Guide to Cornwall for Luxury Cottage Breaks

Overview of What Cornwall has to Offer for Luxury Self-Catering Holidays

Cornwall is situated on a peninsula at the very South West of England, it is home to a huge selection of beaches, bays and marinas surrounding the county on three sides stretching all the way down to the tip of the peninsula at Lands End. With an impressive 300 miles of coastline, Cornwall should be an excellent choice for a luxury cottage break for those who want to the coast to be relatively easily accessible.

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Top tips for Finding Quality Food and Dining Out on a Luxury Cottage Break in Cornwall

Although it is famous for its delicious cream teas and of course the Cornish pasty, Cornwall boasts some amazing culinary masterpieces and amazing local produce giving it a food scene that rivals London. Whilst on your luxurious cottage break, if you fancy eating out, you can discover a huge collection of award-winning restaurants which are putting Cornwall on the gourmet food map. Why not spend an evening enjoying the magnificent dishes served at Rick Steins Seafood restaurant in Padstow or be tempted by the wonderful enterprise founded by Jamie Oliver and test the amazing skills of the young apprentices at Fifteen Cornwall. There are also the fantastic restaurants at the St Mellion International Resort in Saltash and the 4 star Silks Bistro in Newquay.

Recommended Activities to Enjoy on a Luxury Cottage Stay in Cornwall

When taking a luxury cottage break in Cornwall, there are a number of beautiful beaches to discover. Enjoy sunbathing in good weather in summer or relaxing walks at other times of year. Breathtaking beaches in the north such as Fistral Beach provide an awe inspiring playground for local surfers and surfing enthusiasts who travel from far and wide to experience the amazing Atlantic rollers that hit the sand and the great surfing atmosphere. The beaches on the north are also home to many other fantastic sports which adrenalin seekers may enjoy such as coasteering, Zapcat racing, rock climbing and scuba diving. Towards the south you may find a different kind of beach scene as leafy estuaries and stunning gardens reside in the mild climate.

Great Historical Interests

If youre looking to discover some of the Cornish countryside on your luxury self-catering holiday then the beautiful Bodmin Moor with its interesting historical sites, great walking trails and huge expanses of sky and rolling hills may encourage you to don your walking boots. You can also discover the Celtic legacy of standing stones in the area, holy wells and ancient granite chambers. The county has a spectacular industrial history and therefore boasts some of the England's most interesting engine houses, museums and recreational trails from the industrial revolution for you to investigate.

The Beauty of Nature

The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall are a must-visit attraction for those who enjoy the beauty of nature and greenery. Covering some 200 acres, these gardens include Victorian gardens, sub-tropical jungle as well as pleasure grounds. These gardens are a special place to visit with a rich history where visitors will also find a plant centre as well as a charming tearoom.

Add a touch more Luxury on your Cornish Cottage Holiday...

For an extraordinary and unique experience whilst on your luxury cottage stay why not take to the skies and enjoy a beautiful birds eye view of the Cornish landscape and the Isles of Scilly? Alternatively you can enjoy a scenic cruise to the Islands from Penzance to Lands End and on to St Marys. Add a sense of opulence and grandeur to your trip and explore Cornwall from behind the wheel of your very own classic car. Why not rent a Jaguar, MG, Austin Healey or a Triumph sports car? You will definitely be feeling the luxury after renting one of these machines.

More Tourist Attractions and Places of Interest to Discover on a Luxury Self-Catering Break:

Cornwall has an assortment of attractions, some of which include the Cornish Birds of Prey centre, Tintagel Castle, Eden project, Northwood Water Gardens, Flambards, Truro Cathedral, Blue Reef Aquarium and Lappa Valley Steam Railway.

A varied and interesting coastline, has to be one of Cornwall's best attractions for luxury cottage breaks