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 …
Countdown to a Cornish Christmas
With Christmas now just over a month away, more than a few of us have felt our thoughts turning to seasonal pursuits including buying gifts, hunting out decorations, and planning …
Truro set for spectacular annual City of Lights parade
A collective of people of all ages from all across Truro and beyond will be putting the finishing touches to their amazing lanterns this week in preparation of the annual …
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 …
Santa and his reindeer are heading to Cornwall
It may seem weeks away, but the festive season is fast approaching. When you are taking your short break in Cornwall, Truro is a must visit to see its spectacular …
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 …
RECIPE: Make your very own traditional Cornish pasty
Booked your dog friendly Cornwall cottages, taken the dog for a lovely countryside walk, and fancy preparing a tasty bite to eat? We have just the thing for you. Why …