Category: Blog

As seen on TV – how many of these Cornish filming hotspots have you visited?   Like it or not, lockdown has left most of us glued to our screens over the last few weeks. And while it may seem like some of our favourite blockbusters, … Read more

There are plenty of reasons why Cornwall is wonderful in winter. Deserted beaches, piping hot pasties, and brisk morning walks that are guaranteed to blow away the cobwebs. The county’s top attractions also happen to be a little quieter too. … Read more

From fish and chips to hot chocolate… Cornwall is a foodie’s paradise. And let’s face it, when the weather gets colder, there’s nothing more wonderful than tucking into some delicious fish and chips, a piping hot pasty, or a hot chocolate with … Read more

After weeks of living under extraordinary measures, we are thrilled to have reopened our doors to our valued guests.  Although things will remain quite different for the foreseeable future, we are confident that we can offer the fantastic … Read more

Our very own Morwenna from our Events team has very kindly shared her  ‘proper job’ Cornish pasty recipe  to share with you all.  Just writing this, is making our tummy’s rumble!  We can’t wait to give this recipe a go on … Read more

We have taken the very difficult decision to temporarily close the hotel with effect from 11am on Sunday 22nd March 2020. James Parker, Operations Director said: “Although an extremely difficult decision, we have concluded that our only option … Read more

Family holidays are all about getting out and about and spending quality time together. But let’s face it, the great British weather can let us down sometimes. With this in mind, here are five of our favourite family-friendly attractions that … Read more

St Piran’s Day is fast approaching and it’s a pretty important day for us here in Cornwall. If you’re a little clueless about this Cornish celebration, here’s a rundown of the history of St Piran and our pick of the best events taking place this … Read more

We know we may be biased, but as far as we’re concerned, Cornwall is a county for all seasons. In fact, you could even argue that winter is one of the best times to visit. Here are just a few reasons why… You’ll avoid the crowds Let’s face it, … Read more

When it comes to spending quality time together, there’s no better place than St Ives. So whether you’re planning on whisking your better half away for a Valentine’s getaway, or simply fancy hot-footing it to the seaside for a weekend to … Read more