Here at Portwrinkle Holidays, we are lucky enough to be only a short distance to many activities, making our holiday properties an ideal base for exploring South Cornwall and beyond, with easy access to both hidden treasures and well-loved destinations.
Whether you’re seeking a romantic seaside Cornish escape, memory making coastal walks with your beloved pet, or a fun packed outdoor adventure to keep all the family occupied, Portwrinkle has something special for everyone.
Based in the stunning, Forgotten Corner at Whitsand Bay in South East Cornwall, Adventure Bay provides quality and fun surfing lessons, surf hire and exciting coasteering routes. They are open year-round (by appointment December to March) and large groups and families are a speciality.
Right on the doorstep of your holiday home, Whitsand Bay Golf Club features a perfect cliffside setting for your next game of golf. Originally established in 1905, Whitsand Bay Golf Club is a magnificent cliff top course providing golfers with exceptional panoramic views of Rame Head and even Looe island, hosting some of the most breath-taking holes in the UK.
Dare to Dive In! Welcome to Adrenalin Quarry, Cornwall’s ultimate playground for thrill-seekers of all ages. Feel the rush as you launch off the UK’s tallest swing, race head-to-head on their high-speed go-kart track, and conquer their giant inflatable water park. All set against the jaw-dropping backdrop of a flooded quarry. Just off the A38, your next adventure is closer than you think!
The South West Coast Path, Britain’s longest National Trail, runs through Polperro, Looe and Whitsand Bay. Along this route, you can explore the old fishermen’s allotments in the warren of interconnecting paths around Polperro, take on a rollercoaster walk from Polruan or stroll the expansive Whitsand Bay cliffs.
Get lost in the famous Amazing Cornish Maize Maze, meet our friendly farm and rare breed animals, let the little ones loose in our children’s adventure play area (featuring giant sandpits, trampolines, and a huge bale tower), or enjoy a relaxing lunch in our dedicated picnic area!
This gastro-pub is a big hit with locals and visitors alike. The expansive menu boasts locally sourced produce, and plenty of seafood. It has built up a great reputation for food whilst also having plenty of live music and a great atmosphere. The pub is located in Crafthole, a 5 minute drive up the hill from Portwrinkle and is easily within walking distance for those who would like a few beers!
Right on your doorstep is the newly renovated Beach bar, Silas Cove. Serving Tapas, Pizza and fresh Seafood dishes, you're sure to find something that takes your fancy. With a range of beers and wines to choose from, there's no better place to relax after a day at the beach or an evening looking out to the Rame Peninsula. The Beach Hut also opens early enough for your morning coffee or a sneaky ice cream.
Located in Torpoint, The Marula Tree focuses on relaxed yet refined dining, where every detail matters — from thoughtful presentation to warm hospitality. Whether joining them for a special occasion or simply to enjoy great food, you're invited to experience something truly unique. Inspired by flavour, seasonality, and creativity, their menus evolve throughout the year to showcase the very best produce available.
Step into the quiet darkness of Bodmin Jail - one of Cornwall’s most storied and spiritually active sites. Here, echoes of the past linger in stone, and history meets the unexplained.
Whether you’re drawn by ghostly tales of the paranormal or compelled to investigate for yourself, our immersive experiences invite both the curious and the courageous to explore what lies beyond the visible.
Lace up your skates! Cornwall's most well-loved ice rink is now open at the Eden Project until 22 February 2026.
As well as an ice skating ticket, skaters also need a valid form of Eden admission and a pre-booked timed entry slot to Eden that is at least 30 minutes earlier than the start of your skating session.
As daylight fades, the iconic Biomes at the Eden Project become a breathtaking dreamscape of sparkle and colour. Enter into an other-worldly symphony of music and light dancing across nature, and immerse yourself in its wonder-filled festive magic. The Rainforest will glow with splendour, the Mediterranean will be filled with festive cheer, and we‘ll be hosting a range of community choirs and performers to bring some extra seasonal magic to your Christmas Lights Experience.
The Wild Gardens Festival is an exuberant event held in Port Eliot, Cornwall. Bringing some of the best acts from around the world, including Lethal Bizzle, Sub Focus, Pendulum and more! This Cornish festival is here for great food, great drink and even better vibes from the 16th to 19th July.
Right on our doorstep is the yearly Port Eliot festival, bringing together some of the best musicians, artists and local cuisine for a fun packed weekend from the 27th to the 30th August.
Nothing screams Cornwall more than a cold drink of cider while listening to your favourite tunes – in an orchard. Now in its 13th year, the Cider & Music Festival from the 11th to 13th September at Healey’s Cyder Farm looks as though it’s going to be better than ever.
Kernowfornia Festival is not your average festival. Located on Looe Beach, this net zero waste event features both world leading and local musicians, sharing the same stage, whilst also supporting charities and community projects including The RNLI, Surfers Against Sewage and Livewire Youth Music Project. Join in for a weekend of live music and good vibes from the 26th to 28th September!
The Wild Gardens Festival is an exuberant event held in Port Eliot, Cornwall. Bringing some of the best acts from around the world, including Shy FX, Dizzee Rascal, Jax Jones and more! This Cornish festival is here for great food, great drink and even better vibes from the 17th to 20th July.
Look to the skies above Plymouth Sound on the 13th and 14th August as six previous winners showcase their very best work and battle to be crowned Champion of Champions, each putting on an extra special ten-minute display guaranteed to leave you awestruck! Enjoy pre display entertainment including fire performers, stilt walkers, fairground, and onstage live bands and performers.
Portwrinkle boasts two beaches directly below the village, less than 200m from your door; Finnygook and Hoodny Cove. Finnygook is a lovely sandy beach and is also well known for its rock pools at low tide, an added bonus for families. Great for picnics and BBQs in the Summer!
Whitsand Bay is a magnificent stretch of coast just to the east of Portwrinkle, with fine sandy beaches and panoramic views from Rame Head in the east to Seaton and beyond to the west. The long sandy beach starts at Portwrinkle and extends all the way to Wiggle Cliff at the edge of Rame Head.
In the small Cornish fishing village of Kingsand, just 6 miles from Portwrinkle, is the pleasant little Kingsand Beach. Consisting mainly of sand and shingle this south east facing beach backs right onto the village and is home to the iconic seafront clocktower. The beach at Kingsand overlooks Plymouth Sound and has fantastic views of the ships coming and going.
The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is the UK’s largest aquarium. It is run by the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the Ocean. The NMA tells the story of the Ocean through a journey around the world, building emotional connections to the Ocean with all who visit.
The Eden Project contains artificial biomes boasting plants that are collected from all around the world. The project is located in a reclaimed Kaolinite pit, located 1¼ miles (2 km) from the town of St Blazey and 3 miles (4½ km) from the larger town of St Austell, Cornwall.
Built in 1779 Bodmin Jail is a landmark historical site in the heart of Cornwall. Showcasing the rich and darkly fascinating legacy of Georgian and Victorian crime and punishment, the jail is an immersive, world-class experience for the whole family. Award-winning Guided Tours, Paranormal Experiences and Self-Guided Entry provide a unique pathway to the past via the one-of-a-kind Dark Walk.
Kingsand and Cawsand are twin villages in southeast Cornwall, United Kingdom. The villages are situated on the Rame Peninsula and in the parish of Maker-with-Rame.
Polperro is a large village, civil parish, and fishing harbour within the Polperro Heritage Coastline in South East Cornwall. Its population sits at around 1,554.
The Cawsand Ferry runs daily during the seasonal months, between the beautiful beaches and Cornish villages of Cawsand and Kingsand on the Rame peninsula and the Barbican Landing Stage. A wonderful boat trip in itself, this half hour ferry journey takes you back in time to the quaint fishing and smuggling villages of Cawsand and Kingsand, with secluded beaches, spectacular walks and magnificent scenery. You can be sure of a warm welcome in the many pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes.
Take a trip on the historic foot ferry from the Rame Peninsula, known as Cornwall’s forgotten corner, to Stonehouse in Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth. Loved for centuries by all who have travelled on her, the Cremyll Ferry is one of Plymouth’s true gems and provides a gateway to discover this beautiful part of the South West.
Hop on and off the new Barbican, Royal William Yard & Mount Edgcumbe ferry service, linking three iconic destinations on the water. Experience the restaurants, bars and boutique shopping at Royal William Yard, the historic house and acres of stunning Country Park at Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall and Plymouth’s historic Barbican, a short walk from the city centre. Well behaved dogs are very welcome.
Welcome to Portwrinkle in Whitsand Bay, a hidden gem on Cornwall’s south coast. Our self-catering holiday homes offer breathtaking sea views and provide easy access to two stunning beaches.
