Things to do in Cornwall
Our handy guide to Cornwall will help you make the most of your holiday
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There are many great things to do in Cornwall. To help you plan your holiday, simply choose an activity from the drop down menu, then select an area. From dog friendly beaches to restaurants this handy guide to Cornwall will help you make the most of your stay.
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If you are looking for a guide to Cornwall, you are in the right place. This site is your guide to beaches, gardens, places to eat and the best attractions in Cornwall. The site is being developed as an aid for visitors to Cornwall and is a resource for guests with useful information on staying in Cornwall. We will continue to add to this Cornwall guide so that your stay in Cornwall is as enjoyable as possible. Running in conjunction with the website, all Cornish Cottage Holidays guests will receive a Stay card prior to their holiday. This card will entitle them to discounts for many of the region's top attractions.
Activities
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Carlyon Bay Beach, St Austell
This long sandy beach is currently being re-developed but it remains open to the public throughout this development.
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Downderry Beach, Looe
Downderry is a large sand/shingle beach which has many rock pools at low tide.
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Gorran Haven, Mevagissey
This beach is sandy and popular with families.
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Hannafore Beach, Looe
Hannafore Point is a long rocky beach which has slopes and steps down to the beach.
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Hemmick Beach, near Mevagissey
Hemmick beach is a pretty sandy beach, however there are no facilities and there is parking for just a few cars by the beach.
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Kingsand Beach, Kingsand
This beach is made up of shingle with some sand.
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Lantic Bay Beach, near Fowey
The beautiful white sands at Lantic Bay Beach are sheltered by the surrounding coves.
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Lantivet Bay Beach, near Fowey
This small sandy beach near Lansallos has parking at a National Trust car park at Polruan.
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Par Sands Beach, Fowey
This is a wide sandy beach which is popular with families.
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Plaidy Beach, Looe
This is a small sandy beach which also has rock pools.
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Polridmouth Beach, Fowey
Polridmouth has two sandy beaches which join together at low tide.
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Polstreath Beach, Mevagissey
This beach is sandy with some pebbles.
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Porthluney Beach, Caerhays
This beach is sheltered and sandy, and has a shop and toilets closeby.
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Portmellon Beach, Mevagissey
Portmellon is a small sandy cove, with access via a slipway.
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Seaton Beach, Seaton
This large beach is very popular with families as it has level access and facilities nearby.
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Talland Bay Beach, Looe
Talland Bay is a shingle beach with some rock pools.
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Whitsand Bay Beach, Whitsand Bay
This beach is arguably South East Cornwall's best beach, with 3 miles of golden sand.
