Christmas Day swims
Would you rather: a) eat your own bodyweight in chocolate and mince pies, surrounded by wrapping paper debris; b) flop about in front of a fire watching inane TV; or c) plunge into the sea without a wetsuit with lots
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The Man Engine, steaming across Cornwall July 25th – August 6th
What’s 4.5 metres high, weighs nearly 40 tonnes, and will be travelling 130 miles down the granite spine of Cornwall over the coming fortnight? Only the biggest, maddest, mechanical puppet ever to have been built in Britain, that’s what. The
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Cycle Hire and Cycle Routes in Cornwall
Some of the most beautiful places in Cornwall are away from the main roads and the holiday traffic. If you want to experience them in style, with the flexibility to stop and stare a while, grab a bike and travel
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Foraging in Cornwall with Rachel Lambert
Foraging in Cornwall is an up and coming trend, with more and more people intrigued by the huge variety of Cornish plants around our coastline that can be picked and used in their next culinary experiments. Lots of people are
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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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Surfing at Gwithian and Godrevy
Stay at a holiday cottage in Hayle or Gwithian, and you won’t be far from the popular surfing beaches of Gwithian and Godrevy. Situated at the eastern end of St Ives Bay, they make up part of the 3 miles
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Christmas lights and shopping in Cornwall
Mousehole lights Perhaps the most famous of all the Christmas lights displays is in Mousehole Harbour. The flick of the switch will illuminate old favourites such as the Mousehole Cat, the Loch Ness Monster and many more. This year the
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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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Apple days in Cornwall | October 2014
October is traditionally the month for celebrating all things apple. From cider tasting to apple-bobbing, there’s a host of events here in Cornwall to choose from, with community orchards and commercial ventures alike championing Cornish apples. Apple Days help encourage
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The best beach-front cafes in West Cornwall
Everyone knows that the beaches in West Cornwall are some of the best in the world, with golden sand, crashing waves and amazing scenery. Add in a café that can provide you with a cup of tea and something tempting
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The best fish and chips shops in West Cornwall!
As you might expect from a region full of seaside villages and holiday makers, there are plenty of amazing fish and chip shops to choose from when you stay in West Cornwall. Whether you want a sit down meal in
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