Activities

Natural Retreats Cornwall is located just a mile from the centre of St Austell, one of Cornwall’s best known towns. Cornwall itself is the UK’s most popular tourist destination and, as expected, offers a huge variety of attractions and activities for guests of all ages. From superb beaches, to historical sites and with anything and everything in between. A large number of these are situated in the immediate area around St Austell including the celebrated Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and also the attractive and popular old fishing village of Mevagissey.

Sea Kayaking Cornwall.
Cliffs, sandy beaches and wildlife are just some of the many reasons to sea kayak in Cornwall.

Cornwall Surf Academy
Take advantage of action-packed fun filled surf lessons, great value surf deals for individuals, group or family bookings.

Cornish Diving
Diving and snorkelling in Cornwall is a massively popular water activity, with plenty of opportunity for all ages and skills levels.

Fishing in Cornwall
With many people now having holidays in Cornwall county and with fishing trips being an ever growing sport, why not visit the picturesque small fishing village of Mevagissey to experience some memorable boat fishing in Cornwall.

Tree Climbing
Recreational tree climbing is a whole new way of tree climbing. Sometimes known as technical tree climbing, it involves using a rope and harness.

Gliding
Gliding in Cornwall is an extreme sport that allows you to fly above the county’s amazing coastline and countryside.

Zip Wire
The Zip Wire is The Adventure Centre’s answer to bungee jumping. At 750ft long and 120ft high, you are guaranteed a ride of a lifetime.  

Hot Air Ballooning
The adventure of a hot air balloon ride has long been viewed as a romantic and peaceful form of transport. Ballooning over Cornwall isa unique and breathtaking way of seeing the amazing Cornish countryside and awesome coast line.

Mountain Biking
Mountain biking in Cornwall continues to thrive because of the diverse landscape the county has to offer. From off-road trails to downhill woodland descents, challenging switchbacks to the rock-hopping potential of disused quarries, clay trails and coastal outcrops, ther is a terrain for every mountain biker of every ability level in Cornwall.

Rock Climbing
A rugged landscape complete with underground caves, towering tree canopies and more rock faces than you could shake your crampons at, means climbing and abseiling in Cornwall is one of the most popular land based outdoor pursuits.

Walking
The southwest coast path alone stretches a whopping 200+ miles and has been trodden on by experienced hikers, walkers and wandering pilgrims for thousands of years,awestruck and inspired by the county’s free spirited beauty.

Cycling
Cycling is a wonderful way to explore the beautiful Cornish countryside. Natural Retreats can offer bike hire from two local organisations.

Golf
Cornwall has some truly spectacular golf courses, either inland or by the sea, to suit all abilities. All courses are easily accessed from Natural Retreats Cornwall

St. Austell Golf Club
The course itself is an undulating parkland / heath land course which provides a test for both beginners and low handicappers alike.

St. Enedoc Golf Club
Ranked 55th in the World for 2009 by Golf Digest for courses outside the United States St Enodoc has one of the finest links golf courses in the South West of England.

Horse riding
Two excellent horse riding centres are within easy reach of Natural Retreats Cornwall.

Swimming and leisure facilities
Polkyth Leisure
Facilities include indoor pool, gym and fitness facilities.

Truro leisure centre
Facilities include swimming pool, fitness suite, gym and exercise classes, 6 court multi use sports hall.

Ships and Castles Leisure Centre
Enjoy the 70 metre flume, rapid river ride and ridewave machine at Ships and Castles in Falmouth. Other facilities include fitness suite and free form swimming pool.