Because we’re located pretty much in the middle of Cornwall, everywhere is within easy reach. Most of the places you’ll want to visit are less than an hour away.
Start of the farm trail taking you along the River Fowey to St Winnow (and delicious snacks at Angie’s caravan).
Lostwithiel
The little riverside town with its speciality shops and restaurants.
Lerryn
A lovely creek-side village with buggy-friendly walks, stepping-stones and ice creams on the village green.
Restormel Castle
A wonderful place for children to run around and explore.
Respryn Woods
A buggy-friendly riverside walk, leading to the National Trust’s Lanhydrock House, gardens and cafe.
Woodland cycle trails at Lanhydrock
At the cycle hub you can hire bikes with baby seats and tagalongs. There’s also a contemporary café and play area.
Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway
A must-see attraction for Thomas the Tank Engine fans.
Fowey
Where the river meets the sea. Great shops and eateries, plus boat hire, ferry trips and pontoons for dangling crab-lines.
The Eden Project
A world-class attraction with huge tropical and Mediterranean biomes.
Polkerris beach
A very child-friendly beach with great facilities including Sam’s on the Beach, a funky family restaurant.
Readymoney beach
A charming family beach on the edge of Fowey.
Charlestown
There’s normally at least one sailing ship in port looking like it’s just sailed out of Pirates of the Caribbean. There’s also a pebbly beach and a good selection of cafés and restaurants.
The Camel Cycle Trail
A level, car-free trail, with breathtaking views, that’s perfect for babies and toddlers. There are several places where you can hire bikes, trailers, baby seats and tagalongs.
Cardinham Woods
Lovely cycling and walking trails, a playpark and café.
Further afield there are plenty of great South Coast beaches. Slightly further again, you’ve the dramatic North Coast beaches, as well as Rick Stein’s Padstow, Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen and a host of child-friendly attractions.
It’s no good – you’ll never fit everything in – you’ll just have to come back!
