Beyond The Headland HotelExplore the rest of Cornwall
The Headland Hotel is surrounded by a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – where you can be marooned with the sights of the stunning coastline and the soundtrack of the Atlantic. Step out and explore a string of eight glorious beaches including Holywell Bay, Crantock Beach, Fistral Beach, Newquay’s town beaches, Lusty Glaze and Watergate Bay. Newquay is right behind you if you want to immerse yourself in its buzzing surf town culture, and we are happy to recommend local instructors if any of you that want to master the art of surfing.
Not only is the Headland Hotel ideally situated only minutes from Newquay airport, the A30 and main rail links, it is also within easy reach of a whole host of Cornwall’s attractions for every taste and season. Families can marvel at the wildlife in the zoo or the aquarium; adrenalin-junkies can get a multi-activity fix at the Adventure Centre on Lusty Glaze Beach; food lovers can feast at Rick Stein’s restaurants in Padstow or Jamie Oliver’s new Fifteen Cornwall at Watergate Bay. Whether you choose to cycle along the Camel Trail, visit Cornwall’s gardens or simply take a coastal stroll, you will be welcomed home to your beachside sanctuary where you can relax and recharge.
On site activities
Whilst you are here, you can ditch the car in our on site free car park and enjoy one of the many on site activites we have on offer.
Make sure you pack your swimming things, in summer if you tire of the beach, why not laze around our outdoor heated pool, but if the weather is cool or during the winter months, take advantage of our heated indoor pool, spa bath and sauna to melt your cares away. The outdoor pool is heated from the end of May until early September. Please bring your own towels for use on the beach and by the outdoor pool, towels for the indoor pool are provided.
If you are looking for something everyone can enjoy, we have 3 tennis courts, a short approach 9 hole golf course and plenty of room for a game of football. On rainy days, come into the hotel for a steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate and amuse yourself with one of the many board games you can borrow from Reception. Younger children will be kept happy for hours with our Giant Jenga and Connect 4 games.
If you are interested in nature and the environment, our Groundsman has prepared a couple of excellent trails which will entertain and educate. Whether you choose the wildflower safari or rock pool safari, you are bound to learn something new.
If you feel the need to keep in contact with the outside world during your stay, please bring your laptop with you and take advantage of the free WiFi connection available throughout the hotel. Where better to log on than in front of a roaring log fire with a steaming cup of coffee?
Relax and recharge
If your idea of the perfect break is a bit of pampering whilst you relax and recharge, then why not try one of our recommended therapists who will visit you in your room or cottage during your stay and leave you feeling refreshed and glowing.
Whether your idea of heaven is a gentle manicure and pedicure or a more vigorus massage, we can arrange an appointment for you or you can contact them direct.
Christine Dew offers a range of massages and holistic treatments and is available on 01726 65758 or 0777 2355873.
Details of the wide range of treatments offered by Beverley Brooks can be seen on her website www.breathingspacesw.com.
Alternatively, your treatments can be booked via Reservations or Reception in advance or during your stay.
The Gardens of Cornwall
If you fancy a break from the seascapes yet want to remain in the arms of nature, why not visit some of Cornwall's sub-tropical gardens? From the famous horticultural hotspots of Trebah, Heligan and The Eden Project, to some of the West Country's more intimate exotic gems, there are garden oases to suit big and little botanists. www.gardensofcornwall.com
Surfing is Therapy
Our newest partner, Surfing is Therapy, offers the perfect complement for guests staying at The Headland. Whether you are an expert wanting to hone your skills, or a beginner eager to try your hand at riding the waves, the instructors will make sure you have a really great chilled out experience.
The Headland provides the perfect complement to the surf lifestyle with its outstanding sea views and locally sourced food. Guests are invited to sample the surfing lifestyle either as part of a group session, on a private lesson or with a personal surfing safari.' www.surfingistherapy.com
The Adventure Centre, Lusty Glaze Beach
Home to Europe's longest, highest zip wire, The Adventure Centre at Lusty Glaze Beach offers a gamut of beach sports: test your head for heights on the Tyrolean Traverse, abseil down the rugged cliff faces, come face to face with the wave-lashed coastline on a coasteering adventure and make a splash when you go surfing or bodyboarding. www.adventure-centre.org
View from the tree tops
Why not try your hand at tree climbing? Within the safety of a rope and harness, you can ascend to the tree tops for a different view of the world. You can even have a go at tree top camping in tree boats suspended high in the trees! http://www.mighty-oak.co.uk/
Out and about by foot and by pedal power
Cornwall is best explored under your own power, whether on foot or by bike. Some of the most beautiful scenery can only be discovered when you leave your car behind.
Details of several local walks can be obtained from Reception, but if you prefer to explore further afield, or understand more of the history, geopgraphy or ecology of the area, we recommend guided walks with Paul Simmons of WalkItCornwall - for further information please contact www.walkitcornwall.co.uk
Discover the history and development of Newquay from an ancient port to one of the major resorts with the Newquay Discovery Trail. Follow the route, marked by 14 Cornish slate discs, through the centre of Newquay and some of the beautiful outskirts as you learn what makes Newquay so vibrant today.
If cycling is more your thing, the Cornish Way forms part of route 3 and route 32 of the National Cycle Network and takes you through many beautiful areas of the county. A map of these routes, including the Mineral Tramways and Camel Trail can be found at www.sustrans.org.uk
Local attractions
Newquay is a great place to explore some of the local attractions. Here are a few suggestions of great places to visit:
http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/.
http://www.nationaltrustorg.uk/main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-devoncornwall.htm
For a comprehensive guide to the local area please visit:
