Several places spring to mind for the classic ... They can get busier on the weekends due to day-trippers from Devon, but these villages remain firmly off Cornwall’s beaten path.

Brian Nilsson, 63, visits Dartmouth for four months every year from America to stay in the area. He said: “I am only local part time - just because I love the place. It's just a gem.

Businesses in Devon and Cornwall have praised the recent good ... was trying to encourage people close to the area to come or stay somewhere new. Sally Everton, director of Visit Devon, said ...

They can get busier on the weekends due to day-trippers from Devon, but these villages remain firmly off Cornwall’s beaten ... the crowds that can plague places such as St Ives.

Several places ... of Cornwall’s less crowded spots is also an exploration of Cornish culture, history and natural beauty. Read on for a selection of less visited spots. Read more: Best hotels ...