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.
"Inny Brook Cottage" 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...
"The Secret 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 and dining areaFabric armchair, woodburner, coffee table and a Bluetooth speaker, occasional table, blankets, storm lanterns and candles,...
"North Beer Lodge, Launceston" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. The open-plan living area features vaulted ceilings, bespoke logwork, and striking feature lighting. Sink into the sofa beside the wood-burning stove or take in the uninterrupted countryside views through floor-to-ceiling bifold doors leading to...
"Primrose End" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Jacobstow is a small village found in North Cornwall. There is a convenience store and a pub serving food and real ales close by. Bude is within easy reach, boasting great beaches that are popular with surfers, rockpools for investigating at...
"Shepherds Rest" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. The small village of Jacobstow in North Cornwall has a church and a Holy Well. The nearest shop and pub are situated close by at Wainhouse Corner, with the children and dog-friendly Old Wainhouse Inn offering good food and real ales. Within...
"Tintagel Beach Shack" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. This holiday home is simply stunning! Ultra modern with blue and white sharp clean lines, it is ideal as a romantic retreat for a couple. it features a double bedroom with en suite shower facilities. The open-plan living space is bright and...
"Olde Carpenters Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...
"The Garden Apartment" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall.
"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...
"2 Bed Cottage in Kilkhampton" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into 2’6” singles on request) - 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer,...
"Harvenna Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. A charming, rural hamlet called Wainhouse Corner can be found in Cornwall halfway between Boscastle and Bude. The hamlet is renowned for combining the seaside with the countryside because it is bordered by picturesque rural areas and is...
"Sea Horizon View" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Bude is small seaside town in the north-east of Cornwall, home to a number of good beaches with great surfing conditions, the town has been a popular seaside resort since the Victorian times. It is a bustling town with many independent shops,...
"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...
"Salty Sea Dog" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. As the site of King Arthur's Castle, whose ruins dominate the cliffside just outside the village, Tintagel is a popular but not overcrowded tourist destination. The area is surrounded by the sea, rocky coves, and beautiful scenery. Those who...
"The Granary" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...
"Groom Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall.
"Spring Tide Roundhouse, East Thorne, Bude" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. This property has underfloor heating and one main open-plan space where the master bed and kitchen / diner are found. There is a second separate double bedroom and a lovely separate bathroomKitchenThe modern kitchenette features...
"Bracken" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Wainhouse Corner is a quaint, countryside hamlet resting between Boscastle and Bude in Cornwall. The hamlet is known for enjoying a mixture of coast and country, as it is surrounded by rural delights but rests close to the South Western Coastal...
"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...
"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....
"Hideaway Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Tintagel, home of the legendary King Arthur’s Castle, whose ruins dominate the cliffside just outside the village, is a popular but not overcrowded tourist destination. The surrounding area is dominated by the sea, rocky coves and stunning...
"Ted's Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cornwall. 'Ted's Cottage', 5 Penally Court; is a charming little cottage set in a row of 6 terraced cottages, all with paved front gardens with table and chairs, flower beds, a shared lawned area and parking. It has delightful views across Boscastle...
"Manor House Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Camelford is a market town resting within striking distance of the north coast of Cornwall and the majestic rolling hills of Bodmin Moor. Within the town you will find a superb selection of pubs, restaurants and shops, plus access to the south...
"Harbour Light" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 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...
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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.
