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Fancy a staycation but no idea where to stay, eat or drink? Who better to show you around than one of our local The Mum Club hosts. Find out the best things to do in Cornwall right now.

According to Franchise Owner Jess Robinson

Where To Stay

Best Hotel: The Headland Hotel
Best Hotel: The Headland Hotel

Stay at (or visit) this 5* Cornwall hotel. It’s a classic beach side hotel with a huge dose of luxury and it has amazing food, views and cocktails.

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Best Family Rental: Penpol House
Best Family Rental: Penpol House

Recently renovated, this gorgeous rental property has six sumptuous super-king sized bedrooms, two kitchens and plentiful gardens – all a stones throw from the water!

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Best Farm Stay: Macdonalds Farm
Best Farm Stay: Macdonalds Farm

If the thought of camping fills you with fear then Macdonalds Farm might change your mind. This small family run campsite has tons of amenities and things to keep the kids busy. From surf lessons to meeting and feeding the animals on site, you’ll never be short of things to do.

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Where To Eat

Best Brunch Spot: Palm Bay Newquay
Best Brunch Spot: Palm Bay Newquay

A cool brunch stop that has an extraordinarily stylish menu. And, whether you’re ordering pancakes and posh toast’, your children can be kept happy in the chic kids area.

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 Best Date Night: The Longstore
Best Date Night: The Longstore

A renovated old boathouse that overlooks the harbour. Expect BIG steaks and delicious cocktails, all served in a stunning location.

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 Best For a Special Occasion: Paul Ainsworth at No 6
Best For a Special Occasion: Paul Ainsworth at No 6

Celebrating something? Book here for the very best dining experience possible – an absolute must for birthdays, anniversaries and such.

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Jam Jar Kitchen,Crantock
Jam Jar Kitchen,Crantock

They do the best pizzas outside of Italy. We go EVERY Friday, because it’s just too good not to.

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Best Coffee & Cake: Ladyvale Bakery
Best Coffee & Cake: Ladyvale Bakery

Head here for beautiful and oh so delicious cakes! The best place to catch up with the girls (sans babies or not).

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Best Pub: The Fox's Revenge
Best Pub: The Fox’s Revenge

During the Summer the Fox’s Revenge is home to The Smokeshack, which hosts a big bbq alongside funky house beats. Then from Autumn we head back inside to the cosy old pub for fireside Sunday lunches and the best pub food around!

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Best Bakery: Gorse
Best Bakery: Gorse

Doughnuts to die for and the best sourdough around!

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Best Lunch: The Boathouse
Best Lunch: The Boathouse

Street Food on the Beach, overlooking Newquay Harbour. A wide variety of kitchens to sample, so there’s something for everyone. Plus, there’s also a place that sells delicious frozen cocktails, so you can be kept happy while the kids roll around on the beach.

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What To Do

Best Walk: The Camel Trail
Best Walk: The Camel Trail

Great flat walk or cycle that’s suitable for the whole family.

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Best Beach: Crantock
Best Beach: Crantock

A huge beach great for families. At low tide there are lots of little pools to play in and caves to explore, then at high tide it’s perfect for paddleboarding.

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Best Spa: The Headland
Best Spa: The Headland

A gorgeous award winning spa with the most relaxing treatments. For the best day away from the kids, team a spa day up with a few hours over in the Aqua Club, which has luxury swimming pools and a sunset spa serving delicious cocktails.

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Best Small Business: The Bottle, Newquay
Best Small Business: The Bottle, Newquay

This is a wine bar, deli and bottle shop all rolled into one. Serving up loaded sharing plates and lots of independent, small vineyard wines, it’s a great place to visit.

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Best Experience: Rogue Theatre
Best Experience: Rogue Theatre

Wild immersive theatre experiences popping up throughout the year. An incredible experience for all the family.

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Love of Lemons Vintage Boutique
Love of Lemons Vintage Boutique

After a treat at Ladyvale, I love nothing more than hopping across the road to the wonderful Love of Lemons. It is home to a uniquely curated mix of vintage clothing and sustainably produced small brands.

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Best Family Day Out: Healeys Cyder Farm
Best Family Day Out: Healeys Cyder Farm

A great family afternoon out that we do with lots of our visitors. There are tractor rides in the orchard, farm animals to meet, you can visit the production halls and there are lots of ciders to sample, as well as delicious Cornish cream teas! After all this excitement, hop into the car and less than 5 minutes down the road is Callestick Farm Ice Cream – you can see the dairy cows and visit the ice cream parlour!

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TMC Cornwall Brunch Club
TMC Cornwall Brunch Club

Meet like-minded women in your local area, or on your travels. Brunch, hot coffee and new friends!

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Must see

Must See: A sunset from the beach
Must See: A sunset from the beach

Find a spot on a west facing beach, grab a blanket and a cold bottle of wine and watch out for the green flash (a natural green light that occurs at sunset and sunrise if the conditions are right).

Must do

Have a surf Lesson
Have a surf Lesson

No trip to Cornwall would be complete with a surf lesson! We love Big Green Surf School at Crantock. They do surf lessons, stand up paddleboard & kayak tours as well as have great Dick Pearce wooden bellyboards for you to borrow for free!

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Best time of the year to visit

June or September. Either just before schools break up or just after the new school year starts. It’s quieter & the weather is normally amazing!

Travel notes

Cornwall can get all 4 seasons in one day. There’s a great saying here ‘if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes’ so pack your Barbour & wellies, your swimmers & flip flops! Great knitwear and a beach blanket!

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