Beyond the HeadlandExplore the rest of Cornwall
The Headland Hotel is surrounded by a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can be marooned with the sights of the stunning coastline and the soundtrack of the Atlantic. Step out and explore a string of eight glorious beaches including Holywell Bay, Crantock Beach, Fistral Beach, Newquay’s town beaches, Lusty Glaze and Watergate Bay. Newquay is right behind you if you want to immerse yourself in its buzzing surf town culture, and the Headland’s on-site Winter Brothers Surf School is ready to instruct any of you that want to master the art of surfing.
Not only is the Headland Hotel ideally situated only minutes from Newquay airport, the A30 and main rail links, it is also within easy reach of a whole host of Cornwall’s attractions for every taste and season. Families can marvel at the wildlife in the zoo or the aquarium; adrenalin-junkies can get a multi-activity fix at the Adventure Centre on Lusty Glaze Beach; food lovers can feast at Rick Stein’s restaurants in Padstow or Jamie Oliver’s new Fifteen Cornwall at Watergate Bay. Whether you choose to cycle along the Camel Trail, visit Cornwall’s gardens, try kite-surfing at Watergate Bay, or simply take a coastal stroll, you will be welcomed home to your beachside sanctuary where you can relax and recharge.
Christmas in Cornwall
Christmas is a truly magical time in Cornwall with a wide range of activities to tempt even the most jaded palates.
If you are looking for something a little different to give friends and loved ones this year, head away from the chain stores selling the same throughout the country and try out some of the smaller independent retailers stocking locally made items from jewellry and clothing to food and furniture. You can be sure your present will make a great impression. Make the most of the Christmas market in Truro with late night shopping on Wednesdays - it will really get you in the festive spirit. Visit http://www.enjoytruro.co.uk/ for further information.
A visit to Eden is very special at Christmas with their outdoor ice rink turning it into a winter wonderland. Other festive treats include lantern processions, Cornish choirs, a Victorian Christmas market, a Christmas tree made up entirely of plastic bags, festive food and drink and even a chance to Jack Frost and Father Christmas! For full details go to http://www.edenproject.com/.
Newquay Zoo is running a Starlight Trail throughout December featuring a Zoodiac - a focus on the many wonderful animals with fun clues and constellations. Every child who visits in December will receive a free glow bracelet or colouring-in sheet. For those who want to put in their requests to the big man, a visit to Santa's grotto is on the main Starlight Trail next to the Dragon Maze and marmoset islands. The annual Carol Service will take place on Sunday 14th December at 3.30pm and is a great way to get in the mood for Christmas. http://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/.
So whatever takes your fancy in the run up to Christmas, Cornwall has it on offer - fine food, beautiful scenery, exciting shops and lots to do. Book your visit today.
On site activities
Whilst you are here, you can ditch the car in our on site free car park and enjoy one of the many on site activites we have on offer.
Make sure you pack your swimming things, in summer if you tire of the beach, why not laze around our outdoor heated pool, but if the weather is cool or during the winter months, take advantage of our heated indoor pool, spa bath and sauna to melt your cares away. The outdoor pool is heated from the end of May until early September. Please bring your own towels for use on the beach and by the outdoor pool, towels for the indoor pool are provided.
If you are looking for something everyone can enjoy, we have 3 tennis courts, a short approach 9 hole golf course and plenty of room for a game of football. On rainy days, come into the hotel for a steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate and amuse yourself with one of the many board games you can borrow from Reception. Younger children will be kept happy for hours with our Giant Jenga and Connect 4 games.
If you are interested in nature and the environment, our Groundsman has prepared a couple of excellent trails which will entertain and educate. Whether you choose the wildflower safari or rock pool safari, you are bound to learn something new.
If you feel the need to keep in contact with the outside world during your stay, please bring your laptop with you and take advantage of the free WiFi connection available throughout the hotel. Where better to log on than in front of a roaring log fire with a steaming cup of coffee?
The Gardens of Cornwall
If you fancy a break from the seascapes yet want to remain in the arms of nature, why not visit some of Cornwall's sub-tropical gardens? From the famous horticultural hotspots of Trebah, Heligan and The Eden Project, to some of the West Country's more intimate exotic gems, there are garden oases to suit big and little botanists. www.gardensofcornwall.com
The Adventure Centre, Lusty Glaze Beach
Home to Europe's longest, highest zip wire, The Adventure Centre at Lusty Glaze Beach offers a gamut of beach sports: test your head for heights on the Tyrolean Traverse, abseil down the rugged cliff faces, come face to face with the wave-lashed coastline on a coasteering adventure and make a splash when you go surfing or bodyboarding. www.adventure-centre.org
Out and about by foot and by pedal power
Cornwall is best explored under your own power, whether on foot or by bike. Some of the most beautiful scenery can only be discovered when you leave your car behind.
Details of several local walks can be obtained from Reception, but if you prefer to explore further afield, or understand more of the history, geography or ecology of the area, we recommend guided walks with Paul Simmons of WalkItCornwall - for further information please contact www.walkitcornwall.co.uk
If cycling is more your thing, the Cornish Way forms part of route 3 and route 32 of the National Cycle Network and takes you through many beautiful areas of the county. A map of these routes, including the Mineral Tramways and Camel Trail can be found at www.sustrans.org.uk
View from the tree tops
Within the safety of a rope and harness, you can ascend to the tree tops for a different view of the world. You can even have a go at tree top camping in tree boats suspended high in the trees! http://www.mighty-oak.co.uk/
