Short Break in Cornwall
What to do, where to eat and how much will it cost May 2026
This short break is designed for a 48 hour stay in Cornwall. We have assumed you will have your own transport and are reasonably fit and mobile.
Day 1
Timings Activity Cost
10:00 Arrive at the Eden Project 35.50
12:00 Leave Eden
12:30 Arrive Charlestown Free
explore the Georgian harbour
13:00 Lunch at Rashleigh Arms 25.00
14:15 Leave Charlestown
15:15 Arrive Tintagel
15:30 Entry to Tintagel Castle 17.00
17:00 Explore Tintagel village
Costs are based on 1 adult entry with no concessions, offers or membership, etc and are intended as a guide. Some venues use dynamic pricing so please visit the venue's website for up to date prices.
Overnight choice 1:
Port Isaac
Port Isaac is a small village on the north coast of Cornwall, made famous as the real life village of Port Wenn where Doc Martin had his surgery. It is also the birthplace of The Fisherman's Friends sea shanty band and subsequent movie.
The village is stunningly beautiful, with it's narrow streets, quaint cottages and a perfect harbour. It is filled with the cottages and venues used in both productions.
Where to stay
There are a few hotels for bed and breakfast
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The Old School
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The Slipway
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Gaverne Hotel
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Outlaw's Guest House
Prices range from £140-170 per night.
There are bountiful homes to rent for longer breaks. Campsites offer pitches from £22 per night.
Where to eat
All of the above venues offer evening meals ranging from £30-75 per head. Nathan Outlaw has two venues in Port Isaac specialising in seafood.
Overnight choice 2: Padstow
Padstow is a harbour town on the north coast of Cornwall. For over 50 years, Rick Stein has had a huge influence on the town. He owns a hotel and bistro, fish and chip shop, Deli, and Seafood Restaurant. Paul Ainsworth also has a restaurant in the town. There are several pubs offering traditional ales and food. Any 'foodie' would be in foodie heaven in Padstow!
Where to stay
We have a selection of places for you to consider:
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Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant
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Rick Stein's St Petroc's Hotel and Bistro
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Harbour Hotel
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Old Custom House
There are bountiful homes to rent for longer breaks. Campsites in the area offer pitches from £22 per night.
Where to eat
All of the venues already mentioned offer evening meals. There is also Rick Stein's fish and chip shop and several other fish and chip take aways, and other pubs and restaurants that offer evening meals.
Day 2
Timings Activity Cost
10:00 Arrive at Wheal Coates, St Agnes.
National Trust Car Park
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10.:30 Leave St Agnes
11:30 Arrive Marazion, to visit St Michael's Mount 21.00
13:00 Return to Marazion to enjoy a
Philp's traditional pasty 5.00
14:00 Leave Marazion
14:30 Arrive St Erth Railway Station
to take the branch line to St Ives 4.50
15:00 Arrive St Ives, explore the harbour
Tate Gallery 15.50
Afternoon Tea! 30.00
Costs are based on adult entry with no concessions, offers or membership, etc and are intended as a guide. Some venues use dynamic pricing so please visit the venue's website for up to date prices. All venues are family friendly although some have dog restrictions, e.g. St Michael's Mount, Eden Project. For accessibility, please refer to venue's website.