How to get away from the crowds
While it’s wonderful that Cornwall provides so many people with a place to escape over the summer, there is only so much love a county can take. If 2020 was anything to go by, our most popular beaches, towns and…
The most Instagrammable buildings in North Cornwall
Whether you’re a full time influencer, an obsessive personal-documenter or just a casual sharer, a holiday in Cornwall is a chance to upload some iconic imagery to your Instagram feed. But if you can't face the inevitable queues in the…
The Best Fish in Cornwall – where to buy it and where to eat it
Fishing is Cornwall’s second biggest industry after tourism, so why not support both during your visit by tasting the very best locally caught and produced food from the sea. You’ll even discover a fascinating social history, one that has helped…
Egyptian House in Penzance
Cornwall has such stunning natural scenery it is easy to overlook some of the wonderful architectural gems that we have hiding on our high streets or out in the quiet countryside. One such treasure, a real showstopper, can be found…
A guide to vegetarian and vegan eating out in North Cornwall
Spend any time in and around Padstow and you’ll be surrounded by the smells and flavours of the sea. Culinary bliss for many visitors, but less tempting for our vegetarian and vegan friends. Fear not! Cornwall has been making great…
The hidden treasures of Cornwall’s North Coast
Cornwall’s north coast has an entirely different personality to the calmer, more sheltered south. The cliffs here are more impressive, the landscape wave-beaten and unflinching, even the rocks seem sharper, and of course, with all that wild beauty comes some…
The Best Coasteering spots in North Cornwall
In a previous blog A beginners guide to Cornish Coasteering we introduced you to the thrilling world of coasteering, an activity that allows you to see another side of the Cornish coast. A world of secret caves, hidden lagoons and, for…
Its a great dog’s life in Cornwall
Taking your dog on holiday to Cornwall can be a mixed blessing. On the one hand you’ve got some of the best walks and beaches on your doorstep. But finding places where your pet is welcome, particularly in the summer…
Cornwall’s best woodland walks
Most visitors to Cornwall would be forgiven for gravitating towards the coast for a breath of fresh air and to stretch their legs and while we can’t deny the beauty of those seaside paths, there are actually some wonderful woodland…
Wildlife watching in Cornwall
Cornwall truly is a spectacle place for wildlife. Whether it is grey seals, dolphins or basking sharks we have them all and much more besides. Even Orca whales have taken to visiting our shores and with a little local knowledge…