In the past 10 years Cornwall has become a prestigious tourist destination for visitors from all around the globe. This is mainly thanks to the counties beautiful coastline and moors making it the perfect destination for everyone from surfers to walkers. The Cornish coastline has a calming feeling that will wash over any visitor allowing them to relax.

Cornwall can be found in the South West of England and with over 300 public beaches. The decline in the tin mining and fishing industry had previously caused economic problems for Cornwall. The county’s economy now mainly relies on the Cornish tourist industry. Thankfully the Cornish landscape and dramatic coastline combined with a mild climate make Cornwall a popular tourist destination all year round.

Cornwall has many different types of accommodation to suit any budget as well as any type of holiday. If you are an outdoor type then coastal Cornwall has a number of campsites and holiday parks suitable for the whole family. For anyone travelling on a budget there are a number of surf lodges and hostels based in the Falmouth and Newquay regions of the county. There are the usual coastal bed and breakfasts if you’re interested in a traditional holiday by the sea.

If the idea of sharing a hostel or pitching a tent in a campsite doesn’t appeal to you then there are other accommodation options that are more luxurious. If you want to have your own space then there are a variety of holiday cottages in Cornwall for everyone from big groups to couples. The great thing about a holiday cottage is that it gives you all the comforts of home whilst you are on holiday. You can come and go as you please and have access to superb kitchen and laundry facilities should you need to use them. If you are lucky you’ll also be able to find holiday cottages that come with hot tubs and above ground swimming pools.

You will also be able to find a variety of hotels in Cornwall from the unique boutique hotels to the regular city guest houses. Where ever you need to be you will be able to find a hotel that will suit your situation whether it is in a town, by the sea or in the countryside. Whilst not all hotels will come with a full restaurant you will find that there are a lot of different places to eat in Cornwall.

When eating out in Cornwall you will be pleasantly surprised to find that there is more on offer than cream teas and pasties. You can still enjoy these icons of Cornwall’s traditional culture but you will also be pleased to find that there is a variety of other culinary delights on offer. Local restaurants source their meat, dairy goods and fruit and vegetables from local producers to guarantee the ingredients they work with are fresh.

The number of tourist attractions in Cornwall means there is plenty to do for all the family. The Blue Reef Aquarium and The Eden Project are tourist attractions that will keep kids of all ages smiling with amazement. There are also plenty of museums, historical sites and gardens that you can visit as well as the seaside amusements and donkey rides. All these attractions and the other facilities Cornwall has to offer make it the perfect destination for this summer or the next.