Whether you’re a beach baby hoping to spend your summer surfing, swimming and relaxing on soft sand, planning a romantic weekend away filled with fresh seafood suppers, fine dining restaurants and peace and quiet, or are seeking lots of outdoor adventures in Cornwall’s stunning countryside, a holiday in Camelford ticks all the boxes.
Camelford is an ancient, picturesque town set on the banks of the River Camel in North Cornwall. Once an important stop on a medieval trading route, the town is filled with pretty architecture, and a handful of lovely bakeries, cafes, eateries and traditional old pubs.
According to local folklore, Camelford was in fact King Arthur’s Camelot, and just outside the town, at the aptly named ‘Slaughter Bridge’, King Arthur was slain in a bloody battle. Today, you can learn all about the fascinating local legends at the Arthurian Centre, as well as visit the famous castle ruins in Tintagel, thought to be King Arthur’s birthplace and only 6 miles away.
One of our favourite things about holidays in Camelford is that you’re based halfway between Bodmin Moor and the sea. Within a short drive you can be riding the waves at Polzeath or Bude, both famous surfing beaches, strolling around picturesque old fishing villages like Boscastle and Port Isaac, and following the beautiful coastal trails of the South West Coast Path, or hiking to the top of Brown Willy, cycling, climbing or horse riding on Bodmin Moor.
North Cornwall is fast becoming one of the food capitals of Britain, so if you appreciate good food and fresh seafood, you’ll be in the right place. Only a short drive from Camelford you’ll find Nathan Outlaw’s Michelin star restaurants in Port Isaac, or, to work up an appetite, hire bikes and cycle along the Camel Trail to Padstow for Rick Stein’s famous fish and chips!
Holidays in Camelford aren’t just reserved for the sunnier months. Come winter, you can enjoy empty beaches, bracing coastal walks and watch Atlantic storms crash into the headlands, cosy up in old smugglers’ pubs and indulge in festive treats at Padstow’s Christmas Festival.
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