Carefree car free holidays in Cornwall

Padstow

Padstow is a fantastic car free destination. With a vast array of cottages situated in the heart of the town, you'll be just yards away from everything you need. Pubs, restaurants and shops on your doorstep; fabulous sandy beaches; daily ferry to Rock and the famous Camel Trail cycle path providing a road-free route to explore Wadebridge. Plus, with a Spar shop in the middle of town, your groceries are right on your doorstep too!

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Newquay

Newquay's main draw is its 5 fantastic beaches all within walking distance of town - perfect for that bucket and spade holiday or the ultimate surfing break. Of course, Newquay has all the pubs, cafes and shops you'd expect but it also has a boating lake, a zoo, an aquarium, riding stables, a leisure centre and a recently opened cinema. The little land train provides transport around the town and is great fun for the kids. Sainsburys provides a shopping bus to lighten the load or you could just order in your groceries. Down the road is Watergate Bay with the Extreme Academy for the adrenaline junkies and Jamie Oliver's 15 Cornwall for the foodies.  Visit the Newquay Car Free website.

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Wadebridge

Wadebridge is the ideal base for a walking or cycling holiday. The Camel Trail follows the route of the old railway line taking you to Bodmin in one direction and Padstow (where you can catch the ferry across to Rock) in the other. It passes right through the town where you can hire bikes and cycling equipment. Wadebridge has pubs, restaurants, shops, tennis courts, a leisure centre, a bowling green and a cinema. Also in the centre of town is the Betjeman Centre dedicated to the late poet laureate who had a lifelong love of Cornwall. 

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Polzeath

Staying in one of the 8 apartments on offer at The Oystercatcher Pub in Polzeath means you won't be tempted to drink and drive - just drink! With the pub on your doorstep hosting live bands throughout the season; a fantastic beach a mere 5 minutes' wander; restaurants and cafes just down the road; grocery store; crazy golf, putting green and tennis courts next to the beach and the Rock to Padstow ferry only a 2.5 mile journey - what more could you want from a summer holiday?

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Getting to Cornwall:

Yes, Cornwall is a rural, out-in-the-sticks sort of place but that doesn't mean it's difficult to get to! With train stations at Newquay, Bodmin, St Austell, Truro, St Columb, Falmouth and St Ives amongst others, coach and bus services available and the airport at Newquay, getting to Cornwall is a doddle. Depending on where your chosen cottage is, you can make the final leg of your journey by taxi, bus or even on foot! See our getting to Cornwall page.

Benefits of a car free holiday:

* Turn up to the station on time then let the train do all the hard work
* Reduce your carbon footprint
* Trying to find that elusive parking space will be a thing of the past
* The world famous Eden Project offers discounts to those arriving by public transport
* Fantastic grocery delivery services available - no need to trawl the supermarkets
* Enjoy a slower pace of life. Why not be like the Cornish and do things dreckly?
* Walking, cycling and horse riding are fantastic ways to truly enjoy the area
* You can still hire a car for a couple of days. Why not try Cornwall Classic Car Hire?

Can't live without your car? Try offsetting your journey to Cornwall instead. You can do this on our offset your journey page or when you get to our Padstow office.