Gwel an Mor
Gwel an Mor is a coastal resort located on the Cornish coastline near the fishing village of Portreath, offering a variety of activities and relaxation options in a scenic seaside setting overlooking a sandy beach.
Blue Reef is a chain of public aquariums across England featuring underwater tunnels, tropical marine species, and interactive exhibits including play areas and a botanical house. It provides an immersive indoor aquatic experience suitable for families.
Gwel an Mor is a coastal resort located on the Cornish coastline near the fishing village of Portreath, offering a variety of activities and relaxation options in a scenic seaside setting overlooking a sandy beach.
East Pool Mine is a historic metalliferous mine in Cornwall, featuring preserved beam engines and an Industrial Discovery Centre, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences related to the mining heritage of the area.
Ash Lodge is a spacious three-bedroom lodge set in countryside surroundings within the family-friendly Retallack Resort in Cornwall, offering a bright and welcoming atmosphere with outdoor and nearby amenities.
St Breock Downs Monolith is a prehistoric standing stone in Cornwall, notable for being the largest and heaviest menhir in the region, dating back to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Visitors can explore this ancient stone set on a cairn atop St Breock Downs, showcasing significant prehistoric ritual heritage.
This holiday home is a ground-floor eco-lodge near Carbis Bay beach in West Cornwall, offering a private and peaceful retreat with access to indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, spa treatments, and on-site dining facilities.
Hayle Estuary is a natural wetland reserve in Cornwall offering visitors opportunities to observe diverse birdlife in their habitat throughout the year. It features accessible nature trails and hides for birdwatching, set within an outdoor environment near the town of Hayle and a sandy beach nearby.
Halcyon's Rest is a spacious, family-friendly lodge set in the tranquil Hengar Manor Holiday Park in rural Cornwall, featuring a shared indoor heated swimming pool, on-site parking, and access to nearby amenities including a restaurant and pub.
A two-storey apartment overlooking Castle beach near Falmouth, offering a coastal setting with family-friendly accommodation, sea views, and access to hotel amenities including a spa, gym, and swimming pool (extra cost).
Pendennis Castle is a historic 16th-century artillery fort near Falmouth, Cornwall, built by Henry VIII as part of coastal defence. Visitors can explore the original Device Fort including the keep, gun platforms, and extensive ramparts with bastions, as well as later defensive structures and batteries. The site offers a blend of indoor castle tours and outdoor historic fortifications overlooking the Carrick Roads. It is managed by English Heritage as a tourist attraction with a rich military history spanning several centuries.
Falmouth is a historic port town in Cornwall, England, known for its deep natural harbour, maritime heritage, cultural institutions, and scenic coastal beaches, attracting tourists for its arts, history, and waterfront activities.
Lodge 52 at Una is a luxury four-bedroom eco-lodge situated in a peaceful natural setting in West Cornwall, blending modern comfort with tranquil surroundings and access to shared leisure and spa facilities.
Riviere Sands Holiday Park is a coastal retreat overlooking St. Ives Bay, offering family-oriented entertainment and activities along with direct beach access and scenic views.
A contemporary 4-bedroom eco-lodge located at Una, St Ives, offering spa facilities, an indoor swimming pool, gym, and access to an on-site cafe, with accommodation for 8 guests and pet allowance.
Paradise Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall, featuring over 1000 birds and animals, conservation programs including red squirrels and red pandas, a miniature railway, and seasonal bird shows.
Green Acres Cottages are located in the Cornish countryside with extensive views over the Luxulyan Valley, offering a peaceful rural retreat near beaches, historical sites, and the Eden Project.
Tregrehan is a sheltered botanical garden in Cornwall featuring a temperate rainforest with champion trees, a glasshouse range, and a walled garden. Visitors can enjoy both outdoor woodland and garden experiences as well as relaxing indoor spaces with refreshments. The site is mostly wheelchair accessible and offers group tours and light refreshments onsite.
Holywell is a high-end self-catering holiday property located within Carnebo Holiday Barns grounds, featuring two bedrooms and exclusive use of a private hot tub with shared access to outdoor amenities including a heated swimming pool and children's play area.
Holywell is a coastal nature reserve in North Cornwall featuring a long sandy beach, ancient historical sites including an Iron Age cliff castle and a Bronze Age barrow, and a holy well accessible at low tide. It offers outdoor activities like walking, surfing, and wildlife spotting, with seasonal lifeguard cover and a beach kiosk for refreshments. Dogs are welcome and facilities include accessible toilets and parking.
9 Oct
A volunteer-led talk exploring the impact of the Romans’ presence in Cornwall, and the fact that they were not present in the county.
Cedar Lodge is a spacious four-bedroom lodge located near Padstow, surrounded by Cornish countryside and offering a family-friendly and group-friendly atmosphere with access to shared on-site leisure facilities.
Lusty is a high-end self-catering property located on the grounds of Carnebo Holiday Barns in Cornwall, offering accommodation for four guests with private hot tub and shared outdoor heated swimming pool.
Trerice House is a historic Tudor manor near Newquay, Cornwall, featuring an elaborately rebuilt 16th-century house with extensive gardens. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the Arundell family and Tudor architecture within landscaped grounds.
16 Oct (next Friday)
An hour-long guided outdoor tour of Trerice’s gardens explores the site’s archaeological and architectural history, including notable features and archaeological finds.
This spacious reverse level holiday home offers panoramic views of St Mawes harbour and is located in the exclusive western end of St Mawes near the castle, providing a peaceful and scenic retreat for families and larger groups.
This architect-designed holiday cottage in South Cornwall offers a homely and stylish setting with shared indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, tennis courts, and a café on-site, nestled close to coastal attractions and countryside walks.
Trelissick is a historic stately home and extensive garden located in Cornwall, England, owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the house and its exceptional gardens featuring rare plants, woodland walks, and scenic estuary views within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
Join the ranger team for a walk through Trelissick parkland, identifying and surveying grassland fungi such as waxcaps and puffballs.
Una Argentum 61 is a two-bedroom ground floor lodge located in a pet-friendly resort near St Ives, offering a relaxing and accessible holiday experience with close proximity to coastal scenery.
Lodge 53 at Una is a serene three-bedroom eco-lodge situated in West Cornwall, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat amidst natural beauty with shared leisure facilities including a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym.
The Hamlet Lodge Retreat is a peaceful lodge accommodation in Leedstown featuring private enclosed gardens with hot tubs, saunas, and outdoor amenities, and access to family-friendly facilities at a nearby holiday park.
Lodge 65 at Una is a peaceful and homely three-bedroom lodge with shared leisure facilities including a sauna, steam room, gym, and heated indoor swimming pool, located near beaches and coastal walks in a countryside setting suitable for family getaways and relaxation.
This accommodation offering is set within a park at Holywell Bay, featuring family-friendly entertainment, children’s clubs and play areas, and scenic proximity to beaches and local attractions.
This accommodation is a stylish and spacious two-bedroom coastal retreat near Newquay, set in a peaceful holiday park with scenic surroundings and private lakes, ideal for couples and small families seeking relaxation by the sea.
Trevella Holiday Park is a quiet holiday park in Cornwall near beaches, coastal attractions, and film locations, offering outdoor activities and facilities in a scenic setting.
Crantock Beach in North Cornwall offers a stunning outdoor experience with long sandy beach, dunes, and wildlife-rich grasslands. Visitors can enjoy coastal walks, wildflower displays, and seasonal lifeguard safety. There are refreshments available at the car park kiosk, dog walking is welcomed, and child-friendly areas like the beach and dunes provide fun for all ages.
Lodge 74 is a charming four-bedroom eco lodge in West Cornwall offering a peaceful sanctuary amidst natural beauty and easy access to coastal attractions like Carbis Bay, with a tranquil atmosphere suitable for families and relaxation.
Apartments located close to a sandy beach with cliffs in Watergate Bay, Cornwall, offering access to outdoor pool, bar, and breakfast restaurant facilities at a nearby manor.
Carnewas at Bedruthan in Cornwall offers spectacular cliff-top views, coastal walks, and a nature-rich environment with wildflowers and wildlife. The site includes a shop and tea-room in historic buildings and offers accessible paths and facilities, making it suitable for a wide range of visitors including dog owners and families.
This is a cosy bungalow set in a rural holiday village near St Ives with shared use of extensive onsite facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, bar, and nature walks, featuring family-friendly accommodation for up to four guests with two bedrooms and shared outdoor space.
Marazion Marsh is Cornwall's largest reedbed nature reserve, known for its diverse wildlife including birds, plants, insects and mammals. It is a significant spot for birdwatching, with important wintering sites and starling murmurations. The reserve is outdoor-focused with viewing areas and public access all year round.
Apartment 19 is a third-floor sea view apartment in a modern complex near Newquay's beaches featuring shared indoor heated swimming pool, gym, private basement parking, open plan living space, and two bedrooms with ensuite and family bathroom.
Blue Reef is a chain of public aquariums across England featuring underwater tunnels, tropical marine species, and interactive exhibits including play areas and a botanical house. It provides an immersive indoor aquatic experience suitable for families.
Newquay is a popular seaside town in Cornwall known for its extensive sandy beaches, renowned surfing conditions, rich historical sites, and vibrant cultural events, including major music festivals and spaceport activities.
Una 60 is a two-bedroom lodge situated on the ground floor within a pet-friendly resort near the Cornish coastline, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with easy access to local outdoor activities and amenities.
A cosy three-bedroom holiday let at Tolroy Manor Holiday Park in Hayle with a small garden and shared park facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, tennis court, and children's play area.
This is a stylish two-bedroom ground-floor eco-lodge in West Cornwall set in a luxury complex with serene surroundings and shared spa and leisure facilities including a sauna, steam room, gym, and indoor heated swimming pool, close to Carbis Bay beach and local cultural attractions.
A spacious and peaceful family home on the Woodland Retreat resort in North Cornwall, featuring a private sauna and access to shared resort facilities including a swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and children’s play area.
Pencarrow House & Gardens is a historic Georgian house with Grade II* listed gardens offering guided tours, extensive outdoor gardens including woodland and a lake, and facilities like a café and children's playground. Visitors can enjoy a rich collection of portraits and antiques indoors, while exploring outdoor formal gardens and natural features.
This is a contemporary first floor apartment located on Mount Wise in Newquay, offering panoramic sea views and easy access to the town centre and beaches, with a shared heated swimming pool and gym on site.
Newquay Zoo in Cornwall is a conservation-focused zoo spanning 13 acres, home to nearly 1,000 animals of 36 species. Visitors can explore diverse exhibits such as African Savannah, Tropical House, and Gems of the Jungle walkthrough aviary. The zoo offers educational programmes, on-site food facilities, and activities suitable for children, emphasizing species conservation and biodiversity.
The Emerald is a luxury eco hideaway resort in the Cornish countryside that offers a peaceful sanctuary with private balconies or hot tubs, an indoor heated swimming pool, a spa room, tennis court, and picturesque walking grounds near Falmouth and Truro.
Enys Gardens is a 30-acre historic garden and woodland near Penryn, Cornwall, featuring beautiful outdoor spaces, accessible facilities, a cafe, a shop, and occasional house events. It offers trails for children and free admission to Historic Houses members.
9 Oct
A guided 5.5 km wildlife walk through the Trelissick estate, focusing on birds, autumn migration and findings from recent wildlife surveys. The route is taken at a leisurely pace with time to rest and enjoy the views.
A beautifully styled lodge set within a peaceful north Cornwall park near beaches, offering a calm and contemporary atmosphere close to coastal walks and local villages.
Pentire is a scenic coastal headland in Cornwall offering outdoor walking trails, historic sites like Iron Age ramparts, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy accessible paths, a sensory orchard, and a café, making it suitable for families, dog walkers, and people with limited mobility.
Fistral Cottage is a traditional barn conversion near the north Cornwall coast offering a peaceful setting with shared outdoor heated pool, large gardens, and access to a shared hot tub all year round.
A 3-bedroom holiday lodge on Tolroy Holiday Park near Hayle, Cornwall, set in a serene woodland and garden environment, suitable for families and couples, with shared access to facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, clubhouse, restaurant, and nearby coastal attractions.
The Godolphin Estate is a National Trust property in Cornwall featuring a Grade I listed Tudor/Stuart mansion with Elizabethan stables, early formal gardens, and significant archaeological sites. The estate offers a mix of indoor historic house exploration and outdoor garden and landscape experiences, including views from Godolphin Hill. The house is open to the public on certain days and also available as a holiday let.
19 May, 22–23 May…
Join a volunteer guide for a short walk through Godolphin’s mining landscape. The walk highlights surviving mining features and explains the historic relationship between Godolphin and mining.
Willow is a privately owned detached residence located on the Retallack Resort & Spa in St Columb Major, offering spacious accommodation over two floors with scenic countryside views and proximity to coastal resorts.
This accommodation offers architect-designed cottages with stylish interiors set in a rural coastal area of South Cornwall, featuring shared pools, hot tub, gym, and on-site dining within a landscaped setting.
15 Oct, 11 Nov
Cornwall Arthritis Trust and Trelissick offer guided 0.5 km and 1 km garden walks for people with arthritis or musculoskeletal conditions, with resting spots and scenic viewpoints. Time after the walk is set aside to meet others with similar conditions.
A one-bedroom eco lodge in West Cornwall offering a peaceful retreat with scenic views, an open-plan layout, and access to on-site shared leisure facilities including a sauna, gym, and heated indoor swimming pool.
This accommodation offering is a converted barn set on a 150-acre working farm in rural Cornwall, providing a peaceful and homely environment with family-friendly features and shared facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and courtyard outdoor space.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a large and romantic garden spanning over 200 acres featuring Victorian gardens, a sub-tropical Jungle, traditional breeds, wildlife, and ancient woodlands, offering a diverse outdoor and indoor visitor experience.
A charming former chapel cottage set in a peaceful rural valley with panoramic woodland and countryside views, close to walking and cycling trails and surrounded by private grounds.
This accommodation is a spacious converted barn set in a quiet rural courtyard on a working farm in Cornwall, near coastal and countryside attractions, offering a peaceful and family-friendly setting.
The Farmhouse at Meadow Lakes is a countryside retreat in Cornwall for ten guests, set in a scenic holiday park environment with access to an outdoor swimming pool and a private hot tub, designed for family stays with a spacious and comfortable interior.
This is a romantic ground floor holiday cottage set in a rural wooded valley with views from the bedroom, terraced garden areas and access to shared indoor heated swimming pool and sauna facilities.
Seagreen Lodge is a comfortable three-bedroom lodge on the Trewince Manor Estate, located near the harbour village of Portscatho with sea views over Gerrans Bay, offering a peaceful waterside setting.
Porth near Portscatho in Cornwall offers an outdoor coastal experience with beach access, woodland walks, and the South West Coast Path. Facilities include a concession café and parking with charges, with free parking for National Trust members. Accessible paths are available, though beach access involves steep and uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome all year round.
7–14 Oct, 13 Feb–11 Apr
An exhibition in Trelissick’s West Library traces the house’s development from a modest farmhouse to a riverside estate, exploring its changing architecture and the families who lived and worked there.
This modern maisonette offers superb sea views overlooking Fistral Beach and the coastline, providing a family-friendly seaside break with access to shared outdoor swimming pools and a balcony with coastal views.
The Hut Hotel is a three-bedroom lodge located in a tranquil family-run holiday complex set in countryside with nearby family-friendly beach and shared outdoor amenities including a sauna, jacuzzi, gym, and heated indoor pool.
St Mawes Castle is a well-preserved 16th-century artillery fort in Cornwall built by Henry VIII to defend against invasions. Visitors can explore its historic stone keep, decorated with carvings and gun batteries, as well as outdoor terraces and gardens overlooking the Carrick Roads waterway. The site offers a mix of indoor historic rooms and outdoor fortifications.
This multi-award winning family-oriented holiday park near Newquay features extensive outdoor and indoor activities, including pools, entertainment, eateries, and landscaped parkland surroundings.
Carrick Lodge is a modern Scandinavian style lodge with sea views, located 5 minutes from Portscatho, featuring three bedrooms and shared access to a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and sauna within the Trewince Manor park.
St Anthony Head is a National Trust site at the southern tip of Cornwall's Roseland Peninsula, featuring a historic battery and lighthouse with scenic views over one of the world's largest natural harbours and designated protected natural areas.
A semi-detached holiday house in Cornwall within a holiday village featuring shared indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, tennis courts, and dining options, suitable for families and couples.
Architect-designed holiday cottage with stylish interiors and shared use of indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, gym, and café facilities in a scenic South Cornwall coastal setting.
Monkey Tree Holiday Park is a coastal holiday park located on the North Coast of Cornwall near Newquay, offering family-friendly entertainment and on-site activities in a scenic waterside setting.
A luxury lodge set in scenic Cornish countryside near the coastline, offering spacious accommodation for 8 guests across two levels with shared on-site leisure facilities and outdoor spaces.
Una at St Ives offers a ground-floor open-plan coastal property within a resort setting featuring shared indoor and outdoor heated pools, a gym, and an on-site restaurant, with a focus on accessible and relaxing stays.
Demelza's Retreat is a ground-floor lodge set in a tranquil family-run holiday park near Redruth, Cornwall, overlooking open fields and serving as a peaceful base for couples and small families to explore nearby countryside and Cornwall's coastline.
Roswarne House is a Grade II* Regency historic house in Camborne with owner-led tours, parkland grounds, and a tea room serving fresh meals. Visitors can enjoy a rich historical experience with access to elegant interior rooms and outdoor parkland. The venue offers accessibility features and caters to groups and educational visits.
Spruce Cottage is a tranquil ground-floor retreat on the historic Trenython Estate in south Cornwall, offering a peaceful setting with a private garden and patio, nestled close to the coast and countryside, and ideal for exploring local beaches and villages.
Fowey Estuary in Cornwall offers scenic outdoor experiences with woodland and coastal walks, historic sites, and family-friendly activities. The area features trails including the South West Coast Path and access to beaches and creeks. Dogs are welcome under control, and there are parking facilities with donations at Coombe. Some paths are steep and uneven, limiting wheelchair accessibility.
This accommodation is located in the peaceful grounds of Porth Veor Manor Hotel near Porth Cove, situated conveniently between the town of Newquay and Watergate Bay, with scenic coastal surroundings and family-oriented local attractions.
Towan Cottage is a traditional barn conversion near Cornwall's North coast featuring shared outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, large gardens, and on-site parking, accommodating 4 guests and allowing pets.
A bright and spacious penthouse apartment on the fourth floor with sea views, furnished balcony, and use of on-site indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and gym, suitable for families and located in a peaceful coastal setting near Newquay.
Perran Sands Holiday Park is situated on Cornwall's Atlantic coast near a beach and offers family-oriented activities and entertainment with on-site dining and pool facilities.
This accommodation is a five star holiday park located next to the beach at Holywell Bay, near Newquay, offering a family-friendly and scenic setting with a range of outdoor and entertainment activities.
Tolcarne is a high end self-catering lodge on the grounds of Carnebo Holiday Barns, located close to the north coast of Cornwall near Perranporth, set within a grouped property complex with shared outdoor facilities.
Una is a luxury eco villa in West Cornwall offering spacious, peaceful accommodation for up to 8 guests with four bedrooms and serene natural surroundings. It features an open-plan living space with bespoke interior design and private outdoor areas including a patio and balcony. Guests have access to shared leisure amenities including a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gym, and private hot tub, all within a tranquil coastal setting near Carbis Bay and St Ives.
This three-bedroom reverse-living luxury villa is situated in serene surroundings, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat perfect for families and friends, set amidst scenic countryside with access to nature and eco-friendly features.
A contemporary eco-lodge at Una, St Ives resort, offering a laid-back atmosphere with access to shared indoor pool, gym, sauna, and spa facilities set in scenic Cornwall near Carbis Bay.
Happys is a single-storey semi-detached lodge set in over 100 acres of woodland at St Ives Holiday Village, offering a cosy retreat with scenic views and shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna.
Lodge 67 at Una is a four-bedroom eco-lodge in West Cornwall offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with natural surroundings, suitable for family getaways and tranquil stays.
Lodge 66 at Una is a four-bedroom eco-lodge set in the tranquil natural beauty of West Cornwall, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with access to shared leisure facilities including a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gym, and a private hot tub from April to December, surrounded by scenic outdoor space and coastal attractions nearby.
Una St Ives is a reverse-level villa with three bedrooms, located within the exclusive Una St Ives Resort in Carbis Bay, offering a blend of style and comfort in a coastal setting with access to shared leisure facilities including a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gym, and a private hot tub outdoors.
Una Argentum 63 is a detached eco lodge situated close to the beach and coastal scenery of West Cornwall, offering a spacious and open plan living layout designed for up to 4 guests with family-friendly and romantic appeal.