A Spotlight on St Ives
15 April 2025
A favourite on our guided tours is definitely the Cornish town of St Ives. A stunning headland that provides 6 beaches that wrap around this seaside town. It’s been a haven for artists for at least 100 years and these days it’s a holiday hub with the very best in family fun, 5 star food…
Snowdrop Gardens and Bluebell Woods
10 February 2025
As we look ahead to spring, we thought it might be nice to compile some of our favourite places to see the wildflowers that mark the gradual, and very welcome, thawing of winter. On the edge of Bodmin Moor, Pencarrow House and Gardens is a lovely choice for spring colour. Still privately owned, this historic…
Art Galleries in Cornwall
10 January 2025
Ever wondered why there are so many artists in Cornwall? Some say it is down to the light, others the dramatic scenery, whatever the reason we do have a vibrant artistic community ready to inspire this New Year. These wintery months are the perfect time to get out and explore what Cornwall has to offer….
Winter Wonderlands
10 December 2024
This December enter fully in to the wonder of the season with a whole host of experiences for the whole family to enjoy. We have complied a few favourites… Eden once again will light up their biomes and welcome Father Christmas alongside their ever popular ice skating rink. The site is open late with a…
Autumn Walks
15 November 2024
November is a riot of colour, be that exploding fireworks, sunset skies or my favourite – cascading leaves. This month we thought we’d share with you some of our favourite places for Autumn walks. Lerryn Lerryn has to be up there, such a little place but a popular stop on our guided tours. The village…
Top Tips for Storm Watching in Cornwall
1 October 2024
October is here are we have already had some mighty winds ripping at our shores. This time of year can be brilliant for storm watching, after all Cornwall is surrounded on three sides with ocean. But as captivating as the waves are, it pays to respect their power and watch from a safe distance, so…
September, Possibly the Best Month in Cornwall?
10 September 2024
Why do we say that, well with kids back at school and the holiday season a little quieter it can be a lovely time to explore Cornwall. That autumn light is coming to the fore, with golden evenings and stolen sunny days. Even if the air is a little cooler all the more reason to…
Exploring Lerryn
6 August 2024
Our South Cornwall tour explores a part of the county where you are never far from tiny villages like Lerryn, nestled in wooded valleys, loved by locals, and with a few unexpected claims to fame! Lerryn, named after the Cornish word for ‘waters’, is as picturesque as they come. It boasts an Elizabethan bridge and…
Iconic Cornish Beaches
9 July 2024
With over 300 beaches to explore and the longest coastline in Great Britain (measuring 697 km), and the sea surrounding us on three sides; it makes sense to head to a beach when you visit Cornwall. But how to choose which ones to see? From quiet secluded coves ideal for wild swimming, to epic sandy…
Wildlife Spotting in Cornwall
14 June 2024
What a wealth of animal life we have here in Cornwall! From dolphins and basking sharks in our seas (they are harmless don’t worry!) to the seals and puffins that gather along our rocky coastline. Inland, across the moor, encounters might include kites and rare butterflies with egrets and kingfishers populating our estuaries and lakes….
Film and TV Locations in Cornwall
15 May 2024
Cornwall has long been used as the backdrop for film and television, from Doc Martin and Poldark to Fisherman’s Friends, James Bond and Jamaica Inn. Many of these locations are real villages, harbours, beaches and historic landscapes that you can still visit today, which is part of what makes them so memorable. With its dramatic…
Cornish Wine, Beer and Cider Tours
11 April 2024
One of the private food and drink tours in Cornwall we offer takes in some of the best of Cornwall’s home-grown drinks. Thanks to the milder climate here, Cornwall is able to grow and produce award-winning wines, alongside traditional cider, local beer, spirits and experimental gin. We thought we would share a little more detail…
Spring Gardens of Cornwall
25 February 2024
As we drive on our tours through the little lanes lined with hedgerows you can see the arrival and passage of a much loved season in Cornwall, Spring. First the snowdrops and crocuses pop up to say hello. Next the primroses, little puddles of sun, followed by the bluebells. This year the wild garlic is…
