October is the perfect time to visit Cornwall; the
county is winding down for the winter with much of the summer crowds and
traffic jams a distant memory.
So load up the car up with
food for the week, fill up with fuel, strap on the bikes and don’t forget some
walking boots and waterproofs for a week’s budget holiday in Cornwall for under
£500.
Stay:
Accommodation is much
cheaper at this time of year, especially as holiday providers offer late availability
discounts. Nancenoy (sleeps 2),
near Falmouth, is a delightful barn conversion featuring an open plan living
area with log burner and views over the magical Helford River. A great base to explore the area, there
is off-road parking for one car and it costs £359.10 from Friday 26th
October to 2nd November 2012.
Guests will also receive a £20 voucher towards a meal at the local yacht
club.
Do:
Once food, fuel and
accommodation have been accounted for, little else will need paying for. It costs nothing to walk around towns
and villages, or explore the natural beauty of the countryside.
Here is a range of things to
do, and more importantly they are free!
Sightseeing by foot
There are miles upon miles
of footpaths in Cornwall, many of which are through Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. The Fal River
Autumn Walking Festival takes place from the 19th October to 4th
November and is a great way of exploring the area. Take the guided Autumn Ramble from
Mawnan Smith around the Helford River.
Bring a drink and packed lunch and enjoy the views along the way.
Heartlands
Heartlands in Pool is a major new
free attraction. Talk a walk
through the botanical gardens, art studios and galleries and be transported
back in time in the World Heritage Site exhibition centre at Robinson's Shaft,
a mine that was once a focal point of the tin mining industry.
On yer bike!
Another way to take in
Cornwall’s culture is to follow the routes once part of Cornwall’s industrial
past. Cycle the Mineral
Tramways Trail from Devoran to Portreath or the Clay Trails, a 12-mile series of
off-road routes around St Austell, taking in the Eden Project and a new section
to Wheal Martyn Country Park.
Art and Museums
Great works of art aren’t
necessarily confined to the big museums and galleries. The Falmouth Art Gallery houses an
important permanent collection of works and the Newlyn Art Gallery and The Exchange
in Penzance exhibit contemporary work from international and local
artists. As well as galleries,
there are also many free museums including the Helston
Folk Museum and the Padstow
Museum.
Go to the beach!
Whatever the weather, a trip
to one of Cornwall’s beaches is an absolute must. The opportunity to lie down
and catch some sun will have passed, but nothing beats a walk alongside
crashing waves like at Watergate
Bay to blow the cobwebs away.
You will definitely love you holiday experinece when you book your self Holiday Lets in South Cornwall. It's a really nice place. And the holiday homes are really gorgeous and well taken cared of.
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