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PSA: You can fly to Cornwall from Newcastle. Here’s where to stay, eat, drink and explore
By: Jo Dunbar
It’s no secret that Cornwall’s fabulous coastline is the stuff of holiday inspo. Just a shame it’s over 500 miles from here in the North East. However, a visit to Cornwall is definitely worth the trip.
From pretty coves and seaside towns to dramatic bays and breathtaking scenery to gorgeous gardens and many great pubs, restaurants and cocktail bars, Cornwall has holiday written all over it.
Before you shudder at the prospect of days spent driving or a megabucks train journey, check out Newcastle International Airport’s best-kept secret: twice weekly flights to Newquay. Making a summer mini break perfectly doable and a chance to swap the North East for the South West.
FLY
Between May and October, you can jet down to Newquay from Newcastle International Airport. Passengers board a Loganair Embraer jet, enjoy a hot drink, then before you know it, you’ll smell the sea air as you arrive in Cornwall.
Prices start from around £95.
STAY
SeaSpace
Super-handy for the beach, check out SeaSpace – Cornwall’s first aparthotel. With a pool, gym and the largest padel courts in the South West, there’s plenty to keep guests occupied even before you venture to the beach or to explore Newquay’s foodie scene or travel a bit further to the Eden Project. There are larger room set-ups for families, plus accessible units too.
Room rates start from £100 a night for a studio for two people.
The Scarlet Hotel
For some beachside luxury, head to The Scarlet Hotel, an adults-only hotel in a beautiful clifftop setting. Relax and rewind with hot tubs, saunas, and spa treatments. Designed to be eco-friendly, stay here for sustainable luxury.
Rooms cost from £235 per night on a B&B basis.
EAT AND DRINK
Schooners at St Agnes is famed for its pizza and owned by Verdant Brewery, so clearly the beer is worth a mention too. Sit back and enjoy the view from the former fishing village.
Verdant also have a seafood bar in Falmouth and their taproom is beside the brewery in Penryn.
For a pre-flight brunch or coffee, drop into The Beach Hut at Watergate Bay. It’s open daily from 9.30am – 9.00pm, with incredible views of the beautiful bay.
HLN top tip: the huge cinnamon buns are fab.
Watch the world go by and sip on a spritzer at Perranporth female-led venue The Summer House – a great spot for lunch, and the fish tacos are worth a mention.
DO
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to surf, then look no further than Wavehunters. With locations at Watergate Bay and Polzeath anyone from a total beginner to an accomplished amateur can dip their toe into surf lessons. Changing facilities, wetsuits and surfboards are all included in the cost of a two-hour class. Prices start at £45.
But if shopping is more your bag, wander down the pretty Falmouth streets. Grab a coffee at one of the many great independent cafes and snap up a souvenir in Pebble. The Cornish boutique sells womenswear and home and lifestyle goodies from brands including Chalk, One Hundred Stars, Ichi, Grace & Mila, Compania Fantastica and Merry People alongside Silver Hare jewellery made in Falmouth and Parkminster candles hand-poured by the Helford River. Pebble has three branches across Cornwall, including Saltash and Looe.
Jo Dunbar
A journalist with over 15 years experience; ranging from online outlets to national newspapers via glossy magazines. Jo started her career on the Features team of a supplement at a national Sunday paper; from there she became a celebrity writer then celebrity editor and moved into women’s magazine with roles at…
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