Caroline Grant Glass Art

Glass art in rural Cornwall feels like an unlikely find, but Caroline Grant's studio near Goonhavern is exactly the sort of thing that transforms a caravan holiday from pleasant to actually memorable. You're looking at fused glass pieces - jewellery, panels, vessels - made on site by the artist herself. The work has real colour and character to it, proper craft rather than mass-produced tourist tat.

What makes it worth the detour is that you can actually watch Grant working if timing's right. There's something absorbing about seeing glass shaped and fired, even if you're only there for 20 minutes. The pieces themselves range from affordable jewellery to larger installations, and the studio's intimate enough that you don't feel rushed through like you would at a chain gallery.

It works best for adults who appreciate handmade work - kids might lose interest fairly quickly unless they're genuinely into art or the idea of molten glass fascinates them. Anyone staying at Monkey Tree Holiday Park or Treamble Valley Caravan Club is practically on the doorstep, and it makes a decent rainy-day stop if you're based anywhere across the Holywell Bay or Crantock Beach area.

Best to ring ahead before you visit - opening hours aren't straightforward, and you want to make sure the studio's open. A quick 20-minute visit is realistic, though if you're buying a piece, add time for browsing and chatting with the artist.