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How To Survive A Rainy Week In Cornwall With The Family

This year my family and I decided to take our annual holiday in England. When I say my family and I I of course mean my wife who typically makes all the decisions in the house. My wife grew up in Cornwall and she has always loved the West Country, although I am sure she has grown fond of the Yorkshire Dales and the great shopping that Leeds offers her heart has always remained in the valleys and beaches of her childhood home.

I was happy to go with the decision as I think that ones home country can often be overlooked when it comes to holidays. There are plenty of gorgeous places to visit around Britain that residents of this country have never laid eyes on, and with cheap flights aplenty its not just about lack of cash that persuades people to stay at home for the holidays.

Resorts around Britain have had to become increasingly competitive to survive the temptation of cheap flights abroad. 5 star hotels, spas and B&Bs in the English countryside have never looked so good and with the green glamorisation of camping even roughing it has become a coveted experience. What with bespoke Cath Kidston tents and eco friendly lanterns, campings gone chic.

I insisted on not camping because I have a bad back and so we rented a cottage instead. We ended up being very glad of this because from the day we got to Cornwall until the day we left it rained like God was trying to launch another Ark.

Yes reader I can hear you now, telling me what did I expect in dear England in summer but do you know what? I had an amazing time! I didnt have to endure strap lines and sunburn and those ghastly flip flops that would make my back pain even worse, instead I got to spend some quality time with my family and really appreciate my time off from the daily grind of work.

The cottage we stayed in was lovely with a large fireplace and big windows that amplified the sound of the rain making it seem very cosy. We found lots of indoor activities that were great for the kids on Classic Guides website and we had some great nights out in the countryside by the open fire when the kids were in bed. You cant get more romantic than that in my opinion.

In between showers we took fresh walks in the sand dunes at Gwithian Towans and along the cliffs to take in the sea air. We went out for lovely lunches and Cornish Cream Teas and spent the evenings playing cards and board games with the kids, something we rarely have time for at home.

I had the best sleep I have had in a long time and didnt miss the sticky sandy sheets or the urge to have a shower every couple of hours to cool down. I really want to go back next year but obviously dear reader Ill have to run that past the Mrs.