As a region known for its rural economy, you’d expect the South-West to offer some great farmers’ markets. You wouldn’t be wrong. In the North Cornwall and Devon area, we’ve pulled out eight that are worth a look for anyone seeking out great local produce and handmade gifts. If we’ve missed your favourite, let us […]
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 […]
Everyone knows you can get a fantastic cream tea in Cornwall (see our blog post here for ideas), but what about those of us who need a good coffee to get us going in the morning? More and more cafés seem to be investing in coffee machines and staff training these days, but we’ve chosen […]
North Cornwall and Devon are peppered with excellent places to eat, from good pub grub to trendy bistros. But where do you go if you really want to celebrate something special? We’ve collected our favourite fine dining options within reach of North Cornwall. Most are a bit of a drive away and of course none […]
It’s not surprising that in the homeland of cream teas there is such a great range of cafés that serve them. All our guests get a free cream tea at our cottages, but they also finish their breaks singing the praises of various Cornish cafés. At these fantastic venues you won’t find shop-bought scones being […]
Cornwall is blessed with some of the finest local produce of any region in the UK, and what better way to celebrate it than at one of our great food festivals? Many of events include some great edibles, but here are 5 festivals still to come this Summer that focus on food! If we missed […]
One of the joys of living in a rural area is the fresh produce available from local farms. Many corner shops and supermarkets are getting better at stocking local produce, and of course the farmer’s markets at Bude and Launceston are well worth a visit, but still the best bet for those of us wanting […]
Feeling peckish? Fancy something something fancy but nothing too formal? The area of North Cornwall and Devon is peppered with great options for eating out, from simple pub grub to first-class fine dining. If you’re looking for a special meal out without the formality, here are fantastic 5 local bistros and gastro-pubs – booking ahead […]