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YOUR VERY OWN RETREAT BY THE SEA

Luxury Self Catering
in the heart of Padstow

Kilden Mor celebrates the incredible beauty of Padstow, we invite you to enjoy all that this very special part of the world has to offer.

With its endless choice of beautiful beaches, hidden coves and amazing scenery, Cornwall has something for everyone.  Explore the history, celebrity locations, myths and legends and taste the delights of artisan food and exceptional restaurants.  A real home for foodies to enjoy.

When we think of Cornwall our minds quickly turn to the sea and the amazing food that springs from over 400 miles of coast. Explore some of the Cornish gastronomic culture…...

Thinking of taking a trip to this well-known Cornish town? Enjoy a holiday filled with fresh seafood, fabulous fine dining and comforting pub grub. Whether you're looking for a relaxed,...

As well as spectacular scenery, Cornwall has a wealth of events to discover whenever you choose to visit. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly event, the thrills of a high energy music...

Your Guide to Cornwall

The legend of Port Quin

Port Quin, on Cornwall’s wild north coast, looks as if it has been specifically created by nature to be the perfect little Cornish cove. Impossibly picturesque, it remains an undiscovered haven just a few minutes’ drive from its much...

Kynance Cove

February 6, 2025
Kynance Cove history Kilden Mor

Geology feels like a particularly present and powerful force in Cornwall. Pushing up the stark rocky tors of the moors, creating dynamic and dramatic coastal landscapes and driving industry and commerce for hundreds of years. The...

Emily Hobhouse

February 6, 2025
Emily Hobhouse

In 2024 ‘The Story of Emily’, a museum dedicated to Emily Hobhouse, opened in St Ive, near Liskeard but who was this formidable Cornish woman and why is her life and legacy worth remembering? Emily Hobhouse was a humanitarian, a...

The Saint's Way, Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey

The Saint’s Way is a long-distance walking route that crosses the breadth of Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey. Running for some 30 miles through some of the area’s most beautiful and wild scenery walkers these days tend to tackle it in...

St-Michaels-Mount-Miraculous-history

Resting in the curved basin of Mount’s Bay is the fairy tale location of St Michael’s Mount. Myths and legends swirl around this island like sea mist and it has become a favourite destination for visitors to Cornwall to explore. But...

Fern Britton and Elizabeth Dale

I have been writing for the lovely Sarah White at Kilden Mor since 2020. She first contacted me during the pandemic and asked if I would be interested in writing some blog posts about Cornish history for her website which, of course, I...

Kilden Mor guide to christmas markets in Cornwall 2024

It is time to embrace that Christmas spirit and snap up some festive delights for you and your loved ones this November and December with our guide to Cornwall’s Christmas Markets and Fayres! Whether you are looking for unique gifts,...