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see heartlands cornWall take off!froM the air PrePare for all Weather MuseuM venue South West Lakes Pleasure flights: scenic or aerobatic! Fun for all the family cineMa & art gallery Escape to the country for a variety of great activities... red arroWs siMulatorCome and see our unique collection of historic, rare and many camping • archery • climbing Discover World Heritage Site Exhibitions still flyable aircraft housed inside Cornwall’s largest building sailing • windsurfi ng • canoeing Explore beautiful botanical gardens wakeboarding rowing fi shing Indulge at the Café • • the living aircraft MuseuM Where history still flies gift shoPcafechildren’s area cycling • walking • segway adventures Marvel at inspirational arts, crafts & creativity ...or just relax in our tea rooms Go wild in the biggest adventure playground in Cornwall Hangar 404, Aerohub 1, Tamar Lakes Lake Roadford Lake Cornwall Airport, TR8 4HP near near Falmouth near near Launceston heartlandscornwall.com Just minutes off the A30 in Pool, nr . Sat Nav: TR15 3QY 01637 860717 www.classicairforce.com Call 01566 771930 for further details OPEN DAILY from 10am or visit www.swlakestrust.org.uk flights normally run from March-October weather permitting

Join us in Falmouth for: • Tall ships & onboard visits • Day sails & boat trips • Crewing opportunities • Live music & entertainment • Exhibitions & displays • Children’s activities • Crew parade • Fireworks • Parade of sail & The is described as the eighth wonder race start TAKE A WALK of the world. Come and explore the world’s largest indoor rainforest. Take to the trees on a Rainforest ON THE Aerial Walkway adventure. Walk through our fragrant Celebrating the significant role that Falmouth and Tall Ships Falmouth 2014 Mediterranean Biome and beautiful outdoor landscape. Royal Greenwich have played in maritime history Eden Project: a living theatre of plants and people. @tallships_2014 #tallships WILD SIDE The Regatta is organised by Sail Training International. Lead Agency Visit Cornwall, a service of the Cornwall Development Company, is responsible for the organisation of the shoreside activities in Falmouth in 0905 325 4534 conjunction with Official Partners , Falmouth Town Council and Falmouth Town Management, [calls cost 31p p/min + Falmouth Tall Ships Association, A&P Falmouth, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, Port Pendennis Marina, The Eden Project, , , Cornwall, PL24 2SG network charges] Cornwall Marine Network, National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Volunteer Cornwall and Falmouth Business 01726 811911 | Registered Charity number 1093070 Improvement District. Principal Sponsor BT Cornwall. www.edenproject.com

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STEAM TRAINS Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a risKing thEir livEs to savE yours Things to do journey back in time on the So much more than just a railway! & Wenford Railway - Cornwall's only full size railway still operated by Steam Locomotives.

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The accommodation throughout the guide is AccommodAtion arranged in these distinctive holiday areas... North 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 , reputed to be the home of the legendary King Arthur. Catch the surf at , Newquay, Porthtowan and or for something more adventurous, experience extreme sports at Watergate Bay and .

The vibrant resorts of Bude and 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 . 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 , home of the Flora Dance, regattas and gig racing, Stargazey pie, leads into another world – the beautiful hot punch and Christmas lights in Winter. Peninsula. You’ll find heathland rich Wonder at ’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 Minack Theatre at . 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 .

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 rivers meet the sea, explore the beautiful river estuaries of the Helford, the and the Fal; the unspoilt fishing villages and harbours of , 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 – a paradise for market towns of Liskeard, Bodmin and nature lovers, golfers and sailors. 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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Ratings made easy Whether you are looking for a top-class hotel with all z Parking provided All the accommodation featured in this publication facilities, a friendly guest house, a cosy self-catering Q Suitable for disabled has been quality assessed so you can make your * Simple, comfortable, no frills. \ Lift ** Well presented and well run. cottage, the freedom of a holiday park, or the warm choice confidently knowing that each establishment 9 Ground floor bedrooms available *** Good level of quality and comfort. welcome of a farmhouse bed and breakfast – you’ll - Open at Christmas has been graded according to the quality on offer Excellent standard throughout. Special Breaks available **** be spoilt for choice in the accommodation pages. V and complies with either VisitEngland and/or The AA. ***** Exceptional with a degree s Phone in s/c property or hotel room of luxury. u En-suite bedrooms For further information, visit ! Hairdryer available www.qualityintourism.com or www.theaa.com Choosing the location How to Book ? Electric shaver points Accommodation has been arranged within High season accommodation is much in < Tea/coffee facilities in bedrooms the geographical area to which it relates, demand, especially self-catering properties, eg, All Cornwall, Farm Accommodation, so you should try to book as early as possible. - Cots available Holiday, Touring Parks and South Coast, West Cornwall, Bodmin Having made your choice, contact the Serviced Accommodation David Bellamy Conservation t TV in s/c property or hotel bedroom Camping Parks These ratings Moor and Tamar Valley, North Coast, accommodation establishment or agency There are two separate Awards Awarded to parks which Evening entertainment reflect the overall quality of the and by accommodation type, eg, hotel or directly. Please remember that, in Britain, ) schemes – one for hotels and can demonstrate policies showing park ranging from 1-5 stars / pennants. self-catering, and geographically within a telephone booking or written confirmation @ Linen provided one for guest accommodation. active concern for the environment. that area. A map grid reference is included is generally accepted as a legally binding Three levels of excellence can be ^ No smoking establishment Holiday Village on each advertisement to provide a more contract. You may also be required to Hotel Categories include: achieved: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Usually comprises of a variety of precise location. Therefore, a map grid send a deposit, and this could be forfeited ; Central heating/night storage heaters Hotel, Country House Hotel, accommodation, often purpose built. reference of K2 indicates that the property should you cancel your reservation. Small Hotel, Town House Hotel The Green Tourism Business F Foreign languages spoken A range of activities and facilities available is in the Bude area of the North Coast. and Metro Hotel. Scheme (GTBS) Accredits  Broadband on-site, free of charge or at extra cost. a range of different types of 2 Internet Guest Accommodation accommodation providers on Categories include: Guest Rose Award Awarded to Holiday, their efforts to reduce their impact on the W WiFi Accommodation, Bed & Touring and Camping Parks with environment. The Green Tourism Business Reading the advertisements Z Restaurant/café on site Breakfast, Guest House, Farmhouse, Inn, exceptional facilities. Scheme grading information reflected in this Restaurant with Rooms and Room only. publication was correct at the time of printing. < Vegetarian/special diets catered for National Accessible Scheme Here is a typical example of an accommodation advertisement x Licensed Awards – Gold, Silver If you have particular mobility, Quality Accredited Agency visual or hearing needs, look out which you’ll find in the pages of this guide. > Children’s facilities/playroom and Breakfast Awards Awarded by VisitEngland after are given to for the National Accessible Scheme logos. an assessment of the office T Games room accommodation going that extra mile to Properties and attractions displaying these policies, practices and procedures. make your stay extra special. Self-catering symbols will have met the National Accessible The Agency will have their own programme The Map Grid Reference gives a more p Outdoor swimming pool 1 and serviced apartments along with Holiday, Scheme criteria. of inspections. precise location. This guest house is q Indoor swimming pool Touring & Camping Parks are able to achieve located in the Looe area on the South Coast. 2 h Dogs/pets accepted a Gold award only. British Holiday and Home Parks Association Member The blue colour indicates that ; Linen for hire 2 AA Yellow Star this advertisement is in the Guest ` Laundry facilities Guest Accommodation Welcome Awards These distinctive Visit Cornwall Recognised Accommodation/Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, AA Gold Stars are awarded to the very awards are granted to establishments that Inspection Scheme Farmhouse and Inns section. , Motor caravans admitted best of Guest Accommodation within specialise in providing additional facilities, C Showers on site the 3, 4 and 5 star ratings. care and commitment to the needs of AA Rosette Ratings for Hotels Prices given usually indicate either the Welcome 3 S Shop on site specific customer groups, such as Cyclists, with Restaurants. Recognising minimum price only, or the minimum in 1 Guest House K6 Self-Catering Families, Walkers and those travelling with the quality and service of food. both low and high seasons. Some advertisers ) Electric hook-ups www.websiteaddress.co.uk These ratings reflect the overall Pets. Look out for establishments with prefer to show the range of prices from L Credit cards accepted quality of the property ranging these awards. Cornwall Tourism Awards minimum to maximum. Well appointed family run licensed guest house with 10 en-suite bedrooms having colour TV, , from 1–5 stars. Highlights the quality, innovation intercom, hairdryer, tea/coffee maker and and sheer hard work of tourism These Symbols indicate some of the 4 telephone. Good home-cooking using best Cornish All accommodation advertising Individual Caravan Holiday Homes practitioners across Cornwall. 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, Logos indicate the recognised 3 Seaview Road, Looe PL13 4DW 5 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 2013. Readers are Self-catering strongly advised to check all prices when enquiring for Holiday parks accommodation, as the prices shown may vary from those in operation at the time of booking.

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Left: The , Bodmin Moor. Diary dates Bodmin moor 13 – 15 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. 21 – 22 JUNE Just a few miles in from the South Coast, the market town of Saltash Regatta And Waterside Festival tAmAr vAlley Liskeard provides a gateway to the moor. Once a centre for 1 Lots happening on the water as well as on dry land. Gig the mining industry, the town’s fine 19th Century buildings reflect racing, a craft fair, continental market, along with plenty a prosperous past and house some interesting craft and gift shops. of music and entertainment for everyone making a great There isn’t a better illustration of the diversity of Cornwall’s As you travel up to higher ground, you’ll pass ancient stones weekend 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 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 24 – 27 JULY habitation in this most wild of locations. Festival, St Germans Following the roads further inland the moor stretches out in all directions. At the famous Jamaica Inn, immortalised by in her novel of the same name stands breathtakingly bleak overlooking the highest hills in Cornwall where just a few farmsteads dot the landscape. At Temple just down the hill, there’s a 12th Century church originally built by the Knights Templers for travellers on pilgrimage to Ireland, a great example of the historical gems you’ll come across on the way. Travel West to St Neot and discover a lovely village sheltering in a wooded valley that takes you on to the ancient market town of 2 Bodmin. Lying central to both North and South the town is an ideal hub Primarily a literary festival, however with the feel of a from which to explore the surrounding area and is the starting point garden party, mixed eclectically with music, fashion and of the popular Camel Trail, a cycle path that takes you through a an alternative flower show. winding eighteen mile scenic route to the port of Padstow. www.porteliotfestival.co.uk Cut across the moor and head back East past old packhorse bridges and windswept hills and you’ll come across well-kept small 1 OCTOBER villages like with a fine Norman church and award-winning Honey Fair pub on the village green from where you can take a stroll around One of the largest street fairs in Cornwall, Callington the edge of the moor and start to get a taste of the area’s isolated Honey Fair is a friendly community event. The streets are attraction. At the prosperous town of 3 you’ll start filled with stalls and there is a fun fair and, of course, honey. uncovering the legends of King Arthur, Merlin and brave knights, www.callingtonlions.org.uk as some believe the town to be the location of the ancient court of Camelot. Nearby at is a stone marking the spot OCTOBER where Arthur reputedly fell in his last battle. Calstock Jazz And Blues Festival Just a few miles inland, the vastness of the moor opens up. Taking place in this beautiful riverside village, the festival From the top of and Brown Willy, the two highest peaks includes performances in intimate venues from bands and in Cornwall, the views are spectacular and the passing clouds casting soloists showcasing as many different kinds of jazz and moving shadows on the landscape create a fantastic natural show blues as they can cram into one weekend. while below you ancient buildings, standing stones and medieval www.calstockjazzfestival.co.uk farms add to the feeling of a land full of history just waiting to be discovered. 29 NOVEMBER The 150 square miles of moorland is a great place for walking Liskeard Lights Up! and brings you closer to the fascinating landscape, both natural Entertainment and markets during the day, and as and manmade. Such is the importance of the moor that it has darkness falls the town will gather for a lantern parade a whole swathe of designations including World Heritage Site and carols. status which recognises the importance of the tin mining industry www.liskeardlightsup.co.uk dating back over 4,000 years. It has also been named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and most of the moor These are just some of the events in Cornwall for 2014 – has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest. for more detailed information, visit www.visitcornwall.com

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Above: & Viaduct, Calstock, East Cornwall

As you skirt around the edge of the moor the ancient Cornish capital of 4 Launceston lies below a 1000-year-old castle and the narrow streets of this ancient town throw up some delightful art galleries and shops and a local market in the town square. To appreciate the Wildlife Encounters importance of agriculture in the area, then a trip to the busy market at Even though wallabies aren’t native to Cornwall, at the gives a fascinating glimpse into local life where you can see Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre near Launceston they the weekly auctions of livestock in a flurry of rural activity. quite happily live alongside free roaming Fallow Deer As the scenery softens, you drop down into the Tamar Valley and families of otters that provide an entertaining stop where the gentle climate and sheltered environment provides a off for the family on the moor. fantastic spot for cultivation and around the villages of the valley avid gardeners make the most of their fortunate location. Villages like sit in rural splendour surrounded by neat green fields and where a friendly, relaxed atmosphere greets visitors. Down the valley to Calstock, you’ll come across one of the prettiest locations in the whole county. Not only does the village lie beautifully on the banks of the slow moving River Tamar, but it’s also famous for its multitude of fairs, festivals and art exhibitions that take place throughout the year. For centuries, the valley was a food basket for markets throughout the UK and up until a few decades ago, early blooming flowers were the mainstay of the economy. Although now on a smaller scale, the area still grows an amazing array of produce and as you travel around you can pick up fresh vegetables, soft fruits and flowers that are sold from the roadside. Follow the river down and you’ll come across Cothele House, an atmospheric Tudor mansion standing in sumptuous gardens with an informative museum outlining the centuries’ old commerce in and around the river. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the frost free river estuary is a haven K6 for wildlife and perfect for a boat trip or paddling your own canoe. Hoburne www.hoburne.com

With luxury and traditional-style lodges, plus comfortable chalets, surrounded by a patchwork of 4 rolling hills, Hoburne Doublebois is the ideal place for a relaxing getaway. Bordering on Bodmin LAUNCESTON Moor with stunning views, there is a nine-hole golf course to play free of charge as often as you 3 CAMELFORD choose. Facilities include a fitness room, traditional games room, adventure playground, tennis St Breward Callington court and nature trail. Close by is the seaside town of Looe, Polperro and the Eden Project. Bodmin Moor LAUNCESTON 2 BODMIN St Neot CAMELFORD St Mellion St Breward LISKEARD Callington The 1 Saltash Hoburne Doublebois, , Liskeard PL14 6LD Bodmin MoorE [email protected] T (01579) 320049 F (01579) 321415 Route Cardinham Breaks from as little as £176 low season BODMIN St Neotand £417 high season - St? Mellion@ W LISKEARDz V t ^; Z>T`L HOLIDAY PARK Saltash Right: Golitha Falls, near Liskeard.

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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 26 APRIL Trevithick Day, Camborne he Atlantic Coast of Cornwall stretches for over Local engineering genius and seventy miles along a wildly beautiful landscape inventor Richard Trevithick (1771- where towns and villages huddle in the cliffs for 1833) gets the recognition he deserves protection against the sea. A renowned hub for thrill and Camborne celebrates its seekerst who get active in and out of the water, the mile wide importance as a major player in bays are justifiably popular with the nation’s surfers and Cornwall’s former mining industry. Lots families alike. With fabulous accommodation and celebrity- of spluttering steam engines, singing, dancing and parades. endorsed eateries transforming the coast into top class www.trevithick-day.org.uk destinations, magically combines the hip and trendy with absolutely stunning natural scenery. 5 – 7 JUNE Just up from the Penwith Peninsula the coastline heads east Royal Cornwall Show, and the cliffs start to feel the full force of the Atlantic. At the A top agricultural show, the Royal Cornwall Show is the village of Portreath the rollers squeeze past the harbour wall county’s biggest annual event and is full of exhibits and creating a perfect surfing wave known as ‘The Vortex’. A couple of activities which offer so much in the way of entertainment, miles further along, the beach at Chapel Porth is concealed in a competition, information, shopping and all that’s best in cove where it’s untouched location provides a great place to just food and farming. simply spend time chilling out listening to the roar of the sea. www.royalcornwallshow.org Just inland, the attractive village of 1 St Agnes buzzes with visitors enjoying the kind of individual shops and pubs you thought 5 – 6 JULY probably didn’t exist anymore and is a great centre from which Polo On The Beach, to pull on your hiking boots and have a go at a stretch of the Watergate Bay coastal footpath. Surfers will make way for ponies As you travel on to 2 Perranporth, the three miles of golden for Polo On The Beach. A sand you’ll find is typical of the beaches on the North Coast, big, weekend packed full of events, bold and breathtaking. Here you can enjoy a tee off at the golf entertainment and music, the course, or just grab a coffee and relax in one of the beachside cafés. highlight being an exhibition Up the coast beach situated on the estuary polo match between two is a great place for a picnic amongst the sand dunes and the shallow teams of top international players. Free to attend. river that runs through the sandy beach is perfect for kids to explore. www.watergatebay.co.uk/polo

12 – 14 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

4 – 5 OCTOBER Boscastle Food, Arts & Crafts 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

4 – 7 DECEMBER Padstow Christmas Festival north coAst It’s during December that Padstow is at it’s most magical The seaside town of 3 Newquay is billed as having just with an array of seasonal treats including Christmas lights about everything for everyone, and that’s probably about right. and decorations. Santa’s grotto, fireworks, festive food, The town is brash while being trendy, youthful yet still holding cookery demonstrations from celebrity chefs and late The Atlantic Coast of Cornwall stretches for over seventy on to its role as a family resort and all wrapped up in the most night shopping. miles along a wildly beautiful landscape where towns and fantastic coastal scenery. The surf centre of Europe, the town www.padstowchristmasfestival.co.uk has an infectious up-tempo vibe and a festival and events villages huddle in the cliffs for protection against the sea. calendar second to none. www.visitnewquay.org 32 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 33

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, Merlin’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 , 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 Rick Stein 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 , 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 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 ST AGNES Porthtowan Portreath For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 34 Hotels Mawgan Porth, Porth, Newquay and St Agnes Porth and St Agnes Hotels 35

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Renowned for its Cuisine Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 3LY Unrivalled for its Views 01637 874777 Bedruthan Hotel The Scarlet Hotel F5 Praised for its Hospitality info@.co.uk & Spa F5 www.scarlethotel.co.uk www.bedruthan.com A multi award-winning hotel and spa with stunning A multi award-winning hotel for adults, built to the ocean views across the Atlantic. There are two highest eco standards, boasting delicious locally great places to eat, Wild Café and The Herring sourced food and the best Ayurvedic inspired restaurant, as well as children’s facilities and clubs, spa you can imagine. Enjoy sea views across the indoor and outdoor pools, games rooms, lounges Atlantic throughout the hotel or from one of the and a spa with sea views. Green Tourism Business wood fired hot tubs. Green Tourism Scheme Gold Scheme Gold Award. Award. The Scarlet Hotel, Tredragon Road, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Mawgan Porth TR8 4BU Mawgan Porth TR8 4DQ E [email protected] E [email protected] Kenton Hotel F6 T (01637) 860860 F (01637) 860714 T (01637) 861800 BB from £135 prpn DB&B from £175 prpn B&B from £195 per room per night www.hotelsinnewquay.co.uk Sea view double or twin (2 people sharing)

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Goonown Barn Bay Retreat Villas G5 www.bayretreatvillas.co.uk Cottages E7 www.duchyholidays.co.uk www.stagnesbarns.com Come and relax, enjoy a holiday with us. A wide Situated in the friendly village of St Agnes. 28 stylish contemporary holiday villas set within St Merryn Park on the outskirts of St Merryn and just selection of accommodation in Perranporth, 3 attractive units in a converted barn, rebuilt 3 miles from Padstow - noted for its busy fishing harbour and Rick Stein’s famous restaurants. Seven St Agnes, Porthtowan and Newquay. Sleeping 2 to to a high standard. Sleeps 4/5, open beams bays are all within easy reach - the nearsest, Constantine, just 3 miles away. 12 people. Beachside cottages, apartments and throughout, patio area, ample parking. Central for luxury penthouses. Holiday bungalows and villas exploring scenic Cornwall. Easy walk to local shops, Pentire Haven Upper K2 Free night offers for minimum 4 night stays. Open all year. with facilities. Open all year. amenities and beaches. Holiday Park K1 www.upperlynstone.co.uk Duchy Holidays, Westcott House, Mrs D Butson, Farmhouse, www.pentirehaven.co.uk Bay Retreat Villas, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8QA Trevose Golf & Country Club G5 St Piran’s Road, Perranporth TR6 0BH St Agnes TR5 0XG Set in 25 acres of parkland, standard, serviced A quiet family run park approx ¾ of a mile from the E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] and super pitches and caravan holiday homes. beach and town centre. Modern caravans, camping, T (01637) 839545 F (01637) 879572 T (01872) 572971 F (01872) 571077 T (01872) 553654 Far reaching views over both countryside and the electric hook-ups. Shop, laundry, play area, families www.trevose-gc.co.uk 4 nights from £330-£735 From £150–£1795 pw From £310–£650 pw sea. We are just a minute walk away from the and couples only. Enjoy the beauty of the coastal 7 nights from £550-£1225 Short breaks available delightful village of Kilkhampton. Beaches nearby at path leading from our park.

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Trevose Golf & Country Club, , Padstow PL28 8JB E [email protected] T (01841) 520208 F (01841) 521057 From £250–£1500 per week or £45 per night Ambiance Holiday Hendra Paul Cornish Coasts Headland Caravan

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St Mabyn Holiday Park, Longstone Road, St Mabyn, Bodmin PL30 3BY Beachcombers Holiday Park H5 E [email protected] F6 www.stmabynholidaypark.co.uk T (01208) 841677 & Accommodation, camping, caravanning, Statics from £180–£770 pw. H4 Hengar Manor Villas & Apartments F6 heated swimming pool, award-winning Tents/Tourers from £10-£26 Porth Veor www.parkdean.com facilities, picturesque rural wonder. WhS) www.watergatebay.com www.porthveormanor.com Country Park J4 A superb location nestling in the tiny hamlet of Watergate Bay between Newquay and Padstow www.hengarmanor.co.uk Padstow Touring Park, Padstow PL28 8LE and also close to the Jamie Oliver-inspired Fifteen Cornwall restaurant. The magnificent mile A beautiful woodland park close to Port Isaac, Rock Set in the heart of North Cornwall, our 35 acre Padstow Touring Award-winning collection of 12 deluxe villas and apartments set in the grounds of the Porth Veor E [email protected] long beach renowned for its surfing is just 200 metres from Beachcombers and 100 metres and Padstow. • Top quality caravans and lodges country park features self-catering lodges. Park G4 T (01841) 532061 from Tregurrian. Manor. Guests have full access to all hotel facilities including the heated pool (Apr-Oct), sun terraces, • Central heating and double glazing available Guests are able to use the following free facilities: www.padstowtouringpark.co.uk bar and ‘Beaucliffes’ restaurant. • FREE heated indoor swimming pool • FREE kids’ • Superb indoor swimming pool • Restaurants One mile from Padstow, footpath Tents/Tourers from £12–£26 Choose from a wide range of one and two bedroom apartments, penthouses and villas. club • Showbar with live family entertainment and bars • Fishing lakes • Tennis courts access. Beaches two miles. Open major credit cards Free night offers for minimum 4 night stays and Great Garden & Gourmet specials at discount prices. • Pizza and Steakhouse restaurant • Spa treatment rooms • Mini gym all year. >h,C Free night offers for minimum 4 night stays and Great Gardens & Gourmet specials at discount prices. Open year-round. St Minver Holiday Park, Near Rock, Hengar Manor Country Park, St Tudy, John & Ethel Dennis, Tregavone Farm Porth Veor Villas & Apartments, Porth Way, Porth, Newquay TR7 3LW Wadebridge PL27 6RR Bodmin PL30 3PL Tregavone Farm Touring Touring Park, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8JZ Beachcombers Apartments & Tregurrian Villas, Watergate Bay, Newquay TR8 4AB E [email protected] E via www.parkdean.com E [email protected] Park G5 E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01637) 839542 F (01637) 879572 T (01637) 873274 F (01637) 879572 T 0844 335 3755 T (01208) 850382 F (01208) 850722 www.tregavonefarm.co.uk T (01841) 520148 4 nights from £270-£375 4 nights from £330-£735 Caravans/Lodges from £199 per week Lodges from £240–£915 pw Quiet family run site with unspoilt country views. 2 miles Tents/Tourers from £10 From £450-£1225 per week 7 nights from £550-£1225 Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £120 from Padstow and beaches. Modern toilet and shower z9-Vu!@W` L SELF-CATERING z-Vu@;WZxL SELF-CATERING z;>@h`S HOLIDAY PARK z9-)Zx>`SL HOLIDAY PARK block. Level and grassy pitches. h`,C) For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 40 Holiday Parks Padstow area, St Columb, Mawgan Porth, Newquay area, Crantock and Holywell Bay Newquay & area, St Agnes & area and Redruth area Holiday Parks 41

Carnevas Holiday Harlyn Sands Park G5 Holiday Park G4 www.carnevasholidaypark.com www.harlynsands.co.uk Situated in unspoilt countryside between STRICTLY FAMILIES ONLY. Enjoy a bucket and spade and Treyarnon Bay. Ideal for swimming holiday. • Top family entertainment • Luxurious or surfing. Trevose golf course nearby. We are accommodation • Indoor fun pool, small charge pleased to offer: • Modern caravans • Holiday applies • Kids’ club • Children’s activities • Shop chalets • Touring caravan and tent pitches. • Launderette and shower block. Please note entertainment and kids’ club run in peak weeks. ThE ClosEsT holidAY PARk To NEwquAY TowN & BEAChEs The Pawley & Brewer Family, Carnevas Farm, Harlyn Sands Holiday Park, Lighthouse Road, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8PN , Padstow PL28 8SQ E [email protected] E [email protected] The Park At Mawgan T (01841) 520230 F (01841) 520230 T (01841) 520720 F (01841) 521251 Bungalows/Caravans £240–£650 pw Holiday homes from £100–£950 pw F5 Tents/Tourers from £10.50 Camping from £10–£38 pn Porth W ) HOLIDAY, TOURING W ) x>h`,C S L & CAmPING PARK xT `,CS www.mawganporth.co.uk A unique holiday park with extraordinary lodgings scattered throughout a tranquil woodland, just Trevean Caravan & Camping Park, Trevean Caravan St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8PR meters from the award-winning Mawgan Porth beach. The collection of luxury accommodation & Camping Park G5 E [email protected] sleeps from 2 to 14 people, and ranges from a Yurt Village, luxury cottages, 1950’s retro www.treveancaravanandcamping.net T (01841) 520772 F (01841) 520772 Airstream caravans to family-focused Summer houses. The on-site facilities include heated Friendly park near North Cornwall Caravans from £200–£475 pw indoor and outdoor swimming pools, private hot-tubs, The Café restaurant and a variety of Coast. Luxury caravans. Baby Tents/Tourers from £10 HOLIDAY, TOURING children’s outdoor play areas. The Park is ideally situated close to all local attractions including Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall. TR7 2JY Telephone: 01637 873447 Fax: 01637 852677 changing. Disabled facilities. VWC)L & CAmPING PARK Eden Project, Watergate Bay, Padstow and Newquay. email: [email protected] www.trenanceholidaypark.co.uk G5 Trewan Hall Caravan & Camping, St Columb TR9 6DB The Park At Mawgan Porth, Mawgan Porth, Newquay TR8 4BD www.trewan-hall.co.uk E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01637) 860322 (01637) 880261 DIAL-A-BROCHURE FREEPHONE 0500 131243 Campsite on old Cornish estate. T Tents/Tourers/motorhomes from £7–£10 From £415 per week 25m swimming pool. 4 miles from (Adult). Children from £4–£5.50 (5–15) Short breaks available out of peak season AWAITING coast. GRADING h,S) zV-u@2WZxh`> HOLIDAY PARK

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Ideal site for walking the • FREE kids’ clubs • Fistral entertainment venue David Bellamy Gold Award, AA 4 Pennants. Children £1.50 pn (age 4–16 inc) • FREE heated indoor pool • FREE kids’ club • Lakeside Club with live family entertainment • coastal footpath. Close to sandy beaches. with live family entertainment • Touring and >hC) camping available • Showers on site Bar, Pizzeria and Grill • Sports court • Choice of play areas Trethiggey Holiday Park, , Newquay Holiday Park, Newquay TR8 4HS White Acres Holiday Park, White Cross, Newquay TR8 4LW Newquay TR8 4QR Holiday Park F7 E via www.parkdean.com E via www.parkdean.com E [email protected] Treworgans T 0844 335 3755 T 0844 335 3755 T (01637) 877672 F (01637) 879706 www.trevarth.co.uk Holiday homes from £199 per week Caravans/Lodges from £209 per week Holiday homes £200–£745. Camping Holiday Park F6 Trevarth is a small well-kept family run park excellently Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £114 Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £132 £4.85–£8.20 child (4–15) £1.50–£5.65 situated for North and South Coasts. Our caravan holiday @ ) - W @ -W ) HOLIDAY, TOURING homes are modern with all main services, tourers and > h`S, HOLIDAY PARK ;) xT>Z h`S HOLIDAY PARK Zxh`,CS & CAmPING PARK www.treworgansholidaypark.co.uk campers are well catered for with level pitches, some Nestled in a small hamlet on the North Cornwall Coast close to Crantock, our peaceful holiday sheltered with ample hook-ups. Crantock Beach F6 Holywell Bay F6 park is in a rural setting. Ideal for those who like a haven of quiet and tranquillity, off the beaten John Goldring, Trevarth Holiday Park, track, but still within easy reach of the beaches. The golden sands of Crantock and Holywell are Blackwater, Truro TR4 8HR www.parkdean.com www.parkdean.com E [email protected] T (01872) 560266 within 1.5 miles. We have 25 generously spaced static caravans and no noisy clubhouse, our A peaceful park overlooking a beautiful secluded beach. An intimate, friendly park • Short stroll to a stunning beach villages offer quaint thatched pubs and village stores. Families and couples only. Caravans from £175–£650 pw Enjoy coastal walks and the charming village of Crantock. • Quality caravans • Central heating and double glazing Tents/Tourers from £13–£20 pn available • FREE heated outdoor pool • 300ft waterslide HOLIDAY, TOURING • Top quality caravan holiday homes • Central heating and !?W>T`C)L & CAmPING PARK double glazing available • Surf school nearby • Wavecrest Pub • Surf school • FREE kids’ clubs and light entertainment with light entertainment • Ocean Diner & Takeaway • Bar & Grill • Touring and camping available. Touring Park, Portreath Road, Cambrose E7 Redruth TR16 4HT Crantock Beach Holiday Park, Crantock, Newquay TR8 5RH Holywell Bay Holiday Park, Holywell Bay, Newquay TR8 5PR Mike & Terri Smith, Treworgans Holiday Park, , Newquay TR8 5HH www.cambrosetouringpark.co.uk E [email protected] E via www.parkdean.com T 0844 335 3755 E via www.parkdean.com T 0844 335 3755 E [email protected] T (01637) 830200 (01209) 890747 Small family park. Ideal touring T Caravan holiday homes from £209 pw Holiday homes from £199 per week Caravans from £280–£740 per week Tents/Tourers from £10–£17 pn Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £126 Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £120 base. Adventure playground. Games HOLIDAY, TOURING ?< W field. Disabled facilities. 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West Left: Beach near Porthleven; Below: Porthminster Beach, St Ives. Diary dates 26 APRIL Porthleven Food Festival Enjoy food stalls showcasing Cornish food and drink cornWAll producers along with music and entertainment. large part of the land here was once an island and www.porthlevenfoodfestival.co.uk even though nowadays joined to the mainland a As you slip off the edge of the map into rocky gorges where feeling of individuality remains. Brown and yellow 8 MAY tiny fishing villages face a wild ocean it’s as if you have heathland covers the granite outcrops and the area Helston Flora Day Ais scattered with remnants of an incredibly ancient heritage. Helston is decorated in greenery, flowers and flags as the slipped off the edge of time where Cornwall reveals its most As you slip off the edge of the map into rocky gorges where five Furry dances for which Flora day is famous wind in tiny fishing villages face a wild ocean it’s as if you have individual and captivating side. and out the houses. slipped off the edge of time where Cornwall reveals its www.helstonfloraday.org.uk most individual and captivating side. The long stretch of golden sand that sweeps around the bay at 26 MAY 1 is usually full of keen kite surfers and paragliders with their Pirates On The Prom, Penzance multicoloured sails catching the breeze off the . A whole day of pirate activities around the town. Come Rounding the headland you’ll catch the graceful symmetry of the in costume and help Penzance regain the Pirate Guinness Tate St Ives building at the port of St Ives. For decades 2 World Record. Cornwall’s colony of artists has been inspired by the light and www.piratesontheprom.co.uk landscape of the area and as you wander the streets of this famous port, check out the creative stars of tomorrow in the scores of galleries. Leaving St Ives and you’re on one of the most breathtaking stretches of road in the county as you drop down the coast past tiny moorland hamlets as old as time where the power of the ocean broods just below the cliffs. From the rugged location of the village of suddenly Cornwall’s past comes to life in dramatic style. Silhouetted by the sea, ruined mine buildings evocatively tell their story. Neolithic quoits, burial chambers and stone circles are scattered everywhere in one of the richest areas of archaeological 20 – 29 JUNE remains in Europe. Golowan Festival, Penzance St Just was at the hub of the copper and tin mining boom in Penzance’s community celebration of the traditional the 19th Century and in the centre of the village you’ll discover midsummer feast of St John, featuring The Golowan a medieval amphitheatre once used for performing mystery plays. Band, Penglaz the local ’obby ’oss, serpent dances, Mazey Today you’ll receive a warm welcome in the traditional pubs Day, The Quay Fair and more. surrounding the market square and the village is an ideal base from www.golowan.org 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 4 – 19 JULY the well-preserved Iron Age villages of Chysauster and Carn Euny. Lafrowda, St Just As you curl along the contours of the coast there is a sense of Lafrowda Festival is a celebration of entertainment and the exotic, it seems warmer, the gorse flowers smell faintly of the arts in St Just. coconut and the sea turns turquoise. From the cliff’s edge at Cape www.lafrowda-festival.co.uk Cornwall and 3 Land’s End the ocean stretches out before you, 25 AUGUST Newlyn Fish Festival Celebrate all things fishy in one of Britain’s most distinctive fishing villages. Enjoy fresh seafood, live entertainment and bidding at the seafood auction. www.newlynfishfestival.org.uk

21 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.co.uk

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On The Edge At 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 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 , 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 , 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’ 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 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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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 £34–£47 pppn The Mustard Tree is a quality guest house overlooking . z9uW< GUEST HOUSE

Mrs Lynne Bowden, Carlill, Carlill C8 9 Porthminster Terrace, St Ives TR26 2DQ HOTEL & SPA www.carlillguesthouse.co.uk E [email protected] (01736) 796738 Highly recommended. Modern T B&B from £30 pppn ‘The only hotel & spa in Britain with its own private Blue Flag beach’ E10 en-suite rooms. 5 mins beach, town, Mullion Cove Hotel bus, rail. Sea views. Parking.

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Mr & Mrs A Collinson, Bosavern House, Bosavern , Penzance TR19 7RD House B9 E [email protected] www.bosavern.com T (01736) 788301 Charming 17th Century house, B&B from £40 pppn Well being 25 acres of golden sands Exclusive Sunseeker motor yacht ‘Sulis’ close to Land’s End. Coastal and The Old Count House Tregaddra < SILVER moorland views. zu L GUEST HOUSE (c.1825) C8 Farmhouse B&B E10 www.theoldcounthouse-stives.co.uk www.tregaddra.co.uk Carbis Bay Hotel & Spa, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2NP Old Success Inn, Sennen Cove, Old Success B9 Penzance TR19 7DG Delightful guest house, full of character, with unique Quiet, peaceful, luxurious B&B, ideally located in the LUXURY www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/ T: 01736 795311 F: 01736 797677 [email protected] E [email protected] history in quiet location overlooking town and bay. centre of the Lizard Peninsula. Magnificent views old-success-inn Two minutes from Leisure Centre. Beautiful en-suite of countryside and distant sea, coastal path just HOTEL & SPA www.carbisbayhotel.co.uk www.carbisbayselfcatering.co.uk T (01736) 871232 F (01736) 871457 Breathtakingly beautiful location, B&B from £50–£140 rooms with sea views. Four-poster with spa bath. 3 miles. 4 en-suite bedrooms (2 with balconies), with views of clear blue sea and Conservatory/sauna/patio. Private parking. No pets guests lounge, tennis court, seasonal swimming AWAITING GRADING or children. pool. Open all year. fine sands. zu<Z INN Mrs Cheryl Canning, The Old Count House, June Lugg, Tregaddra Farm, Cross Lanes, Pedn Olva Hotel, Porthminster Beach, Mr Matt Martens, Cornerways, Trenwith Square, St Ives TR26 1DQ Helston TR12 7BB Pedn Olva St Ives TR26 2EA Cornerways C9 5 Leskinnick Street, Penzance TR18 2HA E [email protected] E [email protected] C8 E [email protected] www.cornerways-penzance.co.uk Hotel E [email protected] T (01736) 795369 T (01326) 240235 www.pednolva.co.uk T (01736) 796222 F (01736) 797710 (01736) 364645 07582 722510 Close bus/rail stations. Centrally T M Light and contemporary decor B&B from £75–£300 B&B from £35–£38 pppn B&B from £44 pppn B&B from £38 pppn inspires relaxation. Fantastic views located. High standard en-suite rooms. Ideal touring base. SILVER SILVER 9 < W W from every room. u<Z HOTEL !

The Queens Hotel, The Promenade, Mrs D Capper, Mount View, , Harbour Inn, Commercial Road, The Queens Penzance TR18 4HG Mount View C8 Penzance TR20 8JJ Harbour Inn D9 Porthleven, Helston TR13 9JB Hotel C9 E [email protected] www.visitcornwall.com/mount- E [email protected] www.harbourinnporthleven.co.uk E [email protected] www.queens-hotel.com T (01736) 362371 F (01736) 350033 view-inn T (01736) 710416 F (01736) 710416 T (01326) 573876 F (01326) 572124 In the peaceful fishing port, Family run seafront hotel and B&B from £50 Small family run business. Ideal Standard from £24 pppn B&B from £60–£135 Boskerris Hotel D8 restaurant, close to shops, galleries The Beachfield base for exploring West Cornwall, En-suite from £30 pppn this beautiful historic inn enjoys AWAITING www.boskerrishotel.co.uk W harbour views. < W GRADING and Isles of Scilly ferry. z h HOTEL Hotel C9 access to . zZxhL INN u  Z GUEST ACCOm www.beachfield.co.uk Brian & Elizabeth Jackson, Dromona, • Mediterranean-style 15 bedroom boutique hotel Situated on the seafront, with breathtaking Dromona D8 Reskadinnick, Camborne TR14 0BH • Panoramic ocean views of St Ives Bay panoramic views of Mount’s Bay across to the www.dromona.co.uk E [email protected] • TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2013 Winner Lizard, this Victorian building offers charming (01209) 713644 Detached two bedroom bungalow, T • Prestigious VisitEngland Gold Award en-suite sea view accommodation. Indulge and From £210–£465 pw large garden, rural valley. Convenient • Gold Small Hotel of the Year 2011 Cornwall relax with walks on the promenade and after dusk Reductions 2 persons low season Tourism Awards unwind in our lounges. beaches, coastal walks. z@h` SELF-CATERING Boskerris Hotel, Boskerris Road, Carbis Bay, The Beachfield Hotel, Promenade, Ruth Trewhella, Wheal Providence, St Ives TR26 2NQ Penzance TR18 4NW 14 Deveral Road, , Hayle TR27 5EP E [email protected] E [email protected] D8 E [email protected] T (01736) 795295 T (01736) 362067 F (01736) 331100 House www.deveralhouse.co.uk T (01736) 850730 B&B from £125 per room per night D9 B&B from £99 sea view double room Rural farmhouse, sleeps 8. 3 From £300–£780 pw B&B from £145 per SV room per night Mount Haven Hotel bedrooms. Near St Ives Bay. Large Gwithian Holiday Cheriton Self-Catering 9 < W SmALL HOTEL GOLD < W SmALL HOTEL - @ z u! 

INDIVIDUAL APPROVED z-Vu!<;Wx SmALL HOTEL z9Vu<WZx HOTEL situated, near beaches. !@ CARAVAN z9-V;W`L SELF-CATERING GOLD z-V?@; 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 50 Self-Catering Carbis Bay, St Ives and Land’s End Peninsula Land’s End Peninsula, Newlyn, Penzance & area, Marazion and Porthleven Self-Catering 51

Mr & Mrs R A George, The Meadows, St Cyr’s House, Treen, , Penzance TR19 6LQ Treen B9 E [email protected] www.furthestwest.com T (01736) 810452 Attractive property, idyllic location From £375 per week, short for glorious walks, Minack Theatre, breaks available out of season magical Porthcurno Bay. z@;Wh

Mrs M Toms, Silver Seas, Road, Silver Seas, Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5LY Newlyn C9 E [email protected] T (01736) 368007 Comfortably furnished apartment From £165–£360 pw The Lookout, Treen B9 equipped for 4. Beautiful views. Bal-Red Bungalow www.lookoutcottage.co.uk @ Local beaches and walks. z ; SELF-CATERING Lamorna Cove C9 www.visitcornwall.com/bal-red Mrs J W Sampson, 55 Albemarle Gate, Former coastguard cottage, sleeping 6, offering Gulval Cottages C8 Cheltenham GL50 4PH Well equipped bungalow sleeping four. One double, excellent spacious 3 bed family accommodation. www.gulvalcottages.co.uk E [email protected] one twin. Situated near harbour with cliff walks Freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, (01242) 232769 close by. Linen and towels supplied. Digital TV, Near St Michael’s Mount, Penzance, St Ives. T tumble dryer. Enclosed rear garden ideal for pets/ Chyandaunce £295–£700 pw DVD and CD player available. Parking. Metered Chyandaunce, C19 spacious village house sleeps 8. children. Set in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Chyancrowse £240–£300 pw electricity (£1 coins). Well behaved pets by – ideal for walking. Close to Minack Theatre, coves, Chyancrowse, character cottage for 2. Walled garden. arrangement. Open all year. z-;Wh SELF-CATERING beaches. Mrs B Ottway, 4 Woodpecker Avenue, Mrs R Wallis, Eglos Corner Cottage, Midsomer Norton, Bath BA3 4NN Sarah Daniel, Sarah’s Cottage, Lamorna, Mount View , Penzance TR20 8HQ E [email protected] Penzance TR19 6XJ C8 E [email protected] T (01761) 410185 Cottage T (01736) 731227 www.eglos.co.uk T (01736) 711425 From £300–£700 pw Beautiful views St Michael’s Mount. From £250 per week (low season) From £150–£420 pw Central in West Cornwall. Ample W z; h` SELF-CATERING car space. z?@; SELF-CATERING z-!?@;h SELF-CATERING

Mr R Pool, “”, Rose-Hill, Tregew Holiday Marazion TR17 0HB Spectacular & stylish self catering, Bungalows D9 T (01736) 710247 www.tregew-marazion.co.uk Two bungalows, magnificent views From £235–£575 pw offering memorable holidays in the superb St Michael’s Mount and Bay. Sleeps @ surroundings of St Ives 2/3 each. Parking. Brochure. z ` SELF-CATERING carbisbayholidays.co.uk/vc 08000 122241 Penzance Seafront Broom Farm Cottage C9 Cottage D9 www.visitcornwall.com/penzance- www.visitcornwall.com/broom-farm- Marilyn Harry, 32 Porthia Road, Mrs C Brunnock, Saint Ia, Hendra Vean, seafront-cottage cottage St Ives C8 St Ives TR26 2JB Granny’s, Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2LF www.visitcornwall.com/stives- E [email protected] St Ives C8 E [email protected] Granite character cottage on Penzance Promenade. Near Marazion, ideally situated for exploring Mid to holiday-flat T (01736) 794986 www.visitcornwall.com/grannys T (01736) 797139 25 yards from sea. Panoramic views across West Cornwall. A detached, stone barn conversion. For two people, sea views from front From £90–£350 pw Comfortable cottage in great From £300–£650 pw Mount’s Bay. The renovated cottage has 3 The en-suite bedroom sleeps 2. Relax on the patio, of property. location, close to town and beaches. bedrooms. Sleeps 1 to 6 persons. TV, heating, enjoying the peaceful meadow or walk the mile to Trevarthian Holiday Homes, equipped kitchen, shower, bath, garden, garage. and enjoy beautiful coastal walks. z! SELF-CATERING Sleeps 4 people. -?@; SELF-CATERING D9 Mrs J Markham, Broom Farm, Packet Lane, Marazion Melanie Osborne, Holiday Farm, Kenneth Canning, Wheal Trenwith, Mrs Maureen Blewett, 5 Reens Road, , Rosudgeon, Penzance TR20 9QD Trevalgan Holiday St Ives TR26 3BJ Wheal 1a Trenwith Square, St Ives TR26 1DQ www.trevarthian.co.uk Penzance TR18 3HP E [email protected] C8 E [email protected] C8 E [email protected] Farm Trenwith T (01736) 361741 T (01736) 763738 Quality self-catering cottages and apartments in the beautiful town of Marazion. All located opposite www.trevalgan.co.uk T (01736) 796529 www.whealtrenwith-stives.co.uk M 07976 380672 the large sandy beach and St Michael’s Mount. Two to five minutes walk to the beach, children’s Close to St Ives – expect a warm From £240–£790 pw Beautiful studio apartment, sleeps From £330 per week From £300–£650 pw From £200–£395 pw playground, village pubs, restaurants, galleries, shops, bus stops. An excellent central location to welcome, excellent accommodation Short breaks available at discount two. Parking. Quiet location, explore all of West Cornwall. Free WiFi and parking. Family owned and supervised. Please call us for and stunning location. zVW>h SELF-CATERING magnificent views. Adults only. z@WL SELF-CATERING z9-!?; SELF-CATERING z9-!?;h SELF-CATERING free brochure. Nicky Middleton, Jasmine Cottage, Queens Street, Trevarthian Holiday Homes, Trevarthian House, West End, Marazion TR17 0EG The Old Milking Halford, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5BT Nanceddan C8 E [email protected] Parlour B8/9 E [email protected] www.nanceddan.com T (01736) 710100 F (01736) 710111 www.theoldmilkingparlourcornwall.co.uk T (01789) 740639 The property conveniently positioned From £350 per week Spacious first floor farmhouse apartment with large South From £230–£925 per week for , historical sites facing balcony enjoying super sea and country views focusing on St Michael’s Mount. Tranquil setting. Sky TV. and . z@;h SELF-CATERING z9-V?@;�W`L SELF-CATERING 3 to 4 WiFi. Gardens. Parking. Marazion 3 miles. St Ives 5 miles. 3 bedrooms – sleeps 5. Mr J Hardman, 3 Coastguard Cottages, W Oliver Allen & Sons, Loe Bar Road, Mrs J R Richards, Nanceddan, Ludgvan, Sennen Cove B9 Treen, St Levan, Penzance TR19 6LQ Porthleven D9 Porthleven TR13 9EN Penzance TR20 8AN www.sennencornwall.com E [email protected] www.porth-leven.com E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01736) 740165 T (01736) 810504 M 07713 210489 (01326) 562222 Seven properties overlooking beach T From £340 per week From £350–£600 pw From £180–£600 pw 2 mews cottages. Each sleeps 6. and around cliff top. Outstanding Beach C8 Special rates off season Land’s End Low season short breaks Car parking. TR19 7DD. sea views. Parking. @ W ? @ W @ W 2 to 3 www.stnicholascourt.com z ; h SELF-CATERING Vineries B9 z!  ; ` SELF-CATERING z ; h SELF-CATERING www.visitcornwall.com/lands-end- Mr & Mrs R A George, The Meadows, vineries Angela Varndall, Bos Verbas, Helston Road, Gillian Oxford, 70 Holden Road, Five flats and penthouses in St Nicholas Court. Sennen Cove B9 Treen, St Levan, Penzance TR19 6LQ Bos Verbas D9 , Penzance TR20 9AA Dai-Mar D9 N12 7DY • Great location near the beaches Comfortable family accommodation on quiet, www.cornwallcottagefor www.furthestwest.com E [email protected] www.bosverbas.com E [email protected] holidays.com E [email protected] • Spacious interior layout (sleeps 6–8) T (01736) 810452 attractively landscaped site, situated in open T (01736) 761873 M 07787 390269 020 8445 0090 07940 162406 Spectacular sea views. Yards from Seaview shepherds hut, kitchen, Fisherman’s cottage, sleeps 4, T M • Luxurious furnishings and fittings From £330 per week, short countryside. Close to beaches, coves, coastal path, From £300 per week From £240–£480 pw beautiful sandy beach. Riviera – bathroom, kingsize bed, log burner, near village centre, harbour, pubs, • Garage space breaks negotiable out of season approx halfway between Land’s End and Porthcurno. two spacious apartments. near beaches, golf, walks. ALTERNATIVE beaches. Children welcome. • Spring and Autumn Saver programmes Local shops within 5 minutes drive. On bus route to APPROVED z9@` z-?@  ACCOmmODATION -V?@; SELF-CATERING E-mail or call for full information. Land’s End and Penzance. Close to Minack. Mr & Mrs I Sutton, Land’s End Vineries, Poljigga, Ian Norbury, 47 Parkside Drive, Watford, Porthleven Holiday Cottages, Celtic House, St Levan, Penzance TR19 6LT Fern Cottage, Hertfordshire WD17 3AU Porthleven Holiday Harbour Head, Porthleven TR13 9JY E [email protected] E [email protected] B9 E [email protected] Cottages D9 E [email protected] T 023 8026 7939 Treen T (01736) 871437/871676 http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ian.norbury/ T (01923) 223013 www.porthlevenholidaycottages.co.uk T (01326) 574270 From £455–£2060 pw Picturesque character cottage in From £350–£1030 pw From £190–£500 pw 25 lovely properties on and around From £325–£2000 pw Treen. Access to spectacular beaches the picturesque harbour, most with Inclusive price z-@;` SELF-CATERING 4 to 5 and coastal scenery. z@;W` SELF-CATERING z9;h SELF-CATERING sea views. z-@Wh For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 52 Holiday Parks Gwithian, Hayle & area, St Ives and Land’s End Peninsula Penzance area, Helston area and Lizard Peninsula Holiday Parks 53

Bone Valley Caravan & Camping Park, Bone Valley C8 Heamoor, Penzance TR20 8UJ www.bonevalleyholidaypark.co.uk E [email protected] (01736) 360313 This small quiet sheltered family run site is ideal for T Tents/Tourers/motorhomes from £9.50 pn exploring the countryside and coast of West Cornwall. Caravans from £225 per week Campers kitchen. Wh`C)

Boscrege Caravan & Camping Park, Boscrege D9 Ashton, Helston TR13 9TG www.caravanparkcornwall.com E [email protected] (01736) 762231 (01736) 762152 Countryside caravan and camping T F Statics £185–£795 pw. Tents/Tourers park set in 12 acres in West Higher Trevaskis D8 Atlantic Coast D8 £13–£20. Short breaks available Beachside Holiday Park Cornwall. www.highertrevaskiscaravanpark.co.uk W>hC) D9 Holiday Park D8 www.beachside.co.uk D8 www.atlanticcoastpark.co.uk www.rivervalley.co.uk www.poldown.co.uk Franchis Holidays, Cury Cross Lanes, Big enough to cope, small enough to care! Friendly Peaceful park providing excellent caravan holidays Franchis Near Mullion, Helston TR12 7AZ River Valley Country Park is tranquility at its best. A small attractive park nestled in its own peaceful secluded family run countryside park. Well placed and facilities. Short stroll to Gwithian beach, perfect Beachside is a family holiday park set amidst sand dunes on one of the country’s finest golden sandy Holidays E10 E [email protected] Situated in one of the most picturesque valleys valley near Helston and Praa Sands beach. Superb for local beaches, attractions. Terraced level well for bathing, surfing and rockpooling. Nearby National in Cornwall, just a few miles from both the North holiday caravans, glamping, camping and touring beaches, in the famous St Ives Bay. With a range of accommodation and touring pitches, our location www.franchis.co.uk T (01326) 240301 drained pitches in small enclosures to ensure Trust owned Godrevy Point has a lighthouse and Chalets/Static Caravans from £250 pw and South Coast and their sandy beaches. David with very good facilities. Very central for all West is ideally situated in West Cornwall for a touring and beach holiday. Quiet, friendly site surrounded by privacy. Magnificent views. Designated play areas. offers wonderful walking, fishing and dolphin Tents/Tourers from £12 Bellamy Gold Award. Cornwall’s beaches, good walks, family attractions woodland and bordered by a stream. Renowned spotlessly clean facilities. spotting. Static caravans for sale. Wh`C) and outdoor activities. Atlantic Coast Holiday Park, 53 Upton Towans, River Valley Country Park, , Poldown Caravan & Camping Park, Higher Trevaskis Caravan & Camping Park, Gwithian, Hayle TR27 5BL Beachside Holiday Park, Hayle TR27 5AW Penzance, TR20 9ER Carleen, Helston TR13 9NN Gwinear Road, , Hayle TR27 5JQ E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01209) 831736 T (01736) 752071 F (01736) 758100 T (01736) 753080 F (01736) 757252 T 0844 880 0141 F (01736) 763398 T (01326) 574560 Tents/Tourers from £12–£22 Caravans from £257 per week Statics from £220–£1135 per week Caravans from £184–£780 pw Caravans from £195–£545 pw Tents/Tourers from £16 per night Tents/Tourers from £10–£37 per night Lodges from £265–£1020 pw Tents/Tourers from £11–£17 HOLIDAY, TOURING HOLIDAY, TOURING HOLIDAY, TOURING V?Fh`,C) VhW`,CS) & CAmPING PARK z)@Wx>`,CS)L & CAmPING PARK z-V?@ ;` HOLIDAY PARK zVFW>h`,C & CAmPING PARK

Higher Penderleath Caravan & Camping Park, Higher , St Ives TR26 3AF Holidays B9 Penderleath C8 E [email protected] www.kelynackholidays.co.uk www.penderleath.co.uk T (01736) 798403 M 07840 208542 Tents, caravans and motorhomes Tents/Tourers from £15–£26.50 Sheltered family site, offering static caravans, camping and 2 miles from St Ives. touring pitches in the . Ideally located for beaches Mullion Z>CS) and many other attractions. Close to daily bus route. Open all year. Holiday Park E10 Cardinney Caravan & Camping Park, Mr Francis Grose, Crippas Hill, Kelynack, St Just, Cardinney B9 Crows-an-Wra, Penzance TR19 6HX www.parkdean.com Penzance TR19 7RE www.cardinney-camping-park.co.uk E [email protected] E [email protected] T/F (01736) 787633 T (01736) 810880 A lively family park, ideal for exploring The Lizard Peninsula. Camping from £11 Caravans from £210–£550 pw Fairly flat landscaped site. Centrally • Top quality caravan holiday homes with non-smoking options and double glazing and central Serviced from £15.50 Tents/Tourers from £6.50 pppn Peace & Quiet E/F10 Sea Acres Holiday placed in the Land’s End Peninsula. heating available • FREE heated indoor and outdoor pools WZCS) -VuWh`,CS) www.tomandlinda.co.uk • FREE live family entertainment at the Stargate Club • FREE kids’ clubs Park E/F10 • Kynance Bar and Grill • Crazy Caves indoor play area • Multi-sports court www.parkdean.com Mullion Holiday Park, Ruan Minor, Helston TR12 7LJ Just wanting peace and quiet? A relaxing holiday? A peaceful, friendly park set on The Lizard with E via www.parkdean.com Wonderful coastal and country walks? NO NOISY stunning views over Kennack Sands. • Top quality T 0844 335 3755 CLUB? Our park has a breathtaking headland caravan holiday homes • Central heating and Holiday homes from £179 per week view and a lovely woodland walk through a nature double glazing available • FREE heated indoor pool Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £108 reserve to a sandy beach. NO NOISY CLUB. • FREE kids’ club • Family Club House with light HOLIDAY, TOURING T>;@)Zh`S,) & CAmPING PARK Pets welcome. entertainment • Breaker’s Bistro

Mr T Gibson, Gwendreath Farm Holiday Park, Sea Acres Holiday Park, Kennack Sands, Kennack Sands, Ruan Minor, Helston TR12 7LZ Ruan Minor, Helston TR12 7LT E [email protected] E via www.parkdean.com T (01326) 290666 T 0844 335 3755 Caravans from £146 per week Holiday homes from £189 per week Tents/Tourers from £5.50 per night Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £108 @ Right on the beach! zV>h` >T h`Sz HOLIDAY PARK • CHALETS • CARAVANS • CAMPING

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Family run park with outstanding views. 6 berth Enjoy a peaceful, relaxing holiday in our beautifully caravans and 4 berth chalets available. Excellent landscaped park. Holiday homes and spacious facilities including indoor heated pool, bar and touring/camping pitches are separated by shrubs launderette. Peace and tranquility. Short walk to for privacy. A 1 km walk through the Lizard Nature Kennack Sands beach. Reserve to Kennack Sands. Dogs welcome. AA 3 Pennants. David Bellamy Gold Award. Seymour Family, Seaview Holiday Park, Gwendreath, Kennack Sands, Ruan Minor, Silver Sands Holiday Park, Gwendreath, Helston TR12 7LZ Kennack Sands, Ruan Minor, Helston TR12 7LZ E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01326) 290635 F (01326) 290635 T (01326) 290631 F (01326) 290631 stivesbay.co.uk 0800 317713 Caravans from £180 per week Holiday homes from £179–£589 pw Chalets from £160 per week Tents/Tourers from £12.50–£22 pn HOLIDAY, TOURING zV@xTh`L HOLIDAY PARK z!?>h`,C)L & CAmPING PARK For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 54 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 55

Opposite (clockwise from top left): Antiques in Fowey; View across to Pendennis Castle, Falmouth; Boat on the Helford; Looe Harbour. Diary dates 5 – 6 APRIL Cornwall Spring Flower Show, Showcasing the best in Cornish horticulture at one of the earliest shows in the gardening calendar. Exuberant displays ike a thick green carpet slung across the land, of Spring flowers, show gardens, plus trade stands, gardening the hills roll down to the shore where the sea is experts and food from Cornwall. framed by whitewashed fishing villages and www.cornwallflowershow.co.uk exotic gardens. Here a labyrinth of high-hedged lroads leads you past medieval churches, fields full of flowers 23 MAY – 1 JUNE and even a few happy tea bushes. Fal River Festival, Truro, Falmouth & Roseland Just as you cross into Cornwall and start heading West, the Peninsula twin villages of 1 and situated on the Embraces the places, people, history, culture and industry Tamar River estuary jumble together like two competing children. connected to the river. A diverse mix of events around the Their pastel-painted cottages push each other up and down the water gives a real chance to engage with life on the river and narrow streets to a shoreline where the calm waters are perfect for 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 17 – 23 AUGUST down to . The rolling breakers of this spectacular Fowey Royal Regatta stretch of coastline have been a secret haunt for surfers for years One of the best local regattas in the country, and also a and the wide beaches are fantastic for a family day out. fun-filled week for all the family. Events include a midweek Further down the coast, past fields of daffodils in the Spring carnival 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 28 – 31 AUGUST day’s catch being auctioned on the quay and pick up some fresh Falmouth - Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta 2014 fish for yourself. Level streets snake their way to the beach near the Falmouth has been chosen as the start port for the Falmouth - town’s banjo-shaped pier, passing a mix of shops and eateries, Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta 2014. The ships, including many of which are located in buildings dating from the 16th and a number of impressive square-rigged vessels, will gather in 17th Centuries. Falmouth for three days of festivities, before the Race Start A few miles away, the village of Polperro squeezes down the on Sunday 31 August. valley to a small harbour where tiny fisherman’s cottages and sail www.falmouthtallships.co.uk lofts hang off the rocks. Mercifully free of traffic, you can wander through the slender streets and browse the shops selling locally 19 – 21 SEPTEMBER made handicrafts and confectionery. From here the coastal Looe Music Festival footpath passes cliffs that plunge into the sea revealing a handful A festival with a mission to bring the best live bands to South of beaches that are often empty even in Summer. East Cornwall. Dozens of top names performing at various On through an agricultural heartland, where the hedgerows venues around the town – including the beach, seafront and groan with wild flowers, hawks fly overhead and squawking harbour. Something for all musical tastes. pheasants cross your path, the green fields dip down to the Fowey www.looemusic.co.uk River. The Ferry takes you over the water to the town of 26 – 28 SEPTEMBER (TBC) 3 Fowey which although was once a grand dame of the South, Cornwall Food & Drink Festival, Truro is now more the pouting supermodel with penthouse flats, designer Come and taste for yourself why the county has one of the shops and trendy cafés with tables and chairs spilling out on to the finest reputations for food and drink in the whole of the UK. streets. The town, famous for its literary connections with authors Independent producers, large and small, from every corner of such as Daphne du Maurier, is also a fantastic spot for sailing as Cornwall and a packed programme of chef demos, master it’s home to one of the finest harbours in the country. classes and tastings. Follow the upstream and you’ll come across www.cornwallfoodanddrink.co.uk secluded villages like , located in a gorgeous woodland setting just below an Elizabethan bridge, which is said to have 9 – 12 OCTOBER south coAst been the inspiration for Kenneth Grahame’s book, “The Wind in Falmouth Oyster Festival the Willows”. Three miles further on is the town of Lostwithiel. Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season. Expect Overlooked by an imposing 12th Century castle, built for Edward abundant oysters, seafood, wine and local ale along with the Black Prince, the town was once the capital of the county. From the windswept Coastwatch station at to children’s activities, sea shanties, a town parade, live music, a the tranquil scenery of the Helford River, the South Coast Falmouth Working Boat race and marquees brimming with Cornish produce. of Cornwall is full of contrasts and plenty of surprises. www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk

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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; . 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. The castle at St Mawes was built by Henry VIII as protection against attacks from the sea and it’s also rumoured he spent his honeymoon with Anne Boleyn here too. Today this waterside village, situated on the immense Fal Estuary is very peaceful as it multi-arts and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, grand snakes around the river and the yachts that drift by on the hotels mix with modern apartments and shops generating a water only seem to add to the relaxed pace of life. youthful buzz. Upstream, The King Harry Ferry crosses the Fal River at Dropping South through the narrow lanes that take you down 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 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 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 Head due West and at the village of Charlestown the tall ships so mild here that a few miles away at Lord Falmouth’s and Osprey thrive and oysters are reared beneath the still waters. in the harbour and the perfectly preserved rows of 18th Century Estate, even tea bushes flourish. Get Lost In Heligan Gardens cottages suddenly transport you back to Georgian Cornwall. And if At the head of the the City of 5 Truro is home If you’ve never hidden behind the leaves of giant it all seems strangely familiar then you’ve probably seen this unique to some real gems of Cornish architecture. The 19th Century rhubarb then you really haven’t lived. At the Lost location take a starring role in TV series such as ‘The Onedin Line’ Neo-Gothic cathedral towers over cobbled streets, which are Gardens of Heligan you can discover a tropical 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 wonderland of oversized plants from right across Further down the coast, passing the old china clay town of fine restaurants and fashionable bars amongst the elegant the globe and meet lots of other people negotiating Route Lostwithiel 4 St Austell with its nearby family-friendly beaches of Victorian and Georgian buildings. 4 the undergrowth as you explore one of the most 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 famous gardens in the world. 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 Explore The Helford TRURO of the pleasure boats that take you around the coast to explore the Both perfect bases for exploring the deep-water channels and The Helford Estuary is gorgeous enough with its leafy hidden coves once used by smugglers. open sea, after a day on the water there are plenty of busy wine creeks and abundant wildlife but to really appreciate The ports and havens that cling to the coast as you go further bars and restaurants in which to swap seafaring stories. Portloe the setting you have to get on the water. Jump on the South are dotted with sun-bleached wooden cafés and splashes of By the time you reach 6 Falmouth there is an almost tropical passenger ferry at the tiny hamlet of Helford and nip across 6 floral colour from the mansions that lie just back from the sea like St Mawes the river. In a few minutes you’ll reach on 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 the opposite bank and the famous Ferry Boat Inn giving Helford gardens at Gorran. Inland, thatched cottages surround village creativity. Home to the third largest natural deep water harbour in you just enough time to get an otter’s eye view of the river. ponds and round houses like the ones in the picture postcard village the world, Falmouth University which specialises in creative

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F9 Bay Hotel K7 K6 www.tallandbayhotel.co.uk www.trelawnehotel.co.uk www.trelaske.co.uk This tranquil family run hotel set in a beautiful, Only five minutes from gorgeous uncrowded Nestling quietly in 4 acres of gardens with free flat unspoilt corner of Cornwall, has unrivalled beaches, the Talland Bay Hotel provides guests with car parking. Voted No. 1 Hotel in Looe and 2nd in panoramic views over Falmouth Bay to Rosemullion stunning sea views. The two AA Rosette restaurant Cornwall on TripAdvisor. Two AA Rosettes for food Headland. With an excellent restaurant, nearby is the perfect place to enjoy a candlelit dinner excellence. Fruits, vegetables, herbs and leaves beaches, gardens and coastal walks, it is perfect to in front of a roaring fire in Winter, or alfresco, grown on-site. Run and managed by owners Ross relax and unwind. overlooking the bay in the Summer. and Hazel.

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One of our views Mrs C Edward-Collins, Lanwithan, Fowey Valley J6 Lostwithiel PL22 0LA www.lanwithancottages.co.uk E [email protected] (01208) 872444 (01208) 872444 Manor estate and waterside T F From £270–£990 pw H7 J6 cottages. Beautiful grounds and Award-Winning Luxury walks. Easy central location. W 3 to 4 Farm H6 www.trenython.co.uk z; h` SELF-CATERING Self-Catering Cottages H7 www.stayingincornwall.com www.thecornwall.com Luxury self-catering lodges near Fowey www.bosinver.co.uk Searching for a perfect place to really relax and Luxury woodland holiday homes, with two or three Trenython Manor is an award-winning country house hotel and resort. The 24-acre estate Penquite Farm J6 unwind? Our superb and stylish cottages, all with bedrooms, located within The Cornwall Hotel, Spa Stylish, unique, individual Gold award-winning cottages and luxury eco-house with hot-tub, wildflower www.penquitefarm.co.uk VisitEngland Gold Award, are ideally set in peaceful and Estate on the Cornish Riviera. Complimentary provides a beautiful setting for its architect-designed lodges, which are comfortably furnished meadows, lake and woodland - there’s plenty of space for families to explore and really relax at countryside near South Coast with fabulous facilities, use of The Clearing Spa with infinity pool, gym and tastefully decorated, with many units offering a private terrace – ideal for soaking up the Spectacular location in peaceful scenic countryside offering Bosinver. Indoor pool, pony rides, zip wire, play barn, WiFi and Wild Kids’ Club all included. Guests say including indoor heated pool, for your memorable and tennis courts. Weekly and short break rates Cornish atmosphere. The spacious, two-bedroom lodges sleep six and are fully equipped to magnificent river views over Fowey Valley. A 3 bedroom, split there’s a special kind of magic here - many don’t want to leave! holiday. Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award. available. provide every home comfort, including flat screen satellite , DVD/CD player, radio level house and 2 delightful spacious barn conversions, and telephone. opposite beautiful 13th Century church. Sleeps 4, 6, 10 persons. Higher Menadew Farm Cottages, The Cornwall Hotel, Spa & Estate, Superior accommodation, large private gardens. Eden nearby. Bosinver Farm Cottages, Trelowth, St Austell PL26 7DT Higher Menadew, St Austell PL26 8QW Pentewan Road, Tregorrick, St Austell PL26 7AB E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] Trenython manor, , Par PL24 2TS Mrs Ruth Varco, Penquite Farm, , Fowey PL23 1LB T (01726) 72128 T (01726) 850310 T (01726) 874051 E [email protected] T (01726) 814797 E [email protected] T/F (01726) 833319 From £400–£3555 per week From £350–£1550 pw From £693 pw From £553 per week From £250–£1460 pw Short breaks: end Oct–Easter Short breaks out of season 4 to 5 4 to 5 4 to 5 PENDING 9- @ W z9-u@;W>Th`L SELF-CATERING z9-;W> T ` SELF-CATERING z-VuW>h SELF-CATERING z9-Vu!)@WZx>T z Vu ; SELF-CATERING For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 64 Self-Catering and Holiday Parks Polperro, Looe & area, area, Roseland Peninsula, St Austell area and Gorran Haven St Austell area, Looe & area and Torpoint Holiday Parks 65

Mrs R Beer, 5 Iwerne Close, Muscliffe Park, Mrs M Giles, Trelyn, 53 Penwinnick Road, West Quay K6 Bournemouth, Dorset BH9 3PW Par Beach Caravans J6/7 St Austell PL25 5DS www.visitcornwall.com/1-west-quay E [email protected] www.parbeachcaravans.co.uk E [email protected] (01202) 517329 (01726) 63898 07880 534910 Delightful 2 bedroom flat T Privately owned 2/3 bedroom caravans on excellent Par T M From £225 pw Caravans from £260–£700 pw overlooking harbour. Sleeps 4 Sands Holiday Park. Good amenities. Pets welcome. (adults only). Indoor heated pool. Amusement/playground. Wildlife lake. INDIVIDUAL APPROVED zV ZTh`S CARAVAN

W H & E N Pope, No 2 The Follies, Harbourside Holiday Hannafore Road, West Looe PL13 2BY Flats K6 E [email protected] www.visitcornwall.com/harbourside-holiday-flats T (01503) 262926 K6 Situated West Looe Quay. Accommodating 4 persons From £245 per week Tremaine Green max. Linen. Personally supervised. No pets. Children Tencreek K6 Whitsand Bay Cottages K6/7 www.tremainegreen.co.uk over 12 years. Limited parking. zV; www.dolphinholidays.co.uk Fort M7 www.crumplehorncottages.co.uk www.whitsandbayholidays.co.uk Tonia Lewis, Sentosa, Tregarrick, Delightful Cornish cottages nestling in the coastal A hamlet of beautiful traditional Cornish craftsmen’s Quayview K6 Looe PL13 2SD Indoor pool. Multi-sports pitch. Clubhouse and Premier coastal lodge and touring resort West resorts of Polperro and Looe. Traditional beamed cottages, fully modernised and equipped. www.quayview.cornwall.uk.net E [email protected] entertainment. Shop. Take-away. Laundrette. Free of and East of Looe. Overlooking ceilings, log fires, tranquil gardens, suntrap • For families, romantic breaks, log fires (01503) 262205/265377 WiFi. Pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. sandy beaches. Luxury lodges with stunning sea Spacious apartment, centre of T patios and on-site private parking, situated either • Relax in award-winning grounds From £200–£600 pw Hardstandings. Seasonal pitches available. Under and country views. Set in grounds of historical streamside or with spectacular sea views. The • NT coast, beaches, Looe, Fowey – 5 miles, town. Overlooking harbour. Fully floor heated toilet and shower facilities. Napoleonic fort. Superb all weather facilities. equipped, sleeps 2–6. Looe Bay Popular wedding venue. Open all year. perfect location to explore Cornwall. Eden – 18 miles. z@; SELF-CATERING K6 Crumplehorn Cottages, c/o St Ronans, Portuan Penny & Justin Spreckley, Tremaine Green, Holiday Park Dolphin Holidays, Tencreek Holiday Park, Whitsand Bay Holiday Park, Millbrook, Road, Hannafore, West Looe PL13 2DW , Looe PL13 2LT www.parkdean.com Polperro Road, Looe PL13 2JR Torpoint PL10 1JZ E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01503) 265143 T (01503) 220333 F (01503) 220633 Surrounded by scenic countryside, this fun filled family park is close to the pretty fishing village of Looe. T (01503) 262447 F (01503) 262760 T (01752) 822597 F (01752) 823444 • Top quality caravans • Central heating and double glazing available From £210–£825 pw 3 bed: £329–£1122 2 bed: £259–£899 Caravans from £149–£499 pw Tents/Tourers from £12.50 Short breaks from £150 1 bed: £233–£579 • Polperro Bar and Grill • FREE heated indoor pool • FREE kids’ clubs Tents/Tourers from £10 per couple Lodges from £300 per week - • The Sundowner club with live family entertainment • Crazy Golf W ) HOLIDAY, TOURING W ) z V;hL z9V@;WThL SELF-CATERING ) T ` ,CS L & CAmPING PARK Z>h` CS L • Indoor and outdoor play areas • Sports courts , Nicholas Burns, 30 Endsleigh Road, Looe Bay Holiday Park, St. Martins, East Looe PL13 1NX Oreston, Plymouth, Devon PL9 7LR E via www.parkdean.com L6 nr Looe E [email protected] T 0844 335 3755 www.thechaletatdownderry.co.uk T (01752) 404750 The Chalet. Sleeps two. Quiet From £190–£350 pw Holiday homes from £199 per week secluded position. Balcony with Bucklawren River Valley H7 Short breaks (3 or 4 nights) from £120 - @ www.rivervalleyholidaypark.co.uk @ W HOLIDAY PARK excellent sea views. z  h SELF-CATERING Cottages K6 zT>Z; ) xh`S www.bucklawren.com Susan Irving, Flat 1, Pathfield House, Unspoilt Pathfield Road, London SW16 5NU Five delightful stone cottages converted and Two miles from the beach, on the edge of the Retreat L6 E [email protected] furnished to a high standard, set in a large garden woods near Mevagissey. • Quality static caravans www.westwaycottage.co.uk T 020 8769 7988 with exceptional sea views. Close to the beach and • Flat sheltered meadow for tents/motorhomes/ 4 bedroom cottage, small harbour From £350 per week coastal path. Sleeps 2–8. The Granary restaurant tourers • Indoor heated swimming pool village, panoramic views, easy is on site. Graded VisitEngland 4 Star Gold Award • Off-road cycling to the beach and Heligan and 5 Star. Gardens • No club house access to beaches. h SELF-CATERING Mrs Jean Henly, Bucklawren Farm, River Valley Holiday Park, London Apprentice, Trethem Mill Touring Park, St Martin-by-Looe PL13 1NZ St Austell PL26 7AP Trethem Mill G8 St Just-in-Roseland, Truro TR2 5JF E [email protected] E [email protected] www.trethem.com E [email protected] T (01503) 240738 T (01726) 73533 (01872) 580504 South West “Caravan Park of the T Tents/Tourers/motorhomes £18–£27 Sleep 2–4 £250–£720 Sleep 6 Caravans from £200–£700 pw Year” and “Winner of Winners” £300–£820 Sleep 8 £495–£1400 Tents/Tourers from £13–£32 2012/13. CAmPING & GOLD W 4 to 5 W Wh`S) TOURING PARK z-V; ZhL SELF-CATERING @2 >h`,S)

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St Margaret’s Park offers a choice of quality holiday accommodation set in the heart of 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 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 of Heligan and exploring the sandy beaches, quiet coves and historic harbours along Cornwall’s gentle South Coast.

St Margaret’s Park, , St Austell PL26 7AX E [email protected] T (01726) 74283 Lodges from £165–£895 per week

z-!?@;W>h`L HOLIDAY PARK visitcornwall.com facebook.com/ilovecornwall Little Winnick Touring Park, Trelispen Caravan & Camping Park, The Little Winnick H7 Pentewan, St Austell PL26 6DL Trelispen, Gorran Roseland Institute, Gorran, St Austell PL26 6NR twitter.com/ilovecornwalluk www.littlewinnick.co.uk E [email protected] Haven H8 E [email protected] youtube.com/cornwalltouristboard (01726) 843687 www.trelispen.co.uk T (01726) 843501 F (01726) 843501 Excellent facilities, great location T Tents/Tourers from £10 pn Tents/Tourers from £12–£18 pn and a warm welcome - the perfect Quiet rural site near safe sandy beaches, impressive cliff Cornish escape. scenery and coastal footpath. Friendly atmosphere. W,CS) h`,C) For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 DogsMonthly_DogsLoveCornwall_210x297.pdf 1 06/12/2013 10:54 68 All Cornwall For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 all CornWall

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www.aspects-holidays.co.uk throughout Cornwall www.toadhallcottages.co.uk Choose from over 400 of the finest holiday www.cornishhorizons.co.uk Toad Hall Cottages have over 100 superb cottages in St Ives and across West Cornwall, picturesque coastal, rural and waterside properties perfect for that family holiday or short break. Call or throughout Cornwall. From luxurious Talland Bay Choose from over 200 coastal and rural quality assured self-catering holiday cottages and apartments e-mail our friendly team for a free brochure or visit eco-homes to cosy fishermans’ cottages, this our website to book online. on the spectacular North Coast from Porthtowan to Bude including Padstow and Newquay. Call or agency are the 2013 winners of Best Small UK e-mail our friendly team for your colour brochure or book your holiday online today. Cottage Agency.

Aspects Holidays, First Floor Offices, Toad Hall Cottages, Talland Street, Unit 10, Hayle Business Park, Hayle TR27 5JR Cornish Horizons (Holiday Cottages), 19 New Street, Padstow PL28 8EA Polperro PL13 2PE E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] T (01736) 754242 T (01841) 533331 F (01841) 533933 T (01503) 272303 From £303 per week From £194–£1150 per week (low) From £222 per week Short breaks from £212 From £372–£3015 per week (high) 2 to 5 9-V@;h`L z9-V@;Wh`L SELF-CATERING z-@Wh`L Farm aCCommodation

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Angela & James Colgrove, Pennatillie Farm, Pennatillie Talskiddy, Nr St Columb Major TR9 6EF Tregurnow Farm C9 Farm G5 E [email protected] www.lamorna.biz www.pennatilliefarm.co.uk T (01637) 880280 F (01637) 880280 Spacious and stunning en-suite B&B from £33 pppn Victorian farmhouse with panoramic views across Mounts bedrooms appointed with absolutely Bay. Luxury en-suite rooms. Delicious AGA cooked breakfasts. Wonderful coastal walking. Lamorna Cove, Merry Maiden everything you could want. zu

Mrs R Warren, Tredinney Farm, Crows-An-Wra, Mudgeon Vean Farm Holiday Cottages, Tredinney St Buryan, Penzance TR19 6HX Mudgeon St Martin, Helston TR12 6DB Farm B9 E [email protected] Vean E9 E [email protected] www.tredinneyfarm.co.uk T (01736) 810352 www.mudgeonvean.co.uk T (01326) 231341 Welcoming, relaxing, peaceful, B&B from £35 pppn 4 cosy cottages on small 18C farm. From £275–£800 pw nature trail. Ideal for beaches/ Cottage from £200 per week Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Short breaks £150–£300 3 to 4 walking. B&B also available. 9u@;W SELF CATERING Near the Helford River. @W>` SELF-CATERING For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 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: Holywell Bay by Andy Fox,123RF 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, Cornwall itself, the two major holiday routes, the (*please check website for 2014 timings) arising therefrom. Readers are advised to check all Bob Berry, Michael Bowles, Mark Camp, Mike Carter, A30 and A38 continue to improve, with fast dual prices when enquiring for accommodation, as prices David Chapman, Ainsley Cocks, Peter Crumpler, Tourist Information Centres carriageways as far as , Mitchell, and most By coach may vary from those quoted in the advertisements. www.elevatedviews.co.uk, Barry Gamble, Golowan, of the way to Penzance. Follow the M5 to Exeter, after National Express www.nationalexpress.com This guide has been published using paper from David Griffen, David Hastilow, iStockphoto, Matt Jessop, which you will take either the A30 or A38 into Cornwall, and www.megabus.com operate sustainable forests. Ingrid King, Sophia Milligan, Phil Nicholls, Kirstin Prisk, John Such, Claire Woodbine. Tel Email & Web depending on your final destination. Alternatively, if you coach routes into Cornwall. Public transport enter Cornwall via North Devon, then there is the Atlantic information for Cornwall can be obtained from Published by Visit Cornwall With kind permission: Camel Valley, Cornwall Council, Bodmin ^ 01208 76616 Email: [email protected] 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. Cornwall Widlife Trust/Dan Murphy & Paula Evans, Web: www.bodminlive.com on the M5. www.traveline.info, or from Cornwall Council Email: [email protected]. © Cornwall Development Eden Project, Geevor Tin Mine, Heartlands Cornwall, www.cornwallpublictransport.info. Company. All rights reserved. Kneehigh Theatre, Miracle Theatre, The Conservation Boscastle 01840 250010 Email: [email protected] By rail Volunteers/Daniel Barbary, Watergate Bay Hotel, Visitor Centre Web: www.visitboscastleandtintagel.com Cornwall has main line stations at Saltash, By air , World Heritage Site. Bude TIC & 01288 354240 Email: [email protected] St Germans, , Liskeard, Bodmin Parkway, Newquay Cornwall Airport is served by several key Canal Visitor Web: www.visitbude.info Lostwithiel, Par, St Austell, Truro, Redruth, Camborne, airlines, easyJet, Flybe, Lufthansa and Skybus. 1 Centre ^ Hayle, St Erth and Penzance. There are also branch During the Summer months routes operate to lines to , Looe, Newquay, Falmouth, Newquay from numerous regional airports up and Falmouth 01326 741194 Email: [email protected] St Ives and ‘bus branch lines’ to The Eden Project down the UK, making the journey to the South West Kilkhampton Web: www.falmouth.co.uk from St Austell Station and Helston from Redruth for business or pleasure more accessible (all year- Sandymouth Station. For National Rail Enquiries – train times round routes also operate from a few key locations). Fowey ^ 01726 833616 Email: [email protected] BUDE Stratton Web: www.fowey.co.uk and information 08457 48 49 50. For details on schedules and operating routes visit 2 www.newquaycornwallairport.com. Flying to Hayle* 01736 754399 Email: [email protected] The Night Riviera Sleeper is a refreshing way to Cornwall offers an attractive alternative to the long Widemouth Bay travel between London Paddington and Cornwall, and sometimes frustrating journey by train or car, our Isles of Scilly ^ 01720 424031 Email: [email protected] getting you to your destination early in the morning aim is to get you here quicker and with less hassle. Web: www.simplyscilly.co.uk after you have had a relaxing night’s sleep. The Crackington Haven Launceston ^ 01566 772321 Email: [email protected] Sleeper operates Sunday to Friday between London Fly with Skybus the ‘island’s own airline’ from 3 Web: www.visitlaunceston.co.uk Paddington and Penzance. The Sleeper departs from Land’s End, Newquay and Exeter airports. Day trips London Paddington at 23:45* and arrives in Penzance to the island are also available from Land’s End and Liskeard 01579 349148 Email: [email protected] at 07.53* the following morning. From Penzance Newquay Cornwall Airport or sail on the Scillonian Boscastle Web: www.liskeard.gov.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 Looe ^ 01503 262072 Email: [email protected] Trebarwith Strand Web: www.looeguide.co.uk The Sleeper does not operate on Saturday nights. details and special offers 0845 710 5555. Please note: On Sundays this service departs Delabole Camelford LAUNCESTON 4 Lostwithiel 01208 872207 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lostwithieltouristinformation.webs.com Port Isaac Polzeath St Breward Mevagissey* 01726 844440 Email: [email protected] St Tudy Web: www.mevagissey-cornwall.co.uk Rock Bolventor BODMIN MOOR Constantine Bay Newquay 01637 854020 Email: [email protected] PADSTOW Blisland & TAMAR VALLEY 5 Web: www.visitnewquay.org Wadebridge Gunnislake NORTH COAST Callington Padstow, Rock 01841 533449 Email: [email protected] Minions Calstock Wadebridge & Web: www.padstowlive.com Cardinham Polzeath ^ BODMIN Mount St Neot Mawgan Porth St Columb Major Dobwalls Watergate Bay Penzance 01736 335530 Email: [email protected] LISKEARD St Mellion Web: www.westcornwall.org.uk NEWQUAY 6 Crantock Perranporth 01872 575254 Email: [email protected] Holywell Lostwithiel Duloe Saltash Web: www.perranporthinfo.co.uk PLYMOUTH Perranporth Redruth 01209 216760 Email: [email protected] ST AUSTELL Golant LOOE Downderry Torpoint Visitor Centre* (High season) Web: www.visitredruth.co.uk Carlyon Bay 01209 210038 St Agnes Kingsand Charlestown Polperro 7 (Low season) Fowey Cawsand Porthtowan Probus St Agnes Local See website for Email: [email protected] St Ewe Portreath Information locations Web: www.st-agnes.com TRURO Mevagissey Point Scheme Godrevy REDRUTH Ruanhighlanes Gorran Haven St Austell ^ 01726 879500 Email: [email protected] ST IVES Gwithian 8 Web: www.visitthecornishriviera.co.uk Zennor CAMBORNE Philleigh Portloe Carbis Bay Feock Veryan St Ives 0905 252 2250†† Email: [email protected] Hayle Stithians Penryn Portscatho SOUTH COAST Web: www.stivestic.co.uk Cape St Mawes St Just 01736 788165 Email: [email protected] Cornwall St Just PENZANCE Marazion FALMOUTH St Mawes 01326 270440 Email: [email protected] Newlyn HELSTON Mawnan Smith 9 Web: www.stmawesandtheroseland.co.uk Sennen Praa Sands Mousehole Helford Land’s End Sennen Cove 01736 871215 Email: [email protected] Lamorna Porthleven Visitor Info Porthallow Porthcurno Point * St Keverne Tintagel Visitor 01840 779084 Email: [email protected] WEST CORNWALL ISLES Mullion Coverack 10 Centre Web: www.tintagelparishcouncil.gov.uk Kennack Sands OF SCILLY Truro ^ 01872 274555 Email: [email protected] Cadgwith Web: http://tourism.truro.gov.uk Kynance Cove Lizard * Seasonal. †† Calls cost 20p per minute + network charges, if applicable. ^ Denotes Networked.

For more information visit www.visitcornwall.com or call 01872 322900 A B C D E F G H J K L M Forget-Me-Not-Holidays Old Newham Farm Bosilliac Holiday Cottages Wheatley Farm Trefranck, St. Clether, Launceston , Camelford Rosemerryn Farm, Budock, Falmouth , Launceston PL15 8QN PL32 9SR TR11 5EE PL15 8LY

Superb location between Bodmin Moor and Three cottages deep in the Cornish countryside Two beautifully furnished cottages set in Two character cottages each set in their own spectacular North Cornish coast. On family farm, well away from trac and crowds, 3 miles from glorious countryside in the Helford River area, private garden. Luxury indoor heated surrounded by farmland/animals. Foget-Me-Not most spectacular coastline. Small organic beef near Falmouth. They sleep 4 or 6 people; have swimming pool, sauna and spa. Quality Cottage and the Old Wagon House, spacious yet herd. Pet pigs, pygmy goats, horses, chickens spacious living areas plus ample parking. accommodation in peaceful countryside near warm and cosy, log re and local produce and ducks. River valley with lots of wildlife. Convenient for coastal walks, gardens and coast. Play area with trampoline. Ideal location welcome basket. beaches. for a truly relaxing holiday.

Tel : 01566 86284 Tel : 01840 230470 Tel : 01326 250307 Tel : 01566 781232

Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Web : www.forget-me-not-farm-holidays.co.uk Web : www.old-newham.co.uk Web : www.rosemerrynfarm.co.uk Web : www.wheatleycottages.co.uk

Lesquite Farm Home Farm , Looe St.Buryan, Penzance PL13 2QE TR19 6DQ

Lesquite Tranquillity! Organic farm with beef Boskenna situated above the coastal footpath for sale. Abundant wildlife. 3 miles coast, between Mousehole and Land’s End. Bed and beaches and Fowey. National Trust and English breakfast/self-catering Cornwall Tourism Awards Heritage nearby. Mini kitchens, Vi-spring beds, 2010 - 2012. Perfect for couples to relax and varied breakfast menu. Secluded but very enjoy peaceful quiet countryside and coastal accessible. Tranquillity! surroundings.

Tel : O1503 220315 Tel : 01736 810705

Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Web : www.lesquite.co.uk Web : www.luxury-cornwall.co.uk "The only way is a Cornish Farm Holiday" www.cornishfarmholidays.co.uk

Chark Farm Lower Farm Great Farm Mennabroom Farm Redmoor, Bodmin , Roseland Peninsula, Wadebridge , Bodmin PL30 5AR Truro, TR2 5LS PL27 6EG PL30 4HE

Set amidst beautiful countryside yet uniquely Two self-catering cottages on pretty 72 acre Wadebridge in Cornwall. Four, luxury self- A warm welcome is assured at our Grade II Listed positioned for easy access to beaches, farm located on the beautiful Roseland catering cottages in rural location. Beautifully historic farmhouse on Bodmin Moor. We oer attractions and restaurants our spacious Peninsula, 1 mile from Pendower Beach and in furnished. Close to sandy beaches, cli walks, peace, tranquillity and Aga cooked meals. Close cottages with patios and gardens oer a the heart of magnicent Cornish countryside. golf, Camel Trail and surng. Central heating. to A30/A38, , Eden Project and relaxing holiday base. Free WiFi. Short breaks. Sleeps 2 – 8. beaches. Open all year.

Tel : 01208 871118 Tel : 01872 501105 Tel : 01208 814916 Tel : 01208 821272 Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Web : www.mennabroom.com Web : www.charkfarm.co.uk Web : www.lowerpenhallowfarm.co.uk web : www.great-bodieve.co.uk PL0450_CORNWALL_Holiday Guide_PD 15/10/2013 14:22 Page 1 For the biggest

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