Robert Stephen Hawker, born in 1803, was the eccentric Parson of Morwenstow in coastal North Cornwall credited with originating the Harvest Festival we celebrate today. An eccentric Cornish vicar and poet, was is no ordinary chap…
In Cornish, Allantide is “Kalan Gwav”, meaning first day of winter, centres around juicy red apples. People gave big, shiny (highly polished) red apples to friends and family to bring good luck. Local Allan apple markets were commonly held before the big day.
If you wanted to have a treat and eat out here are some of the restaurants, eateries, pubs and cafes that we would recommend, in no particular order. It is worth booking to avoid disappointment,…
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.
Perhaps the most famous Cornish food is, you guessed it, the iconic Cornish Pasty. Did you know?! The largest Cornish pasty ever made was 32 feet long.
Paddle boarding is a well known water sport. Some people call it Stand Up Paddle boarding or SUP. It involves standing on a large board using a paddle to guide your way through the water.…
This charity lunch is one not to be missed for food lovers.
Historically, the school holiday weeks do tend to book up fast, so if you've got a specific week in mind, here are the prices , give us a shout for any more information. Happy holidaying.…
There are lots of fabulous walking options around Coombe Farm, whether it be the local roads, the award winning South-West Coastal Path or Bodmin Moor.
How to make your very own elderflower cordial. In early June the Cornish countryside is brimming with beautiful, colourful wildflowers. One of the most fragrant is the elderflower, which can be found growing wild on trees all over our beautiful county. It’s many delicate white blooms are not only pretty, they can be picked and transformed into a delicous and refreshing drink.