Five family-friendly days out in Newquay
Unbelievable as it sounds, sometimes the beach just isn’t enough. Though Newquay is famed for its scenic stretches of sand, with a family in tow – and especially if the weather turns – you’ll need other options to entertain and
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Baby-friendly active days out in Cornwall
When staying at a family friendly holiday cottage in Cornwall, what better way to take in the scenery and occupy the little ones than with an exhilarating exploration of Cornwall’s great outdoors? With so many ways to actively adventure out
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Paradise Park | Hayle
If you’re visiting Cornwall this half term – and especially if you’re staying at one of our holiday cottages in Hayle – we can wholeheartedly recommend experiencing what some of the rare and beautiful wildlife the area has to offer.
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Ten Family Attractions in Cornwall
Even when the weather is good during your holiday, sometimes the beaches just aren’t enough. If you fancy a day out with your family, we’ve picked out some attractions that are all guaranteed to entertain and sometimes (but don’t tell
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Rainy day activities for all the family
The weather can sometimes be a lottery when you holiday in the UK, but there is so much to do in Cornwall that a rainy day won’t spoil your fun. We have a favourite saying that we are fond of
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St Ives Biathlon | July 2014
A Competitor’s View. By Jo Hill Now, I would not call myself an elite athlete – in fact I’m far from it, but there is something about a challenge that I can’t resist, and the St Ives Biathlon draws
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St Ives hosts Adventure Events | August 2012
This summer, Cornwall Adventure Events are hosting five weeks of activities to raise money for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. After raising almost £13,000 in 2012, the team returns for a third year with a range of fantastic events on
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St Ives beach voted one of Top 10 in Europe
St Ives was a proud recipient of yet another award in February when Porthminster Beach was selected as being one of the Top 10 European beaches in the 2013 Traveller Choice Beach Awards, voted for by TripAdvisor’s online reviewers. In
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Halloween in Cornwall | October 2012
If you’re coming to Cornwall during the half term Halloween period we thought that we would save you the hassle of scouring the internet and compile a list of things to do that both adults and kids can enjoy! West
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Introducing Praa Sands
We’ve welcomed quite a few new properties to our portfolio in recent months, with a large majority in locations outside of our treasured St Ives. As such, we’ve decided to introduce a new area every week and tell you all
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Newlyn Fish Festival
No August bank holiday is complete without the annual Newlyn Fish Festival. The day is a celebration of all things to do with the sea, fishing and seafood and is popular with locals and visitors alike. The small village is
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Falmouth Week | August 2012
One of the largest regatta’s in the South West, Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week is a fantastic 9 day event seeing 450 yachts and dinghies taking to the waters from the 11th – 19th August. The week begins with a superb
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