Activities Nearby

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There's stacks to do right on the doorstep

At Bosinver we have created a dedicated experience with babies in mind. We understand how stressful and exhausting those early days and sleepless nights can be but we also know how beautiful they are and the magic of making those first memories as a family.


Get adventurous

Here are just a few of the many outdoor activities which are possible in Cornwall:

Horse-riding

There are several riding stables that we recommend:

Trenance Stablesย Wonderful rides on the beach.

Trenance Leisure Centre, Newquay TR7 2HU (behind the boating lake) 01637 872699

Lanjeth Stables

Coombe Road, Lanjeth High Street, St Austell PL26 7TL 01726 74633

and for the more experienced riderโ€ฆ

Barguse Riding Centre

The first riding school in Cornwall to have achieved the Clubmark accreditation. Nestled in 50 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside with fantastic facilities and home to 28 horses and ponies. Lockengate just a mile from the A30, between Bodmin and St. Austell.ย 01208 831817ย 

Play golf

There are two excellent local golf clubs that welcome visitors.

St Austell Golf Club

St Austell Golf Clubย is literally a stoneโ€™s throw away from Bosinver. Itโ€™s an 18 hole, 6,042 yard par 69 parkland course with wonderful countryside views which offers a challenge to golfers of all abilities.

Tregongeeves Lane, St Austell, PL26 7DS 01726 74756

Porthpean Golf Club

Only a short drive away,ย Porthpean Golf Clubย has an 18 hole, par 68 golf course with beautiful views across St Austell Bay. Thereโ€™s also a Licenced clubhouse offering light lunches and afternoon teas

Porthpean Golf Club, Porthpean, St Austell PL26 6AY 01726 64613

Go surfing

The North coast, beloved of surfers around the country, is only half an hourโ€™s drive away. Try Perranporth, Watergate Bay, Fistral or Polzeath for huge, sweeping sandy beaches and beautiful views.

Whether youโ€™re a novice or a seasoned surfer, thereโ€™s a beach to suit you. And there are plenty of places offering surf lessons for children and adults. Tryย Wavehuntersย in Polzeath,ย Harlyn Surf School, Harlyn Bay nr Padstow orย Perranporth Surf School.ย If youโ€™re heading over to Newquay, opt forย Cornwall Surf Academyย or the Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay.

Kayaking and Canoeing

Several companies offer escorted canoeing or kayaking locally:

On the River Fowey:ย Encounter Cornwallย andย Fowey River Expeditions

From St Agnes and Falmouth:ย ย Koru Kayaking

From Trelissick Gardens near Falmouth:ย Canoe Cornwallย (they also do archery!)

Wildlife trips

Based in Falmouthย AK Wildlife Cruisesย offer half or full day trips along the south Cornish coast looking for wonderful wildlife including birds, seals, dolphins and even whales!

Get out on the water

Self drive motor boats or rowing boats are a wonderful way to get our on the water. They can be hired fromย Mylor Boat Hire,ย Falmouth Boat Hire,ย Helford River boatsย (at Helford Passage) andย Fowey Boat Hire.

Deep sea fishing

Fancy trying deep sea fishing? We recommend a trip on the Aquila, which leaves from nearby Mevagissey. Skipper/owner Chris is well-respected in the area and has been fishing off the south coast of Cornwall for years. They provide all rods, tackle and bait. Trips last for 6 hours and cost ยฃ40 per adult or ยฃ34 for under 18s. Call 01579 320848 to find out more.

Try 4ร—4 off road driving

Experience the thrill of driving off-road withย Trax and Trailsย on a 50 acre site in the beautiful Tamar Valley. Special 2 for 1 deal on 4ร—4 driving sessions for Bosinver customers. Call 01579 370718 to find out more or book a session.

Treasure Trails Cornwall

Treasure Trailsย are a great way to keep the kids amused and get the whole family involved. Choose from classic treasure hunt, murder mystery or spy themed Trails, get outdoors and have fun! Weโ€™ve got Treasure Trails for different areas of Cornwall on sale in our reception โ€“ pop in and have a look.

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Explore everything
Cornwall has to offer

From the rolling countryside to the dramatic beaches, most of Cornwall is get to-able in about an hours drive from Bosinver – the whole of the county is ready to be explored.ย 

We include up to a whopping ยฃ475* of Extras in your holiday!


Your young family holidays will be some of the most special you take. To make sure you get great value from your break at Bosinver, we include a whopping ยฃ475 worth of activities and facilities within the price of your holiday. So once you arrive youโ€™ll know that you can relax and enjoy the time you spend with us without worrying about additional costs.


*When compared to similar venues that charge extra for activities, facilities and equipment.

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