An odd title you may think but it is in fact an ancient Cornish harvest festival ceremony still practised today and it is when the last shock of corn is cut and the end of the harvest is proclaimed. I popped over to a field above Zennor yesterday afternoon to enjoy one of these events…. Read more »
About 20 minutes drive from Boscrowan there lies a hidden gem which is especially wonderful in Springtime – the ancient and atmospheric estate of Godolphin. Bluebell woods, medieval gardens and an incredibly old and imposing house and farm buildings. Spring is when the gardens at Godolphin are at their very best. Th combination of Snake’s… Read more »
Stormy seas and high winds and winter sunshine – where better to enjoy New Years Day than on the South West Coast Path. A loose plan for the day – a lunchtime booking at the majestic Mullion Cove Hotel (centre of the picture and you can just glimpse the rooftop) followed by a walk maybe, depending on the weather… Read more »
Peace and Plenty (sleeps 4) available for short breaks 3 nights + over Christmas from £850 – that’s only £71 per night for 4 sharing! Decorated real Christmas tree, mince pies and basketfuls of logs for the woodburner. Escape to the country this year!
