Over the course of the last decade Cornwall has emerged as one of the top tourist destinations in the world. This is mainly thanks to the counties beautiful coastline and moors making it the perfect destination for everyone from surfers to walkers. Cornwall will help visitors to forget their troubles and worries allowing you to have a truly relaxing holiday.
Cornwall has over 300 public beaches and is found in the South West of Great Britain. The decline in the tin mining and fishing industry had previously caused economic problems for Cornwall. The Cornish economy is now sustained by the regions tourist attractions. Cornwall is blessed with an extensive coastline, mild climate and its wild moorlands making it a popular destination all year round.
Cornwall has many different types of accommodation to suit any budget as well as any type of holiday. For those that are in to outdoor pursuits there are a number of campsites, caravan sites and holiday parks in coastal Cornwall that will meet your needs. For anyone travelling on a budget there are a number of surf lodges and hostels based in the Falmouth and Newquay regions of the county. There are the usual coastal bed and breakfasts if you’re interested in a traditional holiday by the sea.
If the idea of sharing a hostel or pitching a tent in a campsite doesn’t appeal to you then there are other accommodation options that are more luxurious. You can enjoy spacious, luxurious self catering holiday cottages in Cornwall that will suit couples, families and big groups. A holiday cottage is the perfect solution if you want the feeling of a home whilst on holiday. It will allow you to come and go as you please with the advantage of the best self catering facilities you can find. Many of the more luxurious holiday cottages come complete with above ground pools or hot tubs in the garden.
Cornwall also has its fair share of hotels from boutique, metro and town hotels to grand country hotels. Where ever you need to be you will be able to find a hotel that will suit your situation whether it is in a town, by the sea or in the countryside. While some of the hotels don’t have restaurants or other catering services there are plenty of places to eat in Cornwall.
There is a lot more to Cornish food than just pasties and cream teas so you will be pleased when you see what is on offer. While these icons of traditional Cornish culture are still widely available you will be able to find some great food on offer in local restaurants. A wide range of locally grown produce, dairy goods and fine meat mean that local chefs have the finest ingredients to work with.
Cornwall has a number of great family tourist attractions so there is always plenty for the family to see and do. The Eden Project has been increasingly popular with 1 in 8 visitors to the region visiting the attraction. Cornwall also has a number of historical sites, gardens and museums to visit as well as the usual sea side attractions. All these attractions and the other facilities Cornwall has to offer make it the perfect destination for this summer or the next.