Bodmin Moor Holidays, England, United Kingdom This relatively remote, wild upland area attracts walkers searching the highest points of Cornwall, namely the tors (rock outcrops) of Rough Tor and Brown Willy. The main settlements, Camelford and Liskeard (‘lis-kard’) are pleasant, sleepy towns. Visitor attractions include Bodmin Jail, Jamaica Inn (immortalised by Daphne du Maurier) and Lanhydrock House and gardens, one of the finest late 19th-century houses in England.
Isles of Scilly Holidays, England, United Kingdom This archipelago includes five inhabited islands and its waters are a playground for sailors. St Mary’s (Hugh Town being the main settlement) is the main island for both Scillonians and visitors, with beautiful unspoiled, white-sand beaches. The atmosphere throughout is quiet and relaxed. Adjacent Tresco Island is famous for its sub-tropical gardens, more luxuriant than anywhere in the UK thanks to its situation and the Gulf Stream influence.
Lands End Holidays, England, United Kingdom The most westerly tip of the country is also the wildest part of Cornwall, known for its prehistoric sites, cliff scenery (particularly at Land’s End), raging surf, and tin mining relics. Its most popular settlement is St Ives, a beautiful fishing village and arts centre with its very own Tate gallery and superb beaches. Penzance is a characterful Georgian town, while the nearby soaring island abbey of St Michael’s Mount is a regional icon.
North Cornish Coast Holidays, England, United Kingdom The county’s most rugged scenery and best beaches - Porthtowan, St Agnes, Perranporth, Polzeath, Newquay - are to be found here along with world-class surfing at Newquay. The latter is the most commercialised resort, with family attractions and a throbbing nightlife. The pretty fishing village of Padstow is the fashionable foodie capital of the region, while the spectacular Tintagel Castle ruins wrap themselves in the legend of King Arthur.
South Cornish Coast Holidays, England, United Kingdom This beautiful coastline boasts superb, sandy beaches, pretty fishing villages such as Polperro and Mevagissey, and small resorts such as Looe and Falmouth. The Lizard headland is famous for its cove beaches, and the creeks around Plymouth, Fowey (‘foy’), and Falmouth are particularly appealing and attract yachtsmen. Magnificent gardens come right down to the coast, while the spectacular Eden Centre is the world’s finest ‘plant theme park’.
