Cottage holidays near Newlyn, Cornwall

Come for a cottage break to Newlyn, Cornwall. The fishing village of Newlyn in Cornwall is a great holiday location if you like places with character. It has an impressive harbour, a busy fish market, a sheltered bay with views of St Michael's Mount. There are plenty of restaurants and pubs for meals out on holiday.

The Newlyn Artists' Colony was established in the 19th century and work by local artists continues to be shown in art galleries in Newlyn and nearby Penzance. The Tate Gallery in St Ives is within an easy drive making Newlyn a convenient base for art lovers who would like to inspect the work of local artists.

There are numerous coastal walks with good sea views. The South West Coastal Path is nearby.

Places to visit on your 'Been there, done that' list are: Land's End, Minack Open Air Theatre during the summer. Visit at Christmas for the Newlyn and Mousehole Christmas Lights and a festive atmosphere.

Cornwall tends to be a family holiday destination. Good sandy beaches near Newlyn are: Marazion, Sennen Cove, Porthcurno, Praa Sands, Perranuthnoe, St Ives and Gwithian.

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