A clifftop retreat with direct access to the South West Coast Path is a rarity, and one with no immediate neighbours even more so. Cancleave delivers both of these features together with superb views and a high standard of accommodation with space for eight people to sleep in four beautiful bedrooms. It is conveniently located on the coast road between Crackington Haven and Widemouth Bay, with easy access to Bude, Boscastle and Tintagel. Cancleave has been in the family since 1962 and used as a holiday let all that time. They have recently replaced the original property with a modern building boasting energy-efficient features that will help protect the landscape for generations to come.
"Moor View Chapel" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. The market town of Camelford is close to Cornwall's north coast Bodmin Moor. The South West Coast Path offers scenic walking and the surrounding villages boast country inns and restaurants. The nearest beach is Trebarwith Strand around five...
"Jonwyns" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. Jonwyns is situated on the outskirts of the little hamlet of Trewarmett, with stunning views across the valley and only a short distance from Tintagel. A short walk takes you to the north Cornish coastline's steep cliffs and stunning views. It...
"Bed in Boscastle (49662)" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. When it comes to countryside chic, you can't quite beat a beautiful barn conversion. Perched on the edge of Bodmin Moor, this peaceful nest mixes style and comfort to provide you with an idyllic romantic retreat. Although beautifully rural,...
"Bed in Tintagel (36482)" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cornwall. Set in a pretty, rural spot along the edge of Bodmin Moor, this charming home, which has use of a tennis court, is perfect for a family of three who love exploring the countryside, playing on the coast, or whiling away the days at fabulous...
"Marhayes" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. The quiet market town of Camelford is located close to Cornwall's north coast and is ideally situated for exploring the wild country of Bodmin Moor and the high cliffs, hidden coves, fishing villages and surfing beaches that populate this...
"Bed in Boscastle (95316)" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Unwind with your special someone at this idyllic shepherd s hut sitting on a working farm just 4 miles from the beautiful village of Boscastle. Sleeping two people in one bedroom, it s the ideal accommodation choice for couples in search of a...
"Lowen Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cornwall. A perfect Cornish coastal village, the road through Boscastle runs down to the small harbour at the bottom of the hill. The quaint village shops, local restaurants and pubs offering good food, Cornish real ales and live entertainment by local...
"Bed in Boscastle (90818)" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Experience every home comfort in a luxurious glamping experience while staying in this utterly unique shepherd s hut spot. The lodge style property offers full sized amenities in a snug, cosy layout, complete with an exceptionally well equipped...
"Little Irish" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Little Irish is a beautiful cottage just outside of the village of St Breward.Sleeps: 2. Bedrooms: 1. Beds: 1 x Double (4'6). Bed linen and towels: Bed linen and towels provided.. Accessibility: Property all on one level. Kitchen...
"Grainstore" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Tintagel, location of King Arthur's Castle, is a popular but not overcrowded tourist destination. Sea, rocky coves, and breathtaking beauty characterise the area. Surfing is a popular activity at adjacent Trebarwith Strand and Bossiney Cove....
"Destiny Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Settled along the scenic Cornish coast, is the charming village of Boscastle, which boasts an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants where you can sample fresh seafood, as well as quaint village shops and live entertainment throughout the...
"Sundowners" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall.
"Ivy Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Tintagel is a well-liked but not overrun tourist site and the location of the fabled King Arthur's Castle, whose ruins dominate the cliffside just beyond the settlement. The water, rocky coves, and breathtaking views dominate the area around....
"Westfields" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Launceston is a town situated on the Devon and Cornwall border. The town has wonderful architecture, including some fine Georgian buildings, ruins of a Norman castle, shops, pubs and restaurants. Tamar Otter Park is just 3 miles away, and...
"The Stable" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Kilkhampton is an historic Cornish village, 4 miles from the popular Victorian seaside resort of Bude, one of Cornwall’s premier holiday locations. With its old church, village shops and atmospheric village pubs, Kilkhampton is a lovely place...
"Little Trespettigue" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cornwall. Altarnun is an attractive village situated on the cusp of Bodmin Moor Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to a village shop and pub. The village is in a perfect position to explore the surrounding countryside, woodland and nature...
"Downrow Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Popular but not congested, Tintagel is the site of the mythical King Arthur's Castle, whose ruins dominate the cliffside just beyond the settlement. Beautiful scenery and breathtaking ocean views may be found in the immediate region. There are...
"Inny Brook Burrow" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. The old market town of Camelford nearby is located close to Cornwall's north coast and is ideally situated for exploring the wild country of Bodmin Moor and the high cliffs, hidden coves, fishing villages and surfing beaches that populate this...
"Bed in Bude (89388)" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. This tranquil location is perfect for those who seek a retreat of the wild kind, sitting on the Devon/Cornwall border, ensuring adventure is never far. Don your walking boots and head off on a stretch of the South West Coast Path to explore the...
"The Bearoak Shippon" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Nestled in the picturesque county of Cornwall, in Michaelstow near St. Tudy, is a hidden gem of a holiday destination that promises a quintessentially British experience. Surrounded by captivating moorland, this charming village is an oasis for...
"Abalone" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. The rolling waves are great for surfing year-round, and the footpaths by the restored canal or on the North Cornwall coastal path let you explore the outstanding countryside. Bude has a golf course, indoor pool, bowling alley/indoor play area,...
"Bed in Bude (WSCOT)" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Enjoy a romantic break at this inviting, one bedroom holiday home for two, where you can relax in the hot tub and bask by a roaring wood burner. Located near Pancrasweek, 7 miles from Bude, it is well positioned for getting out and about in...
"Byre" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. The old market town of Camelford nearby is located close to Cornwall's north coast and is ideally situated for exploring the wild country of Bodmin Moor and the high cliffs, hidden coves, fishing villages and surfing beaches that populate this...
"Hideaway" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Tintagel, home of King Arthurs Castle, is a village on the Cornish coast. The area is dominated by sea, rocky coves and scenery. Beaches,including Trebarwith Strand and Bossiney Cove, surfing is the main attraction. Tintagel has pubs and...
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Build sandcastles and explore rock pools - Crackington Haven’s sheltered position between two of the tallest cliffs in Cornwall make it perfect for a peaceful day at the beach. It’s so calm that the Victorian’s used it as a natural harbour. The mix of sand, shingle and rocks is ideal for children to build and explore. There are lifeguards on duty in summer, and the beach is dog-friendly between November and Easter.
Take the dog for a walk - There are some beaches in Cornwall where dogs are welcome all year round. Close to Crackington Haven, The Strangles is the perfect example. The waters off the sand and shingle beach are not safe for swimming (the name “Strangles” comes from the strong rip tides), which means that it is often empty even on a hot, summer’s day. It is possible to walk around the point to Little Strand beach at low tide.
Go surfing - Where Crackington Haven is sheltered and calm, nearby Widemouth Bay’s two-miles of sandy coast is frequently breezy, with some of the best conditions in the south-west for surfing, kiteboarding and windsurfing. Widemouth Bay is home to one of the oldest surf schools in England, so book a session or two at Outdoor Adventure, and you will be hanging ten in no time.
Search for Merlin’s Magic - Tucked into a shaded cove beneath the ruins of the 13th Century Tintagel Castle, Tintagel Haven, sometimes called Merlin’s Cove, is a tiny beach that you reach via scrambling down a cliff path. The adventure doesn’t end with the journey because the beach has a waterfall on the north side and, accessible at low tide, Merlin’s Cave which stretches underneath the cliff and castle. Within easy reach of Crackington Haven, Tintagel makes a great day out.
Walk the South West Coast Path - The South West Coast Path is the longest way-marked footpath in the country, stretching for 630 spectacular miles from Minehead to Poole Harbour, giving visitors plenty of far-reaching ocean views along the way.
Learn the secrets of smuggling - The cliffs and caves in North Cornwall were a haven for smugglers who used quiet beaches to set shore with their ill-gotten booty. Find out more about Cornwall’s infamous smuggling past at the Smuggler’s Museum at the Jamaica Inn in Bodmin.
Get on your bike - The south-west coast has some beautiful cycling routes including one which follows the coast from Bude to Summerleaze, Crooklets and Northcott, as well as along the Bude Canal. The Tamar Valley, Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor National Park are all easily accessible within under an hour’s drive from Crackington Haven, giving mountain bikers an enormous variety of off-road trails.
Paddle in Boscastle Harbour - You will always find kids paddling in the shallow waters of Boscastle, a town renowned not only for its picturesque harbour but also for the Museum of Witchcraft and a choice of cafes serving delicious Cornish ice-cream.
Go thrill-seeking - Camel Creek Adventure Park is a top choice for an exciting day out with dozens of rides and all-weather activities that will delight kids of all ages. A fun alternative for getting your adrenaline flowing is zorbing at Sphere Bude.
Eat well - There is an abundance of fresh and delicious food available in and around Crackington Haven. Tuck into a home-made pastie or cream tea at Cabin Cafe, or enjoy a leisurely lunch or pint at The Coombe Barton Inn - both in Crackington Haven. A must-visit for keen cooks is the Boscastle Farm Shop for the best local ingredients.