Escape to the 'Forgotten Corner' of Cornwall with this collection of Cawsand holiday cottages. Resting on the Tamar Estuary, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Ram Peninsula, Cawsand welcomes families and couples for a variety of water sports or to simply relax along the small, sheltered beach. The coastal village was once an ancient smuggling retreat and is now a delight to explore with pastel-painted cottages lining the quayside and narrow, winding streets.
Why Cawsand?
Holidaymakers seeking adventures and pleasant coastal treks will relish a stay at a Cawsand cottage. From windsurfing and sailing to sea angling for pollock and mackerel, the village regularly hosts regattas and contests, with some exceptional diving sites close by. Families with little ones can set up camp on the shingle beach to explore rock pools, paddle in the crystal waters and watch the boats go by. Escape the crowds for quieter spots along the South West Coastal Path to discover secluded coves and rugged cliffs abundant in vegetation and wildlife, such as buzzards, peregrines and cormorants. As the day draws to a close, both Cawsand and the neighbouring village of Kingsand host a handful of inns and restaurants, including The Halfway House and The Devonport, to stop off for dinner before retiring to your Cawsand accommodation. Visit our Cornwall travel guide for more must-see attractions in this popular region.
Places to Visit near Cawsand
Be sure to explore further afield along the spectacular Rame Peninsula, such as Whitsand Bay for a 3-mile stretch of sandy coast and a golf course promising breath-taking sea views. The picturesque village of Millbrook sits at the head of a tidal creek on the River Tamar, whilst Torpoint is a bustling harbour and within easy reach of Antony House, a historic Queen Anne estate owned by the National Trust, where guests can wander through formal gardens and woodland. Travel north to Cremyll to visit Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and its famous orangery or why not jump on the ferry to the port city of Plymouth in Devon? Plenty of museums, galleries and walking tours to historic sites ensure a fun-filled day out for the whole family. The small village of Wembury is also close by to tick off South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty during your trip.
Types of Holiday
If you're celebrating a special occasion, explore these large holiday homes in Cornwall to fit the whole family, whilst these pet-friendly cottages in Cornwall ensure your four-legged friends don't get left behind. There are a variety of beach cottages in Cornwall to wake up to sought-after sea views or treat yourself to lodges and cottages with hot tubs in Cornwall to stargaze in comfort. Still haven't found a holiday home to suit your taste? These luxury holiday cottages in Cornwall might just do the trick!