Cornish authors’ favourite writing spots
Several of Cornwall’s best authors have revealed their favourite writing dens in a new book by photographer Steve Tanner. Steve spoke to 26 authors, playwrights and poets before documenting their …
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Wine shop to host Christmas festivities
A wine shop in West Cornwall is hosting a Christmas event to encourage customers to shop locally. Jon Keast is the owner of West Cornwall-based Scarlet Wines and restaurant The …
A look inside the exclusive leisure facilities at The Valley
For anyone who isn’t familiar with what’s on offer when they book a stay here with us at The Valley, we thought we would give you an insight into some …
Pasty created using ingredients from both Cornwall and Devon
A Devon based company have created what is believed to be the first pasty created using ingredients from both Devon and Cornwall! Totnes based Venus Company have joined forces with …
New art exhibition sees Kernow coastline as its inspiration
It has been announced this week that a new exhibition has been unveiled at the Royal Cornwall Museum, seeing inspiration drawn from the regions rugged coastline, while also encouraging visitors …
New figures reveal Cornwall’s high bathing standards
Guests visiting The Valley’s dog friendly cottages in Cornwall will be pleased to know that nearby beaches at Gyllyngvase, Swanpool, Perranporth and Porthtowan were rated as having excellent water quality.
3 famous legends that originated from Cornwall
Cornwall boasts a rich and ancient history that began after the last ice age, and you might be surprised that this rural county is the origin of several of Great …
Christmas in St Ives will be opened by camels and a sailing Santa!
Every year thousands flock to the nautical fishing town during the summer for mini breaks and family Cornish holidays. However Christmas in the fishing town is set to be just …
More money spent by tourists in South West than anywhere else in UK
It has recently been found that tourists and day visitors to Cornwall spend more money in the South West than anywhere else in the UK. The stunning coastline around Cornwall …
£3.5 Million grant given to Luxulyan Valley
The stunning mining heritage site near the popular holiday attraction; the eden project, has just been granted £3.5 million to help complete a restoration project. The old mining site has …
How to make the perfect Cornish pasty
One of the best things about Cornwall is our traditional Cornish pasty: no one quite makes them like we do! If you have visited the area and stayed in one …
Our top tips to the perfect Cornish walk
No matter what time of year it is, if you pack the correct clothing and footwear, Cornwall is always a beautiful place to enjoy a walking holiday. Our top tips …