Cedarwood Holidays

Cedarwood Holidays is a small glamping stay on the Lizard Peninsula, with three accommodation units and a distinctly rural setting. You come here for space, fresh air and an easy base for exploring the Cornish coast rather than for a conventional hotel routine.

The accommodation is built around private bathrooms, gardens, terraces and outdoor furniture. That makes it a practical place to wind down after a day in the water: shower, change, sit outside and let the day lose its edges. Wi-Fi and parking are included, while private check-in and check-out keep the arrival arrangements straightforward.

The property is in Coverack, in rural Cornwall, with St Keverne about half a mile away. Coverack itself is the nearest fishing village, and its beach lies just over a mile from the accommodation. The route also brings you within easy reach of Kennack Sands and Kynance Cove, although the stay is set inland rather than directly on the shore.

Roskilly’s Organic Ice-cream Farm is 200 metres along the lane. Around the farm, you can walk beside ponds, through meadows and woods, visit the animals, or stop at the Croust House for breakfast or a meal followed by ice cream made on site. For getting there, follow the brown tourist information signs for Roskilly’s; Cedarwood Holidays is on the left just before the farm.

The choice is between a standard room, a cottage and a chalet, with a private bathroom attached to each listed accommodation type. The cottage or chalet suits you if you want the more self-contained feel that usually makes glamping work well for a short coastal break; the standard room keeps things simpler when you mainly need a comfortable base between outings.

This is not a property built around a long list of hotel-room extras. The useful points are the private bathroom, heating, non-smoking accommodation and the chance to use the garden and terrace. After salt water, wind and a full day outside, that combination matters more than a decorative lobby. Guests under 18 cannot stay alone, so younger visitors need to be accompanied by an adult.

There is no hotel restaurant or bar described here, so meals are part of your planning rather than something to drift down to in the evening. A barbecue area and picnic space give you the option of eating outdoors when you want to keep the day simple, and outdoor furniture makes that arrangement more useful than a picnic taken standing up.

For something more substantial, Roskilly’s Organic Ice-cream Farm is 200 metres away along the lane. The Croust House serves breakfast and meals, followed by the farm’s own ice cream. In Coverack, the harbour wall is a place to sit in the sun with fish and chips from the Lifeboat House restaurant. Kayaks, windsurfing and paddleboards can also be hired in the village, so lunch can sensibly become part of a full day by the water.

The immediate setting is made for low-key days outside. You can walk among the ponds, meadows and woods at Roskilly’s, follow local footpaths, and use the rural surroundings for wildlife watching. The garden, terrace, picnic area and barbecue are there when the sensible plan is to do very little after breakfast.

When you want a longer outing, the stay proposes visits to St Ives, Land’s End, St Michael’s Mount, Godolphin House, Glendurgan Garden and Trengwainton Garden. Coverack adds the more active options, with kayak, paddleboard and windsurf hire, while the nearby sandy beach has deckchairs and parasols. There is enough here for a non-diving day without turning the evening into an organised programme.

Check-in runs from 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Early arrival and late departure can be requested, while private check-in and check-out keep the process separate from a busy hotel reception. Free parking is available on site, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The address is Cedarwood, St Keverne, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6NX. Follow the brown tourist information signs for Roskilly’s; the property is on the left-hand side of the lane just before you reach the farm. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash are accepted. Under-18s cannot stay at the hotel alone.