Mild autumn causes flowering daffodils in November
Cornwall is amazing in autumn, wonderful in winter and spectacular in spring, but this year those seasons have been confused a bit, with daffodils flowering in November. The unseasonably mild …
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Britons spend £78m keeping cats and dogs warm
A new study has revealed how British cat and dog lovers spend upwards of an extra £78m on heating each year to keep their pets warm. We know first-hand how …
Five of Cornwall’s best pubs
Now we’re in winter and the weather can vary from windy to wet and windy, what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon is there than to snuggle up in …
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 …
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 …
Could we have a white Christmas?
Temperatures are set to drop in the lead up to Christmas and that could mean the white Christmas we’re all dreaming of could come to pass. We could even see …
Why winter is wonderful in Cornwall
With the summer crowds having vanished, now is a fantastic and more affordable time to visit Cornwall. And the reasons for visiting aren’t just simply that a trip to 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 …