CORNWALL: FUN & LAUGHTER ON A RAINY HOLIDAY

CORNWALL: FUN & LAUGHTER ON A RAINY HOLIDAY

Four days in Cornwall in the rain isn't really what you want from a summer holiday. No bother - even a rainy day on the beach is an adventure for a baby.

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FAMILY STAY AT THE BEDRUTHAN HOTEL

FAMILY STAY AT THE BEDRUTHAN HOTEL

The Bedruthan Hotel in Cornwall is truly family friendly. What it lacks in beauty it more than makes up for in facilities, family focus, wine lists and views.

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THE BABYMOON – TRIED AND TESTED

THE BABYMOON – TRIED AND TESTED

The babymoon – it’s fair to say we took a few… Not just the “last jam before the pram” before the arrival, but at regular intervals through 9 months of growing the baby. Our choices were around Baby P and to be sure I got the relaxing and de-stressing breaks I needed to…

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A QUIET WEEKEND IN CORNWALL TO REMEMBER

A QUIET WEEKEND IN CORNWALL TO REMEMBER

Sometimes all anyone needs is a weekend away, in Cornwall. Away from the chores, the need to do a food shop, catch up on work or (heaven forbid) do anything strenuous. A weekend away in a nice place that isn’t home. No 3G, no TV, just some fresh air and sea views. Time…

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THE MAGICAL NORTH COAST OF CORNWALL

THE MAGICAL NORTH COAST OF CORNWALL

The north coast of Cornwall is magical. Especially the bits that few visitors find! Ask many where to go on the north coast of Cornwall and you’d oft hear Padstow, Rock, ‘The Scarlet’, Bude top of the list… Charming yes, But there is so much more. And it’s truly Cornish… Let me share…

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Cornish walks: Porthgwarra to Nanjizal

Cornish walks: Porthgwarra to Nanjizal

The coastline of Cornwall is a complete set of footpaths. So there is no shortage of stunning walks. Each time we visit Cornwall we find a new one – normally one that has been mentioned years ago by my Grandpa or parents. This time, with a windy north-easterly wind forecast, we headed for the south…

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Life’s little luxuries: taking a simple timeout

Life’s little luxuries: taking a simple timeout

In the search for the perfect hotel, winter sunshine and glamorous flights it is easy to forget about life’s little luxuries. The things that actually matter. How lucky are we to have what we have? And to already live a life we love. We don’t need to scour the globe for a paradise, there’s…

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My Cornwall Directory

My Cornwall Directory

I’ve been visiting west Cornwall a few times a year for longer than I remember.  My Gran lives there and we head down for long weekends with my parents or by ourselves to explore a little more.  Cornwall seems to be growing in popularity and it seemed like a very good time to…

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Kota Porthleven – tasty artistry

Kota Porthleven – tasty artistry

When one finds a restaurant that impresses, it is always risky to go back – will it be as good?  Riskier still to take ones parents for a special treat.  So we arrived with crossed fingers whether it would be as good as remembered.  Well – Kota delivered and gets a gold star, it was…

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Recharging in Cornwall

Recharging in Cornwall

After a busy few months at work (and Mr P working hard to beat my business airmiles haul) we were unreasonably excited about two nights away – together – in Cornwall.  Surprisingly it is only our second trip down there this year – we were well overdue some cornish charm and R&R. It was…

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Easter in Cornwall

Easter in Cornwall

There is always something new to discover on every trip to Cornwall!  With the help of local knowledge, we have found some bits we love in the past few years and this Easter we took the opportunity for more exploring, and a spot of celebration too – of our 5th wedding anniversary!  As with any…

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Picturesque Cornish tin mines

Picturesque Cornish tin mines

The mining history of Cornwall doesn’t sound like it should be beautiful – but over the years some of our favourite days out and loveliest photographs have been from our trips to see mining history!  My Mum hails from Redruth which was once the world capital of mining, so I’ve spent many a…

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The beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan

The beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan

   I hadn’t heard of The Lost Gardens of Heligan until recently and so I enquired of my Mum why it was that we hadn’t been there when I was little… That’s when she explained – she hasn’t been there either… and she grew up in Cornwall.  Intriguing – how could this be…

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A dining treat at Kota Porthleven

A dining treat at Kota Porthleven

We had a delicious early evening meal at Kota in Porthleven during our Easter trip to Cornwall (well known to be one of my favourite places).  Over the past few years new restaurants have been springing up all over Cornwall that are well worth investigating.  I have a strong preference for supporting a small…

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Where to in 2015?

Where to in 2015?

Strangely for us, we haven’t made many plans for 2015 yet.  2014 was an epic year of travel – 39 flights including visits with Mr P to UAE, Dubai, Venice, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Cornwall, Sardinia, Greece and Vienna….  We’ve no plans to keep up that pace this year, but we still have 12…

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Falling in love on the road… with Cornwall

Falling in love on the road… with Cornwall

Falling in love on the road? Well I haven’t!  I had to think about this – as when we are away we tend to keep ourselves to ourselves, I rarely see anything and have to buy it and I didn’t meet Mr P on my travels…. What else could I have fallen I…

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Cornwall I am on my way

Cornwall I am on my way

Hurrah – a long weekend in Cornwall, I am on my way!  5 hours on a train is absolutely worth it!  Next stop Penzance!  I’m not sure the weather is going to be quite what I was hoping for – but no matter, time off in Cornwall is always good!  Perhaps no sundowners…

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Staycation favourites – Cornwall, Norfolk and Cumbria

Staycation favourites – Cornwall, Norfolk and Cumbria

The staycation, I was delighted when I saw that this was the link up theme with Rebecca, Kelly, Emma and Mandy. I like nothing better than an exotic trip away, but at the same time – I also know what I like and like what I know and a UK staycation can’t fail to…

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Favourite photos from 2013

Favourite photos from 2013

This weeks #frifotos got me thinking about what are my favourite pictures from 2013…  I found a few on Friday to share: But they were just the ones to hand on my iPhone!  I’ve looked back through each trip we took this year to find some favourites… Jamaica was a good start to…

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