Don't fancy getting your Usain Bolt on to nab a summer pad? No woz. Embrace the joys of sloooow travel 🦥

Here are some out-of-season stays in Cornwall's prettiest parts. You'll get to explore local villages, wave to the neighbours, get your shopping from the market and find a fave coffeeshop.

Where?

Porthtowan

Take it Slow

This grown-up treehouse is tucked away in the wood - but it’s more Jane than Tarzan. Spend your days eating breakfast on the deck, reading in the hammock and cooking up local eats on the Heston BBQ.

The owner has a surf shop - pick their brains before walking to Porthtowan Beach.

Where?

St Agnes

Take it Slow

Goonlaze... Perfectly describes that hungover state of mind. It is in fact a swanky Cornish gaff with neon lighting, velvet sofas, and a scandi-style kitchen.

All the natural materials in neutral hues makes this a relaxing place to crash after a day of horse riding and swimming at one of the four local beaches.

Where?

Truro

Take it Slow

There’s more to Cornwall than the coast. Fal River Cottage makes a good case for heading to the countryside. Spend your day exploring woodlands, pebbly beaches by the river, and sunning on the elevated deck. There are a trio of botanical gardens nearby too - Trelissick, Trebah and Glendurgan.

Where?

St Ives

Take it Slow

Days start on the front with a Yallah coffee. Grab yours from the kiosk and sit by the fishing boats and nets. Come early in the morning for a secret slice of St Ives all on your ones. After walk back into the cobbled streets and stop at St Ives Bakery. Grab a cinnamon bun, or ten, and head back to your place. It’s a cosy fisherman’s style cottage with a laid-back Scandi colour palette.

Where?

Bude

Take it Slow

Follow the craggy cliff top around Crackington Haven or make for Tintagel where King Arthur's mysticism and crumbly castles live. Yep, Bude is a rough and ready side to Cornwall where your walks will be windswept and your views will be Poldark-approved.

Where?

St Ives

Take it Slow

Week-long stay in St Ives? Enjoy extending your overdraft.

The Wedge is an affordable (for Cornwall standards) little bolthole with a massive squishy, olive sofa and a little breakfast nook overlooking the courtyard. There’s a subtle coastal theme (hello, porthole mirror) but not enough to make you feel seasick.