The title of this blog post isn’t quite accurate. Bude is very close to the border between Devon and Cornwall, definitely, but I don’t think you could really claim it lies directly on it. Unfortunately, I’m a slave to alliteration, so you’ll have to forgive me if you’d like to read more about one of the most popular beaches for people staying in Cornish cottages.

Bude beach, because of its location, gets plenty of people visiting it from both Cornwall and Devon, not that this really makes any difference should you decide to visit, it’s just an interesting fact. Of course, there must be some reason that so many people to get drawn in, and that’s because it’s a beautifully sandy, gradually sloping beach perfect for those wanting to splash in the sea, play in the sand or surf. The minor gradient means waves can carry somebody on a surf or body board for ages, and the abundance of sand should have obvious uses.

Bude itself is also part of the attraction. Many people staying in holiday cottages in Cornwall have discovered that a day spent on the beach is perfectly rounded out by stopping at one of Bude’s many excellent fish and chip shops for supper, or by eating in one of the restaurants that the town boasts, many serving fresh sea food.

Regardless of where you’re coming from, you’ll find that spending a day in Bude is a great way to treat the whole family during your holiday.

There are some great things about the south of Cornwall which keep people coming back again and again to book their holiday cottages in Cornwall. The warm weather is definitely a plus, and the beaches are clearly very popular (as you can tell during the summer months). Gorgeous places to stay like Penzance certainly help as well. So, today, we’re going to look at the things you can get up to during your stay in Penzance cottages. We’re not even going to mention the Cornish beaches. Promise.

You have the standard things to do, of course, like visit the local cinema or attend some of the local festivals that occur each year. You can also, if you’re looking for something more active and exciting, visit the nearby lazertag combat site, Covert Combat.

As for enjoying the town itself, guided walks around some of the ancient routes and monuments are available from Western Discover, and you’ll find out all about the local history and folklore. There’s also the town’s open air art deco themed swimming pool. It’s great during the warm summer months and let’s you really appreciate the climate of Cornwall.

Finally, if you want to take in some fine art a branch of the Tate Gallery has opened up at The Exchange. There are plenty of installations at the gallery, and it’s sure to be an interesting day out.

As you can see, there’s plenty to do in Penzance regardless of where your interests lie, and whoever you bring along on the trip is sure to find something they want to do.

There are plenty of places that people want to visit whilst staying in their Cornish cottages, but only so many you can actually reach in the time your holiday allows. Of course, you could take a longer holiday, but that just means you’ll see more of what you want to. You have to realise that you can’t see everything.

Once you have come to terms with this, you can begin to make your holiday time efficient, guaranteeing you see as much as possible. This shouldn’t be a reason to rush through your holiday though. In fact, planning your time and using it efficiently will mean you can have a much more relaxed holiday, spending your time as you want to and not having any regrets about not making it to any attractions.

One of the best ways to maximise your time is booking out a holiday cottage near or in one of the places you want to visit. St Just is a great example of this. There’s plenty for holiday makers to see there like Geevor mine, the Merry Maidens (a stone circle), or the ancient churches of the area.

Staying it St Just cottages also means you can easily reach plenty of other attractions in West Cornwall. Land’s End is only a few miles away and the village of St Ives is just up the coast. Penzance and St Michael’s Mount are a short drive away too, and the world famous Eden Project is less than an hour and a half away.

There are plenty of other locations to stay, but booking a cottage in a spot like St Just means you can get to everything you want to.