Cornish band shed folk image
When you think of Cornish music you probably think of folk music, but Cornish band Hanterhir are successfully showing that’s not all the county can produce. The band’s epic songs …
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Truro’s City of Lights procession tonight!
Truro’s spectacular City of Lights Festival is set to take place tonight, with more than 30,000 people expected to visit the Cornish capital and view the spectacular parade. The procession …
Top 4 Cornish Christmas markets
With Christmas just around the corner, the local Cornish markets are getting ready to share their festive cheer. Whilst staying in your luxury cottage in Cornwall be sure to visit …
A Cornish penguin love story
John Lewis may have released their latest festive advert, but Cornwall’s Seal Sanctuary has the real penguin love story! Back in 2013 Humboldt penguin, Pine, was introduced to the colony …
Not just good, but ‘Excellent’ – tests report on bathing water in North Cornwall
As if you need any more reason to visit the region while you enjoy our luxury Cornwall self-catering accommodation, it has been confirmed that the bathing water at all of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …