Rainy days in Cornwall.

Cornwall, despite being one of the warmest parts of the UK, still has more than its fair share of rainy days. While doing wonders for the beautiful gardens and estates for visitors, it isn’t so great for planning that long-awaited holiday in Cornwall. By staying in your own holiday cottage in Cornwall means that you’ll be able relax far more than if you were staying in a hotel or B&B should the weather take a turn for the worst. You still won’t want to spend your whole holiday playing scrabble or watching re-runs on the TV though, so having seen many rainy days in Cornwall, we have come up with a few ideas to help you make the most of your holiday.

1-      Get wet! If it’s raining anyway, why not do it properly and jump straight in the sea and take part in many of the water-based activities on offer? There really is something for everyone, from the obvious surfing lessons to kite-surfing and coasteering. A real chance to let off some steam after being cooped up inside your cottage in Cornwall!

2-      Storm watching. If it’s just the chance to change the scenery and have someone else serve you food and drinks, then you could do worse than finding yourself a cosy spot in a café or bar with a picture window to soak in the tempestuous weather and a warm fire to make sure you can snuggle up in front of. Watch the waves roll and rain fall over a nice hot chocolate.

3-      Travel the tracks. Jump aboard on of Cornwall’s branch line services and enjoy the moving scenery of the countryside and towns towards coastal locations. Or step back in time, kick back a gear and travel on the Bodmin – Wenford railway aboard a steam train. If admiring the scenery isn’t enough from the steam train, coincide you journey with one of their ‘Murder Mystery’ events for a real treat.

4-      Step back in time. From pirates to Kings, Cornwall has been host to some interesting characters over the centuries and each has left some kind of legacy. Discover castles, shipwrecks, convicts and smugglers – enough to get any imagination running wild.

5-      Go with it. Get your wet weather gear on or join the hoards of others wandering Cornwall in their shorts and flip-flops. The less to get wet, the less there is to dry! After all, it is only rain : )