Retallack Resort and Spa, Cornwall
This luxury resort a short drive from the beach and many top Cornwall days out with kids is a winner with parents and kids alike for its surf simulator, outdoor inflatable aqua park, indoor pool, outdoor play area, tennis courts, spa and nine-hole golf course. There is also evening entertainment, plus a babysitting service for parents who want some 'us' time after a fun-packed day with the kids.
The stunning self-catering apartments and lodges sleep 2–12; some are dog-friendly. You may be tempted away from the kitchen by the on-site dining options, which include the Driftwood Lounge with its family pizzas and the fish and chips bar in the man-made beach area.
Read our review of a family break at the Retallack Resort & Spa.
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What to expect
Swimming pool at Retallack Resort.
Facilities
Childcare (see above).
Restaurant, bar and coffee bar.
Spa and health club with 15-metre indoor pool (including adult-only swim sessions), sauna and steam room.
Aqua park (outdoor inflatable waterpark; suitable for ages 6+; pre-book; extra charge).
FlowRider surf simulator (extra charge).
Wakeboarding park (extra charge).
Man-made beach area (with beach bar, fish and chips bar, volleyball, table tennis).
Woodland trail.
Outdoor play area.
2 tennis courts.
Fitness classes and gym; 5km running route around the resort.
9-hole par-3 golf course.
Coarse-fishing lakes.
Double X-Box zone and pool table.
Farm shop.
Accommodation
300 apartments and lodges sleeping 2-12.
Travel cots can be hired at the time of booking. Safety features, including stairgates, are available. All apartments have a DVD player (DVDs can be borrowed at reception) and a parking space. Some with private hot tub.
Food at Retallack Resort.
Childcare
Jelly Tots Crèche (ages 0-3 months)
Retallack Kids' Club (ages 3-7 years)
Adventure Club (older children and teenagers)
The crèche is open throughout the year at selected times but the kids' clubs are only open during the school holidays; enquire in advance; extra charge.
Babysitting (pre-booking required; from 3 months old; day and night bookings available; extra charge).
Location
Retallack Resort and Spa is 9km from Padstow and a 15-minute drive from Newquay. The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway (a 20-minute drive), served by trains from London (4 hours).
Spa at Retallack Resort.
Fistral holiday home at Retallack Resort.
View of the resort and lake.
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