Cornwall - Where to stay for a family holiday

[C350]

We are looking to have a week in Cornwall this summer. We have a 7 & 9 yr old who both enjoy the outdoors.

Would like any suggestions for places to stay, prefer near a beach. Self catering, cottages etc but would also consider nice holiday parks with lodges etc.

[Iceman82]

I spent many happy family holidays in Falmouth. It had lovely beaches and plenty of hotels as well. It was also pretty well situated in terms of visiting other parts of Cornwall.

[GT03ROB]

I'd recommended this place about a year back & a few on here booked & seemed to enjoy it.

http://www.yurt-holidays-cornwall.co.uk/


here you go this was the thread

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by GT03ROB on Tuesday 13th March 15:34

[stuttgartmetal]

St Ives

[C350]

GT03ROB said:

I'd recommended this place about a year back & a few on here booked & seemed to enjoy it.

http://www.yurt-holidays-cornwall.co.uk/


here you go this was the thread

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by GT03ROB on Tuesday 13th March 15:34

Spot on, just the trick. Have sent to the boss, let her decide

[Bitzer]

We've been here twice, it's very nice....

http://www.gwelanmor.com/

[anonymous-user]

How about Seaton near Looe and Whitsand bay.

I can certainly recomend this place, A two bedroom apartment with patio and garden! Its owned by my inlaws. It is about 200m from the beach and on the edge of a country park with ponds and woodland and a small river thats full of trout! The beach is quite big and is very quiet if you walk along away from the middle, aswell as having lots of rockpools. The beach is also in a bay and is very shelterd, not really a surf beach but great for swimming and kayaks/dingies as the tide isnt too strong.

The nearest town is Looe which is great if you have kids and has some nice cafes and restaurants. Also they do boat/fishing trips

Loads more about it here.

http://www.looeandpolperroholidays.co.uk/holiday-p...

[matc]

Bitzer said:

We've been here twice, it's very nice....

http://www.gwelanmor.com/

We went there last year during the royal wedding, so not really the height of summer! The lodges and park were lovely, but wasn't that keen on the local town; could have been to do with the crap weather though as the beach would no doubt be stunning in the summer.

Also my brother stayed in the Yurts linked above with his little one and they all loved it and I believe are planning a trip back this year.

[squicky]

We rented a flat for a week in a small town called St Mawes last year. Little bit out of the way from the major attractions but easy enough to get to where you wanted with a bit of a drive.

[pointedstarman]

Couldn't pick a place to stay as I like much of the area but would recommend Helpful Holidays if you go self catering. Really good web site and have not been disappointed with any of the properties I've rented through them.

[Melman Giraffe]

St Minver, which is close to Padstien, Rock and the home of Sharps . Great location

[C350]

MonkeyMatt said:

How about Seaton near Looe and Whitsand bay.

I can certainly recomend this place, A two bedroom apartment with patio and garden! Its owned by my inlaws. It is about 200m from the beach and on the edge of a country park with ponds and woodland and a small river thats full of trout! The beach is quite big and is very quiet if you walk along away from the middle, aswell as having lots of rockpools. The beach is also in a bay and is very shelterd, not really a surf beach but great for swimming and kayaks/dingies as the tide isnt too strong.

The nearest town is Looe which is great if you have kids and has some nice cafes and restaurants. Also they do boat/fishing trips

Loads more about it here.

http://www.looeandpolperroholidays.co.uk/holiday-p...

Thanks for the heads up, just booked a week in August. Kids are going to love being so near to the beach (and I love the fact there are pubs near buy)

[anonymous-user]

C350 said:

Thanks for the heads up, just booked a week in August. Kids are going to love being so near to the beach (and I love the fact there are pubs near buy)

Nice one did you book Dolphin? Ive bookmarked the thread so a bit closer to the time I'll give you the heads up on whats going on nearby and let you know which pubs are good and what the food is like as it can vary from year to year. What week did you book so I can make sure there is a PH themed welcome pack waiting for you

[C350]

MonkeyMatt said:

Nice one did you book Dolphin? Ive bookmarked the thread so a bit closer to the time I'll give you the heads up on whats going on nearby and let you know which pubs are good and what the food is like as it can vary from year to year. What week did you book so I can make sure there is a PH themed welcome pack waiting for you

Yes I did, looked the better of the two apartments.

[anonymous-user]

C350 said:

Yes I did, looked the better of the two apartments.

Its also had a new bathroom recently fitted and will be having some new soft furnishing for the start of the season too!

[Psychobert]

Try this place - http://www.chivertonpark.co.uk/index.php Run by a mate of mine who is an old time PHer and known to quite a few here..

[Ilikebeaver]

The headland cottages in Newquay would be good for family. They are on site at the headland hotel and you have access to their swimming pools and other entertainment.

It's also right on fistral beach.

[Streetrod]

Look for accommodation near to Watergate Bay, truly one of the best beaches ever. If you are into things like kites, surfing, body boarding etc its just the best and is massive. The Beach Hut cafe is a great place to eat and if you want to spend more Jamie Oliver's 15 restaurant is above it. Also the place to a short drive to a number of place of interest

Check out www.beachretreats.co.uk for accommodation