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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emilee Tombs

I’ve been holidaying in Cornwall since childhood – this is why off-season is the best time to visit

Carbis Bay in Cornwall near St Ives offers unspoilt views and spotless shores to those visiting in winter - (Getty/iStock)

It was a blustery November day as the car passed down a stretch of sandy track signposted “Constantine Bay”. I’ve been coming to Cornwall on holiday since I was a toddler, but my family and I had always visited in summer.

In the warmer months, the picturesque golden sweep of Constantine Bay teems with people – and it’s not hard to see why. The beach offers gentle rolling waves for wannabe surfers, sand dunes for children to slide down, rock pools to explore and a well-stocked cafe. It would usually be hard to park the car close by, and unless you’re incredibly organised, accommodation would be hard to come by.

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