Fowey Sports Hub

Fowey Sports Hub sits right on the water's edge in this proper Cornish sailing town, and it's where locals actually go to do things rather than just wander about taking photos. You'll find tennis courts, a gym, and activity spaces all geared up for proper exercise - it's functional rather than fancy, which is exactly what you want when you're on holiday and can't face another cream tea.

This is squarely aimed at active types who don't want to lose fitness while away, or families with restless teenagers who need burning out. If your idea of a break is five days of lying down, skip it. The location means you could easily combine it with a morning session before heading out to explore Fowey's riverside walks or the coastal path toward Polruan.

Staying nearby, you're well positioned for the holiday parks dotted around - Par Sands is just 2.5 miles off if you want a full-fat caravan experience, while Tremeer Farm's yurts (2.6 miles) suit a different vibe entirely. Both give you enough breathing room that you're not camping on top of the sports hub itself.

Fowey itself is worth the trip regardless - narrow streets, good restaurants, and genuine working harbour activity. Use the hub if you need it, but don't make it your reason for coming. The real draw is the town and coast around it.