North Cornwall and Devon are fantastic for families. There are plenty of free activities to occupy your little ones – from sandcastles and rock pools at the beach, to exploring moorland tors. However, as a treat why not take them to one of the area’s many dedicated family-friendly attractions? If we’ve missed your favourite, let […]
We are delighted to announce that on May Day bank holiday, business guru Theo Paphitis (previously seen on Dragon’s Den) selected Tamar Valley Cottages to be a winner of Small Business Sunday. Tamar Valley Cottages is one of a handful of businesses in Cornwall to ever be given this award, and we are now part […]
2017 is going to be a fantastic year for music lovers in North Cornwall. Did you know world-famous acts will be taking to local stages over the next few months? From Van Morrison to Rag’n’Bone Man, Lulu to Clean Bandit – there will be something for everyone! There are also some wonderful small-scale festivals for […]
If you’re lucky enough to be in North Cornwall this May Bank holiday (and not at work!) then you have some great options within reach. Whether you want to let down your hair and dance through the streets, or quietly investigate ancient books, there is something for everyone in our 9 Great May Day events […]
It wasn’t so long ago that the only place in the country (or even the world) where you could buy clotted cream was the West Country. These days of course, companies are shipping the beautiful stuff to supermarkets nationwide. However, if you’re ever in short supply, did you realise you can make it at home? […]
England is renowned for its quirky and quaint place-names, but Cornwall, with its extra language, has some real oddities. In this blog post, we explore the origins of some of North Cornwall and Devon’s place-names. If there’s a particular name that you can’t fathom, let us know on social media and we’ll do some digging […]
The Easter holidays are nearly upon us, and as usual the area has come up trumps when it comes to springtime events. From circus antics to ancient antiques, concerts to craft days, and chocolate eggs galore, North Cornwall and Devon have something the whole family can enjoy. Have we missed your Easter event? Let us […]
Last week, we named the highest points in Cornwall, but when it comes to altitude, there’s no denying it – Devon takes the prize in the South-west. In fact, nearly half of all the tors on Dartmoor are higher than the very highest point in Cornwall. The moor is well-loved by walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, […]
Many of our guests visit us for the excellent walking opportunities. From rugged clifftops to open moorland, winding rivers to fishing villages, there are some great hikes to be had. For those that are feeling even more adventurous, the area also has some more serious adventures on offer. This week, we’re featuring the 5 highest […]
Cornwall and Devon have been beautiful places to live for centuries, which might explain why we have so many fascinating historic buildings. In this blog post, we’ve chosen 8 of our favourite historic attractions (not including stand-alone museums) within reach of the North Cornwall and Devon area, from castles to Post Offices! Did we miss […]