With its stunning coastline, varied countryside filled with legends and one of the warmest climate in the UK, Cornwall is a favourite holiday destination. From a traditional Cornish granite farmhouse in Penzance to a comfortable bungalow in Hayle with stunning views towards St Ives, AGA Cottages has a wide selection of holiday cottages to rent in Cornwall.
Food, farms and fresh produce are at the heart of Cornwall, and AGA aficionados will enjoy buying their vegetables at the daily pannier market in Tavistock or learn about boat to plate with a tour of Newlyn Fish Market; the freshest seafood straight off fishing boats to a tour of a fish merchant is a fish lover's must. Home grown produce from the farm's kitchen garden is available in two holiday houses to rent in Bodmin; with World Heritage site Luxulyan Valley on the doorstep, it is perfect for a large foodie family gathering.
Renowned chefs Rick Stein, Nathan Outlaw or Paul Ainsworth restaurants' will provide a meal to remember, whilst a real Cornish Pasty or a luscious cream tea abound. Holiday cottages to rent in Cornwall also offer simple breaks from the AGA and kitchen altogether with quirky tea rooms and cafes!
A barn with an AGA on the outskirts of Bodmin Moor, at the foot of Helman Tor will be a warm haven to come back to, having explored Cornwall at its wildest; with rugged moors and spectacular views, yet within a short drive from the amazing Eden Project, the area can be enjoyed all year round. Siblyback Lake, near Liskeard, offers sailing, windsurfing, canoeing even wakeboarding. Nearby Tamar Valley is peppered with ancient mines, Tudor houses and offers cruises on a river nestled in a wooded valley; or bird watching at Lower Tamar.
An AGA cottage on a working farm in Bude, only 4 miles from the coast, is a great choice for cliff top rambles in North Cornwall with its Camel Trail or Tintagel Castle yet near enough West Cornwall, its tiny fishing villages a constant inspiration for artists; the wild ocean loved by surfers; its Iron Age villas a magnet for walkers. A dog friendly traditional period Cornish cottage in Falmouth is near the Chysauster Iron Age settlement. The ancient village is an insight into life 2,000 years ago, its carpet of bluebells in spring a photographer's delight. Pendennis Castle built by Henry VIII, is witness to a time when the county needed fortresses to protect against invaders.
Nowadays Cornwall is more about tranquil creeks on the sheltered south coast or serene beaches for a family holiday although thrill seekers will enjoy surfing in Harlyn, near Padstow or diving near Falmouth. Artists love Cornwall for its special light, the inspiration it offers, from its landscape to its Arthurian legends. Daphne du Maurier's literary centre in Fowey is a must for book lovers as is Ferryside in Bodinnick, her first Cornish home still owned by her family.
The inspiring Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey are close to a 17th century dairy farm in St Austell, a Grade II listed house with an AGA. History is everywhere, from Bronze Age standing stones in the far west, 1,000 year old Norman castle in Launceston, Celtic crosses, granite burial chambers; even engine houses, witness to an industrial past that museums and trails bring back to life.
Cornwall has the most southerly promontory with the Lizard peninsula, one of the UK's most westerly points with Land's End; and of course St Michael's Mount, a world of myths and legends, a port, a monastery, a fortress and a family home rolled into one. With so much to do on your holiday to-do list, AGA cottages will have your next holiday cottage to rent in Cornwall, most dog-friendly and with Wifi.
