Spring adventures: A Cornish Gems guide to 3-night breaks

Arrive mid‑afternoon and head straight for the coast. A walk along Fistral or Towan Headland clears the journey from your system and sets the tone.

Dinner should be relaxed but excellent – somewhere that champions Cornish produce without ceremony. Spring menus here feel fresher, lighter and more playful. The Fish House in Fistral could be the spot for you.

Start the morning with an easy surf or coasteering session – not about performance, just immersion and laughter. Spring seas feel energising rather than extreme.

Later, swap wetsuits for warmth with a spa or sea‑view hot tub session nearby, letting muscles soften again. Perhaps head further afield to The Scarlet, in Mawgan Porth.

Evening is for town energy without crowds: cocktails, small plates and the pleasure of being somewhere lively but not loud. The new and trendy hotspot of the season has to be Rosa, where American-Italian inspired dishes meet a bespoke mini golf course.

Walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path north toward Crantock – wide skies, spring wildflowers beginning to appear, dogs in absolute heaven.

Finish with a sunset drink overlooking the Atlantic, then a final dinner that’s unfussy and confident. Newquay at this time of year rewards simplicity.

A final beach coffee, shoes kicked off, salt still in the air. Leave with that rare feeling of having seen a place at exactly the right moment.

Arrive, unpack, and take a gentle evening wander along the harbour. Spring light lingers here, reflected and refracted by the water.

Dinner should be refined but relaxed – seafood‑led, quietly confident and best enjoyed slowly – which makes Havener’s the ideal destination for your evening meal.

Start the day with a ferry hop or riverside walk – even a short crossing feels like a shift in mindset.

Spend the afternoon on wellness: book a spa session at Fowey Hall Spa or choose a long, restorative treatment that matches the pace of the season.

As evening arrives, return to Fowey for a candlelit dinner and a final drink overlooking the water. Our team particularly loves North Street Kitchen.

Explore the quieter edges of the estuary and coast – footpaths, small beaches, moments where you stop simply because it feels right. If you’re looking for a spring dip, there’s no place more serene than Readymoney Cove.

Make lunch the main event, stretching it into the afternoon. Let the day unfold organically, with no fixed end point.

End the evening back at your base with music on, windows cracked open, and the sense of having properly settled in. By this point, we’re sure that you would have discovered your favourite local beverage, so pick up a couple of bottles for home.

Before leaving, take coffee by the harbour and watch the estuary wake up. If time allows, one last short ferry crossing offers a fitting spring goodbye – light, gentle and unhurried.

Arrive in time for an early evening harbour walk. Boats bob, gulls call and the whole place feels quietly alive again.

Dinner is best kept simple and local – fish landed that morning, vegetables that taste like spring.

Walk the coast path toward Polperro – not the full stretch unless you want it, just enough to feel the lift of movement and sea air.

Lunch is a reward rather than a plan: somewhere with outdoor seating, sunshine permitting and no rush to leave.

In the afternoon, balance the day with spa time or a long soak back at base.

Explore inland lanes and lesser‑known beaches, stopping often. East Cornwall rewards curiosity.

Finish with a relaxed final dinner in Looe – convivial, unfussy and full of end‑of‑trip warmth. If you’re still craving fresh seafood, we recommend The Sardine Factory.

Start slowly. Breakfast, harbour views and a short morning walk before the roads fill. Leave feeling gently re‑energised rather than spent.

Arrive, drop your bags and make a beeline for Gwithian Beach – even a short walk calms the travel fuzz.

For dinner, keep things genuinely local and unfussy at Red River Inn, a friendly pub just a short stroll from the dunes with hearty mains and Cornish ales to match a coastal appetite.

Spend the morning wandering the dunes and shoreline between Gwithian and Godrevy. Spring brings fresh greens and early wildflowers, with the lighthouse standing watch offshore. Dogs love it here. You can even visit the seals!

Afterwards, stop at Kabyn Cafe for fresh coffee and beach views, or grab a relaxed lunch with sea spray on your cheeks at Sunset Surf.

Dinner options tonight could include the modern coastal vibe of Salt Kitchen Bar in Hayle, where seasonal small plates and great wine pair well with conversation, or Lula if you prefer a more laid-back seaside setting with hearty mains and sharing dishes.

Follow the paths around the Hayle Estuary – flat, scenic and rich with birdlife in spring. It’s a softer, more contemplative counterpoint to the Atlantic beaches and perfect for an easy morning of movement.

For your last lunch, join a table with a view. We love Gilbert’s Beach Bar & Kitchen, for its laid-back atmosphere and honest food.

As evening draws in, return to the sand for one final walk. Watch the light soften, the sky widen and the day close without ceremony. Gwithian sunsets are truly unforgettable.

One last coffee at Birdies in Hayle, followed by one last breath of Atlantic air. Leave West Cornwall feeling expanded – lighter, clearer and quietly restored.