English seaside village ‘forgotten by the 21st century’ that doesn’t have crowds – and a great alternative to St Ives

THE small village of Cadgwith is seen as a great alternative for tourists wanting to avoid the crowds in Cornwall.

St Ives is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK and can be very busy during the summer months.

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Fortunately, there are many more towns and villages in Cornwall worth visiting, including Cadgwith.

This small fishing village lies on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula and has a number of thatched cottages along the harbour.

The company’s website even says it has been “forgotten by the 21st century.”

Sykes Holiday Cottages said: “A picturesque Cornish village and fishing port, Cadgwith offers all the charm of St Ives but with far fewer people.”

And travel website Cornish Secrets wrote: “This is an unmissable and uncommercialised spot, it’s the ultimate postcard, with whitewashed ‘chocolate box houses’ lining the narrow, windy path down to the harbour.”

Cadgwith beach is a small pebble beach with a fleet of small fishing boats on either side, some of which are said to still be in use.

The Cadgwith Cove Inn is renowned for its Friday night performances of Cornish carols.

Holidaymakers wishing to stay in one of the thatched cottages can book an overnight stay at Louvain, a property managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages.

The five-bedroom property offers sea views from almost every window, and guests can explore the coastline by kayak or canoe.

There is also Cadgwith Campingwhich describes itself as a “back to basics location on a working dairy farm”.

The camping pitches are situated on the nearby cliffs and offer views of the Cornish coast.

These views and the relaxed atmosphere also earned the campsite first place in a list of the nine best campsites on the coast in the United Kingdom, drawn up by The Times.

They said: “From this beautifully green, barren location on a working farm in the lee of the Lizard Peninsula, you can watch ships sail by at night.

“The hand-made showers are hot, the toilets use sawdust instead of water, dogs and campfires are allowed and breakfast is a bargain at £6.

“There are also sensational sunrises to be had and even the cows — blond Jerseys — are beautiful. A fifteen-minute walk across the fields takes you to the Cadgwith Cove Inn on the harbour.”

Other picturesque fishing villages to visit

Situated in north Devon, Clovelly is a privately owned fishing village that was largely unknown to the outside world until the mid-19th century.^and Century.

The small English village was originally owned by William the Conqueror, who subsequently granted Clovelly to his wife.

But in 1884 Christine Hamlyn inherited the village and began renovating the cottages.

The estate is now owned by Christine’s great-grandson, The Hon. John Rous, and tourists are very welcome.

Holidaymakers must pay to enter the village. In the summer months, a ticket costs £8.75 per adult.

The ticket includes entrance to the village, parking and at the entrance to Clovelly Court Gardens and the Fisherman’s Cottage.

What’s it like to visit a small fishing village in Cornwall?

Caroline McGuire, Head of Travel – Digital at SUN, recently visited Boscastle, another small Cornish coastal town. Here’s what she thought of her trip.

Imagine an English seaside town and you quickly conjure up images of sandy beaches, 99 cones of flakes and maybe even a pier.

But Boscastle on the north coast of Cornwall is not far at all.

The picturesque harbour village with its steep, narrow streets, lined with some of Cornwall’s loveliest stone cottages, is a wonderful glimpse into the county’s rugged northern border.

What I like most is following the river that flows into the sea and jumping into the water from the harbour wall at high tide.

Afterwards we warm up with a cup of coffee and a pastry at The Good Stuff café on Castle Harbour.

And in the evening there is no better place for a fantastic meal than the small but lively fish restaurant and bar serving fish caught from their boat and meat from their farm. Oh, and a few excellent cocktails.

Meanwhile, travel experts have revealed England’s best seaside resort.

And this coastal town in Victoria is expected to be a huge success in 2024.

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