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Comprehensive Cornwall Travel and Parking Guides

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Most people travel to Cornwall by car which does come with its own problems. However, fear not, this section helps to take the pain out of parking and suggests the best travel routes. Our travel and parking guide also suggests alternative travel such as trains (popular around St Ives) and even arriving by boat (an excellent idea if visiting Falmouth).

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10 Cornish beauty spots to visit on your Atlantic Highway road trip

10 Cornish beauty spots to visit on your Atlantic Highway road trip

For those living in Cornwall, the A39 – or more fondly labelled Atlantic Highway – is a mere transport route to get from ‘A’ to ‘B’, but if you’re visiting Cornwall and have time to explore, we’re sur…

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Getting around Cornwall

Getting around Cornwall

Cornwall is a rural county, so most people travel here by car, especially if they have family and extensive luggage. If that’s your chosen option, you may find a weekly Rover parking ticket useful, bu…

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How to get from London to Cornwall

How to get from London to Cornwall

With its vast open spaces, sandy beaches and great food, Cornwall attracts a whopping five million visitors every year, with a fair amount of them coming from London, but making the trek down to the c…

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Newquay car park options & information

Newquay car park options & information

Car parking in Newquay isn’t as troublesome as some of the other tourist hotspots, but as with any popular Cornwall town or village it’s always worth planning ahead when it comes to travel. On-street…

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Parking – Bude

Parking – Bude

UPDATED: 24/06/2026 Beautiful Bude has plenty of parking around the town centre and beaches, including Cornwall Council car parks, Bude-Stratton Town Council parking and private parking. Outside hi…

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Parking – Falmouth

Parking – Falmouth

Reviewed 7 September 2026. Choose a Falmouth car park by how long you need to stay and where you are going. Check the operator’s current tariff, maximum stay, height restrictions and payment instructi…

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Parking – Looe

Parking – Looe

UPDATED 12/03/2026 Lovely Looe is a town of two seasons... In mid to low season, finding a parking space in Looe is usually pretty straightforward – with car parks and street parking often available…

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Parking – Mousehole

Parking – Mousehole

UPDATED 12/03/2026 Magical Mousehole is a delight but when at its busiest, the road down to this lovely fishing village can become a bottle-neck, and parking in the village is at a premium, as Mous…

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Parking – Newquay

Parking – Newquay

UPDATED 12/03/2026 Newquay has a mixture of council-run (15 car parks) and private parking, so choose judiciously. Use our guide to reduce parking stress. Cornwall Council offers the Countywide Ro…

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Parking – Padstow

Parking – Padstow

UPDATED 12/03/2026 Despite being a vibrant town with top-notch restaurants, parking is not too difficult in picturesque Padstow – although you should be prepared for a short walk into the town centre…

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Parking – St Ives

Parking – St Ives

UPDATED 12/03/2026 As St Ives is such a popular town with narrow streets and lots to do, parking can be a challenge in high season unless you’ve chosen accommodation with parking included. There are…

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Parking – Truro

Parking – Truro

UPDATED 24/03/2026 Cornwall’s only city may be compact and charming, but it still packs a punch — complete with an awe-inspiring cathedral and a bustling centre full of independent shops and eateries…

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Portreath Car Park Options & Information

Portreath Car Park Options & Information

Looking to park your car in Portreath? Portreath beach car park is on the seafront, right by the beach making it the best option for a day at the beach. There are approximately 125 spaces, but this is…

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St Ives Long Stay Car Parks

St Ives Long Stay Car Parks

St Ives car parking is, unfortunately one of Cornwall’s most challenging. Given the influx of visitors during the summer season coupled with the town pretty but impractical streets, finding a parking…

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St Ives Park and Ride Options

St Ives Park and Ride Options

If you want to avoid driving into St Ives town centre completely – and to be honest, we don’t blame you – it’s worth considering St Ives Park and Ride car park options. Visitors can park all-day lo…

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St Ives Short Stay Car Parks

St Ives Short Stay Car Parks

St Ives car parking is undoubtedly a challenge. A hugely popular town with narrow streets, and lots to do, while it looks idyllic the roads aren’t the most practical. If you’re planning ahead for a St…

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Travel & parking in Rock, Cornwall

Travel & parking in Rock, Cornwall

The little town of Rock, near Wadebridge, has plenty of appeal. As with the majority of trips to Cornwall, most visitors will drive to Rock. Rock is just a 30-minute drive from the main A30 which cuts…

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Travelling from Newquay to Padstow

Travelling from Newquay to Padstow

While they’re very different in flavour, Padstow with its postcard picture harbour is slower paced than Newquay, which is not only a surfing haven but possesses a buzzing beachy atmosphere, what surpr…

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Travelling to Bude & getting around

Travelling to Bude & getting around

If you’re considering a trip to Cornwall, Bude is one of the easiest locations to get to thanks to its northernly location. Bude is one of the first Cornish towns you’ll reach off the main A30 dual ca…

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Travelling to Cornwall

Travelling to Cornwall

Within 5 hours (by train or car) you can be in a different world. That’s around how long it takes to reach Cornwall from London. The train route is scenic from Paddington, and there are also direct…

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Where to charge your electric car in Cornwall

Where to charge your electric car in Cornwall

Cornwall is still one of the UK’s more rural counties, so it pays to plan ahead if you’re visiting with an electric vehicle. The good news is that charging provision has improved a lot in recent years…

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Where to charge your electric car in North Cornwall

Where to charge your electric car in North Cornwall

Are you heading to North Cornwall? Whatever part of the county you're visiting, it's worth planning ahead so that you know where your nearest electric car charging point is. If you're lucky enough to…

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Where to charge your electric car in South Cornwall

Where to charge your electric car in South Cornwall

Planning a trip to South Cornwall with an electric car? It's worth planning ahead so that you know where your nearest electric car charging point is. Here on holiday? You may find that your accommodat…

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Where to charge your electric car in West Cornwall

Where to charge your electric car in West Cornwall

When visiting Cornwall, it's worth planning ahead so that you know where your nearest electric car charging point is. If you're in Cornwall on holiday, you may find that your accommodation has its own…

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Lantic Barn

Lantic Barn

In its former life an old milking parlour, taking two years to thoughtfully convert, Lantic Barn is now a stunning sea-view property for families, large groups, and four-legged friends too. Retaining…

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Orchard Cottage

Orchard Cottage

The picturesque historic harbour village and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Charlestown, dotted with cobbled streets and tall ships, is a quaint Cornish location. Spending just a few moments here, you…

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Kismet

Kismet

Sitting pretty on the edge of peaceful hamlet Little Petherick is Kismet, an elegantly styled family home which sleeps eight. Just over two miles from popular harbour town Padstow, at Kismet you have…

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Harbour Heights

Harbour Heights

Packed with sparkling sunshine and light, this spectacular, spacious property has west facing views from on high. Look through the glass balcony over the rooftops towards the azure sea and picture-pos…

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Stoneleigh Knowle

Stoneleigh Knowle

A sympathetically restored barn, The Stables is part of the Stoneleigh Knowle Estate set in 75 acres of rolling Cornish countryside, yet just a short drive from local beaches. Beautifully converted, i…

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Seascape

Seascape

With Lusty Glaze to the west and Porth Beach to the north, Seascape is the fitting name for this stunning coastal retreat which sleeps six. Seascape sits above expansive golden sands of Porth Beach –…

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Fistral Loft

Fistral Loft

Moments away from the renowned Fistral Beach, this charming top-floor apartment offers breathtaking ocean views, making it the perfect coastal getaway. The prime location ensures that you are never fa…

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1 Karn Havos

1 Karn Havos

Discover 1 Karn Havos near the coastal village of Mawgan Porth — a calm, design-led base just moments from the beach and the South West Coast Path. Set within a contemporary development shaped by Corn…

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Libertine

Libertine

This uniquely opulent property, built in 1603 in the village of Breage (pronounced Breeg) books quickly, and you can see why. It is a very rare find, oozing character and style. Libertine, previously…

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Ravenscourt

Ravenscourt

Nestled in the quiet hamlet of Launcells, just three miles inland from the coastal town of Bude, Ravenscourt is a rather exceptional property. Tucked away off a quiet country road, Ravenscourt’s beaut…

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Sea View House

Sea View House

Sea View House is a stunning three-storey townhouse situated in prestigious St Ives, with breathtaking views across the harbour and beyond. Opulence is met with the ultimate comfort in this seaside re…

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Fable Cottage

Fable Cottage

Discover contemporary elegance at this stunning holiday home, perfect for those seeking tranquility on the South Cornish coast. Located in the picturesque fishing village of Portloe, this beautiful es…

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Treleigh

Treleigh

A stunning example of contemporary Cornish design, Treleigh overlooks Porthmeor beach and the town of St Ives, its cliff-top location affording breathtaking sea views across the island and out to the…

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Ocean Edge at Penarvor

Ocean Edge at Penarvor

If you dream of being thirty seconds from the sea, this is the place for you. Can you imagine a more perfect property for a beachside holiday? The Penarvor is one of Bude’s most exclusive developments…

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8 Salt

8 Salt

The Salt Apartments is one of St Ives’ most desirable coastal developments. And 8 Salt is a luxury second-storey apartment with three bedrooms, affording some of the very best views of St Ives Bay wit…

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The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, draped with blossoming wisteria in the spring and stunning manicured lawns and leafy greens, this Grade II listed building, with parts dating back as far as the 17th century, is a str…

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Miramar

Miramar

Once a foundry town, Wadebridge in the north of Cornwall is now a thriving Cornish hotspot just five miles upstream from the more well-known fishing village of Padstow. Straddling the River Camel, it’…

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Little Polkerris

Little Polkerris

It’s hard to believe that in its former life Little Polkerris was a cow barn. Taking two years to thoughtfully convert, it’s now a luxurious bolthole, all geared up for a cosy romantic retreat for two…

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Ocean House

Ocean House

This large coastal retreat is just moments from the beach, boasting sea views, comforting interiors, fabulous outdoor space, including a games room, and stunning bedrooms. Standing tall on aptly named…

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Peacehay Barn

Peacehay Barn

If you’re looking for a spacious getaway with a touch of luxury, a stay at Peacehay Barn is just the ticket. Sleeping 12, you’ll get space and tranquillity in abundance here. Situated less than four m…

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No 5, Gwel Marten

No 5, Gwel Marten

Situated in cool Carbis Bay, where dramatic views sweep across the bay to St Ives and Godrevy lighthouse, this wonderful apartment luxuriously sleeps 4. Only a few minutes’ walk to the Blue Flag beach…

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Waves

Waves

This glorious accommodation in fabulous Falmouth is located in Swanpool just moments from the sea. Spacious, set over three floors, it is perfectly sized for an extended family or friend group and its…

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The Old Rectory Estate

The Old Rectory Estate

The Old Rectory is draped with blossoming wisteria in the spring and the stunning manicured lawns and leafy greens look gorgeous all-year round. The Old Rectory Estate features Grade II listed buildin…

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6 The Shore

6 The Shore

This stunning property is part of an exclusive collection of seven luxury homes perfectly positioned close to Mawgan Porth‘s spectacular sandy beach and coast. With superb attention to detail, this hi…

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