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Our Cornish chronicles include stories, insights and inspiration from the wild North Cornish coast.

Sun terrace at Tristram, a self-catering holiday cottage in New Polzeath, North Cornwall

Room with a view - our top 12 properties with a view of the water

Room with a view - our top 12 properties with a view of the water

Whether it's watching the relaxing rise and fall of the Camel Estuary or the exhilarating crash of the Polzeath waves against the rocks, we have picked our top 12 properties with incredible views of the water.
Properties a short drive from Rock beach

Top picks for properties just a short drive from the beach

Top picks for properties just a short drive from the beach

If holiday crowds aren't for you, one of our properties a short drive from the beach could be right up your street. Avoid paying beachfront premiums and benefit from unique features such as peaceful estuary-side estates, vast landscaped gardens and outdoor heated swimming pools.
View from the top floor at Chyanna, a luxury, self-catering holiday home in Polzeath, North Cornwall

The Beach Houses, Polzeath

The Beach Houses, Polzeath

Fully booked since they opened their doors in 2020, there is now the chance to snap up one of the rare gaps available at these truly exceptional, dog-friendly homes. We round up the top reasons why Gwel Trelsa, Chyanna and Polsted should be at the top of your North Cornwall holiday wish list.
First and Last in Port Isaac, North Cornwall

Our top 10 cosy cottages

Our top 10 cosy cottages

With summer fast approaching, what better reason to plan a spontaneous escape to the coast with your loved one? Here are our top 10 romantic boltholes to tempt you this year...

Hidden places - Greenaway Beach

Hidden places - Greenaway Beach

Deliciously sandwiched between Daymer Bay and Polzeath and only accessible via the South West Coast Path, Greenaway Beach is a wonderful discovery where picnics, rock pooling and hunting for cowrie shells are high on the agenda.

Why Vinnick Rock is the ultimate coastal retreat

Why Vinnick Rock is the ultimate coastal retreat

A perfect position coupled with coastal style and sea views makes Vinnick Rock the ultimate coastal retreat. Here are ten reasons why...
Smaller groups can benefit from our low occupancy rates with their holiday in North Cornwall

Our top ten large coastal retreats for small groups

Our top ten large coastal retreats for small groups

Out of season, a handful of our breathtaking larger properties open their doors up to smaller groups. Take a look at our top ten coastal properties offering low occupancy rates.
Lantern parade at Padstow Christmas Festival

Our top reasons to visit the Padstow Christmas Festival

Our top reasons to visit the Padstow Christmas Festival

Running from 05 to 08 December, the Padstow Christmas Festival is a wonderfully festive event. Now in its 12th year the festival has grown to become a weekend full of live music, chef demonstrations and Cornwall's finest food and drink. Here we count down our top reasons to visit.
Family around the log burner at Christmas

Our top 10 properties for the festive period

Our top 10 properties for the festive period

Stomp along the coastal paths, hop on the ferry for late night shopping in Padstow or cosy up by a log fire. North Cornwall is a magical place to enjoy Christmas.
Buzza Vean, a self-catering property in Rock, North Cornwall with large garden and swimming pool

Top 10 reasons to stay at Buzza Vean

Top 10 reasons to stay at Buzza Vean

Nestled down a leafy lane and epitomising the term 'hidden gem' is exquisite Rock retreat, Buzza Vean. Complete with outdoor heated pool and acres of mature gardens, this luxurious holiday home is the ultimate destination for a family gathering or special occasion. We count down ten reasons why.

Top five country retreats

Top five country retreats

If you’re looking for a relaxing countryside break full of rolling fields rambles and reclining by log fires, but you want to be close to the coast too, take a look at these five retreats that offer you the best of both worlds.
The Jubilee Pool in Penzance

The Jubilee Pool - Cornwall’s art deco lido

The Jubilee Pool - Cornwall’s art deco lido

This lovingly restored, saltwater lido sits elegantly on Penzance's Promenade. This year, visitors will be treated to 35°C temperatures all year round thanks to natural geothermal energy. Here are our top five reasons to make the trip to the Jubilee Pool.

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