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Surfing & Cycling

Breaks

at Gwel an Mor

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Surfing Breaks in Cornwall

From beginners to pros and everything in between, we’ve got the perfect location for avid surfers looking for a luxurious place to stay.

With three different styles of lodges to choose from, take a look below to find the best accommodation for your needs, as well as useful information about everything you need to know when it comes to taking a surfing holiday in Cornwall.

Portreath

Surf School

Always wanted to try surfing? Maybe you haven’t done it for a while and want to brush off those cobwebs. Why not book some surf lessons with our local surf school?

At Portreath Surf School, they have a host of different options for a fun-filled time in the sea. Try your hand at surfing with safe and fun surfing lessons led by qualified expert instructors with over 30 years of experience.

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Their lessons can be tailored to all levels of ability, from complete beginners all the way to more advanced riders looking for some extra coaching, and all kit is provided.

Prices

2-hour Session – £ 35
2 Lessons (Different Days) – £ 60
3 Lessons – £ 90
4 Lessons – £ 120

To book, please call 01209 844806.

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Nearby Surfing Hot Spots

There are lots of awesome places to surf around the resort, from Portreath where we’re based to Gwithian and Hayle. St Ives, Newquay, Perranporth, Praa Sands, Polzeath and Constantine are all within a drive away from the resort and are world-renowned for their waves.

Surfing

For the Pros…

If you know your aerials from your barrels and your rash guard from your neoprene, you’ll know what you’re doing when it comes to catching a gnarly wave or two. Stay with us and enjoy some serious surfing time at Fistral Beach just a 25-minute drive away. Porthmeor Beach in nearby St Ives is another surfing hot spot and Sennen Beach in Penzance is also popular.

Surfing Breaks

Cycling Breaks in Cornwall

Our large lodges are the perfect base for anyone who fancies exploring Cornwall on a bicycle, whether you’re a pro looking for some challenging terrain or you just want to enjoy a casual cycle ride.

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Family Cycling Holidays…

We can organise bike rental for all the family, including helmets and other safety gear and have everything delivered directly to your lodge. Children, adults and extra equipment for dogs or little ones to travel in while the adults cycle is also available, plus tandems for explorative couples and stabalisers for children.

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Coastal Adventures

You don’t have to explore the coast on two feet – why not hop onto a bicycle and cover a lot more distance quickly and easily. There’s lots of flat ground and pathways that are perfect for cycling, with the nearby Tehidy Woods and Portreath offering the perfect cycling scenery on your doorstep.

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Have Fun at The Track

The Track is located a few minutes down the road from the resort. It is a safe and exciting place to ride for all ages and abilities. They provide a fun, friendly, socially inclusive riding environment with experienced staff and with lots of track to explore for people of all ages.

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Find Your Fit

Accommodation

Explore our three different styles of lodges – each with its own unique offering, some with hot tubs and log burners, some modern and some traditional, some sleep 2 while others sleep up to 5, 6 or 8.

Luxury Eco lodges

Luxury Holidays, Redefined

If you’re looking for holidays without compromise, then look no further than our Luxury Eco Lodges. Taking five-star luxury to the next level, these state-of-the-art lodges offer stylish open-plan living and sensational designer features.

Imagine snuggling up to an ultra-modern log burner or luxuriating in your own hot tub under a starry sky. Every last detail has been considered – everything from a stacked log basket to mood lighting, music players and Wi-Fi.

Luxury Eco Lodges

Lakeside Lodges

Lakeside lodges

LUXURIOUS AND ROMANTIC

Finished to the highest of standards, our Lakeside Lodges are a popular choice.

These romantic studio lodges offer a super king-size bed or twin beds with a shower room, fully equipped kitchen, open plan lounge & sitting room area, all finished to the highest quality. Outside there’s a patio area with lake and countryside views as well as a two-person hot tub.

Lakeside Lodges

Scandinavian Lodges

Scandinavian lodges

Deluxe Self-catering

These exquisite lodges are a true home away from home. With their stylish designer interiors, some with private hot tubs and all with sun terraces, it’s easy to see why our Scandinavian Lodges are so popular.

These exquisite lodges come complete with lots of little extra touches to help you feel right at home and enjoy the perfect getaway to Cornwall.

Scandinavian Lodges