Self Catering in the Heart of Cornwall

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Cornwall is such a diverse county from the wild North Coast to the hidden coves of the South. Today I want to draw your attention to the very centre, Lanivet. This little village has a great community with a pub, local store, fish and chips (essential!), a church and school and is very close to the legendary Bodmin Moor.

Nestled in this Cornish village is Lanneves Cottage Holidays, a lovely self-catering holiday home where the owners have really thought of everything. The cottage is two hundred years old and boasts light and airy rooms with a double and twin bedroom.

From homemade jam to welcome you on your stay and the chickens and help-yourself veg patch, it really is a home from home. Lanneves is a family friendly high quality cottage holiday with those modern comforts that make a holiday special.

You can also follow the blog on their website for happenings in a Cornish home. Happy holiday makers say "Everything about the cottage was above expectations" and "all the little details and thoughtfulness has made this our favourite holiday spot and we have been coming to Cornwall for years!"


So what to do on your Cornish holiday? Well you are never far away from the sea, family friendly beaches to surf, bathe or explore. There are cultural beauties like the National Trust's Lanhydrock House with formal gardens, ancient woodlands and bike trails as well as quaint little towns such as Lostwithiel with river walks, tasty restaurants and a castle.

Of course not to be over looked is Bodmin Moor - 150 square miles of moorland. The perfect place for children to let off steam. Spectacular views, waterfalls and bracing walks.

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