Six places to look
August books up from the coast inwards. If one town is full, the next one along often is not. Set your dates and party size on the search page.
North coast
Newquay
Surf town on the north coast. Fistral and Towan beaches, headland walks, and the Gannel estuary a short walk south.
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South coast
Falmouth
Deep natural harbour on the south coast. Working docks, ferries across to St Mawes, and sheltered swimming at Gyllyngvase.
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North coast
Padstow
Fishing harbour on the Camel Estuary. The Camel Trail runs inland from the quay, and a small ferry crosses to Rock.
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West Cornwall
St Ives
Harbour town with four beaches and the Tate. Narrow streets, steep hills, and the coast path heading west to Zennor.
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North coast
Bude
North coast, close to the Devon border. Wide sand at Summerleaze and Crooklets, and a tidal sea pool under the cliff.
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South-east coast
Looe
Two towns split by a river on the south-east coast. Fishing boats, a sandy beach, and Banjo Pier at the river mouth.
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