The Best Places to Get Ice Cream in Cornwall Near Tregoad Holiday Park

Spent the day exploring the coast? Wandering around pretty Cornish towns? Relaxing on the beach? Stopping for an ice cream is practically a holiday tradition.

So, who better to recommend the best ice cream spots near Tregoad Holiday Park than the people who live and work here? We asked our team to share their favourite places to grab a scoop, and these are the local gems they picked.

Recommended by Molly Beaver - Holiday Experience Manager

Just a short drive from Tregoad, Martin’s Dairy Cornish Bakery in Looe is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Known for serving delicious Cornish ice cream alongside freshly baked treats, it’s the perfect place to stop while exploring the bustling harbour. 

Choose your favourite flavour, wander down to the waterfront and enjoy watching the fishing boats come and go. 

You can’t beat an ice cream by the harbour after walking around Looe.

Distance from Tregoad: Approx. 5 minutes.

Recommended by Sharron Jones - Admin Team

Bassett’s has been serving ice cream to holidaymakers for generations. Situated close to the quay, it’s an easy stop during a day exploring the town’s independent shops, cafes and beach. 

With plenty of classic flavours on offer, it’s the perfect choice if you’re after a proper seaside cone. 

Top tip: Grab your ice cream before taking a stroll along East Looe Beach.

Distance from Tregoad: Approx. 10 minutes.

Recommended by Maisie England - Holidays Team Member

The Dog and Waffle has become one of Looe’s most popular hidden gems, serving artisan waffles, indulgent desserts and excellent ice cream.

Whether you’re treating yourself to a loaded waffle or simply fancy a scoop after a coastal walk, it’s well worth seeking out. 

Perfect after: Walking the South West Coast Path with your dog.

Distance from Tregoad: Approx. 10 minutes.

Recommended by Sarah Bratherton (Holidays Team Member)

If your ideal ice cream comes with a spectacular sea view, Hannafore Kiosk is hard to beat. 

Located on Marine Drive overlooking Hannafore Beach and Looe Island, it’s a brilliant place to sit back with a cone while watching the waves. Alongside locally made Farmer Tom’s ice cream, you’ll also find homemade cakes, lunches and hot drinks if you fancy staying a little longer. 

Keep an eye out for seals and enjoy one of the quieter spots along the Cornish coastline. 

Distance from Tregoad: Approx. 10 minutes.

Recommended by Sarah Flounders - Holidays Team Member

Fancy combining your ice cream stop with a visit to one of Cornwall’s prettiest inland towns?

The Little Ice Cream Shop in Lostwithiel is well worth the short drive. Packed with locally made ice cream and plenty of tempting flavours, it’s a lovely excuse to spend an afternoon exploring the independent shops, riverside walks and historic streets of this charming Cornish town.

It’s a fantastic alternative if you’re looking to venture a little further from the coast.

Distance from Tregoad: Approx. 30 minutes.

Why not turn your holiday into a Cornish ice cream adventure?

Here’s our team’s suggested route:

- Morning exploring Lostwithiel

- Afternoon on the beach in Looe

- Walk along Hannafore

- Finish the day with another scoop overlooking the harbour (because one ice cream is never enough on holiday!)

One of the best things about staying at Tregoad Holiday Park is that you’re perfectly placed to discover Cornwall’s best beaches, coastal walks, charming towns and, of course, plenty of fantastic ice cream. 

After a day of exploring Cornwall, head back to Tregoad to relax by the pool, enjoy dinner in Stargazy Bar & Grill or simply unwind in your holiday home before planning tomorrow’s adventure.

Book your stay at Tregoad Holiday Park and discover all of these delicious ice cream spots for yourself.