Things to do in Cornwall when it’s raining

We've got loads of activities to do within the house.

- The main lounge has board games in the cupboards

- The second lounge has a 50-inch smart TV with two Xbox game controllers. There is also a karaoke machine that links to your smartphone.

- The kitchen has a 65-inch smart TV with a soundbar and subwoofer, perfect for watching family movies or hooking up a Nintendo Switch.

- In light rain you could venture outside and sit in the hot tub!

Go back in time by visiting this art deco style cinema and watch one of the latest blockbuster films. Situated in the heart of Wadebridge, you can park nearby and get all the usual cinema snacks and drinks.

Visit the wonderful town of St Ives with its array of shops and cafes.

But hidden at the end of town is the Tate Art Gallery. It's extremely family-friendly, so your little ones won't get too bored, and it has an art room just for them.

They usually exhibit local artists as well as more well-known artworks. Parking is challenging in St Ives, so we recommend taking the train from Hayle and enjoying the beautiful views en route.

The National Lobster Hatchery is located on the quay next to the cycle hire for the Camel Trail. The building houses the processes to hatch baby lobsters and grow. They are released into their natural habitat when young. There's plenty for children to do, including a play and craft area on the top floor. 

You'll probably spend no more than one hour here, but it's an interesting project.

The original jail is no longer in use and is now a hotel. Each room combines three cells: one for the bathroom, one for the bedroom and the other as a lobby.

There's an interesting self-guided tour through the dungeons and cells not converted. The jail has a large cafe and gift shop. Bodmin is just 30 minutes from Fair Skies.

On the south coast of Cornwall is St Austell. Just 20 Cornish miles (taking about 40 minutes) brings you to a host of indoor activities for children and adults.

It's the home of China Clay and has a museum to explore. You can take a tour of the St Austell Brewery to learn the brewing process for popular beers such as Tribute and Korev. 

You can learn about the history at the St Austell Town Museum located in the old jail, tour around Holy Trinity Church, or watch a film at the cinema.