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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…

Family around the log burner at Christmas

Our top 10 properties for the festive period

Our top 10 properties for the festive period

Stomp along the coastal paths, hop on the ferry for late night shopping in Padstow or cosy up by a log fire. North Cornwall is a magical place to enjoy Christmas.
Places to eat in Polzeath, North Cornwall

A foodie guide to Polzeath

A foodie guide to Polzeath

Good food goes hand in hand with a good holiday. From super chic surf hangouts to creative dining experiences, Polzeath has a tantalising array of cafés and restaurants. Take a look at our handy guide to Polzeath's foodie offering.
Buzza Vean, a self-catering property in Rock, North Cornwall with large garden and swimming pool

Top 10 reasons to stay at Buzza Vean

Top 10 reasons to stay at Buzza Vean

Nestled down a leafy lane and epitomising the term 'hidden gem' is exquisite Rock retreat, Buzza Vean. Complete with outdoor heated pool and acres of mature gardens, this luxurious holiday home is the ultimate destination for a family gathering or special occasion. We count down ten reasons why.
Open water swimming in North Cornwall

Open water swimming - a lifestyle

Open water swimming - a lifestyle

Swimming al fresco is synonymous with life on the North Cornish coast. Dive into our open water swimming photo gallery and be inspired for your next visit.

Our top 10 properties for October half term

Our top 10 properties for October half term

Stretch your legs on the undulating coastal paths, dive into the Atlantic Ocean for an energising surf or recline by the fireside with a good book. However you choose to spend the October half term, we have the perfect property to suit. Here are our top 10 picks for an autumn escape to Cornwall.
Porthilly Sculpture Garden by Jill Clarke

Porthilly: sculptures of meaning and mindfulness

Porthilly: sculptures of meaning and mindfulness

A serenely beautiful garden in Porthilly, Rock is where metal and nature come together to form an unexpected and seamless marriage. Jill Clarke's Sculpture Garden places Porthilly firmly on the map for arts in North Cornwall. We explore the meaning behind her unique sculptures.

Seven tips for seven days of beach barbecues by Kernow Fires

Seven tips for seven days of beach barbecues

Seven tips for seven days of beach barbecues

Barbecue season is well and truly upon us and the enticing smell of charcoal hangs in the sea breeze. Our friends from Kernow Fires share their top tips with us for the perfect summer barbecue.
Katy as a Miner's Wife in Poldark

Five years of Poldark

Five years of Poldark

Who's excited for the very last season of Poldark airing on the BBC on Sunday?! Our Sales and Marketing Manager Katy has been an extra in all five seasons. She shares her top five favourite Poldark moments.
Couple on Polzeath Beach, North Cornwall.

The September sessions

The September sessions

Morning swims with just the birds for company, breathtaking coastal walks and evenings spent cooking over an open fire. A slower pace of life awaits you in Cornwall this September and we have selected ten properties that are perfect for an early autumn getaway.

A sunny-day itinerary

A sunny-day itinerary

When the sun shines here on the North Cornish coast, how do you decide what to do first? The choices are endless! Be inspired with our sunny-day itinerary.
Rock, North Cornwall

Summer events diary

Summer events diary

From festivals perched atop rugged cliff tops to sailing regattas and celebrations of local produce, the North Cornwall social calendar is bursting with vibrant local events. Check out our top picks.

Our pick for Port Isaac - 2 The Old Bakehouse

Our pick for Port Isaac - 2 The Old Bakehouse

Hidden down 'squeezy belly alley' in Port Isaac is a gorgeous two-bedroom apartment (a favourite amongst the Doc Martin crew). Here, sea shanties can be heard as The Fisherman's Friends perform nearby. We count down the top 10 reasons to stay at 2 The Old Bakehouse.

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