For "Animal Lovers"

 

• Gweek National Seal Sanctuary.... rescued and recuperating seals

• Woolly Monkey Sanctuary.... A wonderful place, rescued primates with gardens & sea views

• Newquay Zoo.... Delightful zoo and the perfect day out

• Tamar Otter Sanctuary....A wonderful place, as well as otters you will see deer, wallabies and many varieties of birds 

• Porfell Animal Land.... An absolute must for animal lovers 

• Screech Owl Sanctuary....A wonderful place, beautiful owls

• Lizard Peninsula...most southerly point of UK and a great place to see seals

 

Of "Natural" Interest"

 

• The Lost Gardens of Heligan... the UK's most famous garden restoration project

• The Eden Project... the worlds most famous horticultural project

• Lanhydrock House... National Trust House and Gardens 

• Trebah Gardens... Beautiful gardens on the Helford River

• Coastal Path... walk the 283 mile cornish coast-path, it's simply beautiful 

• Caerhays Gardens & Castle... Beautiful gardens close to the beach

• River Cruises... Cruise the Carrick River around Falmouth & Truro

• Lizard Peninsula... for wonderful coastly walks

• Lands End... Must be done - a great family day out 

 

For "Historians"

 

• Tintagel... The legendary birth place of King Arthur!

• Charlestown Village... go aboard a "real", two or three masted, tall ship!

• St Michaels Mount... beautiful island - boat crossing at high tide

• Helsford "iron age" village... for those interested in days gone by

• Castel yn Dinas... prehistoric ground works 

 

For the "Sporty" Type

 

• Cycle Paths... several courses throughout Cornwall including the famous Camel Trail, right outside your cottage door! 

• Fishing ... right outside your cottage door or sea fishing trips can be found in most of the coastal harbours

• Adrenalin Quarry! UK's biggest zip-wire, largest swing and fresh water Coasteering including the UK's only Blob 

• Horse Riding... Enjoy a trek across Bodmin Moor 

• Surfing... generally better along the North Coast

• Sea activities... waterski, windsurf, swim, etc 

• Golf courses... There are several 18 hole courses of excellent quality 

 

"Scientifically" Speaking

 

• Wheal Martin China Clay Museum... Informative, interesting and fun for all ages

• Goonhilly Downs... Telecommunications center 

 

"An Eye for the Arts!"

 

• Sterts' Open Air Theatre...Music & Theatre-wonderful summer programme

• Minack theatre... open air amphitheatre on the side of a cliff - wonderful experience, particularly evening performances

• The Eden Project...Spectacular settings for live concerts

• Kneehigh Theatre... open air productions staged in the Lost Gardens of Heligan... usually at night - very atmospheric!

• The works of local artists... can be found all around cornwall... most villages/towns have venues featuring work of local artists

• Jazz in the Park... The grounds of Landhydrock House is the venue for this super event, especially recommended 

 

For the "Kids"

 

• Trethorne Leisure Farm... A friendly family run establishment, with something for everyone, whatever the weather

• Holywell Bay Amusement Park... loads of fun for the kids 

• Dairy Land... Come and enjoy the fun of an all-weather attraction, providing a day's entertainment for all ages

• Flambards... features some of Britain's wildest theme park rides Bens World... The best kids indoor play world in Cornwall

 

General Information

 

• Newquay Airport...Coming in from...or going out of Newquay Airport is easy

• Penzance Heliport... Helicopter trips to the Scilly Isles - once visited, never forgotten!