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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cornwall is now well established as a culinary Mecca, with Padstow right at the heart of the revolution thanks to the likes of Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth. What better souvenir could a foodie hope to take away from their…
Cornwall’s literary heritage is probably best known for two authors, whose work and influence we’ve already explored on this blog – Daphne du Maurier, author of Rebecca, and Winston Graham, author of Poldark. But the region has also been home…
Think about extreme coastal sports and you might imagine veteran surfers throwing themselves into thirty foot waves or teenagers ‘tombstoning’ from the nearest piece of jagged headland. But there’s another way of experiencing the thrilling power of Cornwall’s seas. One…
It may surprise some visitors and locals alike to learn that there are actually more than 70 museums in Cornwall. From art and technology to mining and witchcraft, for the curious these wonderful resources are just ready and waiting to…
If you’re looking for the ultimate afternoon indulgence you’ve come to the right place. Padstow is jam packed (pardon the pun) with cafes, hotels and restaurants claiming to offer the perfect cream tea. As we discussed in 'the delights of…