February half term is almost upon us, and if you’re considering a family get-away to the Cornish coast there’s always plenty to keep everyone entertained, regardless of the weather!

Don’t wallow in the post-Christmas blues… 2020 is just around the corner, begging to be filled with Cornish holidays, coastal adventures, and precious family time to look forward to. Here’s our guide to the main school holidays so you can start planning ahead and booking those beachside breaks.

Immerse yourself in a little piece of Cornish history this year by choosing a Cornish cottage by the coast for a self-catering holiday to remember. From traditional character cottages to sensitive modern conversions of original cottages, we have several unique character properties in which to enjoy an idyllic break.

Known as Twixmas, those precious few days from 27th – 30th December offer a peaceful lull between the high energy and high excitement of the busiest days of the festive season. Take the time to take a breath, enjoy blustery beach walks, family activities, or relax with your partner or bestie before the revelries ramp up again for New Years Eve! Here are some of our favourite things to do during Twixmas...

Cornwall’s Christmas markets will soon be starting, and we can’t wait! Dark days are brightened by festive shopping amongst twinkly lights, with the scent of mulled wine, cinnamon and cloves in the air, and the sound of carols being sung by local choirs. So here's our pick of the Christmas fayres and markets to visit in Cornwall this winter.

As the days shorten and the temperature drops, nothing beats a weekend coastal walk followed by a warming Sunday roast dinner. Luckily there are several places in the local area which serve up great roasts, so here’s a round-up of where to get the best local roast by the coast!