Beaches in and near Newquay
Whether you want great surf, soft sand or dog-friendly fun, Newquay’s beaches are among the best in Cornwall.
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Things to do in and around Mevagissey
If you’re heading to Cornwall’s sublime south coast, then the beauteous allure of Mevagissey and its surrounds will hold you captive throughout the duration of your stay.
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Walks in and near Bude
What better way to explore North Cornwall’s beautiful seaside destination of Bude than by donning your walking boots and adventuring on foot? The quaint seaside town of Bude is nestled near the Devon border, presenting visitors with a fabulous seafront, bevy of beaches and array of attractions flanked by gloriously unspoiled surrounds.
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20 of the most beautiful buildings in Cornwall
Believe it or not, there’s more to Cornwall than its famed natural landscapes. Though visitors flock from across the globe to personally experience the Duchy’s paradisiacal beaches, subtropical gardens, rugged coastline and enchanting countryside, there’s far more than initially meets the eye when it comes to Cornwall’s must-sees: its beautiful buildings.
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Farm shops and independent food shops in Cornwall
Here in Cornwall we are truly lucky to have access to an incredible host of little farm shops full of straight-from-the-ground veg, independent food shops that specialise in seriously moorish treats, and delicatessens with so much choice you might just need a bigger bag.
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The most scenic drives in Cornwall
Road trip, anyone? Whether you fancy taking the scenic route to your holiday home, admiring a range of scenery from the comfort of your car, or embarking upon a rainy day excursion, Cornwall is chock with pretty places perfect for a drive-by.
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Cornish engine houses to visit
Cornwall’s mining heritage isn’t just the cultural backbone of the county, but is globally recognised as an engineering tour de force and claims status as the UK’s largest industrial UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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10 of the most beautiful Cornish coves
If it’s picture-postcard you seek, Cornwall has it in spades. The county is surrounded by ocean all sides but one, so if a spectacular cove is something you crave, then here you’ll find an almost-endless store of crystalline waters lapping pebble, sand and rocky outcrop that’ll make you feel as if you’re stepping into a work of art.
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Ancient sites in West Cornwall
If ancient history is your bag, then you’ve come to the right place. West Cornwall has the highest concentration of ancient sites in Europe: standing stones, stone circles, quoits, barrows, fougus, wells, Bronze Age settlements and hill forts. Even the
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10 of the most picturesque harbours in Cornwall
Along with iconic structures such as St Michael’s Mount and The Minack Theatre that are built into their striking surrounds, Cornwall is home to a host of must-see harbours that stand as beautiful attractions themselves.
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10 socially distanced days out in Cornwall
Social distance is almost guaranteed in Cornwall, whether it’s a national guideline or not. Pre-Covid, it has always been one of the main reasons why tourists have flocked here for decades: the promise of picture postcard wide-open spaces and a sense of unbridled freedom that you simply don’t get elsewhere in the country, or world, for that matter.
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Cornwall's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
In Cornwall, you can’t escape natural beauty. Not that you’d want to. There are no less than a dozen designated local Area Of Natural Beauty (AONB) sections packed into the Duchy, presenting eye candy of the highest calibre pretty much everywhere you turn!
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