Crackington Haven North Cornwall - Holidays in Crackington Haven Tourism Guide
Padstow | Wadebridge
| The Camel Estuary | Rock
| Polzeath | Port
Isaac | Trebarwith Strand
|Tintagel | Bossiney
Cove | Rocky Valley
| Boscastle | Crackington
Haven | Bude | Clovelly
| Launceston | Camelford
| Altarnum | Bodmin
Crackington Haven
Superb day out in Cornwall- ideal for families, swmming, walking and rambling, with excellent facilities, good beach (pebbles, with sand along the inter-tidal zone,) parking, public toilets, shops, cafes, pub and restaurant, stunning scenery and breathtaking views.
Whichever direction you approach Crackington Haven, the views are really spectacular. Inevitably there has been limited development over the years, but this has mostly been done in a tasteful way and the scenery in the beach area and surrounding majestic cliffs is almost unrivalled.
Rock pools at Crackington Haven
Crackington Haven is an ideal spot for families, with a gently shelving beach in an enclosed bay (N.B no life guard service on beach). The upper parts of the beach is mainly pebbles, with rock pools along the western fringe. Only the road separates the sea from a couple of beach shops, charming cafe, a handful of houses, a public house with excellent restaurant and a hotel. Almost unlimited car parking space makes this a good base for those who enjoy walking. Public toilets are adjacent to the beach.
Crackington Haven
The parish of St. Gennys prides itself on the excellence of its public paths and this is due in no small way to the help of the Heritage Coast Service and the National Trust - the latter owning and controlling most of the cliff and adjacent farm land.
Penkenna Point (430ft), Crackington Haven
To the north, over the 430 ft. Penkenna Point, lies St. Gennys Church, with breathtaking views towards Bude, Morwenstow and Lundy Island. The churchyard is also the last resting place of shipwrecked mariners and perhaps a few smugglers! (The old name for those from St. Gennys was 'Wreckers & Wrestlers' ). A mile or so inland are the well thought out Treworgie Barton Woodland Trails.
To the south, the North Cornwall Coast path traverses the highest cliff in England - High Cliff at well over 700 feet.
Thomas Hardy and his first wife Emma used to walk here. St. Juliot Church is only about 2 miles inland. A little of the 'Poldark' series was filmed in the area.
Thomas Hardy and his first wife Emma used to walk
here. St. Juliot Church is only about 2 miles inland. A little of the
'Poldark' series was filmed in the area. For those who like remote beaches, there are few that rival Strangles and Rusey - world away from civilisation. Away from the coast are tranquil woodland paths with tinkling streams and sunny meadows and perhaps the fleeting glimpse of deer.
Many of the farms can provide meals and accommodation and Trevigue on the cliffs near Strangles is nationally acclaimed. You can also find camping, caravanning, private guest houses, self catering and farm bed and breakfast.
Of course the summer sun, the sand and the surf are attractive, but many come back for the relative peace of winter with its salt laden Atlantic gales and days of mist and rain - days of smugglers and wreckers - and ghosts of Hardy & Poldark.
CRACKINGTON HAVEN
HOLIDAY RENTAL - HOLIDAY COTTAGES - B&B STAYS and CAMPING
Melbourne Cottage
Tel: 01843 823645. Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental in Boscastle sleeps 4. Sat Changeover, Prices from £450 to £965 Pets Welcome
Tao Cottage
Tel: 01932 910023. Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental in Boscastle sleeps 6. Sat Changeover, Prices from £460 to £1040
Mineshop
Tel: 01840 230103. Self-catering Holiday Rental in Bude sleeps 6. - suitable for Large Groups, Prices from £300 to £800 Pets Welcome
Boscastle Cottages
Tel: 01840 250218?. Quality in Tourism / Visit England 5 Stars Gold Award Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental in Boscastle with Sea Views- sleeps Over 10 people
Penstowe Holidays
Self-catering Holiday Rental in Bude sleeps 4. Pets Welcome
Hilton Farm Holiday Cottages
Tel: 01288 361521. Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental in Marhamchurch sleeps Over 10 people - onsite swimming pool - Pets Welcome
Pendragon
Tel: 01959 569096. Self-catering Holiday Rental in Bude with Sea Views- sleeps Over 10 people Pets Welcome
Cornish Seaview Cottages by the sea
Tel: 01428 723819. Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental in cornwall with Sea Views- sleeps Over 10 people - suitable for Large Groups,
Trehane Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast
Tel: 01840 250 510. En-Suite B&B Stays in Boscastle with Sea Views- sleeps 5. Prices from £50 to £50
Eden Cottage
Tel: 01895 636769. Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental in Boscastle sleeps 2. Sat Changeover, Prices from £265 to £395 Pets Welcome
Penmarie
Tel: 07931 199 753. Self-catering Holiday Rental in Nr Port Isaac with Sea Views- sleeps Over 10 people - suitable for Large Groups, Fri Changeover, Prices from £250 to £2765
Easter Weeks Available: £2765 per week or Short Breaks from £395 per night
Stunning, spacious Holiday Home with sea views, sleeping 6 to 10 people ; in a peaceful rural location with distant views to the North Cornwall coast- 5 min drive from Port Isaac, and easy access to the surfing beach and family beaches at Polzeath and Daymer Bay on the Camel Estuary. updated 04 feb 2025
Churchtown Cottages
Tel: 07899950154. Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental in St Gennys nr. Crackington Haven with Sea Views- sleeps 6. Sat Changeover, Prices from £390 to £990 Pets Welcome
Tamar Valley Cottages
Tel: 07773 049646. Enjoy England / Visit Britain 4 star Self-catering Holiday Cottage Rental in North Tamerton sleeps 8. - suitable for Large Groups, Prices from £440 to £2400 Pets Welcome
Easter availability in Bodrugan (sleeps 4) from £499, and Treneglos (sleeps 5) from £530
updated 21 Jan 2025
Penleaze luxury self-catering holidays - (Holiday Lodge - Beauty Salon)
Tel: 07814488152. Self-catering Holiday Rental in Marhamchurch, near Bude with Sea Views- sleeps 6. - suitable for Large Groups, Fri Changeover, Prices from £550 to £2290
