For Families
Where children remember why the countryside is everything.
Farm animals, swimming pools, nature trails, and 428 acres to get genuinely lost in. Whalesborough is one of the finest family resorts in Cornwall — and the children won't want to leave.
Toddlers
Cots & highchairs available · gentle terrain · farm animals to meet
Ages 5–12
Play areas · outdoor pool · nature trails · wildlife spotting
Teenagers
Gym access · swimming · coast path walking · Widemouth Bay surfing
All Ages
Free spa access · The Weir Restaurant · 428 acres of estate
What's On Site
Everything a child needs for an unforgettable week.
Working Farm Animals
The beating heart of Whalesborough. Cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, and more — all part of the working estate. Children can meet the animals and understand where their food comes from in a way no classroom can teach.
Outdoor Pool
The outdoor pool is 17 metres long, 8 metres wide, and open throughout the summer season. With space to splash, swim, and play — included free with every cottage stay.
Indoor Pool — Year Round
Rain or shine, the indoor pool at The W Club Spa is maintained at 29–30°C year-round. No need to wait for good weather. Included free with every cottage and Arvor Suite stay.
Children's Play Areas
Multiple outdoor play areas are dotted across the estate, including beside The Weir Restaurant — so adults can eat in peace while children are supervised nearby.
Nature Trails & Wildlife
428 acres of estate means real nature, not manicured paths. The Interactive Wildlife Centre introduces children to the estate's ecology — from the fishing lake to the 50 new acres of young woodland.
The Weir Restaurant Kids' Menu
The Weir Restaurant is fully family-friendly with a dedicated children's menu, outdoor play area, and a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes children of all ages. Farm-fresh ingredients, made simply and deliciously.
The Farm
Where food comes from. Where memories are made.
Whalesborough is a working Cornish farm — not a theme park version of one. There are real cows to meet, real vegetables growing in the organic market garden, and a very real rooster who doesn't respect lie-ins.
For children who have grown up in cities, meeting the animals and understanding the land is a genuinely transformative experience. It's the kind of thing they'll talk about for years. And for children who already know the countryside — Whalesborough gives them more of it, with a five-star house to come back to.
Find your family cottageAccommodation
Cottages built for families.
All 26 cottages are dog-friendly and sleep between 2 and 8 guests. Every property has an enclosed private garden — safe for children and pets to play freely.
Cots and highchairs are available on request. All cottages include access to the full Whalesborough estate — the farm, spa, pools, restaurant, and all 428 acres — at no extra charge.
For larger family groups, properties like The Farmhouse, Medlands, and Eagles Nest offer generous living space and multiple bedrooms — the kind of places where family holidays become annual traditions.
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