We are great lovers of theatre, and especially outdoor theatre in Cornwall and this summer there is plenty for us to look forward to. If you have never been to the Minack Theatre then it’s really something to put on your bucket list. It’s outdoor heaven and this is what they say about it, “The […]
The Gardens at Enys offer a unique tranquil and unspoilt experience. I came across this private estate and its gardens last spring and was blown away by its beauty and carpets of bluebells. The gardens have been neglected through the generations of the owners but the family now are trying to bring it back to […]
The historic fishing centre of St Ives is a popular destination for visitors to the west coast of Cornwall, with its narrow streets, busy harbour, golden beaches and unique and equally famous light. Like Van Goch stumbling through France and finding Provence, St Ives has been attracting artists, drawn to this coast since the nineteenth […]
Discover Mevagissey Narrow streets and steep valley sides lead down to the centre of the old Mevagissey where the distinctive twin harbour provides a safe haven for the many fishing boats that land their daily catch of skate, lobster, plaice and sole. In typical picture postcard style, pubs, cafes, galleries and shops cluster around the […]
The love story between Ross Poldark and Demelza Carne is every bit as dramatic as the landscape in which it is set. You can imagine the dashing British Army captain and the feisty servant girl who would become his wife set against the backdrop of the Cornish coast where they lived. Ross Poldark was heir […]
Flower power is something you can’t miss in Cornwall with gardens crammed with a profusion of colourful plants. Even in winter the climate is so mild that buds start to appear in the hedgerows in January so by the time spring comes that passion for gardening has awakened into a spate of flower festivals. This […]
Making our way steadily around the Cornish coast line on foot The historic fishing centre of St Ives is a popular destination for visitors to the west coast of Cornwall, with its narrow streets, busy harbour, golden beaches and unique and equally famous light. Like Van Goch stumbling through France and finding Provence, St […]
Whether you cycle, walk or horse ride these tranquil, mostly traffic free trails are between 3 – 5 miles long and are perfect to explore Cornwall’s clay country, on the Bugle, Wheal Martyn and Par Beach Clay Trails. The Wheal Martyn and Bugle Trails both lead to the Eden project. During the hot, hot summer […]
I think the Cornish are well known for their love of all things ‘craft’ and ‘artisan’. Across the whole spectrum of interiors, exteriors, homes and gardens, to what we cook, drink and wear, we like to apply an arty touch. A touch that says something about ourselves, to express what we love. The artisan scene […]
Cornwall is known and loved for many things, some more obvious than others. Film is probably not what we hear, or boost about most. However we have an amazing Cornwall Film Festival, that runs at just the right time of the year too. Just as the evenings have got dark and before the sparkle of […]