Luxury self-catering accommodation in Trevaunance Cove

Walkers rambling the South West Coast Path can't help but take the scramble down to this sheltered bay, with its glittering blue waters and wide curve of golden sand and shingle beach. The labyrinth of caves and rock pools will keep children entertained for hours, while surfers can get in some board action all the way along the coast, from Porth to the south to Crantock and Newquay further north. Cliff walks in the locale are particularly wild and beautiful here, while day-trippers hop in cars and head to Padstow for fish, fudge and ice cream on the busy quay.

St Agnes has a strong mining history with iconic evidence in abundance, like the rugged cliff-top engine house ruins, a pulling point for ramblers looking for a slice of history. Take the nearby Blue Hills Tin Mine trail through the remnants of Wheal Kitty mine, a hike through industrial relics with an optional visit to Cornwall's only surviving tin stream. If you fancy exploring a stately home with your cream tea, Elizabethan manor house Trerice is the place for a day out, with a beautiful knot garden, plus the Mowhay turf maze for children to explore.