Cornwall Cottages Articles

Last summer with the long summer break looming, a group of students at my art college decided to attempt to organise a trip to Cornwall to visit the numerous art galleries and communities scattered all over Cornwall.

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The initial consensus was that the only affordable option was camping. However, several of the female students were concerned that there would be nowhere to plug in hair dryers etc. Then someone suggested looking for cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall. This was put to the vote and it was agreed that Simon and Helen would initiate a search for cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall and report back to the group the following week.

In the college bar the following Friday evening we got together again to discuss the possibilities (and have a drink or two). Simon and Helen were slightly overwhelmed by the choice of cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall offered on the Internet. We thought we should narrow our search to a specific area. After much discussion we decided on the St. Ives area with its history of supporting an artist’s colony since the 1920s and sent Simon and Helen off to do some more research on cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall.

We finally settled on two semi-detached stone cottages in one of the narrow lanes overlooking the harbour.

We travelled in convoy and arrived at our cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall on a sunny Saturday afternoon. After some argument about which cottage and which room, we dumped our bags and headed out to explore.

Our exploration took us to the beer garden of a pretty pub covered in flowers – tubs, climbers and window boxes. After several hours we made our way back to our cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall via the fish and chip shop. Why is it that fish and chips taste so much better out of paper walking along the street!

Sunday morning was a rather lazy affair – no breakfast, no one had thought that far ahead. However, we pulled ourselves together and collected beach gear and set off to walk to the fantastic sandy beach at Carbis Bay a couple of miles up the coast. Upon arrival we bought hot Cornish pasties from a small café and made our way down the cliff path to the beach.

After a long day in the sun, we were unenthusiastically contemplating our walk back to our cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall when a friendly local man told us there was a railway station in the village and a small pretty train would deliver us to St. Ives in approximately five minutes. Hoorah!

Arriving in St. Ives we realised we still had nothing for dinner so, of course, we repaired to the beer garden to discuss our options. After an hour or so we went to the Chinese take-away and spent a small fortune on a huge meal which we took back to our cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall and ate in the back garden. Needless to say nobody did the washing-up.

The following morning I was the first one up – I suspect everyone else was trying to avoid the washing up. I started to stack dishes in the kitchen and then (thank you God!) I realised there was a dishwasher – we hadn’t really spent much time in the kitchen.

When the others had all drifted in, I offered to do all the washing up if the others organised shopping and cooking on a rota system.

Not much art and culture yet – plenty of time. Four of us went off to see the Tate St.Ives which houses a fantastic collection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics mainly of the ‘St. Ives School’ but also including the work of contemporary local artists.

The building, which opened in 1993, is built into the cliff face and overlooks Porthmeor Beach. We had something to eat in the rooftop restaurant which looks out over the town and harbour – in the distance you can see the Godrevy Lighthouse.

We returned to our cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall and were amazed to find dinner cooking away in the oven, table set and bottles of wine opened. What luxury!

The next day was beautifully warm and sunny and we succumbed to the lure of the beach again. After all too much work and no play…..

Wednesday we left our cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall and decided to visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden – an amazing experience! Barbara Hepworth was born in Wakefield in 1903 and moved to St. Ives in 1939. The sub-tropical Sculpture Garden holds many of her best works in bronze, stone and wood. She was a great influence on her friend Henry Moore. She died tragically in a studio fire in 1975. The garden and museum are managed by the Tate St. Ives – I wish we had known, we could have bought a combined ticket.

For the rest of the week we abandoned all pretence at an educational trip – after all it was a heatwave in Cornwall.

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A couple more days on the beach – the girls saying we can’t go home without a suntan. Evenings in the pub not far from our cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall and when we were feeling really energetic a couple of daytrips to Penzance and St.Agnes.

On our last evening we decided to take the train into Penzance for a slap-up meal at a lovely old Inn that we had noticed on our day trip. The restaurant was on the harbour front and it was warm enough to take a table outside. The food was lovely and the wine wasn’t bad either. After dinner, a wander along the harbour and then the train back to our cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall.

Next morning we set off for home – all sad to be leaving our cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall. I think another ‘educational trip’ to cheap holiday cottages in Cornwall may be in order next year.

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Last spring we heard from our old neighbours who had moved to Bristol a couple of years ago. They have had some lovely holidays in Cornwall holiday cottages since they moved. They love the north coast of Cornwall and suggested that it would be nice to rent adjacent Cornwall holiday cottages for a couple of weeks in the summer.

We decided it would be a good idea – a chance to catch up on all our news and for the families to get together. It would also be good to avoid the normal summer airport chaos associated with foreign trips.

I had spent some time in Boscastle in my late teens and I stayed at the youth hostel at the end of the harbour jetty. It was managed by an old friend of my family and in return for some help about the place I had free accommodation. I made extra money looking after a couple of Cornwall holiday cottages. There was a pub called the Cobweb in the village and in those days the entire ceiling was covered in cobwebs. I didn’t know if it was still there but I had fond memories of the place and would like to find out.

After extensive research, we found two Cornwall holiday cottages in Boscastle that looked ideal. We booked online after making sure that both cottages were available for our preferred fortnight.

August arrived and we set off in high spirits having arranged to meet Maggie and Pete in Bude at lunchtime. We met at a lovely old Inn and lunched on fresh crab sandwiches washed down with the local ale. The children were delighted to see each other again, as were the adults.

After lunch a short walk along the coast to watch the Atlantic breakers rolling in and the surfers on the British ‘Bondi Beach’. We walked back to the cars and set off to find our Cornwall holiday cottages.

After several wrong turnings down beautiful lanes that looked like leafy tunnels we eventually arrived to receive a warm welcome from the owners of the cottages. The cottages exceeded our expectations. They were beautifully furnished and the owners had provided a welcome pack consisting of eggs, bread, milk, tea, coffee and even a bottle of wine. There was an information pack giving details of local shops, pubs and activities – and yes, the Cobweb was still there.

We got the children settled and sat out in the garden to catch up with Maggie & Pete. My lasting memory of that warm evening is good conversation and the smell of Jasmine.

The following day we were up at the crack of dawn (in the children’s case – literally). However, we persuaded them to leave us alone for another hour or so. Then it was a leisurely breakfast in the garden and a discussion of the day’s plans.

We decided to take a walk along the cliff path to Tintagel and then to return to Boscastle and buy supplies for the Cornwall holiday cottages and perhaps call into the Cobweb. The children were horrified at the idea of a ceiling covered in cobwebs but I was fairly certain that ‘health & safety’ would have seen these long gone.

We took a bracing walk along the cliffs to Tintagel. Tintagel gets visitors from all over the world drawn by the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The young ones and the not so young ones engaged in swordplay a little too close to the cliff edge for my liking.

A rather slower walk back to Boscastle and refreshments in the beer garden of the Cobweb. I offered to go inside and order the drinks – desperate for a look at ceiling. I was right – the dark beams were pristine – no more cobwebs.

After leaving the pub we passed the Witchcraft Museum, and the children,looking fairly terrified, insisted that we go in. The museum had been established for forty years and has the largest collection of witchcraft artifacts in the world. An hour later we left and returned to our lovely Cornwall holiday cottages to prepare dinner. Let’s hope there are no nightmares tonight after the museum visit.

Next morning we packed up a picnic at our Cornwall holiday cottages and headed off to the beach at Port Gaverne. Port Gaverne is a small secluded sandy beach with safe bathing. The children were fascinated by the rock pools and caves. We had a lovely day and stopped off at Port Isaac on the way back to our Cornwall holiday cottages. Port Isaac has a busy working harbour surrounded by bars and restaurants, many specialising in fresh seafood. After looking at several menus we decided to eat in Port Isaac and save the ‘spag bol’ awaiting us at our Cornwall holiday cottages for the next day. In the restaurant we met a couple who were also renting Cornwall holiday cottages in Padstow. They recommended the ‘Seafood Restaurant’ run by Rick Stein, the world famous chef, in Padstow.

The following day we telephoned the owners of our Cornwall holiday cottages and they volunteered their daughter’s services for babysitting if we wished to go out for an evening without the children. This offer was quickly accepted and a booking was made for the evening at Rick Stein’s restaurant.

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Susie, the owners’ daughter, arrived at our Cornwall holiday cottages at 7.00pm and had the foresight to bring a Walt Disney video. After the introductions we set off to Padstow promising to return by midnight.

We had a fantastic evening! In fact it was so good that we had to abandon the car and take a taxi back to our Cornwall holiday cottages, the designated driver being unable to resist the wine in the restaurant and the real Cornish ale at the friendly Inn.

The rest of our holiday in Cornwall passed much too quickly. We all agreed that we would definitely be renting Cornwall holiday cottages again the following year.

Cornwall is a county of England that is perfect to holiday in. The tales of myth and mystery cannot fail to ignite your imagination; this alone makes a holiday in Cornwall quite unique.

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Such tales as those of King Arthur and of smugglers secretly plying their trade in a dark, damp cave somewhere on the coast.

When searching for Cornwall cottages, do your research on the county to try to find out the history of the cottage and surrounding area, there is always a story to tell. It may be true or it just may be a myth and quite frankly who cares, it all makes for a wonderful place to stay.

If it’s the sea you like then the coast line of Cornwall is truly magnificent. From the craggy north coast to the more sedate, but just as beautiful, south coast. Where would you like to stay? The choices are endless.

By staying in Cornwall cottages you will never be far from anywhere. How about spending a few hours on the beach? Take a picnic or enjoy a Cornish pasty in the way they should be enjoyed, that is in Cornwall. Have a paddle and go rock-pooling. Those rock-pools are usually teaming with life. Personally I love all that Cornwall has to offer.

You will find that all Cornwall cottages are well equipped for your stay and provide you with all that you need as a base for your holiday. Let’s face it you will want to be out and about exploring all that is good in Cornwall. Did I mention pasties, yes I think I did. There is also the famous Cornish clotted cream, ice cream, fudge and oh yes fish & chips. You may gather that I like my food and Cornwall will not disappoint on any level. If you like fish you will find many top class restaurants throughout the area. Padstow comes to mind where Rick Stein is based. You will find, however, that Cornwall cottages are all well equipped for cooking your own meals from local produce.

I have always thought of Cornwall as a place of mysterious powers, it may be the area’s Celtic connections. Whenever I visit I feel it and I am sure you will too. In my opinion visiting Cornwall is up there with swimming with dolphins when it comes to feelings of life enhancing experiences. Not that I have ever swam with dolphins and have no desire to but put me in St.Ives with a bag of chips and I am reborn. Sorry back to my stomach again.

I am a little fixated on the coastal areas of Cornwall, this maybe because I am a Pisces not that I am interested in astrology, however, there may a tenuous link there somewhere. You are never far from the coast when staying in Cornwall cottages, however, don’t over-look the beautiful country side in between. Watch out for those Cornish hedges when driving around the narrow roads though.

There are some great places to visit during your stay in Cornwall. I particularly enjoy harbours and fishing villages such as Padstow and Mevagissey to mention but two. You will find many Cornwall cottages in these areas and throughout the county.

I can recommend a trip to St.Michaels Mount. Why not take a boat trip to the island, look round the house and gardens. If you get your timing right, and the tide is out, walk back. There are some lovely tea-rooms in Marazion, in fact, there is no shortage of tea-rooms all over the county. Some enterprising locals provide delicious offerings from their own gardens. There is nothing quite like driving around the Cornish country side and coming across a hand written sign announcing that at the next left are the best cream teas in the land.

Cornwall has a mild climate due to the affects of the Gulf Stream so summers tend to be a little cooler and winters warmer than the rest of the United Kingdom. This has a marked affect on the flora. You will probably find that many Cornwall cottages have a garden that will have some flowers blooming at times that are not possible in other parts of Britain. This can make Cornwall more colourful in some winter months than in other areas. My wife is the gardener in the family so I can’t be specific. If this article says anything about me it will probably be that I am the eater of the family.

Staying in Cornwall cottages will make you feel at home. You can relax and enjoy your break. Have a holiday like they used to be. Warm sunny days on the beach. Picnics in the countryside. Cornwall has it all.

Search online for Cornwall cottages and you will be rewarded with a great choice. There are Cornwall cottages in all areas of the county and to suit all pockets. The county is divided into north, east, west and south Cornwall. As you drive over the border from Devon you are in east Cornwall. If you keep heading south-west you’ll end up in Lands End in west Cornwall. This is a wonderful place to visit and stay. You are sure to find plenty of Cornwall cottages in this area. From there take a drive through Zennor it is almost like going back in time.

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I have only mentioned a few places in this article and I could go on and on. I should produce a fudge map of Cornwall or a cream tea map but then I may be responsible for some expanding waistlines apart from my own.

I am coming to the end of this article about Cornwall and Cornwall cottages so I hope to have wetted your appetite and soon you will be starting your search. Choosing and booking Cornwall cottagesonline could not be easier. Use your favourite search engine such as Google or Yahoo and use the search phrase “Cornwall Cottages”. Just remember if you put on weight it’s not my fault! Have a great holiday!