Camborne is known for its rich mining heritage with a deep connection to the tin and copper mining industries that once dominated this part of Cornwall, think Poldark and you have it! It is was also the home of The Camborne School of Mines but this has since moved. Camborne is a bustling town with a focus on regeneration and maintaining its cultural heritage. There are numerous pretty villages in the Camborne area, a lot of them have holiday cottages and there is a great selection here.
With the main A30 running to the north of the town, Camborne is also a great base for exploring the area. You can easily access the stunning town of St Ives or the beautiful beaches of Hayle and to the north is Portreath and further down the A30, you can easily reach Penzance. This make Camborne a great base if you want to explore west Cornwall, the beaches on the north coast are easy to get to or take a day out to Marazion and St Michaels Mount. There is a good selection of holiday cottages in Camborne here, from old miners cottages to modern holiday homes. If you can’t find what you are looking for, nearby you can find a good selection of caravan and holiday parks in Hayle, perfect for beach lovers.
