Cornwall has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK and is visited by people from all over the world. This is largely the result of the increased efforts of the Cornish tourist board to promote the beautiful coastline and extensive moors. Cornwall will help visitors to forget their troubles and worries allowing you to have a truly relaxing holiday.

Cornwall has over 300 public beaches and is found in the South West of Great Britain. The decline in the tin mining and fishing industry had previously caused economic problems for Cornwall. The county’s economy now mainly relies on the Cornish tourist industry. Cornwall is blessed with an extensive coastline, mild climate and its wild moorlands making it a popular destination all year round.

Cornwall has many different types of accommodation to suit any budget as well as any type of holiday. For those that are in to outdoor pursuits there are a number of campsites, caravan sites and holiday parks in coastal Cornwall that will meet your needs. For anyone travelling on a budget there are a number of surf lodges and hostels based in the Falmouth and Newquay regions of the county. You will also find the typical seaside bed and breakfasts if you are looking to have a traditional holiday at the seaside.

If you are interested in more luxurious accommodation than a tent then you’ll be pleased to hear that Cornwall has plenty of other types of accommodation on offer. There are plenty of pleasant country holiday cottages in Cornwall which will hold groups of any size. A holiday cottage is the perfect solution if you want the feeling of a home whilst on holiday. You can come and go as you please and have access to superb kitchen and laundry facilities should you need to use them. If you are lucky you’ll also be able to find holiday cottages that come with hot tubs and above ground swimming pools.

Cornwall also has its fair share of hotels from boutique, metro and town hotels to grand country hotels. It doesn’t matter if you want to be in a town, by the coast or in the countryside you’ll be able to find a hotel to suit you. While some of the hotels don’t have restaurants or other catering services there are plenty of places to eat in Cornwall.

When eating out in Cornwall you will be pleasantly surprised to find that there is more on offer than cream teas and pasties. While these icons of traditional Cornish culture are still widely available you will be able to find some great food on offer in local restaurants. A wide range of locally grown produce, dairy goods and fine meat mean that local chefs have the finest ingredients to work with.

The number of tourist attractions in Cornwall means there is plenty to do for all the family. The Blue Reef Aquarium and The Eden Project are tourist attractions that will keep kids of all ages smiling with amazement. Cornwall also has a number of historical sites, gardens and museums to visit as well as the usual sea side attractions. All these attractions and the other facilities Cornwall has to offer make it the perfect destination for this summer or the next.

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