It’s here again, and even earlier this year! October half-term in the North Cornwall / Devon offers a wonderfully diverse mix of entertainment. Alongside the usual Halloween activities, you will also find everything from classical concerts to supersonic cars, bobbing apples to swimming dogs! There’s scary, silly, soggy and sozzled! If we’ve missed an event, let […]
Two of the factors that make the West Country such a wonderful place to visit are the local dialect and the mysterious folklore. This week, we’re sharing an old poem from a Victorian poet from Devon that combines the two. “There’s piskies up to Dartymoor, an’ tidden gude yew zay there bain’t”! T.P. Cameron Wilson […]
Like most regions of the UK, Cornwall has thousands of quirky dialect words and phrases, and that’s not to mention the Cornish language itself. Most visitors to the area will already be familiar with many, or will be able to understand based on context. For this post, we’ve collected 8 of most common localisms from […]
It’s no coincidence that some of the nation’s top restaurants have emerged in Cornwall, and recently Nathan Outlaw’s restaurant in Port Isaac was named by the Michelin Guide as the best in the UK. With such amazing local produce on offer to chefs, it’s hardly surprising. At Tamar Valley Cottages we’re a big fan of […]
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 […]
The nights are getting longer and the kids are back at school with the summer holidays feeling like a distant memory. Don’t worry – this autumn, the region is cooking up a fantastic array of events to look forward to within reach of North Cornwall. With Halloween and Bonfire Night, there will be many seasonal […]
So it’s a hot day, but the beaches are all packed. If you fancy getting away from the crowds and cooling off, why not try a wild swim? In this post we’ve picked 5 of our favourite inland places in reach of North Cornwall to take a dip. Disclaimer – of course wild swimming is […]
As the third series comes to an end, there is little sign of slowing down for this new cult BBC classic. But what could possibly be in store for Poldark in a fourth series and beyond? We share a few educated thoughts (without spoilers) about the prospect of further series. It’s official! Mammoth Screen (the […]
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 […]
In case your children haven’t reminded you, the summer holidays are upon us! There’s always a great selection of family friendly events taking place in the North Cornwall & Devon area, and 2016 is no exception. Here is our schedule of the highlights – 21 great events to keep you and your family entertained! If […]