St Just, The Knut and Places of the Play
With Tin and Copper no longer the mainstay of Cornwall’s most westerly outpost, St Just has had to move with the times. Making the most of its distinctive local history, spectacular coastline and environs, as well as the creative talents
Read more
Fish, Art and Newlyn Arts Festival
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Newlyn is all about the fish. Home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK, and providing a livelihood for many, the industry contributes millions of pounds to the Cornish economy each
Read more
Eating out in West Cornwall: Top spots
What West Cornwall has in abundance (apart from soul-stirring panoramas, breathtaking natural landscape and iconic attractions…) is an array of truly top-notch places to eat. From beautiful beach cafés to country pub boltholes, boutique delis and hidden village gems, West
Read more
Matthew Lanyon exhibition in St Ives | September
Followers of art in Cornwall will have all eyes on St Ives this September as eminent St Ives artist Matthew Lanyon unveils his entire year’s work in a major solo exhibition during the celebrated St Ives September Festival. ‘Tater Dhu’
Read more
Newquay Fish Festival | 11th-13th September
Newquay Fish Festival is one of the most popular foodie festivals in Cornwall. Now in its 13th year, this family friendly food and crafts show combines the traditional fishing history of Newquay harbour with modern day entertainment, displays and cookery
Read more
St Ives September Festival 2015
Celebrating the town’s colourful artistic and musical heritage, and with more than 300 events taking place over fifteen days, the St Ives September festival is not to be missed. The headline acts at The Guildhall have all been confirmed, with
Read more
La Casita, Carbis Bay
It’s rare to discover that double sense of escapism simply by dining somewhere that is ‘other’ to where you’re visiting. Allow me to elaborate. The Carbis Bay and St Ives area is exotic enough. Silken white sands fringed by aquamarine
Read more
A day of adventure at Watergate Bay
We love Watergate Bay; it’s one of our favourite places to spend a day at the beach, be an adrenaline junkie or watch the sun set with a glass of wine – and with dogs welcome all year round, it’s
Read more
Newlyn Fish Festival | 31st August
You may not get more Cornish than the Newlyn Fish Festival. Based in the county’s far wild west, the event is now in its 26th year and continues to grow in both popularity and reputation. Combining the spectacular centre stage
Read more
St Ives Lifeboat Day | 29th August
Visit St Ives on Saturday 29th August and you’ll be for a real treat. The RNLI (the charity that saves lives at sea) will be hosting their annual St Ives Lifeboat Day, where crowds descend on the harbour for a
Read more
Rogue Theatre – a magical day out.
Dare you brave the enchanted woods? For an immersive theatrical experience like no other, follow the twisty, winding paths with innovative Cornish company Rogue Theatre, as they present their summer season of wild woodland shows at Tehidy. True theatre warriors,
Read more
Our favourite beaches in North Cornwall
There are so many stunning beaches in Cornwall, and with the North Coast of Cornwall being home to such a variety, we’ve featured our favourites and what makes them special. If you’re staying in one of our Newquay holiday cottages,
Read more