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Artists Cottage Holidays

The cottage windows frame changing seascapes - fishermen, emptying their lobster pots from their small boats on a sea as smooth as glass; in summer, ocean ripples become myriads of tiny prisms refracting dazzling sunlight in all directions; in winter, wild crashing waves dramatically reminding of the Atlantic’s shear power and vastness. Artists, inspired, painted here.

From the pretty garden you feel you could almost reach over and touch St. Michael’s Mount and paddle your feet in the bay. You can see the nearby the coastal path on its way to deserted sandy coves fringed with wild flowers, to seals loitering in the surf. You can watch the ferry boat to St. Michael’s Mount collecting its passengers from the tiny harbour in the ancient town, when the causeway is covered by the tide.

Marazion is a popular destination for beach holidays water sports including windsurfing kitesurfing sailing The attractive old town claims to be one of the oldest in Britain Mounts Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in the world The clean sandy beaches offer safe bathing.

With its ancient past stunning natural beauty it offers a wealth of experiences St Michaels Mount is a magical island which has a church a medieval castle an exotic garden clinging to the steep flanks and an ancient harbour with shops restaurants A causeway once walked by pilgrims leads to the island at low tide.

There are wonderful views towards the Lizard Peninsular in one direction Land End in the other A short distance along the coast is the pretty village of Perranuthnoe which boasts the oldest inn in Cornwall a good spot for surfing.

Next along the coast is Prussia Cove the lair of notorious wreckers pirates The Minack Theatre is a unique open-air theatre created from the cliff side its backdrop is spectacular views over Porthcurnow Bay to Logan Rock The Tate Gallery St Ives the Eden Project are worth a visit.