Boasting almost 700 kms of coastline, which is more than can be said for any other county of England, holiday cottages in Cornwall can be found in a huge variety of coastal ports, towns and villages, and with over 300 beaches to choose from - a number of which lie within some of the 12 official Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty that exist across Cornwall - it might not be an easy decision when it comes to picking a destination for that traditional Cornish cottage by the sea that you've always dreamed of. An abundance of unspoilt countryside can only make it harder to find the right location for a cottage in Cornwall if you're planning an outdoor activity holiday, as the opportunities for hiking, cycling and pony-trekking through fields and forests might present a more preferable option to all the surfing and sailing that can be enjoyed anywhere along the coast of Cornwall. Cottages in St Ives, Newquay, Falmouth and Lands End are just a few of the more popular places to stay if a seaside situation is one of the most important requirements of your holiday, but when an in-land location can just as easily provide access to the nearest beach, having a holiday cottage in Cornwall close to Bodmin Moor, the Camel Estuary or the Lizard Peninsula will also give you the chance to explore the rugged landscapes that fill-in the gap between the north and south coasts of Cornwall.
With a cultural heritage that is as much about the reality of an ancient maritime and mining history as the fantasy surrounding the myths and legends that have attracted people from all over the world to countless different locations across the county, a holiday cottage in Cornwall is sure to provide the opportunity to soak up an atmosphere heavy with the indescribable air of magic and mystery that settles over many architectural structures and landscape features in the countryside and along the coast of this far south-western corner of England. Holiday cottages in Cornwall will show you a region renowned for its diversity in every aspect of its unique identity - an ancient English county as proud of its UNESCO World Heritage status as it is for having some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in England, all of which can be experienced by walking over 300 miles of the South West Coast Path - but not necessarily all in the same holiday! Cottage rentals in Cornwall can let you discover a region for all seasons with one of the best climates in Britain, so whether you plan to check out a reputation for being the unofficial surfing capital of the UK or a culinary claim to fame that has gone beyond cream teas and pasties to include some of the finest seafood restaurants in England, bed and breakfasts or cottages in Cornwall have a holiday to suit everyone at any time of the year.