Pictures of Holywell
in the county of Cornwall
About Holywell
This pretty place is quieter than most on this coastline, it has a golden sandy beach stretching to almost a mile which offers idyllic sun-bathing and swimming conditions. Holywell beach is fringed by the milky surf of wild Atlantic rollers making it an attractive and popular destination for surfers.
Asking around you gain the impression that no one quite knows where the Holywell from which the resort takes its name is located, but this is of little consequence because between spending time on the beach, looking out to sea to look for dolphins and exploring the natural beauty of the area, leaves you with time for little else! The Holywell Leisure Park is a must for children of all ages and for the energetic, right next door is an excellent 18 hole golf course. There are cliff-top walks to satisfy the most intrepid walker and from the lofty heights of Penhale Point, walkers are rewarded with magnificent ocean views.
In the village there is a shop, cafe and car park. The local pub serves a good brew, enjoyable food and welcomes families. A short distance away lies the village of Cubert whose church spire is a local landmark and in the opposite direction you will find pretty Crantock, noted for its association with smuggling.
This attractive part of Cornwall has a Celtic atmosphere, its cliff tops are studded with reminders of its rich mining heritage and its locals still recall tales and legends galore of its ancient Arthurian past. Holywell offers all of this and much more.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Holywell
| Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Newquay Zoo | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Callestock Cider Farm | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| St. Agnes Leisure Park | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Truro Cathedral | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Trewithen Gardens | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Cornish Mines and Engines | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Trevose Head Lighthouse | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Carn Brae Castle | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tehidy Country Park | (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Trelissick Garden | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Prideaux Place | (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Godrevy Lighthouse | (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Lost Gardens of Heligan | (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in HolywellAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Holywell
Crantock, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NE)
Situated on the River Gannel's estuary, Crantock beach offers low-tide sand backed by a broad expanse of dunes and low cliffs. It...
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Perranporth, in the county of Cornwall (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction S)
Perranporth has a spectacular golden sandy beach which stretches for about 3 miles along the coast.
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Newquay, in the county of Cornwall (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE)
What a rare blessing Newquay has in its mile upon mile of sheltered, golden beaches that offer a safe haven for sun-worshippers and surfers alike.
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Trevellas, in the county of Cornwall (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SW)
Lovely coastal region lying at the mouth of Trevellas Coombe, a steep valley with stone built tall chimneys and the shell of a derelict engine house still standing as evocative reminders of the old Blue Hills Tin Mine.
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St Agnes, in the county of Cornwall (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW)
Once one of the centers of the cornish tin mining industry, St Agnes is steeped in mining history, with many old engine houses to...
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Mawgan Porth, in the county of Cornwall (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE)
The glorious, almost white sands of Mawgan Porth, matches the creamy tips of the tumbling waves lapping the shore of this lovely coastal resort.
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St Eval, in the county of Cornwall (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)
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Truro, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cornwall (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE)
Truro, today is Cornwall's unofficial capital and adminstrative centre but in the Middle Ages Truro was one of the towns which controlled Cornwall's flourishing tin mining industry.
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Porthcothan, in the county of Cornwall (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE)
Wildlife, wild plants, flowers, and winding lanes are typical of this part of Cornwall where Porthcothan beach is backed by an area of low dunes.
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Portreath, in the county of Cornwall (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)
Portreath lies on Cornwall's magnificent North-western coast, it occupies a picture-postcard valley setting of woods, streams and fine rural meadow-land, with its crowning glory being the beach lying beneath rugged cliffs topped with springy turf and heathers.
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Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S)
Redruth was formerly the capital of the largest and richest metal mining area in Britain.
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Constantine Bay, in the county of Cornwall (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction NE)
Constantine Bay lies south of Padstow, and just a short distance from Trevose Head.
Here visitors will find a marvellous...
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Pool, in the county of Cornwall (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW)
Pool is situated between Cambourne and Redruth in an area that was once the centre of Cornwall's prosperous tin mining industry.
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Padstow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NE)
Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe.
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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction SW)
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Newquay Station | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction NE) |
| Quintrel Downs Station | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (45.6 miles, 73.4 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (74.5 miles, 119.8 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (77.3 miles, 124.4 km, direction E) |
| Holywell to London | (232.3 miles, 373.7 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Holywell
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Holywell center |
| Ravensbury Hotel | (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE) |
| The Bay Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE) |
| The Esplanade Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE) |
| Trethorne Hotel | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction NE) |
| The Glendeveor | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction NE) |
| Atlantic View Hotel | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction S) |
| Lowenva Hotel | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NE) |
| Quies Hotel | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE) |
| The Trevone Hotel | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction NE) |
| Lynton Hotel | (3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Holywell |
