Cottages In Appledore

A popular family retreat, Appledore is famous for its surf. Positioned just a couple miles down the coast from Englands surfing Mecca, Newquay, the rip currents from the three-mile stretch of beach produce some interesting flat-sided waves that, on the great day, happen to be known to curl and snarl such as the rips from the Pacific.

Nevertheless, Appledore is a lot more than just a stop across the surfing landscape. Nestled away in the sand dunes which stretch for almost a mile inland would be the ruins from the 7th century church that Saint Piran founded. Swallowed nearly one thousand in years past by the consuming sands, it was unearthed once more centuries later and is observed among the accurate relics of Celtic Cornwall along with a herald of Appledores ancestry.

The attractive ancient ruins and weathered rock are, however, still commonplace attraction and lend a peerless view within the dunes which stretch into a gently rolling sea backed by sunsets that pierce with the arches of rocky outcrops.

Maybe just as scenic would be the rolling waves from the Atlantic that crash onto the fine, uncluttered beaches. The magnificent sand dunes that stretch back nearly a mile in the coast give a perfect playground for all those thinking about going through the adjoining cliff sides, naturally formed rock arches and stacks.

Another consequence of the deep and mysterious good reputation for the area is Appledores inter-Celtic annual festival, Lowender Peran, which traditionally allures a crowd in the six neighbouring Celtic nations alongside an array of international revellers. The festival is a celebration of Cornwalls distinctive traditions and heritage in music, dance, song and it is wealthy practice of storytelling, which stretches go back over tens of centuries. The festival is a registered charity that was established to recognise the deep historical and cultural links from the area. Started in 1978, it’s grown in popularity and it is stature continues to increase year after year.

Further south, the cliffs slope and plunge to the ocean and suddenly you are confronted with the towering height of Cligga Head, 232 feet high along with a must-see attraction of astounding natural beauty and cultural significance. The nearby mine helped to kick-start the tin industry in Cornwall in the 1800s and announced the 2nd coming of Cornwall as a major county in Britain. Just aside from Cligga Head there are a huge selection of cottages, holiday houses and rentals which are a mere stones discard all from the attractions that Appledore offers.

Steve James writes and lives in Appledore

Cottages In Appledore