Category Archives: Dogs

A Christmas Break in the Upper Tamar Valley

Imagine spending this Christmas in a place where tranquility and rustic charm blend seamlessly with festive cheer. Tamar Valley Cottages in the Upper Tamar Valley offer just that—a unique self-catering holiday experience that promises both relaxation and merriment.​Set in the picturesque grounds of North Tamerton House, a former Victorian rectory, Tamar Valley Cottages are a […]

6 Activities this Easter in North Cornwall

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It’s nearly the Easter break, and just about every local attraction will be running their own schedule of Easter themed events, especially egg hunts. For this blog post, we’ve handpicked 6 ideas for fun activities to take part in, from wild safari tours to calming classical music.Trek with AlpacasAlpaca trekking on Bodmin Moor is a […]

6 Great Places to Eat with Outdoor Space in North Cornwall and Devon

The 12th of April saw the easing of restrictions across the country and with staycations back on the cards, we’re delighted to be opening our doors again to conscientious travellers and welcoming you back to Cornwall.  We aren’t the only place to be reopening however, and in this post we suggest 6 great places to […]

Seven Spectacular Fireworks Events in North Cornwall & Devon – 2019

If you’re in North Cornwall at the end of October, there are some wonderful bonfire and firework events – including silent events for four-legged friends and those of a nervous disposition.  Have we missed any great events?  Let us know in the comments below!​ Launceston Coronation Park- Fireworks DisplayFriday November 17:00pm Coronation Park, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 […]

What’s On Guide – Summer 2019 – North Cornwall / Devon

With the Summer School holidays already on us, we thought we would gather a few highlights from the countless events in the area.  Most visitor attractions are holding their own events, and local libraries are also running different activities for children, but here are a few extra activities that could be worth a look! Horse […]

Woof! The first blog post from Miss Charlotte!

We are delighted to announce a new furry member of the Tamar Valley Cottages family – meet Miss Charlotte Wright, an adorable bundle of puppy energy.  She will be keeping you informed of her life here in North Cornwall – so read on! HELLO!  My name is Miss Charlotte Wright.  I was born on 5th […]

5 Fantastic Dog-friendly Places to Eat in Bude

It’s a joy for we dog-owners to find more and more eateries opening their doors to our four-legged friends.  Bude is developing a reputation for great places to eat, so for this blog post we’ve collected 5 of our favourite spots – including pubs, a cafe and a restaurant – that will welcome all members […]

Charlotte’s Dog-Blog – Reading the Signs

Visitors to our cottages are often familiar with the newest pup in the Tamar Valley Cottages family.  Charlotte is a happy little character who is full of life and love.  But we soon realised, there was something not quite right… I was born in mid October and I’m a cross between Parson’s Terrier and Jack […]

What’s On Guide – North Cornwall & Devon – May Half Term 2019

With the May School holidays fast approaching, we thought we would gather as many of the events in and around North Cornwall and Devon to help you plan your activities for the school holidays.  This year, there’s everything from funfairs to traction engines, dog shows to open gardens.  Have we missed out an event?  Let […]

Hamper Giveaway – Dog Photos at the Ready!

Have you stayed with us before, with your four-legged friend? If so, we hope you’ll be in a position to enter our new competition! Read more to find out how. As you all know, we’re dog mad here at Tamar Valley Cottages.  We love meeting all the dogs that bring their owners to stay with […]