The Cornwall Blog

One of the pleasures of a Cornwall holiday is not having to see everything at once. The roads are often slower than the map suggests, and some of the best days are shaped by a beach, a walk or an unexpected stop along the way. A campervan suits that pace beautifully. It gives you the freedom to explore different corners of the county while still having a familiar little home to return to each evening. Meet Pip, a vintage VW campervan Wild & Free Cornish Campers is a family-run business in Wadebridge, North Cornwall, offering vintage VW campervan hire in Cornwall with their much-loved 1974 Westfalia, Pip. She has all the character of a classic campervan, along with the practical touches that make a holiday comfortable. There is a cooker, sink, fridge and cooking equipment on board, as well as a table and chairs for meals outside. Pip sleeps up to four, making her especially suited to couples and small families. Well-behaved dogs can join the adve...

Ok this might not be the most seasonal of blog posts, but just in case the dreary cold has got you hoping for sunny times, here is a really wonderful way to see Cornwall. Picture this; the allure of the open road, the vintage camper, breath-taking beaches and quality family time - sounds rather perfect to me! Wild and Free Cornish Campers are a little company based in Wadebridge, North Cornwall, who offer the chance to do just that, borrow Pip the beautifully restored T2 WW camper and take off! This stunning retro classic is not just for surfers. 'Pip' is a 1974 VW Westfalia and sleeps 4, the company provide pretty much everything you might need (even a bluetooth radio and sat nav!) for a lovely, movable, holiday in Cornwall.    I do love these camper vans, a friend had one when I was at art college in Plymouth and we would all pile in for an adventure. Pip has been thoughtfully and beautifully restored and the family-run company seem to have thought of everything, you can te...