The South-West is is brimming with legend and folklore. Many legends evolved to explain bizarre geographical phenomena – others, to deal with the conflict between pagan traditions and the new arrival of Christianity. We’ve selected our 8 favourite local legends (not including ghost stories – that’s still to come), all within reach of our boutique […]
Easter is a fantastic time to be around North Cornwall. Not only do you get the benefits of the stunning springtime scenery, but you can also make the most of the numerous Easter events due to take place. We can’t possibly list them all, but here is a selection of our favourites. If we’ve missed […]
Our guests love our gardens and grounds, but when they’re looking for even more floral beauty, there are some great attractions in the area. All the gardens in the South-West that are open are showing off their finest springtime flowers this season, and there are some truly breath-taking spots. Of course, major gardens like Heligan […]
Boasting dramatic cliffs, desolate moorland and characterful locals, it’s no surprise that the West Country has been the setting of some of the nation’s favourite stories. Many filming locations are further down Cornwall but here is our round-up of the Top 5 that are within reach of North Cornwall. Due to the fame of the […]
We are always glad to welcome dogs to our cottages – but are there enough dog-friendly attractions around North Cornwall to keep them occupied? The answer is a resounding yes! Read More to check out our Top 5 attractions in the area that will be as pleased to meet your four-legged friend as we are! […]
Many of you will be familiar with this gem of Cornish poetry. To those that aren’t, enjoy this great taste of the local dialect, with some extra information about its origins. For #NationalPoetryDay 2016 we’ve added a bit of a translation in case you struggle with the vernacular. Ole Bood(From an incident at Waterloo Station)By […]
If you’re lucky enough to be spending spring half-term in North Cornwall, there are plenty of events to keep your entertained – (If you’re still looking for a place to stay, two of our boutique cottages, Treneglos and Penhale, are still available). From sheep to snowdrops, trains to choppers, read more to see our round-up […]
After the warmest and wettest December on record, our poor flowers are completely confused! Daffodils before Christmas, snowdrops before New Year, and now our first camellia has flowered! Have you ever wondered why this happens? I don’t think we are the only ones to have noticed the rather unseasonal weather of late. However, with our extensive […]
After the hectic rush of Christmas, January is a great time to wind down and recover. However, if you’ve made the most of the excellent low rates on cottages, you will still find plenty going on in the region to keep you busy. Here are some of our top tips, from antique hunting to night-time […]
Hurray! It’s December! Tis officially the season to be jolly! There are so many great events coming up throughout Cornwall and Devon, it’s hard to choose between them. Most large attractions (such as Crealy, The Milky Way etc) have their own Christmas events lined up – and our local National Trust properties (Cotehele and Lanhydrock) […]