Cornwall is a county full of contrasts with rugged coastlines, sweeping beaches, and scenic countryside, which makes it the perfect place to explore. Enjoy our mini guide to Cornwall below to help you with planning your next trip away.
Where to stay
There are many fabulous places to stay from sweet fisherman cottages and seaside hotels so here are my top picks of where you should stay in Cornwall.
- Artist Residence
- The Pig
- The Scarlet
- Watergate Bay Hotel
- The Old Reading Room
- Cabin on the Cliff
- The Lobster Residence
- Lovers Retreat
- The Sandy Duck
- Middle Colenso Farm
- Rose Cottage
- Hillside Cottage
- Tregwelan Shepherd Hut
- Calm Cottages
- Chapel House
Where to visit
Cornwall is full of charming places, from pretty fisherman ports to bustling seaside towns. So whether you are wanting to simply walk around and explore new areas, stumble across a cute boutique or find a hidden gem, hopefully, my list below will inspire you to visit some wonderful seaside towns.
- Boscastle
- Fowey
- Mousehole
- Padstow
- Penzance
- Polperro
- Polzeath
- Port Isaac
- Port Loe
- Rock
- Saint Agnes
- St Ives
- St Mawes
Things to see and do
Whether you want to immerse yourself in the countryside, uncover the history of Cornwall or explore some fabulous gardens, there really is something for everyone. My favourite hidden gem is Hawkers Hut, which was the refuge of poet Reverend Robert Hawker who was known for being quite eccentric in his dress sense and habits. It’s a sweet little wooden hut, that he built into the cliff side and has dramatic views of the sea.
- Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek
- Eden Project, Par
- Golitha Falls Walk, Liskeard
- Helford River Cruise, Falmouth
- Hawkers Hut, Morwenstow
- Portgwarra Beach, Portgwarra
- St Michael’s Mount, Marazion
- St Nectan’s Glen, Tintagel
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Saint Austell
- The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno
- Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
- Trevose Head Lighthouse, Padstow
Where to eat and drink
Pictured is the beautiful Nancarrow Farm where produce from the farm is used for the chefs to create feasts influenced by their surroundings. They use the best of what’s available from the fields, hedgerows, kitchen garden, or larder and it’s all served within their breathtaking courtyard kitchen which provides an atmospheric backdrop for their diners. Keep an eye on their website for the release of their feasts and gathering tickets which isn’t to be missed if you’re a foodie.
- Blas Burgerworks, St Ives
- Inkie’s Smokehouse, Liskeard
- Nancarrow Farm, Zelah
- Rick Steins Restaurants, Padstow, Falmouth, Fistral, St Merryn
- Pandora Inn, Falmouth
- Porthmeor Cafe, St Ives
- Prawn on the Lawn, Padstow
- Sams On The Beach, Polkerris
- Temple, Bude
- The Godolpin, Marazion
- The Hidden Hut, Portscatho
- The Star and Garter, Falmouth
The best Beaches to visit
Dip your toes in the sea, build sandcastles or have a go at surfing, whatever you do, you won’t be disappointed when you visit one of my favourite beaches.
- Bedruthan Steps, Mawgan Porth
- Godrevy Beach, Coombe
- Gwithian Towans Beach, Hayle
- Kynance Cove, Lizard
- Mawgan Porth beach, Mawgan Porth
- Pedn Vounder Beach, Penzance
- Perranporth Beach, Perranporth
- Porthcurno Beach, Porthcurno
- Porthtowan Beach, St Agnes
- Watergate Bay Beach, Newquay
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