by Vicki | Sep 16, 2016 | Poldark, Things to do, Visit Cornwall
As the second series of Poldark continues, the programme showcases yet more of Cornwall’s dramatic clifftops. Used as filming locations for declarations of love, moments of sorrow, emotional arrests and of course, a lot of galloping on horseback, we’ve picked out a...
by Vicki | Sep 16, 2016 | Cornish food and drink, Things to do
Autumn has arrived and brought with it a whole host of seasonal flavours. Around the county menus are changing – filling with plenty of warming, rustic flavours to tuck into. Take a look at just some of our favourite restaurants to sample the best the season and the...
by Becky Bradbury | Sep 9, 2016 | Things to do, Try This
Following the first episode of the new series of Poldark, it wasn’t Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson or the shocking ending that was the main talking point (though we still can’t quite get over what happened!), but the introduction of Horace the pug. Used to disguise...
by Vicki | Sep 7, 2016 | Cornish food and drink, Things to do, Visit Cornwall
Whether you’re looking for delicious food and drink, the perfect gift for a friend or loved one, a special treat for yourself, or something beautiful for the home – Cornwall has plenty of unique shopping opportunities. Take a look at a few of favourites here:...
by Vicki | Sep 5, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
Rosamunde Pilcher is one of the best-loved authors associated with Cornwall, with a literary career that has spanned five decades. Born in 1924 in Lelant near St Ives, it is here - her childhood home - that inspired many of her novels, which have since been adapted...
by Becky Bradbury | Sep 2, 2016 | Things to do, Try This, Visit Cornwall
Seal spotting at Godrevy Point Offering the perfect home for seals and therefore providing a great location from which to spot them – whether playing in the waves or sleeping on the sand, there are often many seals enjoying Mutton Cove on Godrevy Point. Parking at...
by Vicki | Aug 25, 2016 | Visit Cornwall
From boutique B&B’s by the sea, to self-catering cottages that are perfect for larger groups, or chic, stylish country hotels – the county has accommodation to suit every budget and taste. Take a look at some of our favourite options below. Hotels There are a...
by Becky Bradbury | Aug 25, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
With series two of Poldark set to hit our screens on 4th September, we thought we’d share some of the Cornish film locations featured in the new episodes. Charlestown Featuring as Truro Harbour in both series one and two, Charlestown is famous for its beauty and...
by Vicki | Aug 9, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea - Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady Traditionally comprised of delicate sandwiches and a wide array of cakes - from coffee and carrot to chocolate and lemon -...
by Vicki | Aug 4, 2016 | Things to do
Britain’s largest ever mechanical puppet - created in the form of a giant Cornish miner - has been crawling his way along the county’s lanes and roads for the past fortnight, in celebration of the ‘Tinth’ anniversary of the Cornish mining landscape being designated a...
