Cornwall is definitely top-of-the-line locations within the UK for a household vacation – from its dramatic coast to the stunning countryside, I by no means get bored with planning a visit right here, plus there’s extra alternative than ever when you fancy glamping in Cornwall with children.
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Whereas I’m not a eager camper, glamping is the right solution to get away from all of it, with websites tucked away in secluded corners of the county (however nonetheless in simple attain of Cornwall’s household points of interest) – and it’s undoubtedly not all about tents both, as websites like Distinctive Hideaways present.
With every little thing from huts and wagons to boats and pods, and areas from Lostwithiel to the Lizard, I’ve picked out a number of the greatest choices when you fancy glamping in Cornwall with children – you possibly can even discover glamping in Cornwall with scorching tubs!
Glamping pod close to Penzance
Need to embrace the straightforward life however want one thing a bit sturdier than canvas? You want one of many cosy glamping pods, with decisions throughout Cornwall -although Coastal Gaze, just a few miles from Penzance, has to have top-of-the-line views round, as its identify suggests.
From its house in a flower-filled meadow, the pod lives proper as much as its identify, as you possibly can look out to St Michael’s Mount within the sea forward, in addition to to the fishing village of Mousehole and to the Lizard Peninsula.
There’s a formidable quantity of area inside as nicely, with room for 4 folks, together with a double mattress and couch that converts to a different double, kitchenette with eating space, en-suite bathe room and underfloor heating when you’re visiting out of peak season (or if the British climate is lower than summery).
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It’s dog-friendly too, plus there are two different pods within the surrounding meadow when you’re travelling with household and pals – set far sufficient aside that you simply’re properly non-public in any other case. Preferrred for larger households too, or when you’re travelling with grandparents
For devoted followers of canvas, take a look at these two safari tents close to Penzance which each sleep six, with their very own non-public scorching tubs and bathe room – Mount View Horizon and Dawn safari tents even have WiFi, in addition to some nice views.
A houseboat close to Falmouth
For those who’re searching for a extra uncommon various to a resort, the Mistery 2 houseboat is certainly one of the memorable choices when you’re glamping in Cornwall with children.
Tucked away on the banks of the River Kennall, simply outdoors Falmouth, there are many intelligent little touches linking to the nautical theme, together with kitchen surfaces crafted from recycled dock pilings and teak decking taken from older ships.
There are two bedrooms on board, together with loos, and a fireplace pit to whereas away the evenings ashore – preserve a watch out for the six seagull sculptures dotted round as nicely.
You’ll be able to even discover the river by kayaks or paddle boards when the tides are proper, or Falmouth itself is simply a 15-minute drive away – pop into the Nationwide Maritime Museum for tales of another explorers and seafarers from throughout the centuries too.
The Witch’s Wagon at Warleggan, close to Lostwithiel
Contender for the lodging with the very best identify in the entire of Cornwall, the Witch’s Wagon at Warleggan has loads to tempt households.
For starters the wagon sleeps 4, in contrast to a variety of related type shepherd’s huts. Plus it has its personal scorching tub. And better of all? The hamlet of Warleggan has twinned itself with Narnia – I’m unsure what Aslan and the White Witch consider that, however this peaceable spot actually is magical.
Surrounded by 12 acres of countryside, there are floor-to-ceiling glass doorways, a solar deck and a fireplace pit (in addition to your scorching tub) to absorb the views and do a spot of star-gazing. Bodmin Moor can be close by, as are Cardinham Woods and Lanhydrock, whilst you can attain each coasts in round 30-45 minutes, in addition to the Misplaced Gardens of Heligan.
Inside there’s area for 4, with a kitchen, a correct king-sized mattress and oak bunk-beds, plus bathe room with flushing bathroom.
Better of all, it’s on the identical website because the Enchanted Wardrobe (sleeping 5) and the Lion’s Den (sleeping 4) – fellow contenders for greatest identify – when you’re planning a getaway with prolonged household or pals.
A clifftop cabin in east Cornwall
In relation to spectacular areas, there’s nowhere fairly like this clifftop cabin at Rockwater, on Whitsand Bay within the far east of Cornwall, round half an hour east of Looe.
Nearer to Devon than a lot of the vacation hotspots for households in Cornwall, it’s not simply metaphorically off the overwhelmed observe, it’s a must to comply with a little bit path from the coast street, so it’s actually away from the crowds.
And whilst you’ll most likely need to spend half your time on the non-public deck searching to the horizon, recognizing the occasional dolphin within the water or gazing down on the sandy curve of Whitsand Bay, there are some beautiful touches inside too.
Sleeping three, with a double and single bed room, there are some cute little classic touches together with sea shells and fairy lights adorning the inside, plus sensible necessities within the tiny kitchen.
A lodge close to Falmouth
For those who’re searching for a substitute for tents however an opportunity to get away from all of it within the countryside, it’s exhausting to beat Tresahor Lodge.
Tucked away in an outdated quarry close to the Helford Passage, just a few miles from Falmouth, this fairytale escape has its personal deep lake – take out one of many pedalos (life jackets offered, no swimming) or calm down on the ‘seashore’ on one of many deckchairs.
Or uncover the bizarre little barbecue hut, the place you possibly can prepare dinner at any time of the yr – if the climate isn’t nice, you can even eat inside, however there’s additionally an outside desk crafted from an outdated mill stone.
The picket lodge itself sleeps 4 (age 2+ solely), with a correct kitchen, deck to absorb some surroundings over a drink and comfortable sitting space to curve up in on cooler evenings.
There are some beautiful walks across the Helford River, in addition to by way of Bosahan Woods, whereas the Lizard peninsula isn’t far-off both. Plus all of the household points of interest of Falmouth close by, together with the stunning Gyllyngvase Seashore and Nationwide Maritime Museum.
The Pigsty close to Porthcurno
Who wouldn’t need to keep in a pigsty when it appears to be like like this transformed outbuilding? For those who’re searching for a extra conventional various to glamping in Cornwall with children, or maybe just a few extra mod cons with youthful children, this renovated barn is right.
Set on a working farm, close to Porthcurno on the south coast, the Pigsty sleeps three, with your individual non-public patio – supreme for toddlers who love recognizing livestock as nicely.
For those who’re visiting with older children, the open-air Minack Theatre is unmissable, whereas Porthcurno is without doubt one of the greatest seashores in Cornwall with children, plus there’s the South West Coast Path to stroll and fishing villages to discover, together with Porthgwarra and Mousehole.
Try my prime issues to do in Cornwall with children in addition to my final information to Cornwall for households for extra inspiration
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Disclosure: Paid collaboration with Distinctive Hideaways – my enduring love of Cornwall is my very own, as is my perception that glamping in Cornwall with children, together with just a few luxuries (like a toilet!), beats tenting palms down.
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