Can anyone recommend places to stay in Cornwall?

[andil]

Hi

I am trying to plan a month in Cornwall next year just to surf and surf. I just want to chill and improve. I don't want to be in newquay with all the clubs and bars. Just asking if anyone has any recommendations for places to stay? Somewhere quiet and down to earth, happy in a tent, but no huge camper van parks.

Really grateful for any feedback.

Thanks!

A

[thaya]

I know a lovely place that's really small, quiet and has a lovely friendly atmosphere. It's in Zennor, south of St Ives. There's Zennor backpackers (which is a hostel - you can google it) and they have a small field with basic facilities attached to it where you can camp. Fantastic scenery and about 20min drive to Sennen Cove, which is great for surfing.

Actually, come to think of it, you were asking about surf schools away from Newquay in your other post and I remember seeing one at Sennen Cove when I was there on Thursday. Don't know anything about it, but it might be worth looking it up on the net.

[CheeZee]

Hi Andil ,

.. Head for Treyarnon bay if you want a campsite right on the edge of a beach. Its wicked lil' bay if you've got kids or family in tow. A big over-watched beach, a large natural rockpool which is used as a swimming/jumping pool as the tide goes out ..and a series of swim-through caves , also when the tide goes out ..lots of lil'caves and such to keep the kids busy

Its a bit hit and miss where surfing is concerned as its quite a narrow bay and needs a good push to get the swell coming up through ..but ive never been dissapointed ( always a lil' something to jump on your board or spongy for ) ..and if Treyarnon isnt working' then you've got Constantine bay just around the corner (5min walk) which has limited but some parking right down on the beach.

Other than that, there is of course busy Newquay.. and a heap of other places ive yet to visit , but if your looking for a busy but not manic area ..Treyarnon wont let you down . Shops and such are limited but thats why i love the place ( you wont be dragged around endless souvenir shops looking for c**p to buy ! )

Happy cornish hunting and let us know where you end up heading for