The Classic Guide

The Classic Guide to Holidays in Cornwall

Geography has bestowed a unique character upon Cornwall - there is just something special about being at the end of the line. Wide sandy beaches, tiny coves, moors, tree-lined estuaries, towering cliffs, with so much variety you're spoilt for choice.

Choose an area below to explore, or use the search options on the left to find things to do, places to visit and where to eat and drink in Cornwall.

Far West Cornwall

You’re right, it does take a while to get here, but when you arrive in the far west of Cornwall, you’ll feel as though you’ve crossed the border into an entirely different country.
South West Cornwall

You’re not alone if the south west of Cornwall is a bit of a mystery to you - this area is perhaps less well-trodden than other areas and tranquility is up for grabs here even at the very height of the summer. The Lizard peninsula contains a raft of coves and harbours that make exploring this coastline endlessly fascinating.
North Cornwall

If you like a bit of drama when it comes to landscapes, you’ll love the north Cornish coast. This is nature at her most attention-seeking, and she’s got some great party tricks to dazzle you with - giant, brooding cliffs, endless expanses of sand disappearing into the horizon and waves to make surfers speechless with happiness.
South Cornwall

The south coast of Cornwall bears very little resemblance to the north - this is the land of tiny, sheltered coves, ancient creeks and palm trees. The sea here is less interested in surfers and more a friend to sailors; every harbour you come across is crammed with yachts, from the diminutive to the grand.
Mid Cornwall

We’d like to let you in on a secret. From Bodmin Moor in Cornwall to the edge of Dartmoor in Devon, you’ll find a hidden little corner of loveliness. This is the road less travelled - a Cornwall of peaceful villages, pristine yet ancient architecture and wild and beautiful moorland.

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