They say the arrival of spring is marked by the first magnolia blossoming in Cornwall and this year spring was officially declared on Tuesday 19 March! So with this winter’s chill fading, where better to enjoy the sights and scents of spring but here in Cornwall. With its mild coastal climate Cornwall is home to…

Only 12 minutes drive north from Boskenna is St Nectan’s Glen, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Here you can walk to the Waterfall & Hermitage through an ancient woodland with ivy clad trees and along the banks of the River Trevillet.   Experience St Nectan’s Kieve, a spectacular sixty foot waterfall through a hole…

Kernow Chocolate factory, visitor centre and cafe is on the doorstep of many of our north coastal cottages – Treyarnon Bay, Mawgan Port, Porth, Padstow, Wadebridge and under an hour from Crackington Haven & Boscastle. This Artisan quality chocolate is hand-crafted in St Eval, North Cornwall with ethically and sustainably grown cocoa and is available…

Adventures on the River Fowey Fowey River Expeditions River Expeditions in Stable Canoes have been running since 1999, No experience necessary as a safety boat and river guide will always be in attendance. We have had customers who can’t swim and some who just want to re-light their passion for something they have not done…

Pencarrick, Feock & Snipe Cottage, Portscatho are ideally located for making full use of The King Harry Ferry, an iconic part of Cornwall’s history. Established in 1888, it connects St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula with Feock, Truro and Falmouth by avoiding the alternative 27 mile route through Truro & Tresillian. Route :: Feock – Philleigh Runs ::…

Tintagel, with it’s mystical castle, is a short drive from Boskenna and Seagull Barn Tintagel Castle (English Heritage) is a place full of history, myth and legend, the ruins of Tintagel Castle dominate the cliffs of the rugged north Cornish coast. An inspiration to many for centuries, Tintagel Castle is almost synonymous with King Arthur – who…

South West Coast Path www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk The South West Coast Path itself is 630 miles long and is the longest National Trail in the country. Starting at Minehead in Somerset it runs along the coastline of Exmoor, continuing along the coast of North Devon into Cornwall. It follows the entire coastline of Cornwall, goes across the mouth of the River Tamar…

The Camel Trail offers 17 miles of mostly level and traffic-free track that runs from Padstow to Wenford Bridge, via Wadebridge and Bodmin following the disused railway line once used by the London & South West Railway. Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/cameltrail You can rent bikes from Padstow Cycle Hire. For cycling further afield, Go By Cycle can…