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10 terrific ideas for family holidays in Cornwall
With its flour-fine, wide golden beaches, sandy coves, clifftop walks, scenic coastal paths and crystal-clear water, Cornwall family holidays are among some of the best staycations you can take in the UK.
And gone are the days when you had to compromise on style to keep the kids happy. Family-friendly hotels in Cornwall are now catering for everyone, with chic interiors, innovative restaurants and luxury spas rubbing shoulders with kids' clubs, games rooms and even aqua parks.
With all the uncertainty around holidays abroad this summer, a family holiday in Cornwall could be the answer to sun, sea and sand without the stress after lockdown.
At Fowey Hall, you can head for a massage or enjoy a quiet cuppa with the morning papers while making the most of your two-hour daily complementary childcare. Kids will love the library with over 700 books, a games room, and outdoor adventure park. Over at Carbis Bay Hotel in St Ives, there's miles of private Blue Flag beach to build sandcastles; while at Greenbank Hotel you can go harbour-hopping in a water taxi from the hotel's private quay.
From paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing and rock pooling to all-day children's menus, play rooms and baby sitting services, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better British seaside location than Cornwall for a family holiday in 2022.
Whether you fancy splashing out and staying at a luxury spa hotel, checking into a holiday park bursting with child-friendly facilities, or wowing the kids with an adventure at a private castle, we've picked the best Cornwall family holidays below.
All you need is a sun hat, SPF and a bucket and spade...
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1) Carbis Bay Hotel, St Ives
Sitting on its own Blue Flag beach and set within 125 acres, the Carbis Bay Estate comprises the luxury Carbis Bay Hotel as well as a range of self-catering accommodation and serviced apartments, lodges and suites perfect for a Cornwall family holiday.
With picturesque St Ives, just a 25-minute walk along the coastal path, the hotel is perfect for exploring the seaside haven. The Beach Club has family-friendly all-day dining with a terrace overlooking the sea, ideal for watching out for seals bobbing in the surf. There's an amazing spa with a heated pool and hot tubs, plus a 2 AA rosetted restaurant ‘Sands’ for more formal dining parents will love.
Children of all ages are catered for, with kids' clubs running in the school holidays, crafts at the main hotel and excursions on the beach, as well as babysitters for younger children when parents need a break.
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2) Trevornick Holiday Park, Newquay
Stay in a comfortable self-catering cottage at the five-star Trevornick Holiday Park for an easy Cornwall family holiday with sea views. Just a short walk through the dunes to the beautiful Holywell Bay Beach, Popham Cottage sleeps up to four people and is dog-friendly, too. It's also just a short walk from the facilities on the Trevornick site, including an outdoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, three golf courses and fishing lakes.
Families can also join in with all the scheduled onsite entertainment during the school holidays, and you can treat yourselves to dining out at the onsite restaurant or takeaway outlets. The golden sands of Perranporth Beach and Crantock Beach are also nearby.
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3) Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth
There's something for everyone at the stylish family-friendly Greenbank Hotel overlooking Cornwall's Falmouth Harbour. You can build sandcastles on local golden beaches, try your hand at a range of water sports like kayaking and paddle boarding, or hire your own boat and spot wildlife in the estuary.
You can also get a Falmouth Water Taxi to pick you up from the hotel's private quay and take you to a neighbouring harbour or into town. Discover the Cornish sub-tropical paradises of Glendurgan Garden or Trelissick Estate, before tucking into fish and chips back at the hotel's own beachside bar and cafe, The Working Boat. There's a host of family rooms to choose from, and the dog can come, too.
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4) St Michaels Resort, Falmouth
Boasting refined beach-chic interiors and bags of coastal charm, St Michaels Resort is a stylish and fun-packed Cornwall family holiday.
The calm waters of the south coast and the Blue Flag status of Gyllyngvase Beach make it a perfect swimming spot for kids. It boasts crystal-clear rock pools for inquisitive little ones, and water sports for those who enjoy a little adventure. Explore the secret beaches by paddleboard or take a kayak tour of Gylly Bay.
Parents will love the sleek spa, and children can also use the Health Club’s swimming pool facilities (children’s swim times apply) and the hotel’s Brasserie on the Bay restaurant offers a children’s menu in a relaxed and informal setting with gorgeous views out to sea.There's a range of family-friendly accommodation, including dedicated family rooms, a family suite and large rooms with sofa beds. So what are you waiting for? Get browsing...
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5) Fowey Hall, Fowey
Built in 1899 for a wealthy Cornishman, and once a frequent haunt of Wind in the Willows author Kenneth Grahame, Fowey Hall is a fantastic location for mum, dad and excitable children, all ready to explore the rugged coastline.
Welcoming you with chic, on-trend yet relaxed interiors, Fowey Hall Hotel is all about giving parents a chance to chill. If you fancy a quiet coffee in the library or a soak in the outdoor hot tub, take advantage of two hours’ complimentary childcare per day; babysitting services are also available. Older kids can play on vintage arcade games in the games room, kids up to eight years old can head to the Four Bears Den, while outdoors there's a Wind in the Willows-inspired outdoor play area with a zip line, basket swing and Toad Hall playhouse. There are also wellies, fishing nets, and buckets and spades to borrow for your beach adventures.
Children's meals are served all day, and you can enjoy an adults-only dinner with the complementary children's monitoring system.
All the rooms are also dog-friendly and there's fabulous walking in Lantic Bay – a sheltered cove with white sands.
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6) Retallack Resort & Spa, Padstow
Retallack Resort & Spa is the ultimate Cornwall family holiday, where there's always fun to be had regardless of the great British weather. The resort is perfect for chilling out or playing, snuggling up and storm watching or stargazing on hazy summer evenings. Whether it’s adrenalin-fuelled surf or fun at the aqua park, or fitness classes and mindful yoga, there's something for everyone. There's also an indoor pool, indulgent spa treatments, tennis and golf.
Water sports enthusiasts and kids will love the FlowRider surf simulation experience, where you can try paddle boarding, wake boarding and surfing.
Padstow, Newquay and Fistral Beach are just 10 miles away, and there's a host of family-friendly lodges, suites and barns.
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7) Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Newquay
Situated between Newquay and Padstow, the Bedruthan Hotel occupies a stunning cliffside position overlooking the honeyed sands of Mawgan Porth - a natural playground for families and kids.
Children can be kept busy with arts and crafts clubs, storytelling, and rockpool rambling while you enjoy some me-time in the spa. There's also surfing lessons for older kids, inflatables in the pool, a football pitch, table tennis and a pool table.
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8) The Headland Hotel & Spa, Newquay
Perched on a rugged headland (hence the name) overlooking Fistral Beach, The Headland Hotel & Spa is a fantastic spot for family holidays in Cornwall. The Aqua Club boasts seven indoor and outdoor pools in total, and a family-friendly spa. Build sandcastles on the huge swathe of golden sand at your feet, or play multi-generational Scrabble in the lounge.
There's a host of family-friendly rooms in the hotel, or for larger groups you can book a self-catering cottage - a blissful coastal escape.
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9) The Idle Rocks, St Mawes
There's fun for everyone at The Idle Rocks - a cool hotel oozing laidback beach vibes. Sitting on the quayside in the charming traditional fishing village of St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula, it's surrounded by secluded coves, delightful creeks, lush countryside, tranquil beaches and scenic cliffs to go exploring and walking.
At the hotel, there's a lovely kids' playroom, family rooms and children's menus. But, let's face it, this is all about the outdoor playground available right on the doorstep. You can go kayaking or paddleboarding, hire a sailing dinghy, or take the whole family on an exhilarating RIB ride.
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10) Pentillie Castle & Estate, Saltash
Fancy staying in your very own 17th century castle for your next Cornwall family holiday? The luxurious Pentillie Castle & Estate, located on the banks of the River Tamar, can be hired for a fabulous private holiday, for small or large groups.
Splash around in the solar-heated outdoor pool, get competitive in the basement games room, go stand-up paddleboarding on the river, or simply explore the 55 acres of woodland on site. If you're after an unforgettable experience for your Cornwall family holiday, this is a place worth checking out.
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