Tehidy Holiday Park in Nr Portreath gives you a glamping site as your base for Cornwall. Days out on foot, by bike or by car start from the door, and you book direct with the people who run it. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Voted Best Holiday and Caravan Site in UK 2023, and rated 4 Pennant Gold AA. Our multi award winning Holiday Park in Cornwall offers bungalows, holiday caravans, wigwam glamping cabins and camping/ touring pitches.” – the owner

Sleeping up to 6, Ruthern Valley Holidays is a glamping site in Bodmin. It makes a practical base for Cornwall, with the coast an easy drive away. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“5 acres, with a choice of self- catering accommodation lodges, We are a family run site set in 8 acres of woodland, tucked away in a peaceful little valley not far from Bodmin. No bar or entertainment, centrally located.” – the owner

Owner-run bed and breakfast in Bude: The Brendon Arms is a short drive from Redruth and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Parking is available for guests.

“Attractively situated overlooking Budes inner harbour, on the upper wharf of the Boating Canal and a short walk to Budes popular Summerleaze Beach, or the shops. There is ample car parking.” – the owner

Owner-run a self-catering holiday let in Polzeath: Tredenham is a short drive from Redruth and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“Tredenham - sleeps up to 8 - A high quality, well-equipped family house on the edge of the village - 4 minutes walk to the shops and the beach. There are wonderful sea views over Polzeath Bay and Pentire Head to the front and rear and towards Bodmin Moor. Sea Views - Parking - Internet Access available - Secluded Garden” – the owner

If St Kew is on your list, take a look at Pottery Cottage, a self-catering holiday let with sandy beaches one to three miles away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Parking is available for guests.

“Pottery Cottage is a light and airy detached property designed and furnished in a contemporary style, with two ensuite bedrooms ( King sized double room with ensuite shower and twin room with ensuite bathroom). The cottage has a terraced Mediterranean style courtyard garden outside french windows and is very private and peaceful, ideal…” – the owner

Sleeping up to 14, Linkside is a self-catering holiday let in Trebetherick. It makes a practical base for Cornwall, with a beach less than a mile away. Dogs and well-behaved pets can come too.

“Well behaved dogs are welcome to stay at the house. Sleeping 12 to 14 people.” – the owner

For a holiday in Whitstone, West Nethercott Farm is bed and breakfast a short drive from Redruth, with the coast an easy drive away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Parking is available for guests.

“Personal attention & a warm welcome await you on this dairy & sheep farm. Short distance from rugged North Cornwall coast, with sandy beaches, surfing & coastal walks.” – the owner

Sleeping up to 8, An Mordros Hotel is a self-catering holiday let in Porthleven. It makes a practical base for Cornwall, with a beach less than a mile away. Guests can enjoy views of the sea.

“An Mordros self-catering suites with outstanding views over Porthleven Harbour, the UKs most Southerly working port.” – the owner

For a holiday in Trebetherick, Springs is a self-catering holiday let a short drive from Redruth, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Springs enjoys fantastic panoramic uninterrupted sea views of the Atlantic and Camel Estuary. The passage of boats and ever changing sea views (including sunsets) can be enjoyed from both the house and the large garden.” – the owner