Cornwall Pictures: 19 Photos That’ll Make You Want to Visit Cornwall

From stunning St Ives to Bedruthan Steps, these pictures of Cornwall show why this is the most beautiful place to visit in England! When it comes to British summer holiday destinations, you really can’t beat the south west of England. Cornwall always takes my number one spot though. I really want you to be inspired to come here and experience some of these places for yourself.

The Most Beautiful Towns and Villages in Cornwall

St Ives is one of those places that seems straight out of an old fashioned English novel, the ones where a boy feels trapped living in a small fishing village, endlessly staring at the horizon wishing he could one day see the world only to realise decades later he had paradise on his doorstep. I thought St Ives was one of the cutest places in the UK. That was until I came across Port Isaac on my most recent trip to Cornwall. Basically, I think they only do beautiful towns and villages in Cornwall.

Port Isaac

Port Isaac is a tiny little fishing village somehow carved into the coast of Cornwall. Despite the fact that you can walk around the place in about five minutes, Port Isaac has a huge reputation with so much going for it. Port Isaac is a bit of a foodie destination with the Michelin-starred Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, and his other restaurant Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen is amazing too. There are also cute cafes and ice-cream shops everywhere. And of course its got one of the most gorgeous views in Cornwall.

Rugged Coastlines and Proper Beaches

Cornwall actually has beaches – proper beaches with sand and not stones. Not only that, there are loads of gorgeous beaches to play on, they’re everywhere in Cornwall. Another place that completely blew me away on my most recent trip to Cornwall were the Bedruthan Steps. The Bedruthan Steps is a small stretch of coastline in Cornwall with jagged cliffs jutting out of the sea.

I can’t tell you how beautiful this place is. They say a picture tells a 1,000 words, and I feel photos of the Bedruthan Steps says it all. They almost look like the 12 Apostles in Australia, but you know, only British. It is very raw and rugged and you can just imagine pirates using this place as a smugglers cove. The beach here is stunning too, though make sure you check when low-tide is otherwise you’ll only be able to see if from the cliffs above.

Featured Cornish Locations

• St Ives: This is one of the most popular places to visit in Cornwall with a stunning view of the beach.
• Bedruthan Steps: A magical stretch of coastline with jagged cliffs and a raw, rugged feel.
• Port Isaac: A tiny fishing village and foodie destination featuring Michelin-starred dining.
• Crantock Bay: Known for protruding rocks just around the corner of Crantock Beach.
• Perranporth Beach: Perfect for strolling along the length of the beach.
• Eden Project: Even the Eden Project has something about it.

To me, this is what British summer holidays are all about! If you’re looking for a place for your next British summer holiday, check out these photos of Cornwall before you do. I just hope you enjoy the place as much as I do.