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 […]
Autumn is in the air. In the tap-tapping of a woodpecker; in the crackle of leaves underfoot; in the snip of pruning secateurs. Trees hang heavy with fruit; hedgerows glisten with berries, all ripe for preserving. Our kitchens see changes in food. Casseroles slowly braise, baking bread never smelt so good. There is as much […]
With more than 400 miles of mainland coastline and an excellent public path network, Cornwall is all about rugged shorelines and vast countryside. Add to the mix a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna, interesting geology, fascinating history and some of the most striking views in the country and we have one of England’s best […]
The Harvest is coming in. What a year with sunshine and more sunshine! The Farmers are happy with crops in abundance. Bumper crop of seeds and berries. It’s well worth a visit to The Lost Gardens of Heligan, their wholesome display of squashes, pumpkins and onions is truly breathtaking. A real work of art. We […]
Cornwall is well known for lots of wonderful things and food is one in particular. We simply LOVE food. Not only do we have fresh produce straight from the sea and our fields, we have skilled chefs and food festivals too. This weekend, for 3 days starting on 26th September we have the Great Cornish […]
I can’t get enough of Lower Barn. I’ve stayed five, maybe six, times and I can safely say there isn’t a corner of Cornwall where I feel more relaxed, content and truly spoilt. The sense of peace always sets in as soon as we start weaving- our path along the leafy lanes on the approach: […]
“One of our liveliest national treasures” “constantly,delightfully inventive” inventive” This is Kneehigh. Every year they delight us with their dark, magical theatre. This year is no exception Dead Dog in a Suitcase ( and other love songs ) it’s a dark musical combined with octane farce and a collection of songs culled from the edge of […]
Book now for next weekend – it’s the last time of the year the Gribbin Daymark (known locally as The Gribbon Lighthouse) will be open. See Cornwall in it’s incredible September beauty. The Gribbin, owned by the National Trust, can be seen across the whole of St Austell Bay, from Fowey to Mevagissey and beyond. […]
Cornwall is brimming with cycle trails and at Lower Barns we are real fans. Any excuse to get on a bike. What is there not to like about a big cooked breakfast, a day out on fabulous off road trails, to challenge you, make you laugh and feel full up on life. Then once you […]