Great Cornwall Crabbing Holidays

Relax on the sandy coast in Cornwall and immerse yourself in all that the area has to offer. Whether you want to try your hand at crabbing or water sports Cornwall is the perfect good value family destination with some great deals still to be had from Cornish cottage owners.

Picture this: breath-taking sandy beaches, unspoilt coastlines, delicious food and a truly child-friendly environment. And the best part? You don’t have to struggle through an airport to get on a plane. No, you’re not dreaming. If you want an idyllic, chilled-out holiday this year - one that leaves you feeling relaxed rather than frazzled - think Cornwall. Experience the awe-inspiring surroundings for yourself and make your precious family holiday memorable for all the right reasons.

And with such breath-taking scenery just outside your door, you’re never at a loss for things to do. Take the children crabbing for hours - they’ll love and you will too, as it costs practically nothing. All you need is a line and some bait (available from local fishmongers). Collect the tiny crabs in a bucket of water if you want a closer look, but keep them in the shade and don’t forget to put them back at the end of the day. They’re not edible! However, there are scores of seafood restaurants where you can try all kinds of yummy seafood, including crab and fish caught that very day. Whatever you choose to do while in Cornwall, you’ll want the independence that only a self-catering can offer. For some of the best, most comfortable and pretty self catering holiday cottages, you should plan your Cornwall holiday cottage today.

Padstow is worth a visit. It’s a popular location for crabbing, with its circular harbour wall. And after a day of waiting for the little nippers to bite, you can indulge in some memorable seafood courtesy of Rick Stein. Choose from the restaurant, bistro, pub or fish and chip shop for some of the best, freshest seafood you’ll ever taste.

If you’re near Looe, try the popular Banjo Pier for crabbing, then go on to the Old Sail Loft Restaurant for a delicious, slap-up seafood dinner. A beautiful building, steeped in history, rumour has it that it was once popular with smugglers. It’s now one of the oldest buildings in Looe with parts of it dating back 450 years.

If crabbing is a bit low-key for you and your family, and you’d rather catch waves than crabs, why not try your hand at water sports Perfect locations are Constantine Bay and Harlyn Bay. As well as surfing, there’s paddle-boarding and kayaking for all ages. And you don’t have to be an surf dude to enjoy the water sports. There are several schools where you can learn to take to the waves at your own pace. In fact, the Harlyn Surf School has been named the ‘best on the North Cornish Coast’ by the Sunday Times.

Cornwall Sunshine is the number one destination site for Cornish cottages in Cornwall. There’s a property to suit every family and every need, whether you’re looking for a spectacular view, access to a pool or free Wi-Fi. For a true taste of Cornwall, why not book yourself into a pretty, picture-perfect Cornwall holiday cottage. Plan your visit to Cornwall now and make those dreams of stunning sandy beaches and unspoilt coastlines a reality.

Jun 22, 2011

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