Just a short trip from Lower Barns, Mevagissey is a must visit! The picturesque fishing village is super charming with its narrow streets, historic harbour, and such a welcoming community. What to do: The harbour is the heart of the village and offers stunning views – watch the boats come and go while enjoying the […]
February 11, 2017EXPLORING CORNWALL…
on B&B, Birthdays, Cornwall, days out Cornwall, Eating out in Cornwall, love, Lower BarnsFebruary our shortest month is never sweet, as it comes at the dog-end of winter, though it acts as a reminder to lift our heads up and engage with the outside world again, to end hibernation and breath deep the smell of the Cornish landscape and seas which surround this rugged coast line. Reasons to […]
October 25, 2016Perfect moments on our ‘works’ trip down the Helford River
on B&B, Beach, Cornwall, days out Cornwall, Eating out in CornwallWe took a bit of time out to celebrate a great season, Ben leaving us for France and Rachel having worked with us for 4 years now. I always have a passion to visit West Cornwall, it’s so different from our bit of Cornwall. A day there can feel like I’v been away for ages.
August 26, 2016Cornwall in late summer
on Advertising, B&B, Beach, Cornwall, days out Cornwall, Eating out in Cornwall, Eden Project, Lower Barns, MarketingLate summer in Cornwall always fills me with excitement. There is a distinct change in everything as the farmers start to harvest. Plans change from assuming it’s going to be a beach day to considering the best things to do if the weather isn’t good. And that’s a crucial part, since often the weather in […]
As autumn rolls in, we feel the sun sink just that little bit earlier, and yet the russet colours of burnt orange in the sky are reflected in the trees as the leaves start to change colour and fall too. As our wonderful schools are filling back up with children, Cornwall is awash with a […]
Asparagus season is just one of the things we love about this time of year. Looking for quick and easy ways to eat it? Here are three of my favourite recipes, which make perfect light Summer meals or starters. ASPARAGUS WITH POACHED EGG & PARMESAN Ingredients (serves 4): 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed 2 […]
Ben Tunnicliffe, one of Cornwall’s top chefs, will open a new restaurant in a stunning beach-side setting in March, when he takes over The Beach Restaurant at Sennen, a west facing restaurant with exceptional architectural design, boasting a large terrace on which you can relax and enjoy stunning sunsets over the bay. Ben, whose pub […]