Cornwall short break

Big Chris · 1 Feb 2013 at 19:18

I've booked a holiday cottage in Bude for a 4 night Mon-Fri stay in May. Thinking of extending our stay over Fri & Sat nights but somewhere different.

I figured since we're doing the North Coast during the week, somewhere on the South would be good. I went to Falmouth a few years ago and St Ives on the same trip, so thinking somwhere new on the South Coast but a bit further up. Perhaps Looe/Polperro? Not been to either and heard good things, but there are loads of other options too.

Just me & The Mrs with our bikes, would prefer to be by or at least near the sea.

Any thoughts?

uvarvu · 1 Feb 2013 at 19:49

Looe is very nice but it's extremely hilly if you plan to do some cycling round there. Daytrip wise I can suggest cycling from Bodmin to Padstow on the Camel Trail which is scenic.

Big Chris · 1 Feb 2013 at 21:58

Thanks for the tip, Bodmin & Padstow are quite close to Bude where we'll be during the week so will definitely look into that.

I don't mind hills either so Looe could be a goer.

daz · 1 Feb 2013 at 22:35

Enjoyed a short break around Fowie last year. Stayed at the Old Ferry at Boddinick. This was the view across the estuary from the B&B:-

(sorry for the poor quality)

Logsi · 1 Feb 2013 at 22:46

Get up to Mevagissey. Beaudy.

kefkef · 1 Feb 2013 at 23:55

You'll love PadStein, sorry, mean Padstow!

I'd never holidayed in the UK Until last year (39 yrs) and totally loved the place we had next to Trevose golf club.

el_dazza · 1 Feb 2013 at 23:58

Big Chris said:
Thanks for the tip, Bodmin & Padstow are quite close to Bude where we'll be during the week so will definitely look into that.

I don't mind hills either so Looe could be a goer.

Padstow's about 30 miles from Bude so not *that* close really! There is absolutely bugger all to do in Bude by the way

Big Chris · 2 Feb 2013 at 00:12

Logsi said:
Get up to Mevagissey. Beaudy.

Spotted this on the map, worth a look?

daz said:
Enjoyed a short break around Fowie last year. Stayed at the Old Ferry at Boddinick. This was the view across the estuary from the B&B:-

(sorry for the poor quality)

Looks good, cheers.

el_dazza said:
Padstow's about 30 miles from Bude so not *that* close really! There is absolutely bugger all to do in Bude by the way

hehe it looked a bit closer on the map! I'll be digging giant holes and making sandcastles on the beach the whole time anyway

Logsi · 2 Feb 2013 at 00:23

Big Chris said:
Spotted this on the map, worth a look?

Yes! Most definitely!

Sort of like St. Ives.

darubio · 2 Feb 2013 at 02:03

I hear its quite expensive over there? But Il sure youll have a good holiday.

Big Chris · 2 Feb 2013 at 09:44

Logsi said:
Yes! Most definitely!

Sort of like St. Ives.

That's good, I loved St Ives, it's just bloody miles away! Perhaps Fowey could be a good middle-ground then, Looe & Polperro one way, Mevagissey the other.

davido_labido · 2 Feb 2013 at 09:47

maaan i love bude, i used to go there every year!!! not been for ages now though!

is the outdoor sea pool thingy still there?
If our summer is any good, il go down this year!

Pug · 2 Feb 2013 at 09:51

St Ives is well worth the time imo, best seaside place in the UK.

Regy53 · 2 Feb 2013 at 09:51

looe is very nice as is polpero

Irish_Tom · 2 Feb 2013 at 10:01

I'm from Fowey so I'd definitely recommend it!

Big Chris · 2 Feb 2013 at 10:41

Pug said:
St Ives is well worth the time imo, best seaside place in the UK.

I do really like St Ives, but the Mrs has been before too so thought it would be nice to check out the South Coast. Liking the idea of Looe and the surrounding towns since you guys have given it the nod. Any good experiences with hotels/B&Bs?

Spook187 · 2 Feb 2013 at 10:45

daz said:
Enjoyed a short break around Fowie last year. Stayed at the Old Ferry at Boddinick. This was the view across the estuary from the B&B:-

(sorry for the poor quality)

Been three times to Fowie, very nice place.

Adamthegreat984 · 2 Feb 2013 at 10:55

Cornwall is amazing, spent many a happy childhood holiday in st.ives/bude etc..

toshj · 2 Feb 2013 at 13:20

Another for Fowey. Been there a couple of times, including taking the missus for a long weekend last year. There are a couple of lovely walks round the area, up along the coast, and a couple of decent places to eat and drink.

Big Chris · 4 Feb 2013 at 15:43

I've booked a very nice looking B&B overlooking the harbour in Looe, figured it's close enough to Fowey and Mev so we can probably do it on bikes along the coast.