Cornwall is definitely probably the greatest 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 selection than ever in the event you fancy glamping in Cornwall with children.
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Whereas I’m not a eager camper, glamping is the proper method 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 sights) – and it’s undoubtedly not all about tents both, as websites like Distinctive Hideaways present.
With every part from huts and wagons to boats and pods, and places from Lostwithiel to the Lizard, I’ve picked out a number of the greatest choices in the event you fancy glamping in Cornwall with children – you possibly can even discover glamping in Cornwall with scorching tubs!
Glamping pod close to Penzance
Wish to embrace the easy 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 probably the greatest views round, as its title suggests.
From its house in a flower-filled meadow, the pod lives proper as much as its title, 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 house inside as nicely, with room for 4 individuals, together with a double mattress and couch that converts to a different double, kitchenette with eating space, en-suite bathe room and underfloor heating in the event 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 in the event you’re travelling with household and pals – set far sufficient aside that you simply’re properly non-public in any other case. Excellent for larger households too, or in the event you’re travelling with grandparents
For devoted followers of canvas, try 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
Should you’re on the lookout for a extra uncommon different to a resort, the Mistery 2 houseboat is unquestionably one of the memorable choices in the event you’re glamping in Cornwall with children.
Tucked away on the banks of the River Kennall, simply exterior 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 bogs, and a hearth pit to whereas away the evenings ashore – hold an eye fixed 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 perfect title in the entire of Cornwall, the Witch’s Wagon at Warleggan has loads to tempt households.
For starters the wagon sleeps 4, not like lots 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 hearth pit (in addition to your scorching tub) to take in the views and do a spot of star-gazing. Bodmin Moor can be close by, as are Cardinham Woods and Lanhydrock, when you can attain each coasts in round 30-45 minutes, in addition to the Misplaced Gardens of Heligan.
Inside there’s house for 4, with a kitchen, a correct king-sized mattress and oak bunk-beds, plus bathe room with flushing rest room.
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 title – in the event you’re planning a getaway with prolonged household or pals.
A clifftop cabin in east Cornwall
In terms of spectacular places, 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 many of the vacation hotspots for households in Cornwall, it’s not simply metaphorically off the overwhelmed observe, it’s a must to observe a little bit path from the coast street, so it’s actually away from the crowds.
And when you’ll in all probability wish to spend half your time on the non-public deck looking 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
Should you’re on the lookout for an alternative choice to tents however an opportunity to get away from all of it within the countryside, it’s laborious to beat Trehasor Lodge.
Tucked away in an previous 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 supplied, no swimming) or calm down on the ‘seashore’ on one of many deckchairs.
Or uncover the weird little barbecue hut, the place you possibly can prepare dinner at any time of the 12 months – if the climate isn’t nice, you may as well eat inside, however there’s additionally an out of doors desk crafts from an previous mill stone.
The picket lodge itself sleeps 4 (age 2+ solely), with a correct kitchen, deck to take in some surroundings over a drink and cozy sitting space to curve up in on cooler evenings.
There are some beautiful walks across the Helford River, in addition to by Bosahan Woods, whereas the Lizard peninsula isn’t distant both. Plus all of the household sights of Falmouth close by, together with the stunning Gyllingvase Seashore and Nationwide Maritime Museum.
The Pigsty close to Porthcurno
Who wouldn’t wish to keep in a pigsty when it seems like this transformed outbuilding? Should you’re on the lookout for a extra conventional different to glamping in Cornwall with children, or maybe just a few extra mod cons with youthful children, this renovated barn is good.
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.
Should you’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.
Take a look at 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 fingers down.
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