North Cornwall Winter Breaks
Untamed coastlines, wide-open countryside and cosy evenings beneath the stars. Escape the winter blues with a break at St Mabyn.
Discover North Cornwall in winter
A quieter season. A slower pace. A little more room to breathe.
North Cornwall has a different kind of beauty in winter.
The beaches are quieter, the countryside feels wonderfully peaceful and the coast becomes wilder and more dramatic. Wrap up warm as you spend your days exploring quiet beaches, walking rugged coastal paths and breathing in lungfuls of fresh Cornish air.
Then return back to St Mabyn where you can kick off your boots and warm up inside your cosy lodge, or perhaps even step back outside and into your own private hot tub, allowing the warm bubbles to soothe away cares.
Winter breaks at a glance
Your cosy corner of Cornwall
THE WILDS OF NORTH CORNWALL
Discover North Cornwall without the summer crowds, from windswept beaches and rugged coastal paths to the untamed beauty of Bodmin Moor.
BUBBLY WARMTH
All of our lodges have their own private hot tub so you can sink into warm bubbles after a chilly winter walk or head outside after dark for a spot of stargazing.
DOGS COME TOO
Dogs are part of the family so bring them along for countryside rambles, coastal adventures and wonderfully muddy winter walks.
Winter breaks in North Cornwall
Uncover a quieter side of Cornwall
Cornwall isn't just for summer. Winter here strips everything back, the pace slows, the crowds disappear and suddenly there's more space to simply enjoy where you are.
Head towards the coast and explore pretty harbour villages, expansive beaches and stunning clifftop paths around Padstow, Port Isaac and Tintagel. Venture inland to discover Bodmin Moor which offers a complete change of scenery with open moorland, granite tors and big winter skies.
Some days you may choose outdoor adventures. Others might involve a slow morning in your lodge, a wander around the local area, hunkering down in a pub or an afternoon spent soaking in the hot tub.
That's the beauty of a winter escape. You can simply see where the day takes you.
Your winter escape plan
Wild winter days
Wrap up. Head out. Breathe it all in.
There is something utterly exhilarating about the Cornish coast in winter and there is no better way to blow away the cobwebs than a walk by the wild, winter sea.
Pull on your boots, zip up your coat and head to the coast for crashing waves, dramatics skies and swathes of coastline that look, and feel, a world away from their busy summer days.
Follow part of the South West Coast Path, discover the golden sands around Polzeath or make your way towards Tintagel for a winter walk steeped in mystery.
Then find somewhere cosy for lunch before heading back through the countryside to St Mabyn.
Venture inland
Winter adventures don't stop at the beach
Turn away from the coast and there's another side of Cornwall waiting.
St Mabyn is ideally placed for exploring the rugged landscapes of Bodmin Moor, where winter brings an even wilder edge to this untamed beauty. Roam for miles up tors, along heathland and past ancient burial sites. Or takes things at a slightly gentler pace with a walk, or cycle, along the pretty Camel Trail and enjoy the simple pleasure of being outdoors.
There are plenty of woodland walks, pretty villages and country lanes to discover too. So bring the family, bring the dog or just bring each other and see where your walking boots take you.
Hot tub winter breaks in Cornwall
The best way to keep warm
Our hot tub lodges are quite possibly our favourite thing about winter breaks at St Mabyn.
Every holiday lodge and holiday home has its own private hot tub waiting just outside, so after a day spent exploring North Cornwall, you can slip into the warm bubbles and let the rest of the world disappear for a while.
Watch clouds drift across the countryside. Stay outside as the sun sets. Or wait until the stars appear overhead, enjoying the contrast of the cool winter air and wonderfully warm water.
No rushing, no plans. Just you, the warmth of the bubbles and the magic of a Cornish winters night.
Magical Christmas breaks in North Cornwall
Christmas, without all the rushing around
Christmas doesn't have to mean a packed calendar. You could head to Cornwall and swap the usual festive frenzy for a few peaceful days surrounded by countryside.
Wake up in your cosy lodge, savour a slow breakfast and head out for a Christmas walk in the fresh air. Come back, cook something delicious, pour the drinks and spend the evening together.
There's still plenty to see and do in Cornwall over Christmas. The Eden Project always puts on an incredible light display in its biomes whilst their ice-skating rink adds a touch of alpine fun. Or you could head to nearby Padstow to soak up the festive spirit, explore their Christmas market and take in the twinkling Christmas lights that adorn the harbour each year.
No complicated plans. No rushing from one place to another.
Just the people you love, somewhere lovely to stay and time to actually enjoy Christmas.
Dog-friendly winter breaks in North Cornwall
Sandy paws and a salty nose
Winter adventures are even better when your dog can come too.
Choose one of our dog-friendly lodges or holiday homes and there will be no need to leave your four-legged family member behind.
With countryside, woodland, moorland and the North Cornwall coast all waiting to be explored, you'll have plenty of opportunities for long walks together. St Mabyn also has a dedicated dog exercise area for those early morning and evening walks, making stays with your pooch nice and easy.
And while you're soaking tired legs in the hot tub afterwards, they can curl up inside and recover from another day spent in the great Cornish outdoors.
Picture your winter in North Cornwall
Your Winter inspiration
Make more of your North Cornwall escape
The Eden Project
Ready to escape to North Cornwall this winter?
Find your quiet place
Leave the crowds behind and discover Cornwall at a different pace.
Wild coastlines. Open moorland. Quiet beaches. Crisp countryside walks. Dark skies, bright stars and long evenings soaking in your own private hot tub. You might even be treated to a glimpse of the Northern Lights!
Whether you're bringing the family, escaping as a couple or packing the dog into the car, St Mabyn gives you a peaceful little corner of Cornwall to call home for a few days.
So this winter, wrap up warm and slow everything down. North Cornwall is waiting.