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The Wonders of Low Season! July 2020 If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are open all year round. Tel: 01264 335527 [email protected] www.cornishholiday.info [email protected] Moody Skies over a rugged Cornish Coastline The wonders of Low Season! Cornwall is not just about those lazy, sunny days on the beach. It has so much more to offer especially in Low Season, the Shoulder Months, Non-School Holidays, Autumn and Winter or however you prefer to refer to it. Our properties in fantastic locations around Cornwall offer the ideal opportunity to get away from it all. Have some peace and quiet enabling you to relax and unwind while being warm and cosy at a fraction of the cost you would pay in the summer months. Open everyday of the year you can simply pick your preferred dates, book online direct with us and look forward to a wonderful stay. Many attractions are open during this time and the sea can actually retain a lot of its warmth from the summer months so if you do fancy a swim it’s a great time to visit. We hope to welcome you in the relaxing, quiet months. Alec & Helen Wind Turbines against Dark Clouds near Newquay. Please remember any companies or contact details given do not mean they are in anyway indorsed by Cornish Holiday. They are purely contacts for your information. Any activities are undertaken entirely at your own risk. July 2020 If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are open all year round. Tel: 01264 335527 [email protected] www.cornishholiday.info [email protected] St Michaels Mount If you haven’t been before, St Michaels Mount is definitely worth a visit. If you have been before its still a fabulous place to come back to. If you are National Trust members its even better as it won’t cost you to get in. Opening times and ordering your tickets is online, but even if the castle is closed you are still very welcome to walk across the causeway and around the island. St Michaels Mount . www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk Credit: Visit Cornwall – Matt Jessop St Michaels Mount is just: From our: Hengar Manor Property (PL30 3PL) = 53 Miles (approx. 90 Mins) Meadow Rise (St Columb Major) (TR9 6BL) = 38 Miles (approx. 1 Hr, 13 Mins) Bodannon (Porthtowan) (TR4 8FJ) = 20 Miles (approx. 40 Mins) The risk of Covid. We have all been very cautious over the last 18months wearing face masks, staying away from crowded venues and events, all to help prevent the spread of this Covid 19 and its variants . Cornwall is a fantastic place to visit so it can get busy in the summer months, however in the quieter autumn and spring months there are less crowds, much fewer people, more space and with the crisp, clean sea air the risks of Covid are minimised. We ar e maintaining all our cleaning protocols and still supplying free of charge, face masks, hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes so you can feel confident that the risk of covid is minimised as much as possible. Please remember any companies or contact details given do not mean they are in anyway indorsed by Cornish Holiday. They are purely contacts for your information. Any activities are undertaken entirely at your own risk. July 2020 If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are open all year round. Tel: 01264 335527 [email protected] www.cornishholiday.info [email protected] Springtime in Cornwall Cornwall is one of the first places to feel spring with flowers earlier than other areas. Its mild and temperate climate can have an exotic feel as the area is able to cultivate species of plants not often grown in other areas of the country. There are some wonderful gardens to visit the likes of Heligan or the Eden Project along with the slightly less well-known such as Glendurgan, Trengwainton, Trebah or Trelissick. Many gardens have a café or tea shop where you can relax in the warm and shelter to discuss the wonders you have just seen or perhaps sit and gaze out the window at the beauty all around you. Glendurgan Garden in the Autumn . Credit: Cornish Holiday Walking in Cornwall Walking in Cornwall is a wonderful way to explore and see things that perhaps would otherwise pass you by. The coast path can take you to secluded bays and beaches as well as showing you glimpses of the bygone age of mining. Keep your eyes peeled as you may see a seal bobbing off shore, lying on a beach or even a basking shark or dolphin just off the coast. There are also lots of birds that visit the Cornish shores and can often be seen nesting precariously on the cliffs. Alternatively you have Bodmin Moor and also Dartmoor just over the border in Devon which offer great walking inland. The tors and natural beauty of the moors can be breath-taking in the autumn , winter and spring. A great website and App to use is www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk which gives a wonderful range of walks suitable for all ages and abilities. Linked to GPS it also helps guide you to find your way around. The Coast path above Porthtowan . Credit: Cornish Holiday Please remember any companies or contact details given do not mean they are in anyway indorsed by Cornish Holiday. They are purely contacts for your information. Any activities are undertaken entirely at your own risk. July 2020 If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are open all year round. Tel: 01264 335527 [email protected] www.cornishholiday.info [email protected] Cornwall in the Winter. If you ever have the good fortune to find yourself in Cornwall in the winter, consider yourself very lucky, as to many this is the best time of year of all. Winter in Cornwall can be both more dramatic and more serene than any other season. Its an ideal time to unwind, relax and get away from the hussle and bustle of everyday life. The run up to Christmas offers a host of Christmas markets for those special, unique, and locally produced gifts for that someone special. By making a purchase not only are you finding that special present, but you are supporting and helping local families and communities. Also take the time to travel around and see the Christmas lights which can be found in many towns and villages, don’t forget the famous Mousehole Christmas Lights which decorate the harbour and properties throughout the village. If you are lucky enough to be staying over new year, then look out for the fireworks which you can watch from a safe vantage point on the cliffs and see them light up the night sky. Quite the spectacle. Fireworks over Christmas lights Newquay at Mousehole (Credit – Cornish (Credit Cornish Holiday) Holiday) Cornwall Heritage Trust. Cornwall Heritage Trust was founded in 1985 to “preserve and strengthen” Cornwall’s rich and distinct heritage. They own or manage some of the most iconic and important historic places in Cornwall, working closely with local communities, Natural England, Historic England and English Heritage. These sites include the magnificent Treffry Viaduct which is an excellent example of Cornwall’s more recent industrial heritage, as well as more ancient sites such as Castle an Dinas, a commanding iron age hill fort. By joining Cornwall Heritage Trust you can save money on admission to English Heritage sites in Cornwall, it's cheaper to get a family membership for a year than a day ticket to one of the more expen sive English Heritage sites and it gives access to all of them in Cornwall. It can all be done online and the electronic receipt used as proof of membership so it can be done "on the day" just before you visit. Website: https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/ Please remember any companies or contact details given do not mean they are in anyway indorsed by Cornish Holiday. They are purely contacts for your information. Any activities are undertaken entirely at your own risk. July 2020 If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are open all year round. Tel: 01264 335527 [email protected] www.cornishholiday.info [email protected] Cornwall Heritage Trust Sites (Credit Cornwall Heritage Trust – Internet search) Cornwall is wonderful at any time of year especially in the quieter months. We hope to welcome you very soon. If you have any questions or would like any more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can also check availability or book your stay through our website. [email protected] 01264 335527 www.cornishholiday.info Please remember any companies or contact details given do not mean they are in anyway indorsed by Cornish Holiday. They are purely contacts for your information. Any activities are undertaken entirely at your own risk. .
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