Explore this area of Cornwall
All that Cornwall has to offer is easily accessible from Goonwinnow Holiday Cottages, nowhere is more than an hour away! What better base to discover the breath taking coast and countryside, or to explore the gorgeous sandy beaches and quaint fishing villages?
Whether your interests lie on land or in the water Cornwall is the ideal location for walking, cycling, surfing, sailing or just splashing about in the sea.
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Newquay
Newquay, 6 miles away, is the centre of Cornish tourism and is the major surfing resort of the UK. www.cornwallbeachguide.co.uk |
City of Truro
With its own cathedral is just 8 miles away. It has a large range of shops and restaurants. |
Perranporth
Perranporth beach is 8 miles from Goonwinnow. Its 3 mile stretch of glorious sand is renowned as one of the best family beaches in Cornwall. |
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Falmouth
Falmouth with its sailing and yachting is 18 miles away. |
Padstow
An historic fishing town, made famous by Rick Stein! (30 minutes) |
Tintagel
The fabled site of King Arthur's legendary castle set in a spectacular clifftop location |
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Fistral Beach, Newquay
Surfing lessons for all ages. |
Tate St Ives
This celebrated gallery opened in 1993 and shows the very best of art in Cornwall, www.tate.org.uk/stives
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Eden Project, St Austell
World-famous biome conservatories with plants from all over the world, www.edenproject.com
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Lanhydrock House, Bodmin
National Trust historic house with beautiful gardens, Website
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Prideaux Place, Padstow
Celebrated Elizabethan manor house and gardens near Padstow, www.prideauxplace.co.uk
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Newquay Zoo
Cornwall's only zoo, set in ten acres of tropical lakeside gardens, www.newquayzoo.co.uk
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Golf
Golf at Perranporth, Newquay or use the St Newlyn East 9 hole Golf Course nearby. |
Blue Reef Aquarium
Newquay. Impressive display of Cornish and tropical marine species, www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk
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Crealy Adventure Park
Wadebridge. Major family adventure park and Shire horse centre, www.crealy.co.uk |
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Holywell Bay Fun Park
Newquay. Action packed family fun with laser shooting and go-karts, www.holywellbay.co.uk |
St Ives
Packed full of art shops and restaurants, St Ives is a great day out any time of year. |
Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
near Newquay. Family fun with pony rides. |
