For a self-catering holiday by the coast in Cornwall, a stay in the seaside town of Newlyn could be the perfect choice. With a busy working harbour, choose to stay in a holiday cottage in Newlyn if you want to experience real Cornwall, rather than a stay in a touristy village or town.
About Newlyn for Cottage Holidays
Although very much a town where locals live, there’s still plenty of coastal atmosphere and seaside views to enjoy in Newlyn, particularly around the Old Pier area.
What Newlyn Offers for Cottage Breaks
• Newlyn is extremely well located for discovering some of the best of the Cornish coast on a cottage break with a fantastic location just 2 miles from the bustling town of Penzance where you can find a good choice of eateries and shops and just 2 miles from the stunning Penwith Heritage Coast.
• Discover some of the best of Poldark country on day trips from Newlyn. The mines at Botallack which cling to the cliff-edge are an amazing sight and there are many beautiful coves and beaches to discover too at Porthcurno beach and Porthgwarra.
• Also in this part of Cornwall and well worth a visit is Marazion and St Michael’s Mount. The long stretch of sandy beach at Marazion is a real find and the island at St Michael’s Mount with its amazing gardens and fascinating history is well worth a visit too.
The Newlyn Artists' Colony was established in the 19th century and work by local artists continues to be shown in art galleries in Newlyn and nearby Penzance. The Tate Gallery in St Ives is within an easy drive making Newlyn a convenient base for art lovers who would like to inspect the work of local artists.
There are numerous coastal walks with good sea views. The South West Coastal Path is nearby.
Places to visit on your 'Been there, done that' list are: Land's End, Minack Open Air Theatre during the summer. Visit at Christmas for the Newlyn and Mousehole Christmas Lights and a festive atmosphere.
Cornwall tends to be a family holiday destination. Good sandy beaches near Newlyn are: Marazion, Sennen Cove, Porthcurno, Praa Sands, Perranuthnoe, St Ives and Gwithian.
Whether you need to rent a romantic couple’s cottage, a family holiday house or a big coastal cottage for a large group of friends or family, we hope you find the perfect self-catering holiday house for you in or not far from Newlyn on Country Cottages Online.
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Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Newlyn, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Cornwall.
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