Where to stay in Cornwall
…Because, quite frankly, the choice is seemingly endless. Surfing holiday or country escape? Culture vulture, foodie or festival lover? Seeking somewhere deliciously away-from-it-all to unwind or a hub of activity in order to immerse yourself into the thick of the
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A boat trip from Mousehole
One of the best things you can do whilst staying in one of our holiday cottages in Mousehole, is take a boat trip from the beautiful harbour and explore the coastline from a different angle. Berthed on the South Quay
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Horse riding days out in Cornwall
Fancy yourself as a bit of a Ross Poldark? Galloping along a coastal headland, with a stunning backdrop of breathtaking sea views, rugged cliffs, and tin mining engine houses with their chimney’s pointing skywards beneath a vast expanse of blue?
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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
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Choosing a holiday cottage in Cornwall
There is no better place to take your family on holiday than beautiful Cornwall. The sheer diversity of attractions, beaches and places of interest is unrivaled, and many people return every year to discover more jewels in the south west
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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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Restaurants with the best views in West Cornwall
We are spoilt for choice here in West Cornwall when it comes to dining out. In many regions, that would be good enough, but we can offer something more. A view to die for… Carn Brea Castle, Carnkie, Redruth Let’s
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Watersports in West Cornwall
The sea around West Cornwall is so clear that it tempts you every day to get right in it and enjoy it! The variety of beaches can offer either gentle lapping waves for children to play in or larger surf
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Marazion Marsh
Marazion Marsh is a short walk west from the town. Here lies Cornwall’s largest reed-bed, the RSPB’s most southerly UK reserve. Herons, Cetti’s Warblers, Chiffchaffs and Little Egrets reside here. More than 250 bird, 500 plant, 500 insect, and 18
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Sandy beaches in West Cornwall
The biggest ever survey of travel journalists has recently been conducted, and saw over 100 of the UK’s most influential travel writers interviewed, including the likes of Simon Calder and Ben Fogle. With its stunning coastline it’s little wonder that beaches in Cornwall were voted the best in the UK, with Watergate Bay and Porthcurno Beach coming out as the favourites. With more than 150 beaches and 300 miles of coastline, there’s many to choose from, so here is a small selection of our personal favourites. Grab your towel, bucket and spade and pay a visit to these West Cornwall spots…
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St Michael’s Mount
Tradition & History St. Michael’s Mount sits on the Pilgrim’s Way (St. Michael’s Way) one of the network of pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. Welsh and Irish pilgrims used to join the Cornish at St. Uny,
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Guide to eating out in Marazion
Marazion, home of St Michael’s Mount, is the perfect place for a Cornish holiday. But where is the best place to eat out? Marazion has a wide range of restaurants, pubs and cafés, as well as take away options. Here is a guide to just a few of our favourite places to eat out in at this magical town...
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