In a county as picturesque as Cornwall, it’s not easy to pick out the best photo opportunities… but we like a challenge! Of course, many of our chosen spots make for a great walk to blow off those cobwebs or shed those Christmas calories, but this list is really for the photographers amongst you. So […]
Autumn is a great time to explore Cornwall with your family, so here are 6 great reasons why you might want to consider spending your October half-term holiday with us at Tamar Valley Cottages. 1) Family Friendly We offer the perfect family getaway to you and your loved ones. We have over 2 acres of […]
Recently, two national newspapers have chosen their favourite beaches in the country and happily, they are on the North Cornish coast. However, they’re about as different as they could be. Here are our thoughts on their choices, and how to choose the right beach for you. Lusty Glaze (near Newquay) The Sunday Times recently named Newquay’s […]
As we now enter summer, more and more of us will be donning our bathers and heading into the bracing bite of the Atlantic. Thankfully, accidents are relatively rare, but one particular hazard remains a constant threat and sadly has taken many lives – the rip current, often known as a riptide or undertow. In […]
May 2017 – Once again, the South-West has excelled itself in 2017’s Blue Flag awards, with nearly 1 in 5 of the nation’s cleanest beaches being located in the region. Cornwall and Devon alone account for 18 of the awards but it’s not just about clean water – Blue Flags are only awarded to beaches […]
Love is in the air! With its stunning coastline, moors and ancient forests, North Cornwall is a great place to woo your significant other. To celebrate Valentine’s day, in this post we’ve collected 5 of our favourite romantic spots in the area for you to enjoy. (Don’t worry – they also make great attractions for […]
The hustle and bustle of the summer season is soon over. So what is it exactly that draws visitors to our wonderful region between September and November? Here are 5 great reasons for visiting Cornwall and Devon this autumn. Nature OK – so every season here has its charm, but autumn can be one of […]
Updated 2018: Series 4 of Poldark is kicking off to much excitement. As usual, we will be adding to our comprehensive list of the main shooting locations so this post will now covers Series 1 – 4, so read more to discover Poldark’s Cornwall. 1 – St Breward area, Bodmin Moor. An isolated private farmhouse […]
Most of Cornwall’s beautiful beaches are dog-friendly to some extent over the winter months, but there are still plenty of great spots that allow dogs year round even in the peak of summer. We’ve rounded up our 5 favourite beaches in North Cornwall that always allow dogs. If we’ve missed your top recommendation, add it […]
The season for holidays is nearly upon us! If you’ve managed to book somewhere like Tamar Valley Cottages that welcomes dogs, your four-legged friend will be looking forward to a break as much as you! We’ve compiled a handy mini-guide for taking your dog on holiday including some useful info on beach etiquette and walks […]