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

Our favourite activities for Christmas

Our favourite activities for Christmas

Wrap up warm in hats and scarves and discover North Cornwall's Christmas activities this December. From creating your own wreath, to visiting Santa's grotto, we guide you through our favourite Christmas activities that are sure to get you in the festive spirit.

Top five ways to see in the New Year Cornish style

Top five ways to see in the New Year Cornish style

There's something special about seeing in the New Year together away from home. And where could be more special than the wilds of the North Cornish coast? Start the year as you mean to go on with an adventure and create new family traditions. We count down the top five ways to see in the New Year in Cornish style.
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.
Pampas grass wreath on the doorway at Carn Mar, a self-catering holiday home in Polzeath, North Cornwall

These are a few of our favourite things (for a Christmas on the coast)

These are a few of our favourite things (for a Christmas on the coast)

Snowflakes on beaches and lights strung on harbours. Wreaths hung on doorways and warm cups of cocoa. Flames flickering in fireplaces and bubbles in glasses. These are a few of our favourite things (ten to be exact) that make the perfect Christmas on the Cornish coast.

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.
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...

Behind the scenes at our festive photoshoot

Behind the scenes at our festive photoshoot

With that wonderful time of year almost upon us, we take you behind the scenes of our festive photoshoot to share how we sprinkle a little locally inspired magic into our Christmas decorations this year...

How to make a moss Christmas wreath

How to make a moss Christmas wreath

There's nothing like a spot of wreath making to get you in the Christmas spirit. Follow our step-by-step guide to making a contemporary but natural moss wreath.

Top ways to see in the New Year

Top ways to see in the New Year

With the end of the year fast approaching, now’s the time to start planning your New Year’s Eve celebrations. We have featured some of our favourite spots to celebrate here in North Cornwall.

Gifts from the coast

Gifts from the coast

Cornwall is bursting with beautifully unique companies making gorgeous products. Here are our top 10 picks for your Christmas list this year.

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Find the holiday house that’s right for you… Browse our collection of self-catering properties in North Cornwall.

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