Illogan Downs in Cornwall is a great place to head for a self catering short break or holiday... there is so much to see and do. Click here to find out more »
Just two miles from the glorious sandy beach at Portreath, this small ex tin-mining community to the south of Camborne is a now a charming, quintessentially Cornish holiday resort. Illogan Downs can be found in the pretty countryside surrounding the towns of St Ives and Penzance. Both of these large settlements are home to a number of art galleries, restaurants, gift shops and picturesque harbours. Beaches on the north and south Cornish coasts can be easily reached by car within minutes. If sunbathing, surfing and boating aren’t for you, then why not explore Gweek Seal Sanctuary, Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station or Flambards theme park? This is a great holiday spot for all the family – with great activities for nature enthusiasts, thrill seekers and beach lovers alike.