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Find inspired ideas and the best secret tips for a truly memorable holiday in Cornwall. Take a look through our insider’s guide…

Tinkture gin - Latitude50's top 5 Cornish gins

Our top five favourite Cornish gins

Our top five favourite Cornish gins

We are now spoilt for choice when it comes to delicious and creative artisan gins made right here on the wilds of the Cornish coast. Whether you want to enjoy a refreshing holiday tipple or pick up some gifts to take home with you, you can't go far wrong with a bottle of Cornish craft gin. We count down our top five.

Top five country retreats

Top five country retreats

If you’re looking for a relaxing countryside break full of rolling fields rambles and reclining by log fires, but you want to be close to the coast too, take a look at these five retreats that offer you the best of both worlds.

The view across Port Isaac harbour

A day out in Port Isaac

A day out in Port Isaac

If you're staying in Rock or Polzeath and fancy a change of scene, Port Isaac makes for a fantastic day out. Bursting with history and charm, this picture-perfect fishing village and its neighbouring cove, Port Gaverne, have something for everyone. We have put together an itinerary to make sure you make the most of your day out.
Dog overlooking Daymer Bay, North Cornwall

Top 10 dog-friendly properties

Top 10 dog-friendly properties

If you can’t imagine a holiday without your four-legged friend, no need to worry! We love dogs and know that our guests do too. We have a large range of dog-friendly properties to suit all group sizes and budgets. We run through our top ten.
Port Isaac, the main filming location for the Fisherman's Friends movie

The Fisherman’s Friends filming locations

The Fisherman’s Friends filming locations

With the Fisherman's Friends film set to be released on 15 March, we take a look at some of our favourite local filming locations from the movie.

Latitude50 win Silver for Self Catering Accommodation of the Year at the South West Tourism Awards 2019 at Aerospace Bristol

Latitude50 wins Silver at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards

Latitude50 wins Silver at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards

Latitude50 triumphed by bringing home Silver in the Self Catering Accommodation of the Year category at last night’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

Our top picks for Easter

Our top picks for Easter

The lighter evenings, warmer temperatures and beautiful spring blooms are some of the reasons we love Easter on the North Cornish coast. If you are hoping to escape for a rejuvenating holiday by the sea, take a look at our top Easter picks.

Top 5 romantic activities for Valentine’s Day

Top 5 romantic activities for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, why not whisk your loved-one away for a romantic break beside the sea? We share our top 5 activities to inspire you this February 14th.

The Jubilee Pool in Penzance

The Jubilee Pool - Cornwall’s art deco lido

The Jubilee Pool - Cornwall’s art deco lido

This lovingly restored, saltwater lido sits elegantly on Penzance's Promenade. This year, visitors will be treated to 35°C temperatures all year round thanks to natural geothermal energy. Here are our top five reasons to make the trip to the Jubilee Pool.
View from the deck at Parker's Place, a self-catering holiday home in Polzeath, North Cornwall

Top 10 reasons to stay at Parker’s Place

Top 10 reasons to stay at Parker’s Place

This brand-new coastal retreat comes complete with magnificent sea views, a bubbling hot tub and sumptuous interiors, all right above the golden sands of Polzeath beach. We countdown our top 10 reasons to stay at Parker's Place.

The 2019 bucket list

The 2019 bucket list

Make 2019 a year to remember and be inspired with our Cornish bucket list with a North coast twist.

Pampas grass wreath on the doorway at Carn Mar, a self-catering holiday home in Polzeath, North Cornwall

These are a few of our favourite things (for a Christmas on the coast)

These are a few of our favourite things (for a Christmas on the coast)

Snowflakes on beaches and lights strung on harbours. Wreaths hung on doorways and warm cups of cocoa. Flames flickering in fireplaces and bubbles in glasses. These are a few of our favourite things (ten to be exact) that make the perfect Christmas on the Cornish coast.

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