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G Laidlaw from Cornwall
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It would be hard to define one favourite part of Cornwall but, if pushed, there are two places which touch the soul. The vast panorama of Mount's Bay, seen at sunrise or sunset on a fine summer day is wondrous, as is its very own Jewel in the Crown, St Michael's Mount.
Walking at the edge of the sea in the early morning sun, it's possible to feel the stresses and strains of everyday life seeping out of the soles of your feet and being washed away with the tide.
For sheer, breathtaking beauty, only the seriously deranged could deny the awesome aspect from the top seats at the Minack Theatre, taking in the auditorium and the moving backdrop of blue sea behind it, washing onto the pale, fine sand of the heavenly Porthcurno beach. Fabulous
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Ardley
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Our family went on a trip to Cornwall and we were pleasantly suprised at the wonderful time we had especially as it was a last minute decision. We fell upon an advert for an apartment in Carlyon Bay.
When we arrived we were pleasantly suprised at the standard of the accommodation. As we are a family of four we had two extremely large bedrooms, lounge, fully fitted kitchen and the accommodation on the whole was exceptional.
We did not realise that we were so close to the Eden Project - a mere ten minutes drive away. Also managed to play a round of golf on the Carlyon Bay Hotel golf course which was two hundred yards away from our accommodation. Good restaurants are nearby.
A good time was had by all and we hope to return to this part of Cornwall in the not too distant future.
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rolandhum
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Back in 2002 my family stayed at Davidstow in North Cornwall. One day we drove to Wadebridge, the weather was gorgeous and we hired two bikes for my wife and myself.
My son-in-law brought bikes for his wife and two sons Sam aged 7 and Harry aged 1. We cycled the 7 miles to Padstow on the beautiful scenic route which I believe was on an old railway line. We had races of course, I cannot remember who won!.
Had the famous Cornish Pasties for lunch and peered through Rick Stein's windows!!! What a magic place Padstow is. I hadn't been there for 40 years having gone there in the 50's several times when we used to stay at Newquay.
After a nice relaxing walk around the town we picked up the bikes and returned to Wadebridge and to me it was the highlight of the holiday, surpassing my trip to the Bude Jazz festival.
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DEBBS
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With four teenagers in tow we needed a holiday to satisfy everyone. Boogie boarding was important and we got a second-hand wetsuit for £10 at Perranporth for our growing son, a great deal.
Trevaunance Cove runs an excellent surf school.
With our bikes we found an exciting off-road cycle track, The Mineral Tramways Coast to Coast Trail, which for 11 miles follows the old mining tracks from the harbours at Portreath to Devoran on the south coast.
It was well sign-posted and bikes can be hired from Bissoe Tramways cycle hire or Elm Farm Cycle Hire near Cambrose. A well deserved cream tea was had in the garden at Glenfeadon House Hotel at Portreath which we all agreed was the best we had ever had in the most pleasant surroundings.
St.Agnes has a very inspiring arts and craft trail covering eight locations where my daughter and I spent a wonderful afternoon watching and enjoying local artists and crafts people's work.
A great place to buy a unique gift for those back at home. In the bay that evening we were thrilled to watch dolphins leaping out of the water around the surfers.
Mount Hawke has a very well organised skate park with reasonable prices ideal for our sons with their BMX bikes.
From St.Agnes' beacon, old mine workings can be seen from the coast path. The walks are spectacular and the family run Blue Hills Tin Mine is still in operation and well worth a visit.
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