Autumn Breaks in Cornwall
Discover Cornwall at its colourful, cosy best with an autumn break at St Mabyn.
Enjoy the space to slow down
Find the room to breathe
As summer fades, North Cornwall takes on a different kind of magic. Beaches become quieter, woodland turns shades of gold and copper and crisp autumn days are made for pulling on your boots and exploring.
Tucked away in peaceful Cornish countryside, St Mabyn is a wonderful place to enjoy it all. Spend your days discovering the coast, countryside and family attractions of North Cornwall, before returning to your cosy lodge and sinking into your private hot tub.
And if you're looking for somewhere to escape during October half term, bring the whole family. Pack the wellies, warm jumpers – and the dog – and enjoy a few days away from the usual school-holiday rush.
Autumn breaks at a glance
EMBRACE AUTUMN
From windswept beaches and colourful woodland trails to Bodmin Moor, the Camel Trail and some of Cornwall's best-loved family attractions, there's plenty to fill your half term.
HOT TUB HEAVEN
At St Mabyn, all holiday lodges now have their own private hot tub – perfect for sinking into the bubbles after a chilly day exploring Cornwall
BRING THE DOG
Autumn adventures are even better when the dog comes too. St Mabyn welcomes four-legged family members, with countryside walks and dog-friendly beaches waiting to be explored.
Autumn breaks in North Cornwall
Discover a quieter side of Cornwall
October is a wonderful time to discover North Cornwall.
Pull on your wellies and explore the countryside, wrap up for a walk along the coast, venture up to mystical Tintagel or head to Padstow for a wander around the harbour, followed by something warm and delicious.
And when the Cornish weather has other ideas, there's plenty to keep the family entertained indoors too. Explore the tropical biomes of the Eden Project or delve into Cornwall's darker history at Bodmin Jail – particularly atmospheric as Halloween approaches.
However you spend your days, the peace and quiet of St Mabyn will be waiting when you return.
Plan your October half term escape
Head to the coast
The ultimate way to blow away the cobwebs
There is something rather lovely about the Cornish coast out of season.
Wrap up warm and head to Daymer Bay, one of our guests' favourite beaches and just ten minutes from St Mabyn, or take a trip to Polzeath for a beach walk and watch the surfers taking on the autumn waves.
You could wander around Padstow harbour, discover pretty Port Isaac or venture further north to Tintagel for dramatic coastal scenery and tales of King Arthur.
Pack a flask, find somewhere for fish and chips afterwards and make a proper autumn day of it.
Dig out your wellies
Explore Cornwall's woodlands
Pull on those wellies and head beneath the trees - Cornwall is just as beautiful inland.
Cardinham Woods is absolutely stunning at this time of year, with the leaves turning from orange to red, sycamore leaves spiralling down in the wind and squirrels busy harvesting for the long winter months. There are miles of walking and cycling trails to explore, each winding their way through the woodland, alongside a tumbling stream and up alongside historic mine stacks.
If you fancy a true taste of the wilds, head for nearby Bodmin Moor, where big skies, ancient tors and open countryside as far as the eye can see promise to revive even the tiredest of souls.
For something gentler, follow part of the Camel Trail on foot or by bike, taking in Cornwall's autumn scenery at your own pace. You can even call in and visit the award-winning Camel Winery along the way!
Head indoors
Because rain doesn't need to stop play
Cornwall's weather is nothing if unpredicatble so if the rain arrives, there's stil plenty to entertain everyone.
Step into the rainforest at the Eden Project, explore the house, gardens and parkland at Lanhydrock or discover the atmospheric cells of Bodmin Jail as Halloween approaches.
At Tintagel, cross the dramatic footbridge to the castle ruins, while adventurous families can get their adrenaline fix at Hangloose at Eden.
Settle down and snuggle in
Enjoy the luxury of doing nothing
Sometimes we need a break from simply 'doing'. Whether it's after a day spent outside or simply one of those mornings when your bed feels too cosy, at St Mabyn, comfort is guaranteed.
Cook something comforting, pile onto the sofa for a family film, bring out the board games or simply enjoy the peace and quiet.
Or, step outside and sink into your private hot tub, allowing the cool autumn air, warm bubbles and surrounding tranquil Cornish countryside soothe away cares.
Sometimes doing very little is exactly what half term needs.
Imagine your autumn in Cornwall
Let us inspire you
Make the most of your autumn break in Cornwall
From windswept coastal walks to family days out and places to explore when the rain clouds roll in, we have plenty of ideas for your autumn escape in our latest blogs.
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Free things to do in Cornwall
Our Secret Spot, Daymer Bay beach
Ready to find your Autumn Break?
Slow down and leave the rush behind
This autumn, escape to St Mabyn, where there's space to slow down, reconnect and enjoy North Cornwall at one of its most beautiful times of year.
Pack the wellies. Bring your warm jumpers. We'll provide the peaceful countryside, cosy lodge and hot tub.
Whether you're swapping school runs for autumn adventures or taking a break when October half term arrives, St Mabyn gives the whole family the chance to change pace for a few days.
Head out on a colourful woodland walk, explore Bodmin Moor, wrap up warm for a blustery day on the North Cornwall coast or plan a family day out at one of Cornwall's favourite attractions.
Then come back, close the door on the autumnal chill and enjoy a cosy evening together, preferably followed by a dip in your bubbly hot tub.