Find self-catering holiday cottages and houses near St. Columb Major in Cornwall, the West Country.
St Columb Major is a historic and unspoilt town with many weird and wonderful stories to tell. With Newquay, recently voted one of the nation’s favourite seaside towns and Wadebridge, the gateway to the golden beaches of the North Coast, right on its doorstep, where better to book a tranquil Cornish stone cottage or spacious apartment in the South West of England?
Magical holidays in Cornwall
With legends of healing springs and holy wells told throughout the town, your stay in St Columb Major can be nothing short of magical. Just like those starry nights so synonymous with Cornish evenings that make having a refreshing drink al fresco on your balcony that even little bit more perfect. Want somewhere safe and sandy to spend the day? The popular golden beaches and surfing haven of Newquay are just a short drive away.
Have fun and games during your trip to St Columb Major
St Columb Major is an extremely traditional village with fine old houses, local pubs and restaurants. It is also home to many crowd drawing events. The most popular being the annual Hurling the Silver Ball competition which occurs every Shrove Tuesday. A competitive game that has lasted in Cornwall since medieval times, what starts with a scrum between the countrymen and the townsmen ends with a battle to pass a silver ball between two sets of goals that are two miles apart. The winner earning a locally brewed beer that’s been blessed by the ball. Looking for more medieval history on your visit? Castle-an-Dinas dating back to 3BC and just two miles away from the centre of town, is one of the best-preserved Iron Age hill forts in the South West. Not only this but a visit to this incredible landmark is situated in a prominent position with panoramic views over the whole of Cornwall. A sight for sore eyes indeed!