Cornish holiday

Join the throngs and book a Cornish holiday for the very best that the south west of England has to offer in terms of beach and coastal location.

Cornwall's fishing heritage has left a large number of charming former fishing villages full of narrow winding streets and closely grouped fishermen's cottages. The lanes all lead down to the harbour around which life was centred. Today's visitor to Cornwall enjoys the quaint character of these villages. The harbours are now dedicated to pleasure boats and tourism.

Many of the fishermen's cottages have been modernised and converted to self-catering accommodation and provide good clean comfortable places for visitors to rent.  Cornwall has a lengthy coastline with cliffs, coastal paths and many lovely beaches and sheltered coves. 

The county is built on granite, the stone features in the old cottages and buildings and lends a certain hardy character to the area.  It is still possible to come for the fishing, there are plenty of operators who take visitors out to sea in their boats.

Another great attraction of a Cornish holiday is the lovely gardens of Cornwall. The Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan are on every flower loving visitor to Cornwall's 'to see' list. There are plenty of other open gardens attached to private houses and country estates.

The numerous famous villages of Cornwall such as Boscastle, Clovelly, Fowey all have their own special attractions. One could explore Cornwall endlessly, marvelling at the lovely beaches, discovering secluded coves that can only be accessed by climbing down a steep cliff path. That's the thing about Cornwall, it is well developed for tourism and yet it is easily possible to find deserted coves and totally unspoilt and natural countryside off the beaten track.

Unless you plan to concentrate on a beach holiday, it is possible to find a cottage to rent in the country and drive out to the coast and nearby villages. Families may prefer the convenience of a cottage in a holiday park with all amenities on site. It's a case of making a choice to get the best type of Cornish experience for you.