Events in Newquay: Electric Beach Festival 8-9th July
Amp up your stay in Cornwall with a stint at Newquay’s Electric Beach Festival, which this year runs on 8th and 9th July and presents a tantalisingly eclectic selection of entertainment from some seriously show-stopping headliners. Celebrating the fifth anniversary
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Penzance Literary Festival – 6th – 9th July 2016
A warm welcome is promised at what has been billed as ‘the friendliest lit fest in the UK’. Now in its seventh year, there are dozens of events crammed into four days, held in eight undercover venues throughout the town.
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Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival
17th – 19th June 2016 “In South Australia I was born, heave away, haul away…” Born in New Zealand, I grew up in South Australia, where this song rivalled even Waltzing Matilda in the popularity stakes. First published as a
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Lifeboat Stations in Cornwall
Famous for its maritime culture, Cornwall is – in short – synonymous with the sea. From pirates and smugglers to surfers and sailors, the fact that the county is practically surrounded by water is central to both the identity of
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Surfing in Porthleven
Porthleven is a beautiful fishing village near Helston renowned for its picturesque setting and Cornish feel. However, for many people, Porthleven is known as the best surfing venue in West Cornwall. Many great, award-winning surfers have learned their trade on
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Koru Kayaking Adventures
Kayaking is a fantastic way to see and appreciate Cornwall’s natural beauty. You can choose from inland rivers and waterways, or explore some of the county’s rugged coastline. Although there are places where you can ‘go it alone’ and hire
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Pubs in and around Mousehole
Stay in a self catering cottage in Mousehole and you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding which pubs to visit. Whether you’re after a hearty meal, or a refreshing pint after a long walk, you’ll find a great selection of
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Baby and Toddler Friendly Days Out in Cornwall
We like to spoil our visitors here, and outstanding array of award-winning, unique and utterly engaging offerings ensures nothing but family-friendliness for all ages. We’ve compiled a list of some of the county’s must-sees, where babies, toddlers, children and adults
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Get outdoors in Cornwall this summer
Ah – the great outdoors. And nowhere does it quite like we do here in Cornwall. Sublime seascapes, majestic moorlands, rambling countryside and picturesque rivers…the county is awash with world-class landscapes that make a visit to the far reaches of
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Jubilee Pool
Cornwall is known for its glorious beaches, but if swimming and sunning is your thing then a visit to Penzance’s magnificent Jubilee Pool is an absolute must. Built just a stone’s throw from the harbour, on a traditional bathing spot
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A day out at Cornwall Gold
Having an elderly parent and young child both dependant on you is not easy, especially when the one parent has just had a full knee replacement and the 3 year old is into anything and everything. This was my predicament
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Check out our St Ives harbour webcam!
The views from our St Ives office are truly stunning, so we thought we’d share them with you via our very HD webcam! Click the image below to watch it live! Enjoy! Browse holiday cottages in St Ives >>
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