Category: Tips

Guide to the Cornish Riviera Express and Night Riviera Sleeper, covering their history, how they run today, and how to book tickets. Rail travel has played a central role in opening Cornwall to visitors for more than a century. Two of the most recognisable named trains associated with journeys to the county are the Cornish… Read more Cornish Riviera Express & Sleeper Train Guide

An independent comparison of the Cornish Riviera and North Cornwall coast, covering beaches, weather, crowds, swimming, scenery and who each area suits best. Choosing between the Cornish Riviera (Cornwall’s south coast) and the North Cornwall coast is one of the most common decisions visitors face when planning a trip. Both are unmistakably Cornish, but they… Read more Cornish Riviera vs North Cornwall Coast – Which Is Better for Your Holiday?

A practical guide to the best Cornish Riviera beaches for swimming, covering water conditions, The Cornish Riviera is one of the best parts of Cornwall for sea swimming. Facing the English Channel rather than the Atlantic, the south coast generally has calmer water, fewer strong currents, and more sheltered bays than north Cornwall. This independent… Read more Best Beaches on the Cornish Riviera for Swimming

An honest breakdown of Cornish Riviera holiday costs, including accommodation, food, transport and when it’s cheapest to visit Cornwall’s south coast. The Cornish Riviera – Cornwall’s south coast around Falmouth, Fowey, the Roseland Peninsula and St Austell Bay – has a reputation for being expensive. In reality, costs vary widely depending on when you visit,… Read more Is the Cornish Riviera Expensive?

A practical guide to enjoying the Cornish Riviera without a car, covering trains, ferries, walkable bases and realistic limitations. A car-free holiday on the Cornish Riviera is not only possible, but for many visitors it is one of the most relaxing ways to experience Cornwall’s south coast. Thanks to rail connections, passenger ferries, compact harbour… Read more Car-Free Holidays on the Cornish Riviera – Is It Really Possible?

A practical month-by-month guide to the best time to visit the Cornish Riviera, covering weather, sea conditions, crowds and value on Cornwall’s south coast. The Cornish Riviera – Cornwall’s south coast around Falmouth, the Roseland Peninsula, Fowey and St Austell Bay – can be visited year-round, but the experience changes significantly depending on when you… Read more Best Time to Visit the Cornish Riviera

Need to hire a car for your next trip to Cornwall? Budget, Family car hire, Sports. Eco, Automatic…you can find all sorts of car rental in Cornwall. There are lots of great options at Newquay Airport in particular. Plymouth Airport may also be an option worth considering. If you are looking for a rental with… Read more Car Hire in Cornwall

The Cornish Riviera covers the central southern coast of Cornwall – from the Fowey River across to the river Fal in the west – St Austell, Mevagissey, Charlestown, Fowey and Lostwithiel. Clay Trails Discover Cornwall’s Clay Trails. Stunning colours of mica dams, peaceful lakes and clay tip peaks reaching to the sky. See how the… Read more Cornwall Recommendations