Cornwall is well among the finest locations within the UK for a household vacation โ from its dramatic coast to the stunning countryside, I by no means get bored with planning a visit right here, plus thereโs extra selection than ever when you fancy glamping in Cornwall with children.
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Whereas Iโm not a eager camper, glamping is the right option to get away from all of it, with websites tucked away in secluded corners of the county (however nonetheless in straightforward attain of Cornwallโs household sights) โ and itโs positively not all about tents both, as websites like Distinctive Hideaways present.
With all the pieces from huts and wagons to boats and pods, and places from Lostwithiel to the Lizard, Iโve picked out among the greatest choices when you fancy glamping in Cornwall with children โ you’ll be able to even discover glamping in Cornwall with scorching tubs!
Glamping pod close to Penzance
Wish to embrace the easy life however favor one thing a bit sturdier than canvas? You want one of many cosy glamping pods, with decisions throughout Cornwall -although Coastal Gaze, a couple of miles from Penzance, has to have among the finest 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’ll be able to look out to St Michaelโs Mount within the sea forward, in addition to to the fishing village of Mousehole and to the Lizard Peninsula.
Thereโs a powerful quantity of area inside as effectively, 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 when youโre visiting out of peak season (or if the British climate is lower than summery).
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Itโs dog-friendly too, plus there are two different pods within the surrounding meadow when youโre travelling with household and pals โ set far sufficient aside that you simplyโre properly non-public in any other case. Best for greater households too, or when youโre travelling with grandparentsย
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 โ Mount Viewย Horizonย andย Dawnย safari tents even have WiFi, in addition to some nice views.
A houseboat close to Falmouth
In case youโre searching for a extra uncommon different to a resort, the Mistery 2 houseboat is unquestionably some of the memorable choices when youโre 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 fireplace pit to whereas away the evenings ashore โ preserve an eye fixed out for the six seagull sculptures dotted round as effectively.
You possibly can even discover the river by kayaks or paddle boards when the tides are proper, or Falmouth itself is simply a 15-minute drive away โ pop into the Nationwide Maritime Museum for tales of another explorers and seafarers from throughout the centuries too.
The Witchโs Wagon at Warleggan, close to Lostwithiel
Contender for the lodging with the most effective identify in the entire of Cornwall, the Witchโs Wagon at Warleggan has lots to tempt households.
For starters the wagon sleeps 4, in contrast to plenty of comparable model shepherdโs huts. Plus it has its personal scorching tub. And better of all? The hamlet of Warleggan has twinned itself with Narnia โ Iโm 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 thereโs area for 4, with a kitchen, a correct king-sized mattress and oak bunk-beds, plus bathe room with flushing bathroom.
Better of all, itโs on the identical web site because the Enchanted Wardrobe (sleeping 5) and the Lionโs Den (sleeping 4) โ fellow contenders for greatest identify โ when youโre planning a getaway with prolonged household or pals.
A clifftop cabin in east Cornwall
In relation to spectacular places, thereโs 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, itโs not simply metaphorically off the overwhelmed observe, it’s a must to comply with slightly path from the coast street, so itโs actually away from the crowds.
And whilst youโll 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 pretty 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
In case youโre searching for an alternative choice to tents however an opportunity to get away from all of it within the countryside, itโs laborious to beat Tresahor Lodge.
Tucked away in an previous quarry close to the Helford Passage, a couple of miles from Falmouth, this fairytale escape has its personal deep lake โ take out one of many pedalos (life jackets offered, no swimming) or chill out on the โseashoreโ on one of many deckchairs.
Or uncover the weird little barbecue hut, the place you’ll be able to cook dinner at any time of the 12 months โ if the climate isnโt nice, you may also eat inside, however thereโs additionally an outside desk crafted from an previous mill stone.
The wood lodge itself sleeps 4 (age 2+ solely), with a correct kitchen, deck to absorb some surroundings over a drink and cozy sitting space to twist up in on cooler evenings.
There are some pretty walks across the Helford River, in addition to via Bosahan Woods, whereas the Lizard peninsula isnโt far-off both. Plus all of the household sights of Falmouth close by, together with the stunning Gyllyngvase Seashore and Nationwide Maritime Museum.
The Pigsty close to Porthcurno
Who wouldnโt need to keep in a pigsty when it appears like this transformed outbuilding? In case youโre searching for a extra conventional different to glamping in Cornwall with children, or maybe a couple of 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 โ splendid for toddlers who love recognizing livestock as effectively.
In case youโre 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 thereโs the South West Coast Path to stroll and fishing villages to discover, together with Porthgwarra and Mousehole.
Take a look at my high issues to do in Cornwall with children in addition to my final information to Cornwall for households for extra inspiration
*First printed 2022, final up to date 2024*
Disclosure: Paid collaboration with Distinctive Hideaways โ my enduring love of Cornwall is my very own, as is my perception that glamping in Cornwall with children, together with a couple of luxuries (like a rest room!), beats tenting arms down.
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