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

View from the deck at Parker's Place, a self-catering holiday home in Polzeath, North Cornwall

Top 10 reasons to stay at Parker’s Place

Top 10 reasons to stay at Parker’s Place

This brand-new coastal retreat comes complete with magnificent sea views and sumptuous interiors, all right above the golden sands of Polzeath beach. We countdown our top 10 reasons to stay at Parker's Place.

Santa by steam

Santa by steam

Cornwall's answer to the Polar Express - Santa by Steam is a magical train journey through the Cornish countryside complete with the railway elves and Santa himself. Throughout December, climb aboard the traditional steam train and experience the nostalgia of the bygone era.
The Truro City of Lights Parade 2018 in Cornwall

The City of Lights

The City of Lights

Each year the cobbled streets of Cornwall's capital come alive with the hum of excitable school children and aglow with an array of fantastically creative lanterns for the annual Truro City of Lights parade. Here are our highlights.
Baby Bay, a beach next to Polzeath in North Cornwall

Hidden places - Baby Bay

Hidden places - Baby Bay

As the name suggests Baby Bay is so small and cute you could just put it in your pocket! For a change of tempo from the hustle, bustle and surfer vibes of the main beach, Baby Bay is a beacon of tranquillity and undiscovered by many. Here are our top reasons to visit Baby Bay.

Polzeath - from land and sky

Polzeath - from land and sky

We are excited to bring you a short film showcasing the best of Polzeath.

Hidden places - Porthilly

Hidden places - Porthilly

Hidden away off the beaten track, Porthilly Cove is a wonderful discovery, just around the corner from the well-trodden sands of Rock beach. Porthilly is a tranquil haven for evening barbecues, dog-walks and watersports. Here are our top reasons to visit Porthilly.
Carn Mar, a luxury self-catering holiday home above Polzeath beach, North Cornwall

10 reasons to stay at Carn Mar

10 reasons to stay at Carn Mar

Views to take your breath away? A flickering fire pit? Sublime sunsets? Interiors to die for? Welcome to Carn Mar. A unique escape like no other, Carn Mar is a luxury coastal retreat perched right above Polzeath beach. We could spend all day talking about reasons to stay at Carn Mar but we have managed to condense it down to just 10...

Discover Daymer Bay

Discover Daymer Bay

Nestled between the popular coastal villages of Polzeath and Rock you will find Daymer Bay. This long stretch of golden sand at the mouth of the Camel Estuary welcomes dogs all year round and is a popular spot for family beach days. Take a look at this handy guide to our Daymer Bay properties.

The island with Camel Ski School

The island with Camel Ski School

Enjoy your very own private barbecue and water sports experience surrounded by the glassy water of the Camel Estuary. We paddled out to experience the island for ourselves.

Port Quin in pictures

Port Quin in pictures

A glistening jewel in the North Cornish coast's crown; the tiny fishing haven of Port Quin is home to picture-perfect stone cottages, a sheltered cove and the iconic land mark of Doyden Castle.

Dry Creek House - Polzeath’s most unique home?

Dry Creek House - Polzeath’s most unique home?

Dry Creek House is a brand new, architect-designed, eco-home overlooking the golden sand and white-topped rollers of Polzeath.
Enjoy a surfing holiday in Polzeath this September

Surfing - a private education

Surfing - a private education

We catch up with our friend George, owner of George's Surf School in Polzeath to find out more about the benefits of private coaching.

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