Cottages in The Lizard Peninsula

The Lizard Peninsula offers a variety of top quality accommodation with fantastic cottages to enjoy a fantastic holiday. Browse the list of cottages available in Cornwall, St Keverne, or Kynance Cove within walking distance from the beaches. Cury and Mullion are also home to incredible cottages. Porthleven offers cottages with fantastic sea views and so does Coverack. Whatever tops your wish list, The Lizard Peninsula has it for you.

Cottages in the peninsula offer a considerable number of choices for travellers. Space is never an issue as some cottages can accommodate up to 10 people! Ideal for celebrations, isn’t it? Smaller cottages vary in number of bedrooms, hosting couples, families of 4 and groups of 6 and 8 people. Open-plan kitchens, lovely bedrooms and cosy living spaces ideal for romantic getaways or bank holiday weekends. For unrivalled views and breathtaking scenery, find a clifftop cottage built in the Edwardian era with sea views and the coastal path at your door. At night, with a telescope, you can get incredible views on a starry night. You might even spot a school of dolphins from the top of the cliff. Enjoy a private garden, an outdoor tennis court and private access to a sandy beach. Sounds good so far? Don’t just take our word for it, come and see it yourself!

Cornwall and the Lizard Peninsula are a playground for outdoor lovers. If you are spending time outside, nothing better than a walk along a moor, the South West Coast Path, or on the beach. Outdoor activities include water related sports and adrenaline and thrilling activities. Try some kayaking along the Helford River or ride the waves and surf as a pro or have some lessons to get you started. Prefer a zip wire and zorbing? We have got you all covered! A stunning setting with huge double zip wires, the Aquapark, a giant cliff top swing, a go karting racetrack and axe throwing. Activities for the entire family at Adrenalin Quarry in Liskeard! To keep active, cycle with your own bike or rent one and explore the mainly off-road Coast to Coast Trail, part of the Mineral Tramways Network of trails. For more relaxing activities try some fishing and cooking with Hook & Cook in Penzance.

Is food one of your passions? Enjoy some fine dining and incredible restaurants besides cosy cafés and bars. In Cornwall, you are definitely in for a treat when it comes to food and drink. Indulge in Cornish pasty, homemade ice creams, Cornish Cream teas or succulent seafood straight from the harbour. How nice is it to enjoy a delicious brunch at a beachside café, a nice steak in a country pub by the fire, or a fine dining at The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Rick Stein’s flagship restaurant. In addition, the area offers a great variety of local fresh produce you can enjoy and cook in your cottage! For some tips and advice on Cornish recipes check the cooking courses at Philleigh Way Cookery School. For those that would prefer not to cook but still want to enjoy the comfort of their cottage, there is the option of having private caterers and chefs who can come and cook for you, your friends, your family or your special occasion. The chefs will use the finest fresh Cornish food and the best drinks.

Did you know about Cornwall’s mining past? Join Cornwall Underground Adventures and get the chance to discover the incredible journey of miners exploring abandoned mines with a group of expert guides. Combine a caving-style adventure and admire the singular work that Cornish miners did and the complex systems of tunnels they excavated. The activities take place near the old mining district of St. Just. Marvel at the features of this hidden world. And for a more exciting and thrilling activity, try abseiling down mine shafts or crossing gaping chasms and flooded passages, test your climbing skills at the underground via-ferrata, see how good you are at mine climbing and much more! Mines can be fun!

Cornwall's heritage still lives and breathes through the sites, art and scenery reflected in several parts of the region. Discover the area to delve into its rich history by exploring its local museums, the ancestral houses, clifftop ruins of castles, incredible prehistoric sites, galleries and the Cornish Mining World Heritage aforementioned. Uncover the tales of King Arthur at the ruins of Tintagel Castle, visit Newlyn Art Gallery, Penwith Art Gallery and explore the ancient Chysauster Iron Age settlement. Among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all. St Mawes Castle is one of the artillery fortresses that belonged to Henry VIII.

From Truro to the ports of Falmouth or St Mawes harbour calling at Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth, St Mawes, Trelissick, Town Quay, Truro and Malpas an Enterprise boat is a chance to unwind and have a pleasant cruise with the family along the Fal River. Admire the beauty of this unspoilt landscape. Along the route you will see iconic maritime locations, lots of historic houses, Tudor castles, and unique landmarks. Once in Falmouth. Have a fabulous day out celebrating an event for the day, or a day charter on a sunny Sunday or even a corporate event.

Are you good at golf? Want to get your children to love this sport? Golf can be lots of fun for the little ones as well as for the adults. Bossiney Crazy Golf is a 9 hole golf course with incredible and crazy challenges. Enjoy a game with the kids and test your skills. After a fun game you can get a nibble and a drink at Bossiney Tea Room. There is no need for booking your spot, so just show up, get the clubs and let the fun begin!

St Michael’s Mount is a tidal island that can only be accessed when the tide is low. To cross all the way to the island you need to hold a ticket that has to be booked in advance. If the tide is high, the only way across is on a boat. Visitors can have access to the harbour village where they can browse the shops, the lawns and takeaway outlets on the island. Have a lovely day on the island. Although dogs are not allowed on the island, assistance dogs are welcome.

Cornwall is a privileged area with iconic sandy beaches and lovely sheltered coves. From dog friendly to family friendly beaches, golden sands, pebbly, bustling or blissfully empty ones. Kynance Cove, on the west side of the Lizard is maybe the most photographed and painted spot in Cornwall. Get out in the surf at Fistral, take a refreshing dip in turquoise waters at Porthcurno Beach, or spend the day at the sheltered Maenporth Beachwater, ideal with families with children. The shallow waters are ideal for the little ones. Do your children love crabbing? Hunt for crabs at Treyarnon Bay. Porthcothan Bay Beach and the green backdrop of grassy dunes is also popular among families. Hayle Towans Beach is an outstanding stretch of golden sand that rarely gets crowded, and it is ideal for sand yachts and kite buggies. Fun, sun and sand. The perfect combo for the perfect beach holidays

In the summer, Cornwall hosts a unique fair where you can find up to 50 stands with hundreds of teddies. From new to old ones, designer and really antique bears. If you still have your teddies at home, and they are not in such good condition, you can get a free valuation or restoration tips and advice. There are demonstrations, bear making patterns, accessories and even a Free Teddy Prize Draw. Enjoy this unique fair that has been on for 11 years so far!