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

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.
Open water swimming in North Cornwall

Open water swimming - a lifestyle

Open water swimming - a lifestyle

Swimming al fresco is synonymous with life on the North Cornish coast. Dive into our open water swimming photo gallery and be inspired for your next visit.
Porthilly Sculpture Garden by Jill Clarke

Porthilly: sculptures of meaning and mindfulness

Porthilly: sculptures of meaning and mindfulness

A serenely beautiful garden in Porthilly, Rock is where metal and nature come together to form an unexpected and seamless marriage. Jill Clarke's Sculpture Garden places Porthilly firmly on the map for arts in North Cornwall. We explore the meaning behind her unique sculptures.
Seven tips for seven days of beach barbecues by Kernow Fires

Seven tips for seven days of beach barbecues

Seven tips for seven days of beach barbecues

Barbecue season is well and truly upon us and the enticing smell of charcoal hangs in the sea breeze. Our friends from Kernow Fires share their top tips with us for the perfect summer barbecue.
Katy as a Miner's Wife in Poldark

Five years of Poldark

Five years of Poldark

Who's excited for the very last season of Poldark airing on the BBC on Sunday?! Our Sales and Marketing Manager Katy has been an extra in all five seasons. She shares her top five favourite Poldark moments.

A sunny-day itinerary

A sunny-day itinerary

When the sun shines here on the North Cornish coast, how do you decide what to do first? The choices are endless! Be inspired with our sunny-day itinerary.
If you are heading to the wilds of the North Cornish coast with your four-legged friend in tow, be inspired with our itinerary for dog owners.

An itinerary for dog owners

An itinerary for dog owners

If you are heading to the wilds of the North Cornish coast with your four-legged friend in tow, be inspired with our itinerary for dog owners.
A foodie guide to Rock, North Cornwall

A foodie guide to Rock

A foodie guide to Rock

Good food goes hand in hand with a good holiday. From country pubs to celebrity chefs, Rock has a tantalising array of restaurants. Take a look at our handy guide to Rock's foodie offering.
A rainy-day itinerary for North Cornwall

A rainy-day itinerary

A rainy-day itinerary

We would all love a holiday full of endless sunny days, but the rain does sometimes fall here in Cornwall (shhhh, don't tell anyone!). Be inspired with our rainy-day itinerary.
An aerial view of Polzeath Beach and Baby Bay, North Cornwall

Destination New Polzeath

Destination New Polzeath

Ramble along the undulating Cornish coast paths, surf the rolling waves at Polzeath or have a relaxing barbecue at Baby Bay as the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean. However you plan to spend your holiday, New Polzeath provides the ultimate holiday destination.
Nathan Outlaw's Fish Kitchen is located in Port Isaac, North Cornwall

A foodie guide to North Cornwall

A foodie guide to North Cornwall

Whether you are looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion or simply want to sample the finest Cornish produce, we count down the very best restaurants within easy reach of our properties.

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