Wild beaches, winter walks and hunkering down at THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay
Forget the summer crowds. From October until early April, discover a wilder, more elemental side of North Cornwall, where empty beaches, bracing coastal walks and cosy country-house comforts make winter the season to escape.
There’s Cornwall in summer, with ice creams on the harbour, suncream on sandy shoulders and the familiar hunt for a parking space. And then there’s Cornwall in the off season - when the crowds have disappeared, the Atlantic feels gloriously untamed and the landscape takes centre stage.
From October through to early April, the coastline around Harlyn Bay and Constantine Bay reveals a different side of North Cornwall. Beaches that heave in the summer months become wonderfully spacious, the light shifts from silver to slate in a matter of moments, and a walk along the coast path can feel like having the whole world to yourself. There may be a little mizzle, but that’s part of the charm: this is Cornwall at its most atmospheric, with the added pleasure of somewhere inviting to return to when the wind picks up.
Hunker down at THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay
For those who like their coastal adventures balanced with a generous dose of comfort, THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay is the place to head. Set in a breathtakingly beautiful manor house near Harlyn Beach, this characterful Cornish PIG is made for winter escapes, with inky
Fancy seeing a wilder side of Cornwall? Escape to THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay for bracing coastal walks, quieter beaches and cosy evenings by the fire. Discover our rooms and plan your off-season escape.