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Welcome to Cornwall in the far south west of England

You're perhaps planning to visit the new Eden Project at St. Austell, or maybe Cornwall is the usual destination for your family summer holiday because of the excellent weather, courtesy of the Gulf stream, lovely beaches set in the rocky coastline, pretty little villages and fishing towns, cream teas and numerous other delights.  

We would like to help you find accommodation to suit your needs  in Cornwall and the West Country.  Click on Cornwall in the Quick Browse list on the left to find a list of delightful cottages in Cornwall or use the Accommodation link for a search.

The Eden project

A hugely successful attraction, the Eden Project is the largest greenhouse in the world.   Built inside a disused china clay pit, visitors can expect to experience a tropical rain forest and temperate zones within the structure that occupies a site as large as 35 football pitches. The greenhouse is split into two biomes, the tropical section full of exotic plants from the Amazon jungle, Africa, Malaysia and Oceana, including  over thirty varieties of banana palm, mango, teak and mahogany.

In the tropical biome, visitors can walk through pineapple, rubber and sugar cane plantations, and paddy fields.  There is even a river and waterfall.

The delights of a temperate Mediterranean like climate await in the other biome where visitors will be enchanted with the scent of citrus blossom, orange and lemon trees.

The project is the brainchild of Tim Smit who won Lottery funding and then commissioned   Nicholas Grimshaw, architect of the Eurostar Terminal at Waterloo in London to design it.

The British love gardens and plants of all kinds.   Put the Eden Project at the top of your list of places to visit in Cornwall but be prepared for lengthy queues at times - it's a popular visitor attraction.

Self-catering holiday accommodation 

	Cottages Sleep 2-6 - 3 miles Eden Project Stay at Higher Menadew Cottages for a lovely location close to the Eden Project and the best of Cornwall. The outstanding Eden Project is virtually on your doorstep. Beautiful beaches, truly magnificent coastal scenery, and picturesque fishing villages such as Charlestown, Fowey, Mevagissey and Looe are nearby as are many glorious gardens and country houses including the memorable Lost Gardens of Heligan, the superb Lanhydrock Estate and Pencarrow. Click on the photograph for more information.
	Sleep 2-6 in Tamar Cottage Self-catering holiday cottage with excellent country views over the lovely Tamar Valley. The cottage is near Looe and 30 Miles from the Eden Project. Pet friendly and Families welcome.  Situated on a holiday park with swimming, tennis, fitness and games room and other facilities. Golf, Horse riding, beaches, country walks, fishing, cycling, Eden project, Historic places nearby. Retreat in the heart of the West Country. Telephone 0116 2812210 or click on image for more details of this cottage in Cornwall.
	Sleep 2-10 in 5 star luxury cottages . There aren't that many places in Britain where you will find luxury 5 star cottages that are also children and pet-friendly.  Kennacott  Court in Bude, Cornwall has all this on offer plus excellent leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, the well equipped family games room shown on the left, plus it's within driving distance of  the Eden Project.  Telephone: +44(01)288 361 766, Email.
	Cottage - sleeps 4 + 2  in Cornwall   Poldue Farm is set at the top of a secluded valley one field away from Bodmin Moor where ponies roam and graze freely. It's a semi-detached farmhouse with a large garden with evidence of Cornish pixies. There are 2 bedrooms, each sleeping 2 people, plus an optional sofabed in the hall.  The farmhouse is just 20 minutes away from the Eden Project and is a good base for exploring Cornwall.   Please call Pam for a brochure on 07742548805  or  01208 851539, or click on the image for more details and photographs.

Holiday Ideas

If you're looking for a luxury break , pet friendly accommodation, farmstays, beach holidays, city breaks, or more holiday cottages in Cornwall then we can help you. 

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