Category: North Cornwall

Wadebridge

Wadebridge is a Cornish town on the North coast of Cornwall. It has a population of approx. 8,000 people. It was originally known as “wade” The bridge was built in the 15 th Century – hence the name wadebridge – the bridge was refurbished in 1991 and was originally built in 1485. Wadebridge had a…
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Tintagel

Tintagel or TREVENA means village on a mountain. The population of the parish is approx:1700 people. The nearby Tintagel Castle is associated with the legend of King Arthur. Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification on the peninsula of Tintagel island. It was occupied in Roman times. The castle was built on the site by Richard…
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Rock

  Rock is a fishing village on the coast of Cornwall. It is opposite Padstow. It was originally called “Black Rock” in the 18th century, which is now shortened to Rock Rock Sand dunes bank on the river camel. Rock is an ideal location for a family holiday in Cornwall. Rock has the largest collection…
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Port Isaac

Port Isaac is small coastal village on the north of Cornwall. Various popular TV programmes have been filmed here – Recently Doc Martin and it is also the home of the popular group “Fisherman’s Friends “ Port Isaac’s Pier was constructed during the reign of Henry VIII. In the 16 th Century the port was…
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Polzeath

Polzeath is a small seaside resort approx. 6 miles North west of Wadebride on the Atlantic Coast. It has a sandy beach and is popular with surfers and families for Cornwall holidays. The main street runs along the seafront with a parade of shops. In Polzeath bay dolphins and puffins and other sea birds can…
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Padstow

Padstow in Cornwall is a town and fishing port on the north coast. Padstow is approx : 5 miles northwest of wadebridge and 10 miles north east of Newquay. Padstow was recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1066. Padstow still is today a fishing port, but it is now a popular Tourist destination – it…
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Minions

Minions is a village in Cornwall It is situated on the eastern flank of Bodmin moor It is the highest village in Cornwall Minions lies in an unspoilt area and is an ideal centre for your Cornwall holiday Minions has many disused quarries and mine buildings. The village is dominated by Caradon Hill standing 1217…
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Mawgan Porth

Mawgan Porth is situated midway between Padstow and Newquay Mawgan Porth`s award winning beach has acres of family friendly sands surrounded with amazing Cornish cliffs Mawgan Porth beach is an ideal place for kite flying or surfing in the Atlantic sea If you take the coastal path you will hit Watergate bay Porth and Newquay…
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Launceston

Launceston is steeped in ancient history – it has a Norman castle and nearby prison. Launceston was once the capital of Cornwall and is ideal for your family holiday in Cornwall Launceston is situated between Dartmoor and Bodmin moor. Launceston is known as the gateway to Cornwall Population 9200 approx. Launceston house museum near the…
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Bude

Bude has over 2 times been voted the best UK coastal resort. Bude is an excellent location for a Cornwall holiday. There is a lot to do around Bude – just over the border from Devon. Surfers and ramblers flock to Bude clean beaches and rugged coast line Bude is the ideal base for your…
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