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33 Why go? When the Mediterranean sun gets too intense for comfort, why not hop on a plane and move on to cooler shores? The Cornwall coast on the Roseland Pennisula offers a fresh al- ternative to our baking island, with cream teas and fish hauled fresh from the sea along with local crabs. The sandy beaches, lush green countryside and huge craggy cliffs make Cornwall an ideal spot for those with a spirit of adventure and a love of the outdoors. What to do? Try some extreme sports to get the blood pumping through your veins. Canoeing, kite surfing, horse rid- ing and many other activities can be organised. Alternately, take a gen- tle stroll and enjoy the wild rugged countryside of the Cornish coast. Cornwall has always been a perfect family destination with plenty of ac- tivities to keep the children occupied during your stay. Visit the Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium, al- so in Newquay, or spend a day at the Crealy Adventure Park near Wadeb- ridge. If you're looking for something a lit- tle bit more cultural, there are stun- ning historical sites such as Lahy- drock House and Pendennis Castle – which has its roots as the coastal stronghold of Henry VIII and served the UK until its last military role as a secret WWII base. The Tate St Ives offers an introduc- tion to modern and contemporary art with selected works from the Tate Collection, including pieces by Brit- ish sculptor Barbara Hepworth. The Maritime Museum in Fal- mouth celebrates the sea and boats of Cornwall. 15 stunning galleries beautifully illustrate the past, present and future of this island nation. Where to stay? The award winning Budock Vean Hotel (www.bidockvean.co.uk) set in 65 acres of sub-tropical gardens on the banks of the Helford River. There's an indoor pool, a golf course and boat trips. A romantic luxury beach-house hotel overlooking the South West Coast Path, the Driftwood Hotel (www.driftwoodhotel.co.uk) has di- rect access to the beach. Light, airy maritime décor and simply decorat- ed rooms have stunning views over the coast. The Lugger Hotel was once a smug- gler's inn on Portloe's tiny harbour. Rooms are in the main inn and an- nexes, all overlooking the sea. This is a great base for walks along the South West Coast Path. Olga Polizzi's designer hotel the Hotel Tresanton (www.tresanton. com) is a discreet place to stay. All rooms have magnificent sea views, individually furnished with antiques and Cornish art. Where to eat and drink? Have a four-course meal based on local produce, served in a grand for- mal dining room with liver music every night at the Budock Vean Ho- tel. Try the stylish little shellfish and oyster bar that is Falmouth Bay Sea- food Café (www.falmouthbaysea- foodcafe.com). Come here to enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine and a dozen Falmouth Oysters. You can't visit England without stopping for fish and chips. Har- bour Lights Fish and Chips (www. harbourlights.co.uk) serves fish from sustainable sources as approved by the Marine Conservation Society along with chips from Cornish po- tatoes. Outstanding pub food is served up at the King's Head (www.kings-head- roseland.co.uk). Try the unique roast Ruan duckling. Proper Cornish tea is served in the quirky, old school hotel The Nare (www.narehotel.co.uk). Cream tea is served with a view of the Roseland Penninsula. Hidden on the banks of the Fal es- tuary and part of the cast Tregothnan estate lies the Smugglers' Cottage and the Tea Bar at Tolverne (www. thergothananshop.co.uk) Come here for afternoon cream tea, light lunch- es or evening meals in the thatched cottage. How to get there? While there are no direct flights to Cornwall, there are a number of ways to get there. Fly to Bristol and take a four-an-a-half hour train to Corn- wall (approximately £40), or if you're looking for a cheaper route (that will take a little longer) fly to London on one of the low cost airlines and take a five-and-a-half hour train for approx- imately £50. Airmalta offer weekly services between Malta and Bristol on Tuesdays. Flights departing from Malta on 15 July and returning on 22 July were priced at €352.78. Ryanair offers daily services to London Luton. Flights booked on the same dates were priced at €191.98 easyJet offer regular services to London Gatwick. Flights booked on the same dates were priced at €214.24. 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Ltd. 7HOJŧHW5DVŦDQİLU/DERUDWRU\:KDUI .RUGLQ3$2/$3/$0$/7$ REF: EOI-04-2014 Pendennis Castle is rooted in history as a coastal stronghold of Henry VIII and has had military uses until the Second World War Take advantage of the wild waves in Cornwall with an afternoon of surfing Stroll along Cornwall's rugged coast taking in the beautiful scenery of soft white sand, wild waves and daunting cliff faces Cornish cream tea is not to missed while in Cornwall with scones, jam and Cornish clotted cream Catch a glimpse of modern and contemporary art at the Tate St Ives