Self catering cottage holidays near Redruth Cornwall

Rent a self catering cottage for a holiday near Redruth in south Cornwall for a peaceful setting not too far from the sea. Find a comfortable good quality Cornwall cottage for a self catering holiday in the summer or for a short break in low season using the Cottage Search assistant. There are dogs welcome cotatges in Cornwall, or if it is just for a couple, a self catering cottage for 2 in Cornwall.

The market town of Redruth lies on the A30, about 9 km inland off the Atlantic coast in Cornwall 14 km west of Truro. It's a small thriving town with a good shopping centre, weekly markets, ten pin bowling and and a multi-screen cinema which is most useful for holidaymakers when it's raining. Much of the wealth of Redruth came from the mining industries over the centuries. A statue of a tin miner stands in the town centre.

The Atlantic coast beaches are just a short drive away. Perhaps try your hand at surfing?

Families may also like to know about the opportunity for safe off-road cycling and walking trails on the Mineral Tramways Network.

Redruth is a convenient location for a self catering holiday if you would like to visit any of the following attractions:

Surfing beach and harbour at Portreath on the coast - 6 miles
Falmouth Maritime Museum - 10 miles
Tate Gallery in St Ives 14 miles distant
Newquay - 20 miles
Eden Project - 35 miles

Find that holiday cottage first then begin planning the things that you would like to see and do in Cornwall.