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Family holidays in Cornwall – short week and week suggested itineraries

Farm cottage holidays in Cornwall offer fun, fresh air, nature and scope for joyful family memories.  And whether you’ve got a babe in arms, a toddler in tow or an energetic young child, Tredethick has things pretty much covered! We know your time is precious so here’s a hack: our suggested itineraries to save you research time.

Holiday prep and packing

We provide plenty of baby and toddler-friendly kit, so please check, it might save you some boot space!  You can find the full inventory here.

Check the weather, but wellies are always a good bet for animal feeding or a yomp in the woods.  Pack swimming kit for the indoor pool and hot tub garden.  And don’t forget your beach kit: it could be rash vests and cossies or anoraks and waterproof trousers, depending on the time of year.

Book ahead:

You can find trip details in our digital guestbook which we’ll send to you before you arrive.  Don’t forget to download the app onto your phone.  It’s faster, easier to access, and available if you’re offline without reception.

 

SHORT BREAK ITINERARY

Friday

  • arrive from 4pm – self check-in
  • enjoy our welcome cream tea, unpack, flop

Just for grown ups

  • parent hot tub tag night 1!  Remaining parent – warm up the log burner and settle in

Saturday

Morning

Afternoon

Just for grown ups

Sunday

Morning

Afternoon 

A trip to Polkerris beach or crabbing in Fowey

Just for grown ups

  • hot tub tag night 2
  • log burner
  • Cook! goodies for the farm shop for an easy supper or Indian from Sunny Spice in Lostwithiel

Monday morning 

Pony rides and party bag to send you on your way.

 

WEEK ITINERARY

Friday

  • arrive from 4pm, self check-in
  • enjoy our welcome cream tea, unpack, flop

Just for grown ups

  • parent hot tub tag night 1!  Remaining parent – warm up the log burner and settle in

Saturday

Morning

Afternoon

  • pool swim 
  • trip to Lerryn (five minutes away) for a buggy friendly walk through the woods and a mooch along the stepping stones.  Optional take-out coffee from Lerryn River Stores.

Just for grown ups

Here’s our blog on ‘What will I love about our family holiday’ for inspiration.

Sunday

Morning

Afternoon

Balance bike trails at the Lanhydrock cycle hub or a buggy-friendly trip to Lanhydrock House gardens.

Just for grown ups

Relax with a Cook! curry and a locally-produced cider or beer from the farm shop.  Did anyone say hot tub tag?

Monday 

Morning 

Afternoon

Crabbing or shopping and mooching in the picturesque seaside town of Fowey.  Take the Bodinnick car ferry to make a circular trip.  Visit the quaint local aquarium, which provides an excellent introduction to British sea-life for preschoolers.  Enjoy the town beach: Readymoney Cove, and a bun from The Mardy Bakery or monster ice cream at Ruby’s

Just for grown ups

Borrow our Garmin Sat Nav for some excellent cycle routes or enjoy quality trail running around our 80 acres of farm and woodland.

Tuesday

North coast day after animal feeding

Your choices:

Wednesday

Morning

  • pony rides
  • swimming

Afternoon

Unless you are feeling totally energetic, we’d recommend you choose one of these iconic sites and come back another time to sample the other.  Eat on-site at both venues (child-friendly fare available).  Or Charlie’s or Short and Strong offer good cafe fare in Charlestown.  Charlie’s is more family friendly but the coffee at Short and Strong is better! 

Thursday

Morning

  • animal feeding (shhh… with a party bag for mini farmers) animal feeding
  • trampoline time

Afternoon

Take a trip to Polkerris beach and a sea view for your last evening meal at Sam’s on the Beach.

Or – if the weather is clement – grab delicious picnic bits from Bellamama (homemade Scotch eggs anyone?) and head to Lansallos for a family picnic.

Friday 

Time to pack up for home.

Wishing you a fantastic family holiday.