Sad moment as Downton Abbey dog dies
There was a sad moment in the final episode of Downton Abbey this weekend when Lord Grantham’s faithful pale yellow lab passed away. The dog, called Isis (it was named …
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Is shellfish too “posh” for diners?
Researchers claim to have discovered that restaurants with shellfish on the menu could be excluding some diners who feel delicacies like oysters are too “posh”. The study group which conducted …
The Valley wins first ‘Dog Friendly’ award
The Valley’s commitment to offering first class self-catering accommodation to dogs (and their owners) has been recognised at the 2014/15 Cornwall Tourism Awards by winning bronze in the Dog Friendly …
Truro park to get £200k makeover
A play equipment design makeover costing £200,000 has been revealed for Boscawen Park in Truro this week. The Friends of Boscawen Park announced earlier this year that they had been …
Wildlife and nature to look out for in Cornwall this Autumn
Including the area surrounding our luxury holiday cottages, Cornwall is known for its stunning, serene countryside, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife and nature delights. This is …
November snow for Cornish school kids
Our county is a magical place for youngsters, which means holidays in Cornwall with children have always been popular. The hundreds of beautiful beaches provide stunning places for children to …
£2.5m funding boost for Newquay to London Gatwick air route
Great news for visitors to luxury cottages in Cornwall who like to travel by plane from London as news is revealed of a new four year, £2.5m government funding deal …
Flights from London welcomed with open arms
The news that Flybe is opening a new route from London’s City Airport to Exeter Airport with up to three flights a day is news to Devon and Cornwall’s ears, …
Truro cream of the crop at national Britain In Bloom finals
Our exclusive cottages in Cornwall near Truro are in attractive company following the news that the city flourished at this year’s national Britain in Bloom finals.
Stadium for Cornwall proposed for Truro
Development plans put forward to Cornwall Council’s Strategic Planning Commitee this week include a new Stadium for Cornwall as well as a supermarket complex and new homes. The plan submitted …
Date set for Mousehole Christmas lights switch on
The date for the switch on of the famous Mousehole Christmas lights has been set. The Cornish fishing village will be lit up by thousands of twinkling bulbs on December …
New bubble machine for penguins at Newquay Zoo
A new bubble-making machine has been brought into a penguin enclosure at Newquay Zoo. Penguins have been enjoying an unusual shower of bubbles as part of the zoo’s enrichment programme. …