For the grown-ups

Newquay’s the stag and hen capital of the south west, but there’s plenty fun for families, too. The town sits above seven fine beaches, all with soft sand and easy swimming. The best of these has to be the surfing hot spot and capital of England, Fistral Beach. Just a few minutes’ walk from the front door and you’re there. You can enjoy not only sun and sand but also lessons from the Surf School.

Within walking distance are coarse fishing at Porth Reservoir and riding at Trenance Stables. Shoot some clay at St Column or a round of golf at Newquay Golf Club. Walk the spectacular south west coast path, or walk into a world of pampering and wellbeing at the Headland Spa.

Tennis buffs can work on their game at the Heron Tennis Centre, and there’s plenty scope to splash around at Waterworld in the water flumes and snake floatie. Or how about snorkelling, a sea safari, or even shark-cage diving? Or just a boat trip to spot seals, dolphins, basking sharks and harbour porpoise.

Elsewhere, try bare-feet coasteering, windsurfing and kitesurfing, skimboarding at Tolcarne Beach, or harness or hydrozorbing at Cornwall Zorbing Park. Maybe slow the pace with a trip back through time to Elizabethan manor house Trerice or a trot round St Columb Minor Parish Church.

Head to Truro for quality shopping and along the beach to The Headland Hotel and Spa for pampering and treatments. Halula provides you with the best of both worlds. Situated minutes from all the action of Fistral and its surrounds, you’ll never be wanting for amazing things with which to fill your time. Bring the party home or return for a wind-down. It’s all down to you to take the action and the calm in equal measures whenever and whenever it suits.