Who doesn’t enjoy a holiday at the seaside? England’s South-West boasts beautiful beaches which, when paired with fantastic holiday cottages to rent, make for a fun and memorable holiday in any season. North Cornwall is one of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations not only for the stunning coastline littered with glorious beaches but also for the excellent road and public transport links that make it easy to relax and slip into the beachside way of life. Whilst the coastal village of Crackington Haven may be small, it has much to offer and is well-positioned for enjoying all the best bits of the dramatic north coast. Read our top 10 tips below for having fun while on holiday in Crackington Haven. Read more
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.
Stay in comfort in this converted 18th Century barn. Granary Cottage is a welcoming ground-floor apartment sleeping four people in two bedrooms. It's in the rural hamlet of Rosecare, two miles from Crackington Haven and within easy reach of Bude, Newquay, Boscastle, Port Isaac, and Tintagel. Guests love walking along the South West Coast Path to admire the breathtakingly dramatic cliffs and coastline of North Cornwall. Cycling is also popular, and there are many family-friendly attractions for all seasons. The self-catering holiday home is ideal for couples and families, with well-behaved dogs welcome by arrangement.
"Cynefin Roundhouse, East Thorne, Bude" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. This roundhouse has underfloor heatingLiving areaOpen plan living, kitchen and dining areaLeather sofa, occasional table, blankets, storm lanterns and candles, hairdryer, iron and board, bluetooth speaker,...
"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...
"Northcott Hut" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Bude is a fabulous coastal town that once visited you will want to come back to time and time again. Bude has something for everyone, great beaches for relaxing, and building sandcastles on, rockpools for investigating at low tide and cafes to...
"Costentyn, Tor Down Quarry" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 5 guests in Cornwall. St Breward is a modest village resting within the countryside lands of Cornwall. Within the village you can find a local shop for last-minute amenities, a pub, village hall, church and two playgrounds to entertain the little ones, not...
"Number 17 Bell Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. For those who want to explore Cornwall's north coast and the wild country of Bodmin Moor, Camelford, a historic market town, is just a short drive away and is a great starting point. Delicious local produce can be found in the shops of this...
"The Cabin" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Between Boscastle and Bude in Cornwall, is the small hamlet of Wainhouse Corner. The hamlet is renowned for its combination of coast and country views because it is surrounded by picturesque rural areas but also conveniently located near the...
"Lower West Curry Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. The town of Launceston, situated on the Devon and Cornwall border, has wonderful architecture and is dominated by the ruins of a Norman castle sitting high above the town. Visit the Tamar Otter Park just 3 miles away or take a trip on the steam...
"This n That - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a kitchen. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home provides...
"Beckaveans Stable - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home is comprised of 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a kitchen. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a washing machine,...
"Treview" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. The town of Launceston is situated on the Devon and Cornwall border. The town has Georgian buildings in the central square, the ruins of a Norman castle sitting high above the town and shops and pubs. Just three miles away is the Tamar Otter...
"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...
"House in North Cornwall" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Nestled in an idyllic setting on the grounds of the owners' family farm, this pretty shepherd s hut provides the perfect spot from which to take in the best that the North Cornwall coastline has to offer. The hut is situated on the edge of an...
"Lillys - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cornwall. This holiday home's special feature is the fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a kitchen. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for...
"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...
"Bungalow in North Cornwall" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cornwall. Nestled along the picturesque North Cornwall coastline, this home provides guests with easy access to a fabulous array of rugged coastline walks and countryside hikes. Scenic walking trails and beauty spots include Bodmin Moor (2.5 miles) and...
"High View - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Guests will have a special experience as the holiday home offers a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home also consists of 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The holiday home's kitchen, which features...
"Log Cabin in North Cornwall" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this property benefits from having stunning coast and countryside to discover all around. Just over a mile away from the picturesque fishing village of Boscastle, you ll find plenty of...
"The Mill" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Tintagel is a wonderful coastal town known for housing King Aurthur's Castle and Merlin's Cave. The town offers loads of amenities, including eateries and a convenience store, and there is also access to extensive coastal walks. From here you...
"Palmers Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Nestled in the beautiful green meadows of the upper Tamar Valley, the pretty village of Egloskerry is just four miles west of Launceston and offers peaceful, relaxing accommodation. This is a great location for anyone seeking the solitude of...
"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....
"Sunset Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. The area around Tintagel is dominated by the sea, rugged coastline, secluded coves and incredible scenery. The town is famous as the home of the legendary King Arthur's castle, and the castle ruins still overlook the cliff side outside the...
"Cottage in North Cornwall" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Set within an exclusive complex, this lovingly restored former barn retains many original features and shares with the other properties a wealth of indoor and outdoor leisure activities. Although it is situated within peaceful Cornish...
"Trewartha-by-chy - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower. The holiday home's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home has a washing machine, heating...
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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.
