This year will see a sharp increase in people booking, and enjoying self catering Cornwall holidays.
The reason for this is fairly simple.
The Euro has achieved virtual parity with the Pound meaning that: a) Going abroad has become uneconomic for many British families who have grown used to cheap foreign travel.
b) For overseas visitors, the present exchange rate makes the UK better value as a tourist destination than it has been for a very long time.
Summer Sunshine Some people are also predicting a fine summer this year, and beautiful, leisurely summer days spent in Cornwall are pure magic, whether you spend them on Cornwall's gorgeous, golden beaches, walking the coast paths, visiting ancient sites; stately homes, art galleries and museums, or whether you just want to tuck into a delicious cream tea.
Types of Accommodation to Choose From Anyone choosing to visit Cornwall for a week or two has several options to choose from when choosing their accommodation.
Many will opt for self catering accommodation, but there are also campsites, caravan parks, hotels, and even Youth Hostels.
The advantage of self catering accommodation is the freedom it offers.
You can relax and be yourself, enjoy your holiday at your own pace in your own space.
The traditional industries of Cornwall were farming, fishing, and mining, but these have long since given way to tourism as the main industry in Cornwall.
Many of what used to be tied cottages on farms, fishermen's cottages in quaint little harbours, and miner's cottages up on the mysterious, romantic moors have all been modernised to become self catering holiday homes, and, at the other end of the scale, these days there are some very upmarket purpose built self catering holiday homes.
Cornwall positively abounds with options when you choose a self catering holiday here.
Blessed as we are with the internet, in this day and age, it couldn't be easier to find suitable self catering accommodation.
Just choose the location where you would like to stay, and then 'Google it!'.
You will be spoilt for choice.
Whatever you eventually choose, there are certain basic standards the most houses should measure up to these days.
In the nicer homes you would expect to find TV possibly with Freeview; or Sky, DVD, and CD player.
Normally you should get your bedlinen and towels supplied; depending on the time of year heating should be available, or included; there should be adequate bathrooms, toilets, wet rooms, and of course a comfortable, well equipped kitchen complete with all the mod cons.
Local Attractions So, now you have found you holiday idyl, how will you spend your time in the area.
Well, it is your holiday! You decide! If you are short on ideas here is a short list of attractions and pursuits you might like to think about.
Try 'Googling' 'local attractions' for the area you have chosen, or better still visit your local library or bookshop and do some research.
The anticipation all adds to the overall experience and enjoyment of your holiday.
The reason for this is fairly simple.
The Euro has achieved virtual parity with the Pound meaning that: a) Going abroad has become uneconomic for many British families who have grown used to cheap foreign travel.
b) For overseas visitors, the present exchange rate makes the UK better value as a tourist destination than it has been for a very long time.
Summer Sunshine Some people are also predicting a fine summer this year, and beautiful, leisurely summer days spent in Cornwall are pure magic, whether you spend them on Cornwall's gorgeous, golden beaches, walking the coast paths, visiting ancient sites; stately homes, art galleries and museums, or whether you just want to tuck into a delicious cream tea.
Types of Accommodation to Choose From Anyone choosing to visit Cornwall for a week or two has several options to choose from when choosing their accommodation.
Many will opt for self catering accommodation, but there are also campsites, caravan parks, hotels, and even Youth Hostels.
The advantage of self catering accommodation is the freedom it offers.
You can relax and be yourself, enjoy your holiday at your own pace in your own space.
The traditional industries of Cornwall were farming, fishing, and mining, but these have long since given way to tourism as the main industry in Cornwall.
Many of what used to be tied cottages on farms, fishermen's cottages in quaint little harbours, and miner's cottages up on the mysterious, romantic moors have all been modernised to become self catering holiday homes, and, at the other end of the scale, these days there are some very upmarket purpose built self catering holiday homes.
Cornwall positively abounds with options when you choose a self catering holiday here.
Blessed as we are with the internet, in this day and age, it couldn't be easier to find suitable self catering accommodation.
Just choose the location where you would like to stay, and then 'Google it!'.
You will be spoilt for choice.
Whatever you eventually choose, there are certain basic standards the most houses should measure up to these days.
In the nicer homes you would expect to find TV possibly with Freeview; or Sky, DVD, and CD player.
Normally you should get your bedlinen and towels supplied; depending on the time of year heating should be available, or included; there should be adequate bathrooms, toilets, wet rooms, and of course a comfortable, well equipped kitchen complete with all the mod cons.
Local Attractions So, now you have found you holiday idyl, how will you spend your time in the area.
Well, it is your holiday! You decide! If you are short on ideas here is a short list of attractions and pursuits you might like to think about.
- Lazing on the beach
- Surfing
- Boating
- Diving
- Pony Trekking
- Quad Biking
- Hang Gliding
- Walking
- Visiting Theme Parks
- Zoos
- Stately homes
- Gardens
- Art Galleries
- Museums
Try 'Googling' 'local attractions' for the area you have chosen, or better still visit your local library or bookshop and do some research.
The anticipation all adds to the overall experience and enjoyment of your holiday.