Walking in the wake of giants, Cornwall on its mistier days can be a kind of land that time forgot. Which makes it incredibly romantic. I can remember years ago holing up in a boutique B&B in Cornwall. Somewhere down South, near Zennor. It was kind of rustic and not quite the luxury, private accommodation […]
Imagine being told to leave your home… imagine American soldiers occupying your home… imagine being 12 and angry, with only a cat to tell your secrets to… Well it all happened (most of it anyway) in Slapton sands, Devon,in 1944. 25 July – 23 August 2015 just to let you guys into a little secret. […]
I love this David Hockney, called Tunnel2, it’s so much like the lane to Lower Barns. I see so many similarities and particularly love the dappled light through the trees. At this time of year I find the hedgerows amazing. The wild abundance of it all and all the life it contains and attracts and […]
As the days have brought with them an amazing blue palette and the scents of summer lift on the breeze, there is enough to tempt visitors from all over to come to Cornwall. Our little hidden destination here at Lower Barns offers the peace and tranquillity of a summer meadow, and is just a couple […]
It stills the mind, Rejuvenates the body and helps to connect our inner and outer world. Walking is so much more than from getting from A to B. On any given weekend people pack up from the city to venture into the country side or take them selfs of to the coast and walk the […]
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 […]