What’s in a Name? One of the first things that many people notice when they arrive in Cornwall, something that makes this place stand out from the rest of England, are the unusual place names. Ventongimps, Greensplatt, Polyphant, Praze-an-Beeble, Mellangoose,…
If you’re a seasoned surfer looking for a challenge, or an enthusiast who just wants to get off the beaten track, Cornwall has a beach for you. Here is our pick of the county’s ultimate surf spots. Fistral Beach, Newquay…
This October Pentillie Castle, one of the most exclusive estates in Cornwall, is inviting you to come and enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in their elegant Castle Dining Room. This is a rare opportunity to visit this private castle which…
A Padstow institution for more than 20 years, Bin Two began as a wine shop and has since expanded to include outdoor seating and a bar /cafe serving drinks and tapas. It remains the place to be if you’re interested…
Cornwall’s rugged north coast is famed for its beautiful coves, spectacular surf breaks and wild beaches, some, it has to be said, more accessible than others! Northcott Mouth, between Bude and Morwenstow, is perhaps a little less well known but…
Interview with owner Mike Attwood at Paws in Padstow. Since 2017, Mike Atwood has run Paws in Padstow at Trevisker Garden Centre with his wife Lynz. Described as a ‘boutique experience for dogs and their owners’, the shop was inspired…
The summer months are of course the warmest of the year and with the longest days it makes this an ideal time to explore all that Cornwall has to offer. But there is a big but . . . no…
In the second part of our conversation with Ian Marsh, general manager of the West Cornwall National Trust, we discuss the increasing demand on the region as a film set - most famously seen in the BBC’s recent adaptation of…
Treating yourself to a special dinner or an indulgent lunch is a must when visiting Cornwall. But the experience doesn’t always live up to the expectation, particularly when you discover that every other person seems to have had the same…
Widemouth Bay is one of the most spectacular beaches on Cornwall’s north coast and with its long, wide sweep of sand it is easy to understand why it is so popular. Surfers especially relish this wave pounded shore taking full…