Unforgettable adventures await in Cornwall. Whether seeking total relaxation or adrenaline-filled days out, we promise Cornwall has something for you. Discover more and plan your dream escape today.

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Autumn Walks in Cornwall

Enjoy the calm before Christmas and explore Cornwall on foot this autumn. You could just stick to the beaches (there's less mud!) but why not try some of the walks we have listed below...

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Five favourite dog walks

Here are five of the best dogs walks in Cornwall as recommended by our friends at South West Coast Path.

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Beaches

Autumn beach bliss

Four beautiful beaches to check out once the summer is over... starting with Cawsand in the South East and then down west to St Ives and then to Harlyn Bay on the North Coast before journey's end.

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Visit Cornwall Special Offers

SPECIAL OFFERS... From late availability to money off discounts, we have an offer to suit everyone.

It's not too late to escape! We have great last minute holiday deals - but they're running out fast so take a look today!

From boutique guest houses, cosy cottages to unique glamping sites & luxurious hotels, this is the ultimate where to stay in Cornwall guide.

Including exclusive discounts for attractions and things to do, take a look and see where you could get a great deal from our fabulous member discounts.

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Bed & Breakfast in Cornwall

B&B's/Guest Houses

The door is wide open as the warmest of welcomes awaits in Cornwall. This is where the personal touch comes as standard. Trendy, charmingly traditional or something in-between, you can be assured that guest houses in Cornwall come with a large dose of individuality and Cornish charm, be they on the harbourside, tucked away in the countryside or conveniently in town.

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Camping in Cornwall

Holiday parks & Camping

Sleeping under the stars, barbeques, getting back to nature...sounds idyllic doesn’t it? Camping in Cornwall offers a laidback holiday style. Enjoy the simple pleasure of being part of the great outdoors, spending time with friends or family and waking under canvas.

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Hotels in Cornwall

Hotel

Top quality service, amazingly comfy beds, to-die-for bathrooms and delicious Cornish breakfasts. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Whether you’re looking for a large, everything-thought-of hotel to a small boutique number with a personal touch, we’ve got some fantastic hotels to tempt you.

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Self-Catering in Cornwall

Self-Catering & Resorts

We all love a bit of freedom when on holiday and by going self-catering in Cornwall you can enjoy it by the bucket load. Bring the whole family and rent a sprawling apartment complete with all the mod cons and better-than-at-home touches, or pick an intimate fisherman's cottage perched on the harbourside for the ultimate romantic hideaway.

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Glamping

Camping but with a quirky twist, glamping in Cornwall is seriously special. Funky airstreamers, enormous safari tents, cute shepherd huts, uber cool campers, luxury yurts – we have them all in Cornwall.

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Farm Stay

Experience the rustic and unique charm of a farm stay in Cornwall. Detach from everyday life as you unwind in the Cornish countryside, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and nature.

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Inns & Pubs

Mix with the locals and taste Cornish culture by staying at a pub or inn. This is where great food meets comfy beds and a hearty Cornish welcome – oh, and a chance to try some of the local good stuff! Wonderfully rural or in a town or village with the hustle and bustle of Cornish life on your doorstep, take your pick.

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Our Regions

Discover your Cornwall

Long sandy beaches, hidden coves, rugged moorland, quaint fishing villages, deep wooded valleys, bustling seaside resorts, industrial heritage, rocky headlands, colourful gardens, idyllic rivers and a bijou city, Cornwall has a bit of everything for those who want to explore.

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    FAQs

    Everything you need to know to plan your perfect Cornish getaway.

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    • Dogs are restricted on the designated beaches at the times listed below Cornwall Council enforces restrictions at the following beaches which are all part of a Public Spaces Protection Order. Other privately owned beaches may have their own local restrictions in force.

      Please note: Blue Flag and Seaside Award beaches have longer restrictions due to the requirements of the Award status. In addition there are three protected wildlife areas that are subject to individual restrictions.

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    • That all depends on what you are looking for? North Cornwall tends to be wilder, rugged cliffs, long sandy windswept beaches, a land of myth's and legends...

      The south coast is gentler, historic fishing villages, small sheltered coves and green fields running down to the water's edge.

      Whichever coast you choose, you will receive a warm welcome, and if you do get bored, it's never much more than an hour's drive from one side to the other.

    • Travel to Cornwall by car

      It takes less than five hours to get from London or Birmingham to the heart of Cornwall by car.

      Drive along the M4 motorway from London, or M6 from Manchester, and then the M5 to Exeter and finally either the A30, that is mostly dual carriageway, or the A38 passing Plymouth and Saltash into South East Cornwall.

      Alternatively if you enter Cornwall from North Devon, there is the scenic A39 Atlantic Highway running through Bude, which you can join from Junction 27 on the M5.

      Due to the high volume of traffic on Cornwall's roads during the summer months the main routes can become congested especially at weekends. Travelling overnight or outside peak rush hours is recommended to avoid long delays.

      • To plan your journey use the AA Route Planner for a tailor made travel plan with timings and mileage
      • For information on possible delays or roadwork's throughout the UK or in Cornwall visit Traffic Watch
      • Travelling to Cornwall with a caravan? Check out our Caravan Towing guide

      PLEASE BE AWARE. Sat-Navs can lead you to some wonderful places in Cornwall, many of them down narrow country lanes with high hedges and few reversing points. If you are not sure...don't go on. Better to turn around and find another route than end up lost in the middle of nowhere.

      Travel to Cornwall by coach and bus

      National Express operate a full service into Cornwall as far as Penzance, Megabuss also go to a few towns including Newquay and Falmouth.

      Coach travel times from London or Birmingham to the city of Truro are around 7-8 hours

      Many tour operators offer coach holidays to Cornwall, contact your local travel agent for details.

      For information on public transport, including local bus timetables, once you are in Cornwall, Click here.

      To plan your journey in advance, journey planning websites such as Traveline South West can be useful.

      If you are bringing a coach to Cornwall, did you know Cornwall Council now offers a weekly coach rover ticket. This is available for all car parks where coaches are permitted and costs £15 for 24 hours or £50 for 7 days and £35 for 4 days. These can be obtained by creating an account to use the ZatPermit system.

    • There's a well-known saying that Devon is close to perfection, perfection being Cornwall!

      You won't get a real Cornish pasty in Devon, and they don't know how to make a proper cream tea.....

      What more do we need to say?

    • Yes, Truro is Cornwall's only city. It has a population of around 21,000 people and is famous for it's gothic architecture and paved streets. A pleasant place to spend the day shopping or visiting the Royal Cornwall Museum. In the evening there are plenty of bars and restaurants, a cinema and the Hall for Cornwall theatre.

    • You can always tell a holiday maker by the way they pronounce certain Cornish placenames... Tintagel, Launceston, Mevagissey, Mousehole.... but probably the most common mispronunciation is Fowey.

      It rhymes with toy, not cow, so say Foy and you won't be far wrong!

      The name comes from the old Cornish word for Beech Tree, and is taken from the name of the river rather than the town.

    • Cornwall has been consistently voted one of Britain’s top tourist destinations. As the official tourist board, it is Visit Cornwall’s mission to build on this success and seize every opportunity to continue to make Cornwall a quality destination of choice.

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