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RE: Road trip to Cornwall from london

by bellart1 27 May 2012

Lands End is simply not worth it - visually it has been spoilt by a theme park built by de Savary. The Lizard is much nicer and the furthest…
RE: Fishguard to cornwall in 3/4 days with toddler

by bellart1 30 March 2012

I've had a quick look at the AA route planner and it says it 279 miles or 5 hours driving from Fishguard to Bodmin (just picked Bodmin…
RE: London, Bath, Cornwall in Late April for a Single Grandmother

by bellart1 07 December 2011

Splitting hairs a bit....! It's in the southern half of Cornwall anyway... and a b....y long way from Tintagel, which was the point I…
RE: London, Bath, Cornwall in Late April for a Single Grandmother

by geeg 07 December 2011

St Ives is on the north coast, isn't it? Although admittedly Cornwall is thin at that point. Lovely place to stay - plenty to see and…
RE: Must do's in Devon / Cornwall

by petrovic22 09 October 2011

Imho this is THE best deal re exploring Cornwall, just scroll down/click on details of the 'Ride Cornwall' option. http://www.westerngrey…
RE: Must do's in Devon / Cornwall

by bellart1 08 October 2011

Almost all of Cornwall is worth exploring but how easy it is to do without a car I don't know. I think you'll have to find out bus routes…
Re: Beach swimming in England

by JosiePosie308 27 July 2011

Hi, did you get somewhere sorted? Cornwall is the best place to go, we are off there shortly for a break with the kids and there is so…
RE: quaint,scenic villages near Fowey, Cornwall?

by bellart1 17 July 2011

Fowey is quaint, undeniably. As are Polruan and Polperro as has been said by other posters.... St Austell is Cornwall's largest town…
Re: Beach swimming in England

by wordtraveller 07 July 2011

I've spent quite a few happy hours on beaches in Cornwall. There are plenty to choose, ranging from the surfing hot spot at Fistral Beach…
Carbis Bay and St Ives - Cornwall

by PNG2 04 July 2011

Just got back from a week in a self catering catering apartment based in Carbis Bay doing day trips out and about from there. For anyone…
RE: England in September , climate seaside

by bellart1 01 July 2011

Cornwall is fabulous. The last 3 Septembers have been warmer than July and August with the added bonus that many of the tourists have…
RE: Cornwall itinerary help

by bellart1 08 June 2011

Hi I live in Cornwall near Falmouth actually! I'm not sure how long the train takes from London to Truro but am sure it's at least 5…
RE: Cornwall without a car? Bad idea?

by grannie_smith 28 April 2011

i would definitely say a car is needed, newquay is like you said a younger destination, and a sufer centre. the best way to describe cornwal…
RE: Options to stay in Cornwall & Peak District

by bellart1 17 March 2011

Right, well, 'local' food will obviously be fish and pasties. For the best pasty (in our opinion) - try Philps in Hayle, which is just…
RE: suggestions for a New Years town South England

by megaera 15 October 2010

It's not exactly on the route you describe, but NYE in St Ives in Cornwall is always great http://www.stives.co.uk/links.htm
RE: St Ives restaurants

by battybilly 07 May 2010

Cornish pasties are about as widely available all over Britain, as McDonald's. You don't need to be in Cornwall to sample a Cornish pasty,…
Re: St Ives restaurants

by qwerty99 07 May 2010

Hart's Ice Cream Parlour (on the front near the Sloop Inn) has the best ice cream in the world. Thick and creamy (and loaded with saturated…
RE: Visiting Cornwall, an interesting base.

by bellart1 17 February 2010

Ah well, I live in Cornwall but used to live in WA (Perth, Pemberton and then Albany) so feel pretty equipped to answer your questions!…
Re: Day trips from St Ives

by jdubs1 29 October 2009

Sorry St Ives, Cornwall
RE: Where to stay in St Ives?

by LizzieC 29 July 2009

I have stayed at the Thurlstone Guest House which was lovely it was a proper B&B owned by a nice couple with a good breakfast! its a short…
Where to stay in St Ives?

by jdubs1 28 July 2009

Hello there, My husband and I are planning a week's holiday in Cornwall in October/November, which will be our first time in that part…
RE: one-week tour of South England with two kids

by bellart1 19 May 2009

Wow, what a fantastic itinerary! I hope you have had an incredible time. As to Cornwall (slightly biased as I live there) you cannot…
RE: Cornwall with limited walking

by Aby 20 March 2009

Parking in some of the smaller villages & towns in Cornwall is always a nightmare in the school holidays, so get there early is probably…
RE: Somewhere coastal, early May

by bellart1 17 February 2009

Anywhere in Cornwall but I agree with #1 - St Ives is gorgeous and Lyme Regis. Have a look at the little fishing villages in Cornwall…
RE: Weekend in / near Truro, Cornwall, early December

by Voyager_2002 18 November 2008

Consider Penzance, Tintagel, and of course St Ives. There is a slow railway line that links Truro with the coast at Falmouth, very close…