Romantic Picnic Spot - High Cliff On the cliffs between Boscastle and Crackington Haven at the highest point, you will find the straightforwardly named – High Cliff. Cornwall’s highest cliff is 224m above sea level. Given the size of the cliffs, as you would expect the views are massive. It feels like you can see the whole of Cornwall. It’s a beautiful spot well worth exploring.
The 5th March is St Piran’s Day, the national day of Cornwall. The day is named after one of our patron saints, Saint Piran, who is also the patron saint of tin miners.
If your kids are past the sand castle stage, here are a few ideas to fill their Cornish holiday with memorable fun and adventuring Surfing
So, I suppose the first thing to do is to wish you a very “Pask Lowen”, which is Cornish for Happy Easter. Hopefully you will get lots of “Oys Pask”, yes, you guessed it, Easter Eggs!
Coombe Farm Cottages - Prices 2021 by week. Prices are valid until the next date on the list. Dogs are welcome, £25 per dog per week. Beds and bowls provided. Pool is open May Half Term to end of Sept weather permitting. Changeover is on a Saturday. We advise you to get travel insurance. Book online www.coombefarmcottages.co.uk or call us 01566 880124.
Many Cornish Beaches have seasonal restrictions banning dogs, usually from Easter Day or March until 1st October, with signs like the one below at the entrance to the beach. Some ban during the day but allow dogs in the early morning (before 7 or 8 depending) and late evening (usually after 7) - the sign will specify. And most beaches are dog friendly out of season.
There are many great places to explore in North Cornwall on Foot, Bike or horse back here are our favourite 5.
Winter in Cornwall is pretty good. It’s a quieter time to year to enjoy all this part of the world has to offer: sun, sea, sand, scallops and Santa! Here are some of our recommendations, in no particular order…
Then it was time to dash back for the 4pm re-opening of the rainforest biome for the “show”… Eden’s website describes this new event as a “Walk Through the Enchanted Rainforest: A Theatre of Christmas Memories: a unique combination of live performance, installations, soundscapes and beautiful lighting brought to you by our talented friends at WildWorks theatre company”. Going in at twilight to explore as it gradually gets darker is truly magical (the darker the better) and a unique experience, to be highly recommended. This visit was in 2014.
An aerial film about Coombe Farm Cottages, made by a talented guest who stayed with us recently, thanks Andrew! Check it out.