by Becky Bradbury | Aug 31, 2017 | Member news
Previously holding four AA Stars, the handsome Grade II listed Alverton Hotel has been awarded four AA SILVER Stars following a recent inspection. It has also retained two AA Rosettes for its Brasserie, held since July 2016. AA Inspector Robert Martin said, “The...
by Becky Bradbury | Aug 31, 2017 | Things to do, Try This, Visit Cornwall
Just the two of us… Empty nesters, young lovers or parents escaping the kids for a few days. Whatever brings you to Cornwall as a couple, there are lots of lovely places to visit outside of the school holidays, especially with the prospect of an Indian Summer to...
by Rosie | Aug 17, 2017 | Things to do, Uncategorised, Visit Cornwall
The wonderful thing about the county of Cornwall, well one of the wonderful things, is the diversity of the landscape. Each area of the Duchy has its own distinct character, shaped by the past. The distance from coast to coast can vary – from Morwenstow in North...
by Becky Bradbury | Jul 31, 2017 | Never been to..., Things to do, Try This, Visit Cornwall
West Cornwall has some of the most beautiful landscape in the county – dramatic cliffs that plunge down to the Atlantic below, glorious sandy beaches and atmospheric countryside. This is a landscape shaped by its past – the remnants of the glory days of mining,...
by Becky Bradbury | Jun 30, 2017 | Member news, Press releases, Things to do, Try This, Visit Cornwall
The Royal Duchy, part of the Brend Hotels group, is the headline sponsor for Falmouth’s first-ever official New Year’s Eve fireworks display. Taking place on the stroke of midnight, the display will be set off at Pendennis Castle – ensuring that as many people as...
by Becky Bradbury | May 19, 2017 | Things to do, Try This, Uncategorised, Visit Cornwall
There’s no excuse for the kids wailing “I’m bored” this May half term. Cornwall is packed with great things to see and do. Here are ten of our favourite activities… including some you can do for free! Encounter animals… Screech Owl Sanctuary Animals provide a...
by Becky Bradbury | Apr 25, 2017 | Action Nan, Member news, Press releases
We are Cornwall member, Bosinver Farm Cottages has been announced as a WINNER in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2017. The team picked up the 'Family Friendly Accommodation of the Year' award at a ceremony at the Hilton Waldorf, London on Monday...
by Becky Bradbury | Apr 21, 2017 | Never been to..., Things to do, Try This
Written by Sue Bradbury Kirstie, Cornwall Today’s editor, couldn’t quite believe it. “You grew up in Cornwall, have lived here for more than 50 years and hadn’t been to Godrevy?” Correct. I’ve seen its famous lighthouse from St Ives and Gwithian but can’t ever...
by Becky Bradbury | Mar 31, 2017 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
With a whole host of activities and fun things to do on offer around Cornwall this Easter there’s plenty to keep the family entertained. Here are just a few of our favourites: Wild Futures – The Monkey Sanctuary Head over to the Monkey Sanctuary this Easter Sunday or...
by Vicki | Mar 16, 2017 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
Cornwall’s tropical climate means we’re lucky enough to have diverse, botanically rich gardens filled with breath-taking displays of magnolia, rhododendron and camellia, to name just a few – and there’s no better time to explore them than spring. Follow paths flanked...
