: £259–£899 From £210 pw From £210–£825 pw From £250–£1480 pw 1 bed: £233–£579 Short breaks from £150 Short breaks out of season Bosinver Farm Portscatho 4 to 5 9 @ W - @ W SELF-CATERING - 9- @ W SELF-CATERING z V- ; ThL SELF-CATERING z V!-t ; h z V-t^;h;L zQ Vu- ; Cottages H7 Holidays G8 www.bosinver.co.uk www.portscathoholidays.co.uk One of our views Mrs C Edward-Collins, Lanwithan, Fowey Valley J6 Lostwithiel PL22 0LA Gorran Haven H8 Stylish, unique, individual Gold award-winning We offer a superb selection of holiday homes from www.lanwithancottages.co.uk E [email protected] www.visitcornwall.com/oakroyd cottages and luxury eco-house with hot-tub, country cottages to splendid waterside residences. (01208) 872444 (01208) 872444 wildflower meadows, lake and woodland - there’s Spectacular scenery and beaches. Excellent range Manor estate and waterside T F From £270–£990 pw Comfortably furnished, fully equipped bungalow in peaceful plenty of space for families to relax at Bosinver. of coastal and country activities available. Visit our cottages. Beautiful grounds and location. Sleeps 4. All electric, electricity included. Full heating, H7 Refresh, Relax And Indoor pool, pony rides, zip wire, play barn, WiFi, website for more details or telephone for a free walks. Easy central location. W 3 to 4 large garden with patios and patio furniture. Private, on-site Wild Kids club all included. Green Tourism Business brochure. z; h` SELF-CATERING H6 parking. Near beach, Heligan, Caerhays and Eden. Personally Unwind Scheme Gold Award. supervised and maintained. Sorry no pets. www.thecornwall.com www.stayingincornwall.com Bosinver Farm Cottages, Trelowth, Portscatho Holidays, 4 The Quay, Cornhill Farm J6 Mrs Helena Payne, Trevell, 7 Trelispen Park, Luxury woodland holiday homes, with two or three Superb quality cottages set in peaceful countryside. St Austell PL26 7DT St Mawes, Truro TR2 5DG Gorran Haven, St Austell PL26 6HT E [email protected] E [email protected] www.cornhillfarmcottages.co.uk bedrooms, located within The Cornwall Hotel Spa Fabulous facilities including indoor heated pool, E [email protected] T (01726) 842546 and Estate on the Cornish Riviera. Complimentary WiFi, games room, trampoline and play tower. Close T (01726) 72128 F (01726) 72128 T (01326) 270900 F (01326) 270900 Set in beautiful open countryside, a short walk from Eden From £220–£600 pw use of The Clearing Spa with infinity pool, high tech to coast, beautiful beaches, glorious gardens, Eden From £420 pw (low) to £3700 pw (high) From £320–£3549 per week Project. One, two and three bedroom cottages ideally situated (March–October inclusive) gym and tennis courts. Weekly and short break and Heligan. Relaxing, enjoyable and ideally located. for exploring Cornwall. Enjoy friendly farm animals, relaxing 4 to 5 3 to 5 z9!?-t@^;` SELF-CATERING GOLD rates available. Perfect for couples and families. Green Tourism zQ-W>Tqh`L SELF-CATERING --t@^;Wh;LSELF-CATERING walks and scenic views from our summerhouse, picnic area Business Scheme Gold Award. and fields. Complementary . The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate, Farm Cottages, Mrs J R Moor, 17 Higher Well Park, Peter & Jill Sandercock, Nanjeath Farm, Pentewan Road, Tregorrick, St Austell PL26 7AB Higher Menadew, St Austell PL26 8QW Mevagissey H7 Mevagissey, St Austell PL26 6XA Nanjeath , St Austell PL26 7TN Kay Carne, Cornhill Farm, St Blazey, Par PL24 2SP E [email protected] E [email protected] www.visitcornwall.com/lookout- E [email protected] H6/7 E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01726) 815700 T (01726) 874051 T (01726) 850310 Farm apartments T (01726) 843641/843394 www.nanjeath.co.uk T (01726) 70666 From £320–£670 pw, Two waterside apartments. Quiet From £275-£525 pw From £693 pw From £350–£1550 pw Listed farmstead with idyllic, From £200–£850 pw 2–5 persons position on harbour. Level access. Short breaks: end Oct–Easter cottages of great charm, in 4 to 5 4 to 5 z9!-t@W^;` Sleeps four. Parking. z-t@; SELF-CATERING z-Vut^W>qh SELF-CATERING z@^-;W>Tq` SELF-CATERING picturesque, central location. 9@^;W SELF-CATERING For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 36 Self-Catering Roseland Peninsula, Truro area, Falmouth & area and Helford River area Torpoint area, Looe area, Gorran Haven, St Austell area and Roseland Peninsula Holiday Parks 37

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Mrs M Richards, Pulla Farm, Pulla Cross, Anneth Lowen F8 , Truro TR4 8SA www.pullafarmholidays.co.uk E [email protected] (01872) 863143 Spacious accommodation on T From £240 pw, all inclusive livestock farm. Ideal touring, walking, Off-peak short break discounts Whitsand Bay Looe Bay cycling, coastline. Sleeps 2–4. 9 @ -t ; SELF-CATERING Fort M7 www.whitsandbayholidays.co.uk Holiday Park K6 Mr & Mrs B Lawrence, 1 Pampaluna, Pampaluna Corpascus, Mabe, Penryn TR10 9JB Premier coastal lodge and touring resort West www.parkdean.com Cottages F8 E [email protected] of Plymouth and East of Looe. Overlooking sandy beaches. Luxury lodges with stunning sea Surrounded by scenic countryside, this fun filled family park is close to the pretty of Looe. www.pampaluna.co.uk T (01326) 373203 • Top quality caravans • Central heating and double glazing available Two character cottages sleeping From £190–£430 pw and country views. Set in grounds of historical 1–4. One with woodburner. Off-road Higher Trewithen E8 Napoleonic fort. Superb all weather facilities. • Polperro Bar and Grill • FREE heated indoor pool • FREE kids’ clubs parking. Garden. Non-smoking. z9@^; www.trewithen.com Popular wedding venue. Open all year. • The Sundowner Club with live family entertainment • Crazy Golf • Indoor and outdoor play areas • Sports courts • Beds made on arrival Whitsand Bay Holiday Park, Millbrook, Mrs Penny Snow, The Bell House, Torpoint PL10 1JZ Looe Bay Holiday Park, St. Martins, East Looe PL13 1NX Bell Cottage F8 Park, Penryn TR10 9DG Attractive converted cottages/apartments sleeping E [email protected] E via www.parkdean.com www.bellcottagecornwall.co.uk E [email protected] 2-8, delightfully situated deep in the Cornish T (01752) 822597 T 0344 335 3755 (01326) 376466 countryside. Central location, ideal for both North Single storey cottage. Spacious T From £270 (low season) to and South Coasts and for exploring Cornwall. Easy Tents/Tourers from £12.50 Holiday homes from £199 per week comfortable, sleeps 2. Garden, £494 (high season) pw walk to village pub and shop. Well behaved dogs Lodges from £300 per week Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £99 parking, peaceful location. welcome. z t@^; WZ>qh` CS)L zqT>Z-t;@)Wxh`S HOLIDAy PARK Neil Pardoe, Higher Trewithen, Stithians, Jean Primrose, Kinbrae, Gyllyngvase Road, Trelispen Caravan & Camping Park, The Little Winnick Touring Park, Truro TR3 7DR Kinbrae F8 Falmouth TR11 4DJ Trelispen, Gorran Roseland Institute, Gorran, St Austell PL26 6NR Little Winnick H7 Pentewan, St Austell PL26 6DL E [email protected] www.visitcornwall.com/kinbrae- E [email protected] H8 E [email protected] www.littlewinnick.co.uk E [email protected] T (01209) 860863 M 07966 794562 Haven holiday-apartments T (01326) 315529 www.trelispen.co.uk T (01726) 843501 F (01726) 843501 (01726) 843687 Excellent facilities, great location T From £230-£490 pw From £210–£800 pw Tents/Tourers from £12–£18 pn Tents/Tourers from £10 pn Ideally situated 200 yards from Quiet rural site near safe sandy beaches, impressive cliff and a warm welcome - the perfect beach. Town and harbour close by. @ W scenery and coastal footpath. Friendly atmosphere. Cornish escape. z;t^h SELF-CATERING zV- ^; h`L SELF-CATERING h`,C) W,CS)

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Quality one and two bedroom apartments sleeping up to 5 persons. Most enjoy superb sea views. Only 110 yards from the beach yet close to the town, harbour, station, gardens, entertainment at the H7 Princess Pavilion and the National Maritime Museum. Ample car parking. An ideal touring centre. Open all year. French and German spoken. www.stmargaretsholidays.co.uk G, P & J Cain, Anchorage Apartments, Gyllyngvase Road, Falmouth TR11 4DJ E [email protected] Holiday Cornwall St Margaret’s Park offers a choice of quality holiday accommodation set in the heart of T (01326) 312164 M 07884 226704 Cornwall. Twenty nine self-catering holiday lodges and superbly restored 18th Century Engine House nestle in six acres of peaceful parkland with an abundance of wildlife and a meandering From £210–£590 per apartment per week www.holidaycornwall.co.uk stream running through the park. The village shop and pub are just 500 yards away. This popular family run park is perfectly positioned for visiting the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens z9-V-!@^FWL SELF-CATERING Self-catering waterside and country properties sleeping 2-10 in stunning locations around the of Heligan. Helford River and Falmouth Bay; perfectly situated for exploring Cornwall’s coastal path, gardens and attractions. St Margaret’s Park, , St Austell PL26 7AX E [email protected] T (01726) 74283 Choose properties at the Maenporth Estate overlooking the sea, Helford Passage by the water’s Lodges from £175–£910 per week edge, Porthallow for a break away from it all, or in the heart of the bustling port of Falmouth. All

our properties are fully equipped and furnished to a high standard to ensure your holiday is truly z-!?-t@^;W>h`L HOLIDAy PARK relaxing. Trethem Mill G8 Trethem Mill Touring Park, Holiday Cornwall, The Boathouse, Helford Passage, Falmouth TR11 5LB St Just-in-Roseland, Truro TR2 5JF www.trethem.com E [email protected] T (01326) 250278 F (01326) 251102 E [email protected] (01872) 580504 South West “Caravan Park of the T From £305–£2780 per week Tents/Tourers/Motorhomes £19–£27 Year” and “Winner of Winners”

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West Left: Beach near Porthleven; Below: Porthminster Beach, St Ives. Diary dates 25 APRIL Porthleven Food Festival Enjoy food stalls showcasing Cornish food and drink, cornWAll producers, cookery demos and children’s activities large part of the land here was once an island and along with live music and entertainment. even though nowadays joined to the mainland a www.porthlevenfoodfestival.co.uk As you slip off the edge of the map into rocky gorges where feeling of individuality remains. Brown and yellow tiny fishing villages face a wild ocean it’s as if you have heathland covers the granite outcrops and the area 29 APRIL – 4 MAY Ais scattered with remnants of an incredibly ancient heritage. Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival slipped off the edge of time where Cornwall reveals its most As you slip off the edge of the map into rocky gorges where Choirs from all over the world join in a joyous celebration of individual and captivating side. tiny fishing villages face a wild ocean it’s as if you have the male voice choral tradition, with concerts staged in slipped off the edge of time where Cornwall reveals its every corner of Cornwall. most individual and captivating side. www.cimvcf.org.uk The long stretch of golden sand that sweeps around the bay at 1 Hayle is usually full of keen kite surfers and paragliders with their 8 MAY multicoloured sails catching the breeze off the Atlantic Ocean. Helston Flora Day Rounding the headland you’ll catch the graceful symmetry of the Helston is decorated in greenery, flowers and flags as the building at the port of 2 St Ives. For decades five Furry dances for which Flora day is famous wind in Cornwall’s colony of artists has been inspired by the light and and out the houses. landscape of the area and as you wander the streets of this famous www.helstonfloraday.org.uk port, check out the creative stars of tomorrow in the scores of galleries. 26 - 28 JuNe Leaving St Ives and you’re on one of the most breathtaking , Penzance stretches of road in the county as you drop down the coast past tiny Penzance’s community celebration of the traditional moorland hamlets as old as time where the power of the ocean midsummer feast of St John, featuring The Golowan broods just below the cliffs. From the rugged location of the village Band, Penglaz the local ‘obby’ oss, Serpent Dances, of suddenly Cornwall’s past comes to life in dramatic style. Mazey Day, The Quay Fair and more. Silhouetted by the sea, ruined mine buildings evocatively tell their www.golowan.org story. quoits, burial chambers and stone circles are scattered everywhere in one of the richest areas of archaeological 3 – 18 JuLY remains in Europe. Lafrowda, St Just St Just was at the hub of the copper and tin mining boom in Lafrowda Festival is a celebration of entertainment and the 19th Century and in the centre of the village you’ll discover the arts in St Just, West Cornwall, with processions of a medieval amphitheatre once used for performing mystery plays. willow giants, live music, street theatre, stalls and children’s Today you’ll receive a warm welcome in the traditional pubs entertainment. surrounding the market square and the village is an ideal base from www.lafrowda-festival.co.uk which to explore the area. Inland you can get an even older taste of the past as you walk around the courtyards and terraced gardens at 31 AuGuST the well-preserved Iron Age villages of Chysauster and Carn euny. Newlyn Fish Festival As you curl along the contours of the coast there is a sense of Celebrate all things fishy in one of Britain’s most the exotic, it seems warmer, the gorse flowers smell faintly of distinctive fishing villages. Enjoy fresh seafood, live coconut and the sea turns turquoise. From the cliff’s edge at Cape entertainment and bidding at the seafood auction. Cornwall and 3 Land’s end the ocean stretches out before you, www.newlynfishfestival.org.uk 22 DeCeMBeR Montol Festival, Penzance An arts and community festival based on the Cornish Christmas and midwinter traditions of the past. Through the week there are lantern and mask making workshops, strolling bands, carol services, an arts and crafts fair, storytelling and late night shopping. www.montol.info

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Off Road

On The Edge At The Lizard Become a daring adventurer and stand on the most Southerly tip of the UK mainland at Lizard Point. The starting point for many ships before they cross the Atlantic Ocean, watch the ferocious sea from the cliff top.

Dolphins At Coverack Renowned as a playground for aquatic mammals, see if you can spot Bottlenose, Common and Risso dolphins as they show off for you in the wide bay off the beach and if you’re lucky you might even spot the fins of huge basking sharks swimming close to the shore.

Healing Stones At Constructed well over 3,000 years ago, Men-an-Tol is one of Cornwall’s most mysterious ancient monuments. It is said that if you pass through the hole of the doughnut shaped granite slab nine times the healing power of the stones will cure a multitude of aches and pains.

Steamed Up At Levant Designated a World Heritage Site the old mining areas of West Cornwall stand as a silent reminder of the county’s industrial past but at Levant Mine a few miles from Land’s End, Cornwall’s oldest working beam engine comes spitting and chuffing back to life with the evocative sounds of long ago. Opposite page (clockwise from far left): Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula; Rock pooling at Porthleven; View across St Ives Art Explained Harbour. Above: Surfing at . Find out all there is to know about the famous Newlyn and Lamorna Schools of Artists with paintings from such luminaries as Stanhope Forbes and Laura Knight. as if you’re standing on the edge of the world and dropping down buildings along with a number of museums and galleries plus a Cadgwith, just like an illustration from a children’s picture book Discover local history, peruse old photographs, textiles to Sennen, the massive rollers that hit the beach are breathtaking. wonderfully nostalgic Art Deco swimming pool on the seafront. Just with tiny thatched cottages flung down the valley to the bay, the and sculpture and get a real taste of the art and Here the laidback town manages to keep its old fishing port inland the lively town of 5 Helston is home to the famous floral village of Coverack clings to the side of the cove in a perfect heritage of West Cornwall at the Penlee House Gallery character with the added attraction of being a great surfing centre. dance that takes place every May and also boasts the oldest private semicircle overlooking the sea and St Keverne quietly surrounds and Museum at Penzance. Heading South, the village of with its lofty rock brewery in the UK at the Blue Anchor Inn where you can sample their a village square where a cluster of shops and pubs provide as good stacks, mysterious tunnels bored into the rocks and steep slipways famous Spingo Ale. As you head further South onto the 6 Lizard a setting as you’ll find to relax and listen to the male voice choirs has always been a safe haven from the sea and as you travel the scenery changes and the rare geology of the area creates a and brass bands that perform there in Summer. further you’ll stumble upon the gorgeous sandy beaches at haven for exceptional plants and flowers that carpet the landscape. Porthcurno and the secluded valley that leads to the tiny port At Praa Sands, an ideal destination for a family day by the sea, of where the only sounds you’ll hear are the birds singing the blinding light that to this day still attracts hoards of artists to in the trees. the area reflects on the golden beach. And just down the road A sultry, humid air hits you as you approach Lamorna, hidden at Porthleven, the most Southerly working port in the UK, the huge down a lush wooded valley where the dramatic coastline plunges granite sea walls frame this pretty village where you’ll find several The into the sea revealing a handful of cottages and an old inn nestling shops selling local crafts and restaurants specialising in freshly Route in the cove. A great centre for walking, the coastal footpath leads caught seafood. East and West from here where you’ll discover some of the most Mullion is the largest village on The Lizard and a good place beautiful views in Cornwall. to stock up and explore the coastline. Further South you’ll find ST IVES Zennor Gwithian Described by Dylan Thomas as the ‘loveliest village in Kynance Cove, a gorgeous white sandy bay with jagged rocks 2 1 HAYLE England’ Mousehole doesn’t fail to impress with its small harbour jutting out into the sea. You can also discover the part Cornwall Ocean Drama At The Minack PENZANCE and narrow streets that wind between the thick-walled cottages. has played in worldwide communication by paying a visit to the St Just 4 Marazion Its location is probably one of the most unique in the Look across the bay and you’ll glimpse the theatrical sight of Marconi Centre at Cove. In this part of Cornwall the land Sennen Newlyn Praa Sands HELSTON world and the Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, carved into St Michael’s Mount where a fairy tale castle sits at the top of is exposed, revealing a hard, natural landscape, the sea boils below Porthleven 5 the cliffs on the very edge of Cornwall, provides a LAND’S END a small island. you and as you stand facing the ocean you’ll feel a million miles Porthcurno The Lizard magical venue for productions ranging from 3 Coverack On to 4 Penzance, the town bristles with life with all the from the modern world. Shakespeare to modern musicals. The ever-changing sky amenities you’d expect from a great seaside destination. Dotted Head North back up the coast and at every turn there is yet Cadgwith and sea act as a breathtaking backdrop. around the grand old town there are fine Regency and Georgian another piece of the impossibly picturesque Cornish jigsaw to uncover. LIZARD6

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PENZANCE St Just Marazion Sennen Newlyn Praa Sands HELSTON Porthleven Land’s End Porthcurno The Lizard Mullion Cove Coverack Cadgwith Lizard Lizard Peninsula, Marazion, Penzance, St Ives and Marazion, Penzance & area, Land’s End Peninsula, St Ives and Carbis Bay 42 Hotels and Guest Accom Guest Accom and Self-Catering 43 Lizard Peninsula and Porthleven Lizard Peninsula, Porthleven and Marazion & area

Mrs D Capper, Mount View, , Mount View C8 Penzance TR20 8JJ www.visitcornwall.com/mount- E [email protected] view-inn T (01736) 710416 F (01736) 710416 Small family run business. Ideal Standard from £24 pppn base for exploring West Cornwall, En-suite from £30 pppn

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Mr Matt Martens, Cornerways, Cornerways C9 5 Leskinnick Street, Penzance TR18 2HA www.cornerways-penzance.co.uk E [email protected] (01736) 364645 07582 722510 Close bus/rail stations. Centrally T M B&B from £38–£41 pppn Mullion Cove Mount Haven Hotel The Beachfield Tregaddra Marazion Inn - located. High standard en-suite The Old Count House rooms. Ideal touring base.

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Pedn Olva Hotel, Porthminster Beach, Harbour Inn, Commercial Road, C8 Sea Breeze, 5 Higher Trewidden Road, Mrs Lynne Bowden, Carlill, Pedn Olva St Ives TR26 2EA Harbour Inn D9 Porthleven, Helston TR13 9JB The Belyars, St Ives TR26 2DP Carlill C8 9 Porthminster Terrace, St Ives TR26 2DQ Hotel C8 E [email protected] www.harbourinnporthleven.co.uk E [email protected] www.seabreeze-stives.co.uk E [email protected] www.carlillguesthouse.co.uk E [email protected] www.pednolva.co.uk T (01736) 796222 F (01736) 797710 T (01326) 573876 F (01326) 572124 T (01736) 797549 T (01736) 796738 In the peaceful fishing port, Overlooking St Ives and the Atlantic Highly recommended. Modern Light and contemporary decor B&B from £75–£300 B&B from £60–£135 B&B from £48 pppn B&B from £30 pppn Ocean, quiet location, friendly relaxed en-suite rooms. 5 mins beach, town, inspires relaxation. Fantastic views this beautiful historic inn enjoys Balconies & great sea views harbour views. atmosphere, private parking. bus, rail. Sea views. Parking. from every room. u

John & Anne Hammond, The Mustard Tree, The Mustard St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2JX Tre e D8 E [email protected] www.stivesbnb.co.uk T (01736) 795677 B&B from £36–£47 pppn The Mustard Tree is a quality guest house overlooking . z9uW< GUEST HOUSE

Porthleven Holiday Cottages, Celtic House, Farm E10 Porthleven Holiday Harbour Head, Porthleven TR13 9JY www.trenancefarmcottages.com Cottages D9 E [email protected] www.porthlevenholidaycottages.co.uk T (01326) 574270 Excellent situation for the beach, walking, visiting Cornwall’s 29 lovely properties on and around From £325–£2000 pw magnificent gardens. Only 1/2 mile from thriving Mullion the picturesque harbour, most with Inclusive price village and cove. Relax in mature gardens around the sea views. zV@Wh CARBIS BAY cottages and Summer pool or follow the footpath over fields to coast and spectacular views. Gillian Oxford, 70 Holden Road, RP & J Tyler-Street, Trenance Farm Cottages, HOTEL & SPA Dai-Mar D9 London N12 7DY Mullion, Helston TR12 7HB www.cornwallcottagefor E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01326) 240639 holidays.com 020 8445 0090 07940 162406 “The only hotel & spa in Britain with its own private Blue Flag beach” Fisherman’s cottage, sleeps 4, T M From £295 pw From £240–£480 pw near village centre, harbour, pubs, beaches. Children welcome. z-V;W>TphL SELF-CATERING 3 to 4 -V?@; SELF-CATERING

W Oliver Allen & Sons, Loe Bar Road, Porthleven D9 Porthleven TR13 9EN www.porth-leven.co.uk E [email protected] (01326) 562222 Eight properties overlooking beach T From £180–£600 pw and around cliff top. Outstanding Low season short breaks sea views. Parking. z@;Wh SELF-CATERING 2 to 3 In harmony with nature Award-winning dining Luxury spa facilities Hotel on the beach Broom Farm D9 www.visitcornwall.com/broom-farm-cottage Near Marazion, ideally situated for exploring Mid to West Cornwall. A detached, stone barn conversion. The en-suite Trevarthian Holiday Homes, bedroom sleeps 2. Relax on the patio, enjoying the peaceful meadow or walk the mile to and enjoy D9 beautiful coastal walks. Marazion Mrs J Markham, Broom Farm, Packet Lane, www.trevarthian.co.uk Rosudgeon, Penzance TR20 9QD E [email protected] T (01736) 763738 Quality self-catering cottages and apartments in the beautiful town of Marazion. All located opposite the large sandy beach and St Michael’s Mount. Two to five minutes walk to the beach, children’s From £205–£410 pw Individually designed rooms 25 acres of golden sands Exclusive Sunseeker motor yacht playground, village pubs, restaurants, galleries, shops, bus stops. An excellent central location to explore all of West Cornwall. Free WiFi and parking. Family owned and supervised. Please call us for z9-!?t^;h; SELF-CATERING free brochure. Carbis Bay Hotel & Spa, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2NP Mr R Pool, “”, Rose-Hill, Trevarthian Holiday Homes, Trevarthian House, West End, Marazion TR17 0EG Tregew Holiday Marazion TR17 0HB LUXURY E [email protected] T: 01736 795311 D9 T (01736) 710247 Bungalows T (01736) 710100 F (01736) 710111 HOTEL & SPA [email protected] www.carbisbayhotel.co.uk www.tregew-marazion.co.uk Two bungalows, magnificent views From £235–£575 pw From £230–£925 per week St Michael’s Mount and Bay. Sleeps

2/3 each. Parking. Brochure. zt@^` SELF-CATERING z9-V?-t@^;W`L SELF-CATERING 3 to 4 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 Carbis Bay and Hayle area 44 Self-Catering Penzance & area, Newlyn, Land’s End Peninsula, St Ives and Downs Self-Catering and Holiday Parks 45 Lizard Peninsula

Mrs J W Sampson, 55 Albemarle Gate, Nanceddan C8 Gulval Cottages C8 Cheltenham GL50 4PH www.nanceddan.com www.gulvalcottages.co.uk E [email protected] (01242) 232769 Near St Michael’s Mount, Penzance, St Ives. T Spacious first floor farmhouse apartment with large South Chyandaunce £310–£735 pw Chyandaunce, C19 spacious village house sleeps 8. facing balcony enjoying super sea and country views Chyancrowse £250–£310 pw focusing on St Michael’s Mount. Tranquil setting. Sky TV. Chyancrowse, character cottage for 2. Walled garden. z-;Wh SELF-CATERING WiFi. Gardens. Parking. Marazion 3 miles. St Ives 5 miles. 3 bedrooms – sleeps 5. Mrs M Toms, Silver Seas, Road, Mrs J R Richards, Nanceddan, , Silver Seas, Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5LY Penzance TR20 8AN C9 E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01736) 740165 Newlyn T (01736) 368007 From £350–£600 pw Comfortably furnished apartment From £165–£360 pw equipped for 4. Beautiful views.

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Penzance Seafront Bal-Red Bungalow The Lookout, Treen B9 Land’s End Cottage C9 Lamorna Cove C9 www.lookoutcottage.co.uk Vineries B9 www.visitcornwall.com/penzance- www.visitcornwall.com/bal-red www.visitcornwall.com/lands-end- seafront-cottage Well equipped bungalow sleeping four. One double, Former coastguard cottage, sleeping 6, offering vineries Granite character cottage on Penzance Promenade. one twin. Situated near harbour with cliff walks excellent spacious 3 bed family accommodation. Comfortable family accommodation on quiet, & self catering, 25 yards from sea. Panoramic views across close by. Linen and towels supplied. Digital TV, Freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, attractively landscaped site, situated in open Spectacular stylish Mount’s Bay. The renovated cottage has 3 DVD and CD player available. Parking. Metered tumble dryer. Enclosed rear garden ideal for pets/ countryside. Close to beaches, coves, coastal path, bedrooms. Sleeps 1 to 6 persons. TV, heating, electricity (£1 coins). Well behaved pets by children. Set in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty approx halfway between Land’s End and Porthcurno. offering memorable holidays in the superb equipped kitchen, shower, bath, garden, garage. arrangement. Open all year. – ideal for walking. Close to Minack Theatre, coves, Local shops within 5 minutes drive. On bus route to beaches. Land’s End and Penzance. Close to Minack. surroundings of Mrs Maureen Blewett, 5 Reens Road, , Mrs B Ottway, 4 Woodpecker Avenue, Mr & Mrs I Sutton, Land’s End Vineries, Poljigga, St Ives Penzance TR18 3HP Sarah Daniel, Sarah’s Cottage, Lamorna, Midsomer Norton, Bath BA3 4NN , Penzance TR19 6LT E [email protected] Penzance TR19 6XJ E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01736) 361741 T (01736) 731227 T (01761) 410185 T (01736) 871676 carbisbayholidays.co.uk/vc From £300–£650 pw From £150–£420 pw From £300–£750 pw From £250–£500 pw 08000 122241

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Mr & Mrs R A George, The Meadows, Ian Norbury, 47 Parkside Drive, Watford, Mrs C Lawson-Smith, 42 Road, Ruth Trewhella, Wheal Providence, St Cyr’s House, Treen, St Levan, Penzance TR19 6LQ Fern Cottage, Hertfordshire WD17 3AU Trehaven D8 St Erth, Hayle TR27 6HJ 14 Deveral Road, , Hayle TR27 5EP adjoining Wisteria Cottage, St Erth B9 E [email protected] Treen B9 E [email protected] E [email protected] House D8 E [email protected] Treen www.visitcornwall.com/trehaven www.furthestwest.com T (01736) 810452 http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ian.norbury/ T (01923) 223013 T (01736) 753476 www.deveralhouse.co.uk T (01736) 850730 Attractive property, idyllic location From £375 per week, short Picturesque character cottage in From £360–£1100 pw Cosy bungalow (4). Picture window. From £120–£370 pw Rural farmhouse, sleeps 8. 3 From £300–£780 pw for glorious walks, Minack Theatre, breaks available out of season Treen. Access to spectacular beaches Lovely outlook onto ‘secret’ garden, bedrooms. Near St Ives Bay. Large magical Porthcurno Bay. z@;Wh and coastal scenery. z@;W` SELF-CATERING streams. St Ives nearby. z9t@; SELF-CATERING gardens. Parking. Rayburn. z-V@; SELF-CATERING

Mr & Mrs R A George, The Meadows, Nicky Middleton, Jasmine Cottage, Queens Street, Brian & Elizabeth Jackson, Dromona, Sennen Cove B9 Treen, St Levan, Penzance TR19 6LQ The Old Milking Halford, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5BT Dromona D8 Reskadinnick, Camborne TR14 0BH www.furthestwest.com E [email protected] Parlour B8/9 E [email protected] www.dromona.co.uk E [email protected] (01736) 810452 www.theoldmilkingparlourcornwall.co.uk (01789) 740639 (01209) 713644 Spectacular sea views. Yards from T T Detached two bedroom bungalow, T From £330 per week, short The property conveniently positioned From £350 per week From £210–£475 pw beautiful sandy beach. Riviera – large garden, rural valley. Convenient breaks negotiable out of season for , historical sites Reductions 2 persons low season two spacious apartments. beaches, coastal walks. z9-@` and . z9@Wh SELF-CATERING zt@h` SELF-CATERING

Kenneth Canning, Wheal Trenwith, Wheal 1a Trenwith Square, St Ives TR26 1DQ Trenwith C8 E [email protected] www.whealtrenwith-stives.co.uk M 07976 380672 Beautiful studio apartment, sleeps From £330 per week two. Parking. Quiet location,

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Melanie Osborne, Holiday Farm, Trevalgan Holiday St Ives TR26 3BJ Farm C8 E [email protected] www.trevalgan.co.uk T (01736) 796529 Child friendly, working farm near C8 From £240–£810 pw E/F10 E/F10 Beach St Ives. Stunning coastal location, Short breaks available at discount Cheriton Self-Catering Silver Sands Seaview Sea Acres W www.stnicholascourt.com great walks. z >h` SELF-CATERING Flats & Cottages C8 www.silversandsholidaypark.co.uk www.seaviewcaravanpark.com www.cheritonselfcatering.com Holiday Park E/F10 Marilyn Harry, 32 Porthia Road, Five flats and penthouses in St Nicholas Court. St Ives C8 St Ives TR26 2JB St Ives centre – 25 yards harbour and beach. Five Enjoy a peaceful, relaxing holiday in our beautifully Family run park with outstanding views. 6 berth www.parkdean.com • Great location near the beaches www.visitcornwall.com/stives- E [email protected] super flats and three pretty fisherman’s cottages landscaped park. Holiday homes and spacious caravans and 4 berth chalets available. Excellent A peaceful, friendly park set on The Lizard with stunning views over Kennack Sands. • Spacious interior layout (sleeps 6–8) holiday-flat nearby. Sleeping 2-5 persons. Car parking. Also touring/camping pitches are separated by shrubs facilities including indoor heated pool, bar and T (01736) 794986 • Top quality caravan holiday homes • Central heating and double glazing available • Luxurious furnishings and fittings For two people, sea views from front From £90–£350 pw flat on Porthminster Point with fantastic views. for privacy. A 1 km walk through the Lizard Nature launderette. Peace and tranquility. Short walk to • Garage space of property. Short breaks Nov to Apr at very reasonable rates Reserve to Kennack Sands. Dogs welcome. AA 3 Kennack Sands beach. • FREE heated indoor pool • FREE kids’ club • Family Club House with light entertainment • Spring and Autumn Saver programmes (£180 for 2 persons for 3 nights). Pennants. David Bellamy Gold Award. • Breaker’s Bistro • Beds made on arrival • Crazy golf • Indoor and outdoor play areas z!t; SELF-CATERING E-mail or call for full information. Seymour Family, Seaview Holiday Park, Cheriton Self-Catering, Cheriton House, Silver Sands Holiday Park, Gwendreath, Gwendreath, Kennack Sands, Ruan Minor, Coombe Cottage, Hill, Market Place, St Ives TR26 1RZ Kennack Sands, Ruan Minor, Helston TR12 7LZ Helston TR12 7LZ Sea Acres Holiday Park, Kennack Sands, Ruan Minor, Helston TR12 7LT D8 Lelant Downs, Hayle TR27 6NW E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E via www.parkdean.com www.visitcornwall.com/coombe- E [email protected] T 023 8026 7939 M 07970 737067 T (01326) 290631 F (01326) 290631 T (01326) 290635 F (01326) 290635 T 0344 335 3755 cottage-caravan T (01736) 740445 From £465–£2100 pw Privately owned, 2 bedroom, fully From £175–£320 pw From £295–£795 pw Holiday homes from £199–£599 pw Caravans from £180 per week Holiday homes from £219 per week equipped mobile home. Peacefully Friday to Friday Tents/Tourers from £12.50–£23.50 pn Chalets from £160 per week Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £119

INDIVIDUAL APPROVED z--t@;`^ SELF-CATERING 4 to 5 situated, near beaches. !t@^ CARAVAN z-V?t@^; SELF-CATERING 3 to 4 z-V@W>h`C) zVt@xTqh`L HOLIDAy PARK z-t)@WZx>Tqh`S; HOLIDAy PARK For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 Lizard Peninsula, Helston area, Penzance area, Land’s End Peninsula, St Ives, Hayle & area 46 Holiday Parks Hayle Holiday Parks 47 and Gwithian

Peace & Quiet E/F10 Mullion www.tomandlinda.co.uk D9 Holiday Park E10 www.poldown.co.uk Just wanting peace and quiet? A relaxing holiday? www.parkdean.com A small attractive park nestled in its own peaceful Right on the beach! Wonderful coastal and country walks? NO NOISY A lively family park, ideal for exploring The Lizard Peninsula. valley near Helston and Praa Sands beach. Superb CLUB? Our park has a breathtaking headland holiday caravans, glamping, camping and touring • Top quality caravan holiday homes with non-smoking options, double glazing and central view and a lovely woodland walk through a nature with very good facilities. Very central for all West reserve to a sandy beach. NO NOISY CLUB. heating available • FREE heated indoor and outdoor pools Cornwall’s beaches, good walks, family attractions CHALETS CARAVANS CAMPING Pets welcome. • FREE live family entertainment at the Stargate Club • FREE kids’ clubs • Outdoor play area and outdoor activities. • • • • Kynance Bar and Grill • Crazy Caves indoor play area • Multi-sports court • Beds made on arrival Mr T Gibson, Gwendreath Farm Holiday Park, Poldown Caravan & Camping Park, Kennack Sands, Ruan Minor, Helston TR12 7LZ Mullion Holiday Park, Ruan Minor, Helston TR12 7LJ Carleen, Helston TR13 9NN E [email protected] E via www.parkdean.com E [email protected] T (01326) 290666 T 0344 335 3755 T (01326) 574560 Holiday homes from Holiday homes from £199 per week Caravans from £195–£545 pw £199-£449 pw Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £99 Tents/Tourers from £12–£17 HOLIDAy, TOURING HOLIDAy, TOURING zV->h` T>-t;@)pqZh`S,) & CAMPING PARK zVtFW>h`,C & CAMPING PARK

Franchis Holidays, Cury Cross Lanes, Boscrege Caravan & Camping Park, Franchis Near Mullion, Helston TR12 7AZ Boscrege D9 Ashton, Helston TR13 9TG Holidays E10 E [email protected] www.caravanparkcornwall.com E [email protected] www.franchis.co.uk (01326) 240301 (01736) 762231 (01736) 762152 T Countryside caravan and camping T F Chalets/Static Caravans from £250 pw Statics £185–£795 pw. Tents/Tourers Quiet, friendly site surrounded by park set in 12 acres in West Tents/Tourers from £12 £13–£20. Short breaks available woodland and bordered by a stream. Cornwall. Wh`C) W>hC)

Bone Valley Holiday Park, Bone Valley C8 Heamoor, Penzance TR20 8UJ D8 www.bonevalleyholidaypark.co.uk E [email protected] (01736) 360313 www.rivervalley.co.uk This small quiet sheltered family run site is ideal for T Tents/Tourers/Motorhomes from £9.50 pn stivesbay.co.uk 0800 317713 exploring the countryside and coast of West Cornwall. River Valley Country Park is tranquility at its best. Situated in Caravans from £225 per week Campers kitchen. one of the most picturesque valleys in Cornwall, just a few Wh`C) miles from both the North and South Coast and their sandy beaches. David Bellamy Gold Award. Cardinney Caravan & Camping Park, River Valley Country Park, , Penzance, TR20 9ER Cardinney B9 Crows-an-Wra, Penzance TR19 6HX E [email protected] www.cardinney-camping-park.co.uk E [email protected] T (01736) 763398 F (01736) 763398 T (01736) 810880 Caravans from £214–£785 pw Camping from £11 Fairly flat landscaped site. Centrally Lodges from £275–£1030 pw Serviced from £15.50 placed in the Land’s End Peninsula. z-V?-t@ ^;` HOLIDAy PARK WZCS)

Higher Penderleath Caravan & Camping Park, Higher , St Ives TR26 3AF Penderleath C8 E [email protected] www.penderleath.co.uk T (01736) 798403 M 07840 208542 Tents, caravans and motorhomes Tents/Tourers from £15–£26.50 2 miles from St Ives. Z>CS)

Beachside Holiday Park D8 Atlantic Coast Higher Trevaskis D8 www.highertrevaskiscaravanpark.co.uk www.beachside.co.uk Holiday Park D8 www.atlanticcoastpark.co.uk Peaceful park providing excellent caravan holidays Big enough to cope, small enough to care! Friendly Beachside is a family holiday park set amidst sand dunes on one of the country’s finest golden sandy and facilities. Short stroll to Gwithian beach, perfect secluded family run countryside park. Well placed for bathing, surfing and rockpooling. Nearby National for local beaches, attractions. Terraced level well beaches, in the famous St Ives Bay. With a range of accommodation and touring pitches, our location Trust owned Point has a lighthouse and drained pitches in small enclosures to ensure is ideally situated in West Cornwall for a touring and beach holiday. offers wonderful walking, fishing and dolphin privacy. Magnificent views. Designated play areas. spotting. Static caravans for sale. Renowned spotlessly clean facilities. visitcornwall.com Atlantic Coast Holiday Park, 53 Upton Towans, facebook.com/ilovecornwall Beachside Holiday Park, Hayle TR27 5AW Gwithian, Hayle TR27 5BL Higher Trevaskis Caravan & Camping Park, twitter.com/ilovecornwalluk E [email protected] E [email protected] Gwinear Road, , Hayle TR27 5JQ youtube.com/cornwalltouristboard T (01736) 753080 F (01736) 757252 T (01736) 752071 F (01736) 758100 T (01209) 831736 Share your photos #loveCornwall Holiday homes from £226–£1190 per week Caravans from £257 per week Tents/Tourers from £12–£22 Last minute offers @lastminutesw Tents/Tourers from £11–£40 per night Tents/Tourers from £16 per night HOLIDAy, TOURING HOLIDAy, TOURING z-t)@Wx>p`,CS)L & CAMPING PARK QVh;W`,CS) & CAMPING PARK V?Fh`,C) For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 48 North Coast For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 North Coast 49

Opposite page (clockwise from left): Island on Towan Beach Newquay; , St. Agnes; Cycling along the North Coast; North Coast surfing spot. Below: The stunning view over Bedruthan Steps. Diary dates 25 APRIL Trevithick Day, Camborne he Atlantic Coast of Cornwall stretches for over Local engineering genius and inventor Richard Trevithick seventy miles along a wildly beautiful landscape (1771-1833) gets the recognition he deserves and Camborne where towns and villages huddle in the cliffs for celebrates its importance as a major player in Cornwall’s former protection against the sea. A renowned hub for thrill mining industry. Lots of spluttering steam engines, singing, seekerst who get active in and out of the water, the mile wide dancing and parades. bays are justifiably popular with the nation’s surfers and www.trevithick-day.org.uk families alike. With fabulous accommodation and celebrity- 4 - 6 JuNe endorsed eateries transforming the coast into top class destinations, magically combines the hip Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge A top agricultural show, the Royal Cornwall Show is the and trendy with absolutely stunning natural scenery. county’s biggest annual event and is full of exhibits and Just up from the Penwith Peninsula the coastline heads east activities which offer so much in the way of entertainment, and the cliffs start to feel the full force of the Atlantic. At the competition, information, shopping and all that’s best in village of Portreath the rollers squeeze past the harbour wall food and farming. creating a perfect surfing wave known as ‘The Vortex’. A couple of www.royalcornwallshow.org miles further along, the beach at Chapel Porth is concealed in a cove where it’s untouched location provides a great place to just 26 – 28 JuNe simply spend time chilling out listening to the roar of the sea. Polo On The Beach, Watergate Bay Just inland, the attractive village of St Agnes buzzes with 1 Surfers will make way for ponies for Polo On The Beach. A visitors enjoying the kind of individual shops and pubs you thought weekend packed full of events, entertainment and music, probably didn’t exist anymore and is a great centre from which the highlight being an exhibition polo match between two to pull on your hiking boots and have a go at a stretch of the teams of top international players. Free to attend. coastal footpath. www.watergatebay.co.uk/polo As you travel on to 2 Perranporth, the three miles of golden sand you’ll find is typical of the beaches on the North Coast, big, SePTeMBeR bold and breathtaking. Here you can enjoy a tee off at the golf Redruth Mining & Pasty Festival course, or just grab a coffee and relax in one of the beachside cafés. A celebration of the famous icon of Cornwall – the Cornish Up the coast beach situated on the estuary pasty. Encompassing the mining history that is inextricably is a great place for a picnic amongst the sand dunes and the shallow linked to the meal - and uncovering the magic of the river that runs through the sandy beach is perfect for kids to explore. Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and Redruth as the heart of Cornish mining. www.visitredruth.co.uk

11 – 13 SePTeMBeR Newquay Fish Festival The festival attracts thousands of visitors who sample delicious fish dishes, watch local chefs rustle up amazing food using local produce, browse food and craft stalls and enjoy entertainment from local groups. www.newquayfishfestival.co.uk

3 – 4 oCToBeR Boscastle Food, Arts & Craft Festival A fabulous range of local produce and crafts as well as cookery demonstrations, an art exhibition and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. www.boscastlefestival.co.uk

The scenic seaside town of 3 Newquay is wrapped in 3 – 6 DeCeMBeR north coAst captivating coastlines, exuding a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Padstow Christmas Festival The shops and cafes are stylish yet delightfully quirky, the beaches It’s during December that Padstow is at its most magical and coastlines peaceful yet brimming with life, the general vibe with an array of seasonal treats including Christmas lights The Atlantic Coast of Cornwall stretches for over seventy welcoming yet infectiously lively. It is the proud surf capital of and decorations. Fireworks, festive food, cookery Britain with a brilliant surfing community, as well as the cultural demonstrations from celebrity chefs and late night shopping. miles along a wildly beautiful landscape where towns and and festival centre of Cornwall. Newquay has an ambience both www.padstowchristmasfestival.co.uk as lively and as tender as the waves that descend on its coastline. villages huddle in the cliffs for protection against the sea. www.visitnewquay.org

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Opposite (clockwise from top left): Bay; Watching the surf at Chapel Porth; Building sand castles on Perranporth Beach; Port Isaac Harbour. Below: Gunver Head near Padstow. Off Road Visit The Oldest And Biggest At Take a look at the largest man-made hole in Europe at the 600-year-old quarry in the village of Delabole. Plunging 400 feet down into solid rock the pit measures a mile and a half in circumference.

Leave A Message At St Nectan’s Waterfall St Nectan’s Glen has been a place of spiritual healing since pre-Christian times. This sacred site has a gorgeous waterfall that drops sixty feet into a pool where messages and offerings are left on rock ledges.

Get A Round In At St Enodoc Ranking an admirable 55th in the world, St Enodoc near Rock has one of the finest links golf courses in the UK with all the rolling fairways, firm greens, blind shots you could want but with the added bonus of stunning views. by a steep causeway overlooking the sea while down on the beach, ’s Cave only adds to the mystical feel. A few miles away Boscastle has got to have one of the best settings in Cornwall. Fully restored after a disastrous flood in 2004, the village presents itself with a truly unspoilt harbour and traditional fisherman’s cottages running down to the sea. A good stopping off point on the way up the coast is . Here the sea cliffs start to rise dramatically and the famous colourful chevron rock formations start to appear creating a small cove. As you approach the border and the town of 6 Bude you’ll find the dramatic sweep of Widemouth Bay, considered by many as pushing up some of the best surf in Cornwall and it was here that the UK’s first Surf Life Saving Club was formed over fifty On Your Bike To Padstow The easygoing Camel Trail from Wadebridge to Padstow years ago. The town with its canal and grand Victorian terraces is a great way to see the countryside and get has the feel of a traditional , which is totally a little fitter into the bargain with bikes for hire at either As the cliffs get a bit higher, Moving on to Padstow and Rock, the iconic North Coast moves engaging. Walking around the revamped seafront and well end of this five and a half mile stretch. up a gear. 5 Padstow still remains a very pretty place to visit but served town centre ending up on the popular Summerleaze the view from the top of these days and streets full of fashionable shops, cafés Beach is a perfect way to while away the day. and restaurants attract a ‘Must See’ crowd that gives the town Get High Near Bude Bedruthan Steps will literally a definite air of sophistication. Across the estuary Rock, one of the Near the weirdly named Strangles Beach between take your breath away most sought after locations in the county, can be reached by ferry Bude and Boscastle, a favourite haunt of the author where the view back across the water is undeniably special. Thomas Hardy, climb up to the highest cliff in If ever there was a surfer’s paradise then Polzeath just about The Cornwall at a towering 742 feet. clinches it. Hoards of devotees take advantage of the perfect rollers Route 6 BUDE Widemouth On from Newquay the wide-open bays and fabulous beaches that hit the beach here making it a popular destination for both Bay just keep coming. At Watergate Bay the Extreme Academy, where participants and spectators. Travel along the coast road and you Crackington Haven BUDE you can learn how to do almost anything involving a board and a may find Port Isaac seems a little familiar, that’s because the Boscastle sail and celebrity chef Jamie oliver’s Fifteen restaurant keeps village is also known by its alter ego Port Wenn in the Doc Martin Tintagel visitors happy. At Mawgan Porth, the laid back atmosphere Crackington TV series. The narrow winding streets lead down to the sea where Haven continues with a super family beach with gentle waves making it lobster pots are landed, making the port a great place to sample Port Isaac Polzeath Boscastle an ideal place to have your first go at surfing. As the cliffs get a bit fresh seafood, and at low tide the seaweed-strewn harbour 5 Tintagel PADSTOW higher, the view from the top of Bedruthan Steps will literally take imaginatively doubles up as a car park. One of the real gems of 4 WADEBRIDGE your breath away as the giant waves hit the rocky outcrops below this Eastern stretch of the coast is Trebarwith Strand. A former Port Isaac Polzeath you and at Harlyn Bay the scenic overkill just keeps getting better port for shipping the abundant slate in the area, the tiny village 3 NEWQUAY PADSTOW with an award-winning crescent shaped beach. Lay on the golden squeezes down a narrow valley to the shore. A rocky island sits just Crantock WADEBRIDGE Have A Snifter At Camel Valley 2 St Merryn sand, read a good book and simply feel any stress disappear. Just out to sea creating a super view to admire while you enjoy a meal PERRANPORTH Beating off opposition from around the world, Camel 1 ST AGNES Valley Vineyard wins prestigious awards for its wines inland on the Camel River estuary the town of 4 Wadebridge is and a drink from the local pub. NEWQUAY where you’ll find all you need for a picnic, tonight’s dinner, surf gear For a slice of Cornish history, legendary or otherwise, then the Porthtowan Crantock nurtured in a tranquil location near Wadebridge. Find out Portreath or something chic for the beach as the streets are full of shops and ancient village of Tintagel fits the bill. The stunning ruins of a 13th Redruth Perranporth what all the fuss is about on a fascinating tasting tour. boutiques where you can get that inevitable retail therapy fix. Century castle, reputedly the birthplace of King Arthur, are reached Camborne ST AGNES Porthtowan Portreath 52 Hotels Redruth and St Agnes Porth and Wadebridge area Hotels 53

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Renowned for its Cuisine Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 3LY Unrivalled for its Views 01637 874777 Penventon Park Rose In Vale Country House Hotel E7 Beacon Country Praised for its Hospitality info@.co.uk Hotel E8 www.roseinvalehotel.co.uk House Hotel E7 www.penventon.com www.beaconhotel.co.uk A Georgian Manor house set in 10 acres in a Cornish wooded valley yet just minutes from the North Situated high on southerly slopes of St Agnes The Penventon Park Hotel is a charming Georgian Cornish Coast, a real hidden gem and a haven of peace and tranquility. Ideally located for visiting all Beacon, spectacular views, beautiful quiet mansion house in Redruth, Cornwall. Privately surroundings, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, of Cornwall and the perfect place to return, for sumptuous à la carte dining, in the Valley Restaurant. owned and run by the Pascoe family for over 45 perfect base for exploring Cornwall, close to SW years this luxury 3* hotel is centrally positioned Dogs are most welcome. Coast Path, smart, bright, modern bedrooms, close to all that Cornwall offers. stunning panorama from the restaurant, licensed bar. Penventon Park Hotel, West End, Redruth TR15 1TE Rose In Vale Country House Hotel, , St Agnes TR5 0QD Road, St Agnes TR5 0NW E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01209) 203000 F (01209) 203001 T (01872) 552202 T (01872) 552318 B&B from £69 pppn B&B from £165. No Children U12 B&B from £45 pppn DB&BRosemundy_cornguide_2014 from £94 pppn 23/9/13 5:20 pm Page 1 DB&B from £62 pppn COUNTRy zQ-V

A Warm Welcome and Personal Attention awaits you at the Whipsiderry Hotel. Set in two acres of its own grounds with panoramic views of Newquay, Porth Beach and Bay. The Whipsiderry is a peaceful hotel, run by the same family for 40 years, an ideal location for exploring all Cornwall has to offer. The cuisine is high on its list of Whipsiderryattributes with a very comfortable Hotel and spacious restaurant, bar and lounges. The hotel has infinite charm and character. www.whipsiderry.co.uk W

Porth Veor St Moritz Hotel G4 www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk F6 Manor Hotel If St Moritz evokes a stylish Winter wonderland, that’s fine by the owners of this coolly www.porthveormanor.com sophisticated hotel, as alluring in Winter as it is in Summer. From October to March, Cornwall Enjoying an elevated position with terraced lawned gardens overlooking the beach, this is at its understated best, when you can explore the great, windswept beaches, or simply curl charming 19th Century Manor is now a well appointed hotel. A tranquil haven yet only a mile up by a roaring fire. Rooms and suites are modern, sassy and deeply comfortable. Book a King from Newquay centre, with fine dining in the ‘Beaucliffes’ restaurant, good wine cellar, delightful Room and a stripy poolside is yours too. When you’ve tired of the great outdoors, conservatory and bar plus heated swimming pool (Apr-Oct) and sun terraces. dive into the gorgeous Cowshed Spa and perk up again in the hotel’s buzzing restaurant, where Jamie Porter and his team deliver the freshest of local produce from an open kitchen. Children welcome, min 5 years. Free night offers for minimum 4 night stays and Great Garden and Gourmet specials at discount prices.

Best Western Porth Veor Manor Hotel, Porth Way, Porth, Newquay TR7 3LW St Moritz Hotel, , Wadebridge PL27 6SD E [email protected] T (01637) 873274 F (01637) 879572 E [email protected] T (01208) 862242 F (01208) 862262 From £59 - £64 per night Doubles from £120 From £295 - £320 per week

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Jane Parker, Little Roseveth, Dorothy Gill-Carey, Penkerris, Wendy O’Reilly-Hunt, 39 West Mills Road, Little Roseveth F7 Tregavethan, Truro TR4 9ES Penkerris E7 Penwinnick Road, St Agnes TR5 0PA St Merryn, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1SP www.penkerris.co.uk www.littleroseveth.com E [email protected] E [email protected] Nr Padstow G5 E [email protected] T (01872) 262392 T (01872) 552262 www.visitcornwall.com/chalet-201 T (01305) 265487 Luxury farmhouse B&B. Local/home B&B £90 prpn (double/twin) Lovely old house, lawned garden, B&B from £25 pppn 2 bedroom chalet, peaceful setting, From £200 pw produced food. Easy access to all £60 single occupancy. parking. Cliff walks and surfing fully equipped, high standards

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Old Custom House Inn, South Quay, Old Custom Padstow PL28 8BL House Inn G4 E [email protected] www.oldcustomhousepadstow.co.uk T (01841) 532359 F (01841) 533372 B&B from £105–£265 In the heart of the town this historic The Old G5 F6 inn overlooks the harbour. W Bay Retreat Villas u

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J4 Barn Duchy Holidays Villas & Apartments F6 Cornish Horizons Quarryman’s The Farmer James www.duchyholidays.co.uk Porth Veor www.stayatthelinhay.co.uk Cottages E7 www.porthveormanor.com Holiday Cottages Cottages H5 Farm Holidays H4 www.stagnesbarns.com www.cornishhorizons.co.uk www.choicecornishcottages.com www.farmerjames.co.uk Situated in the friendly village of St Agnes. Your local holiday lettings expert, Duchy Holidays Choose from over 200 coastal and rural quality Overlooking the Camel Estuary between bustling Nestling in the large, spectacular and peaceful Stay in delightful, well-equipped cottages with 3 attractive units in a converted barn, rebuilt have 20 years’ experience and over 120 self- Award-winning collection of 12 deluxe villas and apartments set in the grounds of the Best Western assured holiday cottages and apartments in little Wadebridge and the historic fishing village of garden of The Oaks Barn, in the pretty, friendly stunning countryside views and friendly animals all to a high standard. Sleeps 4/5, open beams catering properties to choose from in and around Porth Veor Manor. Guests have full access to all hotel facilities including the heated pool (Apr-Oct), sun Padstow, Polzeath, nearby bays and beyond. Call Padstow, these cosy cottages surround a stone- village of . • Comprehensively equipped around. Fabulous location for spectacular beaches, throughout, patio area, ample parking. Central for the Perranporth and St Agnes area for 2–12 people, terraces, bar and ‘Beaucliffes’ restaurant. or e-mail our friendly team for your brochure or flagged courtyard. Tastefully decorated and well- for 2 (no pets, children or smokers please) walks and restaurants. Plenty to do nearby - exploring scenic Cornwall. Easy walk to local shops, from traditional Cornish cottages to contemporary book your holiday online today. Green Tourism equipped. Within 300 yards of Camel Trail. Bike hire • Perfect centre for coast, moors and Eden Project surfing, riding, cycling or shopping - endless amenities and beaches. beachside apartments. Free night offers for minimum 4 night stays and Great Garden and Gourmet specials at discount prices. Business Scheme Gold Award. available in Wadebridge. • Brochure available possibilities! Help Farmer James or simply relax. Mrs D Butson, Goonown Farmhouse, Duchy Holidays, Westcott House, Cornish Horizons (Holiday Cottages), Huw Jenkins, Criafol, 17 Granville Terrace, Mr S Smith, The Oaks Barn, Redvale Road, James & Tracy Wilson, Higher Trevinnick Farm, St Agnes TR5 0XG St Piran’s Road, Perranporth TR6 0BH Porth Veor Villas & Apartments, Porth Way, Porth, Newquay TR7 3LW 19 New Street, Padstow PL28 8EA Mountain Ash, Glamorgan CF45 4AL St Tudy, Bodmin PL30 3PU , Port Isaac PL30 3HP E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01872) 553654 T (01872) 572971 F (01872) 571077 T (01637) 873274 F (01637) 879572 T (01841) 533331 F (01841) 533933 M 07866 386611 T (01208) 851422 T (01208) 880245 M 07866 517645 From £320–£670 pw From £180–£1895 pw 4 nights from £345-£735 From £194–£1150 pw (low) Low season £200 High season £600 From £300 pw (low) From £435 pw (high) From £300–£1180 pw Short breaks available 7 nights from £575-£1225 From £372–£3015 pw (high) Special rates for couples/weekends Low season short breaks £50 per night

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Sharon & Richard Keast, Yellow Sands Richard & Alison Mably, Trentinney Farm, Meadow Rise G6 Yellow Sands Cottages, Harlyn Bay, Padstow PL28 8SE Trevathan Farm H4 Trentinney Farm , Port Isaac PL29 3TS www.cornishholiday.info Cottages G4 E [email protected] www.trevathanfarm.com Cottages H4 E [email protected] www.yellowsands.co.uk T (01637) 881548 www.trentinney.co.uk T (01208) 880564 Cosy modern 2 bedroomed house in a quiet village location. Idyllic coastal location – perfect From £220–£1010 pw Enjoy our beautiful cottages set on our working family farm, An idyllic peaceful rural setting with From £280–£780 pw An ideal base for all sightseeing and beach holidays. Padstow base and cottages to enjoy friendly animals, trailer rides, play areas, fishing lake and outstanding views. June £340 pw. and Newquay less than 10 miles away. The area is surrounded 3 to 4 games room. Each cottage has its own garden and panoramic Cornwall. Padstow 2.5 miles. z@>h SELF-CATERING WiFi V-@;W SELF-CATERING by stunning sandy beaches all within easy driving distances. countryside views. All are tastefully furnished sleeping Mrs H Grimsey, 24 Valley Mead, Anna Valley, Andover, between 2 and 8. Beaches, surfing and golf within 3 miles. Mr M Dakin, Yellow Sands, Harlyn Bay, Hampshire SP11 7SB Mark & Jo Symons, Trevathan Farm, St Endellion, Yellow Sands Padstow PL28 8SE E [email protected] Port Isaac PL29 3TT G4 E [email protected] T (01264) 335527 M 07881 623483 Apts & House E [email protected] T/F (01208) 880248 www.yellowsands.net T (01208) 895022 From £220–£525 pw High quality accommodation with From £280–£1745 pw From £190 pw (low) Short breaks available on request stunning sea views. Superb beach From £700 pw (high)

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John & Denise Tillinghast, Valency B&B, Valency Studio J3 www.valencybandb.com Penally Hill, Boscastle PL35 0HF E [email protected] T (01840) 250397 Central Boscastle South facing From £300–£500 pw studio with patio. Short breaks considered. ANOB area. z@;W`

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Secluded rural hideaway nestled in peaceful hollow. Furnished and decorated to highest standards. Stone and slate cottages with original features. Fitted kitchen, en-suite bedrooms, own garden. Individual lodges superbly situated with fantastic Plenty of parking, quiet position, surrounded by valley views. Absorb the natural beauty and fields, 3 minutes to coastal path. Children and dogs tranquility – wonderful nature trail, stunning wildlife welcome. Sleep up to 6. Brochure with pleasure. Boscastle Holiday Hentervene Park J3 ponds. Hot tub and swim spa. Coast 7 miles. Cottages J3 www.hentervene.co.uk ThE ClosEsT holidAY PARk To NEwquAY TowN & BEAChEs Helen Shopland, Ta Mill, , Mr & Mrs A Luckin, Beaver Cottages, www.boscastleholidays.co.uk Launceston PL15 8PS Tregatta, Tintagel PL34 0DY Peaceful luxury 3 bedroom detached bungalow, A peaceful family run park in the beautiful E [email protected] E [email protected] sleeping 2–8. Lovely views. Two cosy cottages countryside of North Cornwall, moments from the T (01840) 261797 M 07778 961819 T (01840) 770265 sleeping 2–4. Tranquil country bungalow, sea views, glorious sandy beach of Crackington Haven. An From £240–£1480 pw (house sleeps 9) From £150–£495 pw depending sleeping 4. Sunny gardens, log fires. Spectacular ideal base for exploring Cornwall and North Devon. Short breaks from £108 (2 nights min) on number of occupants coast path, harbour, country walks, bird watching. Luxury lodges and modern well-equipped caravans

zQ-V-@WTh` SELF-CATERING 3 to 4 zt-u?@;h- SELF-CATERING Beaches, moors, riding, golf, fishing nearby. Open to hire/buy. Open all year. all year. Mrs Jennifer Congdon, Tremorle, Hentervene Park, Crackington Haven, Boscastle PL35 0BU Bude EX23 0LF E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01840) 250233 T (01840) 230365 Weekly from £199 (low), £315 (mid) to From £340–£850 pw £1325 (peak), short breaks from £150 Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall. TR7 2JY Telephone: 01637 873447 Fax: 01637 852677 z9--t@^;W` SELF-CATERING z-t@^W>h`L email: [email protected] www.trenanceholidaypark.co.uk Holiday Park, Loscombe Lane, Lanyon Holiday , Redruth TR16 6LP Park E8 E [email protected] www.lanyonholidaypark.co.uk T (01209) 313474 DIAL-A-BROCHURE FREEPHONE 0500 131243 4 star quality park, luxury Holiday homes from £294 pw accommodation, camping & touring, Tents/Tourers from £14 (2 persons) PD0507 Visit Cornwall Half Page Ad_PD 08/08/2014 14:35 Page 1 HOLIDAy, TOURING indoor swimming pool. Pet friendly. -VWqh & CAMPING PARK

Cambrose Touring Park, Portreath Road, E7 Redruth TR16 4HT www.cambrosetouringpark.co.uk E [email protected] (01209) 890747 Small family park. Ideal touring T Let the fun, adventures Tents/Tourers from £11–£18.50 pn base. Adventure playground. Games

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Trevarth Holiday Park F7 and exploring begin! www..co.uk Trevarth is a small well-kept family run park excellently With five award winning Quality caravan & lodge Adventure play areas situated for North and South Coasts. Our caravan holiday parks set in the most accommodation in fantastic Tasty restaurants, bars homes are modern with all main services, tourers and locations & cafes campers are well catered for with level pitches, some stunning country, coastal sheltered with ample hook-ups. Beds made on arrival Exciting activities such as WHITE ACRES and woodland locations, Set in beautiful rolling countryside and close to John Goldring, Trevarth Holiday Park, FREE heated indoor & kayaking & archery nearby Newquay, it’s the perfect base for families Blackwater, Truro TR4 8HR when it comes to staying in outdoor pools Great touring & camping exploring Cornwall. E [email protected] T (01872) 560266 North Cornwall, Parkdean’s FREE kids’ clubs facilities – look out for the Caravans from £180–£670 pw got it covered! FREE live family entertainment green symbol! Touring Tents/Tourers from £13–£20.50 pn Park HOLIDAy, TOURING !?-W>T`C)L & CAMPING PARK

Mrs P Williams, Presingoll Farm Touring Park, Touring Presingoll Farm E7 Park St Agnes TR5 0PB Treworgans www.presingollfarm.co.uk E [email protected] (01872) 552333 Family site, unspoilt countryside with extensive views T Adults £7.50 pn of the North Cornish Coast. Ideal site for walking the Holiday Park F6 Children £1.50 pn (age 4–16 inc) coastal footpath. Close to sandy beaches. hC`,) www.treworgansholidaypark.co.uk Nestled in a small hamlet on the North Cornwall Coast close to Crantock, our peaceful holiday Jane Sawle, Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays, Beacon Cottage Beacon Drive, St Agnes TR5 0NU park is in a rural setting. Ideal for those who like a haven of quiet and tranquillity, off the beaten Farm E7 E [email protected] track, but still within easy reach of the beaches. The golden sands of Crantock and Holywell are CRANTOCK BEACH NEWQUAY ST. MINVER HOLYWELL BAY www.beaconcottagefarmholidays.co.uk T (01872) 552347 A peaceful park with amazing sea views, just a Make sure you pack your bucket and spade, Set in the grounds of an old manor house Nestled in the stunning Valley, just a short within 1.5 miles. We have 14 generously spaced letting static caravans and no noisy clubhouse, ten-minute walk to Crantock Beach and only as with 11 beaches close by you’ll be spoilt with idyllic woodland walks, beaches and stroll from the beach, and with direct access to the Small secluded park. 10 minutes Tents/Tourers from £8–£24 pn our villages offer quaint thatched pubs and village stores. Families and couples only. four miles from bustling Newquay. for choice. ports nearby. . walk to sandy beach. Beautiful (inc 2 people) + car CAMPING & sea views. W`,C) TOURING PARK Quarryfield Quarryfield Caravan & Camping Park For your and our latest deals Crantock, Newquay TR8 5RJ Mike & Terri Smith, Treworgans Holiday Park, , Newquay TR8 5HH FREE brochure Holiday Park F6 E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01637) 830200 www.quarryfield.co.uk T (01637) 872792 M 07967 114963 visit parkdean.com or call 0344 335 6702 Overlooking Crantock beach and Caravans from £225–£625 pw Caravans from £320–£770 per week Gannel Estuary. 145 touring pitches. Camping: Adults £10, Child £5 (3-16yrs) 43 static caravans. C`xhp z!?<-t^W>h;`CSL HOLIDAy PARK For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 cornwall’s finest parks cornwall’s finest parks independent, top graded parks, offering fabulous facilities, superb locations and superior service - especially for families and couples - choose a great holiday from cornwall’s finest quality parks independent, top graded parks, offering fabulous facilities, superb locations and superior service - especially for families and couples - choose a great holiday from cornwall’s finest quality parks

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The on-site facilities include heated Holiday homes from £100–£950 pw indoor and outdoor swimming pools, private hot-tubs, The Café restaurant and a variety of Camping from £10–£38 pn children’s outdoor play areas. The Park is ideally situated close to all local attractions including xTqW;`,CS) Eden Project, Watergate Bay, Padstow and Newquay. useFul Trevean Caravan Trevean Caravan & Camping Park, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8PR The Park At Mawgan Porth, Mawgan Porth, Newquay TR8 4BD G5 & Camping Park E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01637) 860322 www.treveancaravanandcamping.net T (01841) 520772 F (01841) 520772 Friendly park near North Cornwall Caravans from £200–£475 pw From £415 per week Coast. Luxury caravans. Baby Tents/Tourers from £10 Short breaks available out of peak season HOLIDAy, TOURING W ) - @ W HOLIDAy PARK changing. Disabled facilities. V C L & CAMPING PARK zQV u 2 Zxpqh`> inFormAtion John & Ethel Dennis, Tregavone Farm Padstow Touring Park, Padstow PL28 8LE Tregavone Farm Touring Touring Park, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8JZ Padstow Touring E [email protected] Park G5 E [email protected] Park G4 T (01841) 532061 We know that planning is an important part of your holiday, so here is some www.tregavonefarm.co.uk T (01841) 520148 www.padstowtouringpark.co.uk Quiet family run site with unspoilt country views. 2 miles Tents/Tourers from £10 One mile from Padstow, footpath Tents/Tourers from £12–£30.50 further information to help you plan your visit. For suggestions on activities, from Padstow and beaches. Modern toilet and shower access. Beaches two miles. Open Major credit cards block. Level and grassy pitches. h`,C) all year. Q>hC events, places to visit, places to eat and accommodation (including late availability

St Mabyn Holiday Park, Longstone Road, and special offers) visit www.visitcornwall.com or call us on 01872 322900. St Mabyn St Mabyn, Bodmin PL30 3BY Holiday Park H5 E [email protected] www.stmabynholidaypark.co.uk T (01208) 841677 To request your copy of the guides below please call our Contact Centre Accommodation, camping, caravanning, Statics from £180–£770 pw heated swimming pool, award-winning Tents/Tourers from £10-£26 on 01872 322900 or visit www.visitcornwall.com. facilities, picturesque rural wonder. WphS) Cornwall Gardens Map Get Married in Cornwall The Cornwall Gardens Map is full of With a huge variety of venues to host your Carnevas Holiday Hengar Manor information to help you plan your ceremony and a wide range of service providers Park G5 Country Park J4 garden visits, for a copy of this guide to cater for your every need - this has everything www.carnevasholidaypark.com www.hengarmanor.co.uk please call 01872 322900 or visit you will need to plan your wedding in Cornwall. Situated in unspoilt countryside between Set in the heart of North Cornwall, our 35 acre and Bay. Ideal for swimming country park features self-catering lodges. www.visitcornwall.com/essentials/ www.visitcornwall.com/wedding or surfing. Trevose golf course nearby. We are Guests are able to use the following free facilities: brochures pleased to offer: • Modern caravans • Holiday • Superb indoor swimming pool • Restaurants chalets • Touring caravan, motorhome and and bars • Fishing lakes • Tennis courts G4 tent pitches. • Spa treatment rooms Polzeath Beach Holiday Park www.polzeathbeachholidaypark.com Accessible Cornwall Dogs Love Cornwall Map The Pawley & Brewer Family, Carnevas Farm, Hengar Manor Country Park, St Tudy, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8PN Bodmin PL30 3PL If you are planning a trip to Cornwall, The Dogs Love Cornwall Map features dog-friendly E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01841) 520230 F (01841) 520230 T (01208) 850382 F (01208) 850722 Enjoy a family holiday on this small sheltered site just 300 yards from one of the finest surfing beaches we can help with accommodation accommodation and attractions as well as dog- in North Cornwall. We are also part of the village. In fact, once here, you need not use your car again Bungalows/Caravans £240–£650 pw Lodges from £240–£915 pw suggestions, venues to visit and travel friendly beaches, beaches with seasonal bans and Tents/Tourers from £10.50 until your departure. All the modern luxury caravans are fully serviced. Ring, write or email for free HOLIDAy, TOURING brochure. plans. Visit www.visitcornwall.com beaches with year-round bans - just what you, your Wx>h`,CS)L & CAMPING PARK z9-)Zx>`SL HOLIDAy PARK family and your four-legged friends need to enjoy Polzeath Beach Holiday Park, Trenant Nook, Polzeath PL27 6ST your holiday in Cornwall. Please call 01872 322900 E [email protected] T (01208) 863320 or visit Caravans from £200–£885 per week including gas and electricity www.visitcornwall.com/essentials/brochures

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Left: The Cheesewring, Bodmin Moor. Diary dates Bodmin moor 12 – 14 JuNe Charles Causley Festival, Launceston Celebrating the life of the Launceston poet, the Charles Causley Festival has a varied programme including visiting n just a matter of miles the big sky and big panoramas authors, guided walk, traditional market, an exhibition, And the of the high ground give way to a tranquil, blooming oasis music, talks, poetry readings and book signings. of eucalyptus trees, ripening strawberries and meandering www.charlescausleyfestival.co.uk creeks while at the same time revealing some of Cornwall’si best-kept secrets. JuNe TBC Just a few miles in from the South Coast, the market town of Saltash Regatta & Waterside Festival tAmAr vAlley 1 Liskeard provides a gateway to the moor. Once a centre for Lots happening on the water as well as ashore - gig racing, the mining industry, the town’s fine 19th Century buildings reflect a craft fair, continental market, along with plenty of music a prosperous past and house some interesting craft and gift shops. and entertainment for everyone making a great weekend There isn’t a better illustration of the diversity of Cornwall’s As you travel up to higher ground, you’ll pass ancient stones of free fun. dedicated to forgotten kings of Cornwall, holy wells like the fine www.saltashregatta.co.uk landscape than the contrast between the ruggedness of example at the village of St Cleer and prehistoric burial chambers Bodmin Moor and its proximity to the lush Tamar Valley. that start to give you a glimpse into the 6,000 years of human 30 JuLY – 2 AuGuST habitation in this most wild of locations. Port Eliot Festival, St Germans Following the roads further inland the moor stretches out in Annual celebration of words, music, imagination, ideas, all directions. At Bolventor the famous Jamaica Inn, immortalised nature, food, fashion, flowers, laughter, exploration and by Daphne du Maurier in her novel of the same name stands fun set in the stunning grounds of the Port Eliot estate. breathtakingly bleak overlooking the highest hills in Cornwall where www.porteliotfestival.co.uk just a few farmsteads dot the landscape. At Temple just down the 7 oCTooBeRBeR hill, there’s a 12th Century church originally built by the Knights Callington Honey Fair Templers for travellers on pilgrimage to Ireland, a great example of One of the largest street fairs in Cornwall, Callington Honey the historical gems you’ll come across on the way. Travel West to Fair is a friendly community event. The streets are filled St Neot and discover a lovely village sheltering in a wooded valley with stalls and there is a fun fair and, of course, honey. that takes you on to the ancient market town of 2 Bodmin. Lying www.callingtonlions.org.uk central to both North and South Coasts the town is an ideal hub from which to explore the surrounding area and is the starting point 22 – 25 oCToBeR of the popular Camel Trail, a cycle path that takes you through a Calstock Jazz & Blues Festival winding eighteen mile scenic route to the port of Padstow. Taking place in this beautiful riverside village, the festival Cut across the moor and head back East past old packhorse includes performances in intimate venues from bands and bridges and windswept hills and you’ll come across well-kept small soloists showcasing as many different kinds of jazz and villages like with a fine Norman church and award-winning blues as they can cram into one weekend. pub on the village green from where you can take a stroll around www.calstockjazzfestival.co.uk the edge of the moor and start to get a taste of the area’s isolated attraction. At the prosperous town of 3 you’ll start 5 DeCeMBeR uncovering the legends of King Arthur, Merlin and brave knights, Liskeard Lights Up! as some believe the town to be the location of the ancient court of Entertainment and markets during the day, and as . Nearby at is a stone marking the spot darkness falls the town will gather for a lantern parade where Arthur reputedly fell in his last battle. and carols. Just a few miles inland, the vastness of the moor opens up. www.liskeardlightsup.co.uk From the top of and , the two highest peaks in Cornwall, the views are spectacular and the passing clouds casting These are just some of the events in Cornwall for 2015, moving shadows on the landscape create a fantastic natural show details correct at time of going to press, for updates and while below you ancient buildings, standing stones and medieval more detailed information visit www.visitcornwall.com farms add to the feeling of a land full of history just waiting to be discovered. The 150 square miles of moorland is a great place for walking and brings you closer to the fascinating landscape, both natural and manmade. Such is the importance of the moor that it has a whole swathe of designations including World Heritage Site status which recognises the importance of the tin mining industry dating back over 4,000 years. It has also been named an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty and most of the moor has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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By road Penzance at 21:15* and from London at 23:50*. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the Photography credits The M4, M5 and M6 motorways have made travel For up-to-date information on timings and tickets, accuracy of this guide, Visit Cornwall can accept no Front cover: Perranporth beach by Matt Jessop UsefUl contacts to Cornwall simple and straightforward, while within please visit www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk. liability for errors, omissions or any inconvenience Editorial photography: 123RF, www.alamy.com, Richard Cornwall itself, the two major holiday routes, the (*please check website for 2014 timings) arising therefrom. Readers are advised to check all Barbery, Barry Bateman, Anthony Brown, Michael Bowles, A30 and A38 continue to improve, with fast dual prices when enquiring for accommodation, as prices Peter Cross, Cultura, Gary Eastwood Photography, Dave Tourist Information Centres carriageways as far as , Mitchell, and most By coach may vary from those quoted in the advertisements. Hamblett, David Hastilow, Owen Howells, ingimage, Off Road of the way to Penzance. Follow the M5 to , after National Express www.nationalexpress.com This guide has been published using paper from iStockphoto, Matt Jessop, Paul Keppel Photography, Monika Kludcka, Phil Nicholls, Kirstin Prisk, Shutterstock, Tel Email & Web which you will take either the A30 or A38 into Cornwall, and Megabus www.megabus.com operate sustainable forests. depending on your final destination. Alternatively, if you coach routes into Cornwall. Public transport Phil Shepherd, Steve Tanner, George Taylor. Bodmin ^ 01208 76616 Email: [email protected] enter Cornwall via North Devon, then there is the Atlantic information for Cornwall can be obtained from Published by Visit Cornwall With kind permission: Bos Verbas, Camel Valley, Krowji, Web: www.bodminlive.com Highway, the A39, which you can join at junction 27 Traveline by calling 0871 200 2233 or log on to A division of the Cornwall Development Company. Geevor Tin Mine, Golowan Festival, The Park @ Mawgan Boscastle Visitor 01840 250010 Email: [email protected] on the M5. www.traveline.info, or from Email: [email protected]. © Cornwall Development Porth, Tamar Otter Park. Centre Web: www.visitboscastleandtintagel.com www.cornwallpublictransport.info. Company. All rights reserved. By rail Bude TIC & 01288 354240 Email: [email protected] Cornwall has main line stations at Saltash, By air Canal Visitor Web: www.visitbude.info St Germans, , Liskeard, Bodmin Parkway, Newquay Cornwall Airport is served by several key Centre ^ Lostwithiel, Par, St Austell, Truro, Redruth, Camborne, airlines, easyJet, Flybe, germanwings and Skybus. 1 Bude 01288 352226 Email: [email protected] Hayle, St Erth and Penzance. There are also branch During the Summer months routes operate to Morwenstow Summerleaze Web: www.visitbude.info lines to , Looe, Newquay, Falmouth, Newquay from numerous regional airports up and Beach Office St Ives and ‘bus branch lines’ to The Eden Project down the UK, making the journey to the South West Kilkhampton Above: & Viaduct, Calstock, East Cornwall & Information from St Austell Station and Helston from Redruth for business or pleasure more accessible (all year- Sandymouth Centre * Station. For National Rail Enquiries – train times round routes also operate from a few key locations). and information 08457 48 49 50. For details on schedules and operating routes visit BUDE Stratton 2 Falmouth 01326 741194 Email: [email protected] www.newquaycornwallairport.com. Flying to As you skirt around the edge of the moor the ancient Cornish Web: www.falmouth.co.uk The Night Riviera Sleeper is a refreshing way to Cornwall offers an attractive alternative to the long Widemouth Bay capital of 4 Launceston lies below a 1000-year-old castle and the Fowey ^ 01726 833616 Email: [email protected] travel between London Paddington and Cornwall, and sometimes frustrating journey by train or car, our Wildlife Encounters narrow streets of this ancient town throw up some delightful art galleries Web: www.fowey.co.uk getting you to your destination early in the morning aim is to get you here quicker and with less hassle. and shops and a local market in the town square. To appreciate the Even though wallabies aren’t native to Cornwall, at the after you have had a relaxing night’s sleep. The Hayle* 01736 754399 Email: [email protected] Crackington Haven importance of agriculture in the area, then a trip to the busy market at Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre near Launceston they Sleeper operates Sunday to Friday between London Fly with Skybus the ‘island’s own airline’ from 3 quite happily live alongside free roaming Fallow Deer Isles of Scilly ^ 01720 424031 Email: [email protected] Paddington and Penzance. The Sleeper departs from Land’s End, Newquay and Exeter airports. Day trips gives a fascinating glimpse into local life where you can see Web: www.visitislesofscilly.com London Paddington at 23:45* and arrives in Penzance to the island are also available from Land’s End and and families of otters that provide an entertaining stop the weekly auctions of livestock in a flurry of rural activity. at 07.53* the following morning. From Penzance Newquay Cornwall Airport or sail on the Scillonian Boscastle Warbstow off for the family on the moor. Launceston ^ 01566 772321 Email: [email protected] As the scenery softens, you drop down into the Tamar Valley Web: www.visitlaunceston.co.uk the Sleeper departs at 21:45* and arrives in London from Penzance Harbour. Please check the website Tintagel Paddington at 05:23* the following morning. www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk or call for further where the gentle climate and sheltered environment provides a Trebarwith Strand Liskeard 01579 349148 Email: [email protected] The Sleeper does not operate on Saturday nights. details and special offers 01736 334220. fantastic spot for cultivation and around the villages of the valley LAUNCESTON Rivermead Farm J6 Web: www.visitliskeard.co.uk Please note: On Sundays this service departs Delabole Camelford 4 avid gardeners make the most of their fortunate location. Villages Looe ^ 01503 262072 Email: [email protected] www.farmcottagescornwall.co.uk Port Isaac like sit in rural splendour surrounded by neat Web: www.looeguide.co.uk Rivermead Farm consists 4 cosy barn apartments and a Polzeath green fields and where a friendly, relaxed atmosphere greets detached cottage catering for 2–8 guests. Centrally located in St Breward Lostwithiel 01208 872207 Email: St Tudy the idyllic Glynn Valley with 17 acres of rolling parkland and [email protected] Rock BODMIN MOOR visitors. Down the valley to Calstock, you’ll come across one private half mile stretch of the River Fowey with fishing rights. Bolventor Web: www.lostwithieltouristinformation.webs.com of the prettiest locations in the whole county. Not only does the Blisland & TAMAR VALLEY Rivermead Farm, Twowatersfoot, Liskeard PL14 6HT PADSTOW 5 village lie beautifully on the banks of the slow moving River Mevagissey VIP 07883 096116 Email: [email protected] Wadebridge Gunnislake E [email protected] Web: www.mevagissey-info.com Tamar, but it’s also famous for its multitude of fairs, festivals T (01208) 821464 NORTH COAST Callington Minions Calstock and art exhibitions that take place throughout the year. From £269-£549 pw (1 Bed) Newquay 01637 854020 Email: [email protected] From £449-£1249 pw (4 Bed). Dogs £30 Web: www.visitnewquay.org BODMIN St Neot For centuries, the valley was a food basket for markets Mawgan Porth Mount z9-!t@;Wh SELF-CATERING St Columb Major throughout the UK and up until a few decades ago, early blooming Padstow, Rock 01841 533449 Email: [email protected] Watergate Bay Wadebridge & Web: www.padstowlive.com LISKEARD St Mellion flowers were the mainstay of the economy. Although now on a Angela Clark, Darrynane, St Breward, NEWQUAY 6 Bodmin PL30 4LZ Polzeath ^ Crantock smaller scale, the area still grows an amazing array of produce and J4 E [email protected] Penzance 01736 335530 Email: [email protected] Holywell Lostwithiel Saltash www.darrynane.co.uk T (01208) 850885 Duloe as you travel around you can pick up fresh vegetables, soft fruits Web: www.westcornwall.org.uk Four detached pet friendly From £175-£825 pw PLYMOUTH and flowers that are sold from the roadside. self-catering cottages, sleeping 2-6, Perranporth Perranporth 01872 575254 Email: [email protected] ST AUSTELL Golant open all year. z-@Wh LOOE Downderry Torpoint Follow the river down and you’ll come across Cothele House, Web: www.perranporthinfo.co.uk Bay St Agnes Kingsand an atmospheric Tudor mansion standing in sumptuous gardens Redruth 01209 216760 Email: [email protected] Charlestown Polperro 7 Fowey Polruan Cawsand with an informative museum outlining the centuries’ old Visitor Centre* (High season) Web: www.visitredruth.co.uk Porthtowan Probus 01209 210038 commerce in and around the river. Designated an Area of St Ewe (Low season) Portreath Outstanding Natural Beauty, the frost free river estuary is a haven TRURO Mevagissey for wildlife and perfect for a boat trip or paddling your own canoe. St Agnes Local See website for Email: [email protected] Godrevy REDRUTH Information locations Web: www.st-agnes.com Gorran Haven Gwithian Ruanhighlanes Point Scheme ST IVES CAMBORNE Philleigh Portloe 8 Zennor Veryan St Austell ^ 01726 879500 Email: [email protected] Carbis Bay Feock Hayle Stithians Web: www.staustellbay.co.uk Penryn Portscatho SOUTH COAST Cape 4 St Ives 0905 252 2250†† Email: [email protected] St Mawes LAUNCESTON Cornwall K6 Web: www.stivestic.co.uk 3 CAMELFORD Hoburne St Just PENZANCE Marazion FALMOUTH St Breward www.hoburne.com St Just 01736 788165 Email: [email protected] Newlyn HELSTON Mawnan Smith 9 Callington Praa Sands Gweek Hugh Town Sennen Helford Bodmin Moor St Mawes & The 01326 270440 Email: [email protected] Mousehole Roseland Web: www.stmawesandtheroseland.co.uk Land’s End Cardinham LAUNCESTONLocated on a rolling hill top offering far reaching country views, Hoburne Doublebois is the ideal Lamorna Porthleven CAMELFORD Porthallow 2 BODMIN St Neot location for a relaxing escape from modern life. Complete with its very own 9 hole golf course and a Porthcurno Gunwalloe St Mellion Sennen Cove 01736 871215 Email: [email protected] St Breward LISKEARD range of luxury lodges and chalets, it’s the ideal base for exploring Cornwall with beaches and visitor VIP Web: www.old-boathouse.com St Keverne Callington The 1 Saltash attractions just a short drive away. WEST CORNWALL ISLES Bodmin Moor Tintagel Visitor 01840 779084 Email: [email protected] Mullion Coverack 10 Route Cardinham Centre Web: www.tintagelparishcouncil.gov.uk Kennack Sands OF SCILLY BODMIN St NeotHoburne Doublebois, Dobwalls, Liskeard PL14 6LD Cadgwith St Mellion Truro ^ 01872 274555 Email: [email protected] E [email protected] Kynance Cove LISKEARD Web: www.visittruro.org.uk T (01579)Saltash 320049 F (01579) 321415 Lizard Breaks from as little as £176 low season * Seasonal. †† Calls cost 20p per minute + network charges, if applicable. ^ Denotes Networked. and £417 high season For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 A B C D E F G H J K L M z9-V?<@;WTh`L HOLIDAY PARK For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 DogsMonthly_DogsLoveCornwall_210x297.pdf 1 06/12/2013 10:54

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Touring Park So much to discover... enjoy n more to MULLION eve A lively park in a pretty countryside location with beautiful beaches, fishing coves and coastal walks nearby.

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7 night Short holidays breaks from only from only * £99* £179 3 or 4 nights All our Cornish parks have received national 4 star grading LOOE BAY Just one mile from the quaint harbour - eat ice cream, With eight award Quality caravan & lodge accommodation explore rock pools or relax on the glorious sandy beach. in fantastic locations winning parks set in the Beds made on arrival most stunning country, FREE heated indoor & outdoor pools FREE kids’ clubs coastal and woodland FREE live family entertainment locations, when it Adventure play areas Tasty restaurants, bars & cafes comes to staying in Exciting activities such as kayaking Cornwall, Parkdean’s & archery Great touring & camping facilities – WHITE ACRES Set in beautiful rolling countryside and close to got it covered! look out for the green symbol! nearby Newquay, it’s the perfect base for families exploring Cornwall.

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CRANTOCK BEACH NEWQUAY ST. MINVER HOLYWELL BAY A peaceful park with amazing sea views, just a Make sure you pack your bucket and spade, Set in the grounds of an old manor house Nestled in the stunning Ellenglaze Valley, just a short ten-minute walk to Crantock Beach and only as with 11 beaches close by you’ll be spoilt with idyllic woodland walks, beaches and stroll from the beach, and with direct access to the four miles from bustling Newquay. for choice. ports nearby. South West Coast Path.

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