Family Holiday Cottages in Wadebridge

Wadebridge sits on the Camel Estuary a little inland from Padstow, acting as a gateway town with shops, cafés and the popular Camel Trail running right through it. Staying in a family holiday cottage in Wadebridge means you can hire bikes and ride the mostly flat, traffic-free trail along the estuary towards Padstow or inland towards Bodmin, which works well for children of different ages. The town itself has parks and riverside spots that make low-key days easy too.

Families might cycle part or all of the 5.5-mile stretch to Padstow for lunch and a harbour wander, then return by the same route, or break the trail into shorter rides over several days. On non-cycling days you can explore nearby beaches, visit farm attractions or simply mooch around town. A self-catering base in Wadebridge gives you somewhere to store bikes, prepare picnics and wind down after time on the trail or by the sea.