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Our Cornish chronicles include stories, insights and inspiration from the wild North Cornish coast.

Sun terrace at Tristram, a self-catering holiday cottage in New Polzeath, North Cornwall

Room with a view - our top 12 properties with a view of the water

Room with a view - our top 12 properties with a view of the water

Whether it's watching the relaxing rise and fall of the Camel Estuary or the exhilarating crash of the Polzeath waves against the rocks, we have picked our top 12 properties with incredible views of the water.

Hidden places - Greenaway Beach

Hidden places - Greenaway Beach

Deliciously sandwiched between Daymer Bay and Polzeath and only accessible via the South West Coast Path, Greenaway Beach is a wonderful discovery where picnics, rock pooling and hunting for cowrie shells are high on the agenda.

Tried & tested dog walks: the Pentire loop

Tried & tested dog walks: the Pentire loop

In part four of the series, Marketing Manager Katy and her dappled Dachshund Luna share their favourite dog walks.

Why Vinnick Rock is the ultimate coastal retreat

Why Vinnick Rock is the ultimate coastal retreat

A perfect position coupled with coastal style and sea views makes Vinnick Rock the ultimate coastal retreat. Here are ten reasons why...
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.

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.
Baby Bay, a beach next to Polzeath in North Cornwall

Hidden places - Baby Bay

Hidden places - Baby Bay

As the name suggests Baby Bay is so small and cute you could just put it in your pocket! For a change of tempo from the hustle, bustle and surfer vibes of the main beach, Baby Bay is a beacon of tranquillity and undiscovered by many. Here are our top reasons to visit Baby Bay.

Polzeath - from land and sky

Polzeath - from land and sky

We are excited to bring you a short film showcasing the best of Polzeath.
Carn Mar, a luxury self-catering holiday home above Polzeath beach, North Cornwall

10 reasons to stay at Carn Mar

10 reasons to stay at Carn Mar

Views to take your breath away? A flickering fire pit? Sublime sunsets? Interiors to die for? Welcome to Carn Mar. A unique escape like no other, Carn Mar is a luxury coastal retreat perched right above Polzeath beach. We could spend all day talking about reasons to stay at Carn Mar but we have managed to condense it down to just 10...
Enjoy an out of season break in North Cornwall this September

September sessions

September sessions

As the crowds disperse a sense of calm returns to the coast. September can bring beautiful weather, warmer sea temperatures and fantastic surf. From coast path scrambling and beach rambling to wave riding and dreamy sunsets, September is one of our favourite times of year. Be inspired with our top 10 things to do this September.

Discover Daymer Bay

Discover Daymer Bay

Nestled between the popular coastal villages of Polzeath and Rock you will find Daymer Bay. This long stretch of golden sand at the mouth of the Camel Estuary welcomes dogs all year round and is a popular spot for family beach days. Take a look at this handy guide to our Daymer Bay properties.
Penquite House, a luxury self-catering holiday home near Port Isaac with heated swimming pool

The best of coast & countryside - 10 reasons to stay at Penquite

The best of coast & countryside - 10 reasons to stay at Penquite

Accommodating two to sixteen guests, this uniquely flexible and luxurious hideaway comes with an outdoor heated swimming pool and beautiful, mature gardens. Here are the top 10 reasons to choose Penquite for your next holiday.

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