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ne a n at Mount’s Bay Lodge

After a life and career that took him around the world, Mike Richards and his wife Jackie are enjoying a stunning new outlook on life in their childhood home of Penzance, after moving to an apartment at Churchill Retirement Living’s Mount’s Bay Lodge. “We were rattling around in a four bedroom house that was far too big for us,” says Mike. “We decided the time was right for us to downsize, and the pandemic didn’t put us off from making the move. My bowling colleague Bob recommended Churchill, and now we’re next-door neighbours! Our new apartment is very warm and cosy, everything is nice and new, and we have a lovely outlook from our balcony across the bay to St Michael’s Mount. We’ve seen some beautiful sunrises.” Mike and Jackie were both born in Penzance, not far from Mount’s Bay Lodge, but Mike joined the army at the age of 17 for a career that would take them all over the world and back again. The couple enjoyed a socially distanced ‘pasty and prosecco’ welcome party in the Owners’ Lounge when they fi rst moved in. ortunately it was just before the stricter lockdown measures came in at the end of December,” says Mike. “That gave us a chance to meet people and everyone was very welcoming. We’re looking forward to getting to know them all better very soon!”

For more information call 01736 664793 or visit www. churchillretirement.co.uk/retirementapartments-for-sale/cornwall/ mounts-bay-lodge/

Are you fi t t

Dr Stolte, who runs MEDfacials in Truro and sister company Rapid Health Test, explains what the new UK travel regulations will mean for those wishing to travel abroad this year. “The Government has released a green list of countries or territories deemed safe for travel. Travel to these countries, will require a Covid test on or before the second day of your arrival.

“It can be confusing and costly, which is why we set up Rapid Health Test; the only government-approved clinic in Cornwall to offer same day C with it to ly Travel Certifi cation, and one of a handful of clinics nationwide also offering tests for travellers returning to the UK. Tests can be done either in our Truro Clinic or from your own home, with results in a matter of hours.” Quote ‘Cornwall Living’ to receive £10 off your PCR testing with Rapid Health Test.

For more information call 01872 229740 or visit www.rapidhealthtest.com

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New exhibition at Pen ee se

Open until 16th September, a new exhibition at Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Penzance celebrates the life and work of Dame Laura Knight, one of Britain’s most popular twentieth century artists. The exhibition is called Laura Knight: A Celebration and brings together around 60 paintings produced during her almost 80 year long career.

Highlights of the show include drawings that she made as a student at Nottingham School of Art, her early paintings in Yorkshire and Holland and her beautiful Cornish landscapes. They include the pictured painting ‘Sennen Cove’ (circa 1911, reproduced with permission of The Estate of Dame Laura Knight DBA RA 2021). Her captivating portraits of ballet dancers and performers are shown together with some of her most well-known works such as her Second World War commissions. Her record of the Nuremberg Trials – The Dock, Nuremberg – is on display until the end of July.

For more information call 01736 363625 or visit www.penleehouse.org.uk

A new exhibition by contemporary artist Kurt Jackson has been unveiled in a new gallery at Wheal Martyn Clay Works in St Austell. Clay Country’ was in uenced by urt’s time at a china clay works in Cornwall. A dedicated environmentalist and true polymath, Kurt’s holistic approach to his subject seamlessly blends art and politics, providing a springboard to a varied body of work unconstrained by format or scale. The exhibition highlights the complexity and fragility of the natural world; dramatic weather inspired diverse paintings, perched on the edge of the pit or down in the depths, with the clay and stone itself included in the mix. The exhibition will be on display until 5th September 2021, and is included within normal museum admission.

rt a s n e i iti n unveiled at Wheal Martyn

To fi nd out more call 01726 850362 or visit www.wheal-martyn.com

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almouth otel is the perfect retreat for those holidaying with their hound. ou’ll fi nd the hotel in an incredible seafront location, and just a few steps from almouth’s dog friendly Castle Beach (some restrictions do apply during July and August). The hotel has a number of dog-friendly rooms, where your furry friend will be welcomed on arrival with a goodie bag containing a blanket, bowl and dog treats – everything they need to settle in and feel right at home. Your pup is also welcome in the public areas of the hotel, including the Lounge where you can all kick back and relax, and the hotel’s beautifully manicured lawns are a great place for them to stretch their legs. Nearby, dog-friendly Pendennis Castle, offering an insight into the area’s heritage, dating as far back as 1540. With expansive grounds to explore, a day spent here offers plenty of opportunity for sni ng out some Cornish history. almouth really is a fabulous destination for a break with your hound with its vibrant town centre that has plenty of dog-friendly cafés and restaurants. o, why not contact the almouth otel and start planning yours?

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repair local and affordable

Hot Tub Help is a small, family-run business based in Tuckingmill, headed up by Jon Pennington. Originally from Nottingham, where he ran a large hot tub repair company, Jon relocated ten years ago and is now permanently based in Cornwall. “I like to keep the work local and be reactive,” says Jon. “Many need a hot tub repaired quickly, especially commercial holiday companies. Being local, we are always on-hand and can sometimes even fi on the same day if we are in the area.”

During the pandemic, online purchasing grew dramatically meaning large items, like hot tubs, could be shipped from anywhere in the country. This is where using a local engineer can come in handy if anything were to go wrong.

For more information call 07774 187187 or visit www.hottubhelp.co.uk

Lawn, beach and sea

Summer is here with homemade afternoon tea and Cornish gin on rolling lawns, a stone’s throw from the beach. With spectacular views from rooms, lawns and terraces, at the Bay Hotel you can enjoy drinks, light bites and meals made from the freshest local Cornish produce. Chef Sam, delights in bringing the local catch to your plate. Share his Cornish seafood platter for two, or why not hog a whole plate of smoked mussels, pan fried plaice or half lobster to yourself! Tea is a favourite event of the day; after walking or swimming, nothing is more delicious than a homemade afternoon tea including sandwiches, cakes and Cornish tea, Cornish gin or champagne. And the new two-seater swing is the perfect place for pre-dinner cocktails while watching the stars.

For more information call 01326 280464 or visit www.thebayhotel.co.uk

Bring the inside out with Eve Hughes Interior Design Ltd

With summer all but upon us, it’s time to start thinking about making the most of our outside spaces. With more than 20 years’ e perience in the interiors industry, Eve Hughes Interior Design Ltd specialises in soft furnishings and fabrics for inside spaces, but the team can also help bring your outside to life too! “We have a huge selection of indoor and outdoor fabrics for use on outdoor furniture and accessories,” says Eve. And as outdoor living becomes more popular – as highlighted by the pandemic, with encouragement to spend more time outdoors – they can help you link your outdoors to your inside space and create the feeling of a more spacious interior. Operating throughout the whole of Cornwall and across the UK, the team is well versed in bringing your home to life, so if you’re hoping to capitalise on the outdoor lifestyle this summer, why not get in touch and arrange a consultation?

For more information call 07826 843393 or visit www.evehughesinteriors.co.uk

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Festival fever

The Rock Oyster Festival is back! From July 30th to August 1st, Dinham House will host an incredible line-up of music and food featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Nick Mulvey, Gilles Peterson, Dub Pistols, Soul II Soul, Jaguar Skills and Olivia Dean alongside pop-up restaurants and chef demonstrations.

To mark its 10th anniversary, the festival will be hosted by a different chef every year and this year Paul Ainsworth is at the helm; “I’m delighted to be this year’s host chef for the much-loved Rock Oyster Festival which returns this July. Historically, it has been a weekend that revolves around family, great music and delicious food, and I’m so excited to be cooking alongside my fellow chefs against the beautiful backdrop of the Camel Estuary.” The food line-up will feature chefs including Valentine Warner, Josh Eggleton, Juliet Sear, Ping Coombes, Gill Meller and Michael Caines. Some of Cornwall’s best loved restaurants will also be popping up in The Chefs Tipis with Paul Ainsworth bringing The Mariners from Rock, Andi Tuck bringing the St Kew Inn, John Hooker bringing The Cornish Arms from Tavistock and Great British Menu favourites Jude Kereama, Guy Owen and Nick Beardshaw also hosting a Tipi throughout the weekend. Outdoor adventures and wellbeing activities will also be a big feature of this year’s festival with stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, archery, wild running, aerial yoga and spa treatments to choose from. This has always been a family festival and this year is no exception, with a forest school, a sea creature fashion show, circus skills, hula-hooping and storytelling at dusk to keep the littles ones happy.

For more information visit www.rockoysterfestival.co.uk

& views Boscastle Farm Shop unveils

new deli counter

Boscastle Farm Shop is delighted to be opening its brand-new deli counter this June – increasing the range of cheeses, salads and meats available for takeaway. Perfect for those planning to fi ll a picnic hamper before striking out along the coast path, the new deli counter helps cement Boscastle Farm Shop’s reputation as a must-visit for anybody seeking a true taste of Cornwall!

But that’s not all. As government restrictions look set to continue easing, the farm shop is e cited to once again be fi lling its calendar with a host of foodie events, from barbeque and hog roast evenings, including live music and entertainment, to pop-up cinema nights. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of this, and to be the fi rst to hear about special offers on the myriad Cornish goodies available in the shop, be sure to head to the website and sign up to the Boscastle Farm Shop email newsletter.

For more information call 01840 250827 or visit www.boscastlefarmshop.co.uk

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& views Everyone’s welcome at Harbour View Café

Situated right on the harbour front in Porthleven, the Harbour View Café is the perfect place to relax and refuel. Whether you are having a mooch around the pretty fi shing village, or are passing through on a walk along the South West Coast Path, it’s hard not be tempted by a table on the sunny patio. The café is famous for its all day breakfasts, delicious lunches, fabulous cream teas and homemade cakes. Or why not treat yourself to the amazing fresh crab and Prosecco special? What better way to spend a lunchtime than sampling locallycaught shellfi sh while watching the fi shing boats steam in and out of the harbour. And the best of it is…Harbour View Café is dog friendly, so nobody misses out!

For more information call 07948 613280 or visit harbourview

Falmouth Week returns for 2021

A major attraction for locals and visitors alike, Falmouth Week, with its origins as a local sailing regatta dating back at least as far as 1837, has evolved into not only a major sailing competition but also an opportunity for sailors and landlubbers to enjoy the many daytime and evening events in the picturesque seaside town of Falmouth. There is so much to see and do throughout the week that you’ll need to make sure you leave plenty of time to take it all in.

ou’ll fi nd family friendly activities in the heart of the town on The Moor, with everything from a large interactive gaming screen to a 40-foot Victorian carousel, alongside an eclectic market and buzzing atmosphere. You’ll need to head to the harbour to view the various sailing races on the water from Sunday to Saturday. Alternatively, you can view the sailing from the banks of the River Fal or Pendennis headland, as both equally showcase the spectacular scenery Falmouth has to offer.

almouth Week defi nitely pulls it out the bag when it comes to the evening entertainment. With themed evening events ranging from the famous 80s and 90s night to the RNLI Fun Day, there is a jam-packed, night-time schedule put together by Southwest Bars and Events. Not to mention the marching carnival, fi rework display, red arrows, craft markets and daytime music and entertainment across the town, there really is something for everyone!

For more information call 01326 313553 or visit www.falmouthweek.co.uk

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Introducing

Kurt Jackson’s Sea

According to internationally acclaimed artist Kurt Jackson: “Painting the sea could become an obsession, an entire oeuvre in its own right, an endless life absorbing task. And, as this new book (the fi rst dedicated solely to his depictions of the sea) attests, Jackson’s dedication to capturing its constant shape shifting – stillness to thundering force, shallows to mysterious depths – has brought forth paintings that communicate the sea’s ebb and ow, its magic and elusiveness. Kurt Jackson’s Sea captures the beauty of the artist’s constantly evolving relationship with one of nature’s most challenging subjects. 200 colour images complement Jackson’s re ections on his interactions with inspirational coastal landscapes – largely experienced in his native Cornwall, but stretching way beyond the county too.

Kurt Jackson’s Sea is published by Lund Humphries and features a foreword by award-winning art writer Julian Spalding, who pinpoints the importance of Jackson’s artistic voice at a time of environmental emergency.

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Flying high

We’re delighted to report that Hangloose Adventure is back open for business seven days a week. Fly down England’s fastest zipwire over the top of the idyllic Eden Project or have a go at any of their other amazing activities! Travelling at speeds of up to 60mph across 660 metres you’ll be sure to experience that well-missed adrenaline rush! New for this summer, you’ll fi nd an on-site Snack Shack serving freshly made toasties, smoothies and local Cornish ice creams and milkshakes – the perfect refreshments for an action-packed family day out! Wondering what all the fuss is about…? Visit the website now to get a taste of this incredible aerial adventure.

For more information call 01726 812724 or visit www.hanglooseadventure.com

A new STEM space for Cornwall

This month, Truro and Penwith College welcomes its fi rst students to the Valency building. The brand-new, £7m STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) facility at Truro College is part of the South West Institute of Technology, offering more than 1,200m2 of space for technical subjects such as engineering and digital with facilities matching the best in the UK. ualifi cations will include higher level Certifi cates, iplomas and brand new, higher-level apprenticeships, all drawing on expertise from key regional and Cornwall-based businesses.

Valency is home to the College’s recently launched Cornwall Space and Aerospace Technology Training Project that will offer training for a range of exciting careers in the space sector, rivalling the world’s best. The innovative project will be delivered with assistance from the University of Exeter, University of Leicester, The Open University, Spaceport Cornwall, AeroSpace Cornwall and Goonhilly Earth Station.

For more information call 01872 305000 or visit www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/university

Give the gift of time

I needed something to fi ll my day, says Cornwall Hospice Care volunteer Mike, one of a vital group of people who support the Cornish charity by giving their time. Mike, who helps out at the Perranporth shop, says “I feel lucky as it’s made me part of the community, it’s for a good cause and I really enjoy it. Pricing, hanging clothes or on the till, whatever the team needs on the day I do it. Now Cornwall Hospice Care is looking for more willing volunteers to help out at its 26 charity shops. “Volunteers are vital to us; we simply couldn’t afford to run the charity without them, says Chief Executive, Paul Brinsley. More details on joining the charity’s volunteer army are on the volunteer page of the website or call in to your local Cornwall Hospice Care shop.

For more information call 01726 66868 (option 1) or visit www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk/ support-us/volunteering

A paw-fect stay

This summer, fi nd your dream t Ives getaway for both you and your fourlegged friends! Escape to St Ives is a family run self-catering letting agency that prides itself in providing quality accommodation for a great dog-friendly holiday experience. St Ives offers a world-renowned holiday destination and the town itself has a plenty of cafés and restaurants that are dog friendly or have dog-friendly outside areas. There is direct access to the South West Coast Path along which you can walk to the dog-friendly sands at Porthkidney Beach or on to the dune-backed Mexico Towans each where your pooch is free to explore all year round. Escaping with your furry friend couldn’t be easier with a whole section of the Escape to St Ives website dedicated to happy holidays with your hound.

For more information call 01736 796198 or visit www.escapetostives.co.uk

Bringing legend to life

The Vale of Avalon at the Arthurian Centre in Camelford, welcomes kids, adults and hounds alike, to explore nature through fi elds, an orchard, and alongside the shimmering Camel river. It’s a place to be at one with nature, and the team have nurtured something of a wildlife haven. Sit in the contemplative Muse Garden amongst statues inspired by the 18th century rand Tour, and re ect on the backdrop of some bold and colourful planting. Brush up on your history as you view the 6th century inscribed ‘Ogham’ Stone, the 13th century longhouse, and the recently uncovered 18th century garden of Lady Falmouth. Also home to a tea room offering homemade cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks for the kids, and welcoming dogs throughout the site, The Arthurian Centre is a must-visit for anybody hoping to capitalise on their time around the Camel Estuary with their furry friend in tow.

For more information call 01840 213947 or visit www.thevaleofavalon.co.uk

Proud to be made in Cornwall

Proud to be a part of the Made in Cornwall scheme, the Heritage Craft Association, the Campaign for Wool, as well as being British Wool Artisans and Plastic Free Champions, The Naked Sheep creates a fabulous range of knitwear, from baby clothes and kids wear, to hats, gloves, scarves and more. Starting small in 2013 by selling products at local craft fairs, owner Allie later had the chance to learn how to spin locally sourced sheep eece on a traditional wheel, and the rest, as they say, is history. Now, The Naked Sheep creates fabulous knitwear products and ships them all around the world. Not only that, in order to cater to vegan customers – and to promote a more environmentally friendly way of working – Allie and Nick are starting to use natural dyes and will soon be spinning their own plant based fi bres, and if their current range is anything to go by, it’s fair to say that these are going to be a huge hit!

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Preparing pets for new normal

For pets, the lifting of lockdown has brought with it new challenges. Many of us have spent a lot of time at home and our animals will need to adjust to us not being around as much. Kernow Vet Group suggests if your pet has previously been fi ne when left, try leaving for short periods using a pet cam to assess their response. If you have a new pet that has never been left, introduce short periods of separation, leaving the room for a few seconds while they are settled, gradually building up the time away. You should always work at a level your pet can comfortably cope with, and using cameras to monitor progress is really helpful. If you are concerned by any aspect of your pet’s behaviour, they suggest contacting a ualifi ed behaviourist.

For more information call 01208 872254, visit www.kernowvetgroup.com or www.behaviourvet.info

Canine

CAPERS

With miles of glorious cliff paths, endless golden sand beaches, and glorious sub-tropical gardens, Cornwall is the perfect place to explore with your pooch.

ABOVE Scampering through the bluebells at Godolphin

BELOW Playing on the shore of Loe Pool

RIGHT An ocean view at Poldhu Cove We are all familiar with the National Trust’s houses and parklands but did you know that a large part of Cornwall’s coastline and countryside is owned and managed by the National Trust (nationaltrust.org.uk)? From the rugged cliffs of west Cornwall, where majestic, UNESCO-protected engine houses rise from the rocks, to the more gentle nature of Loe Pool and the Penrose Estate, the National Trust prides itself in being welcoming to all; especially dogs. With that in mind, we would love to share with you some our favourite National Trust places and areas to visit with your hound this summer.

There are two stunning gardens that are great for exploring with dogs. Furthest west is Trengwainton, near Penzance. This sheltered garden bursts with trees and shrubs at every turn. Dogs on leads are very welcome and there is plenty to sniff out in the 25-acre garden. Water bowls are available at the tea rooms where you are welcome to sit in the garden and enjoy a cuppa or a light lunch. Head inland towards Helston and you’ll discover Godolphin; an ancient and atmospheric estate at the bottom of Godolphin Hill. Here you can wander happily through the gardens for a days-gone-by feel or for the more adventurous, a walk to the top of the hill on a clear day affords the most amazing 360-degree view. Dogs are very welcome but should be kept on a lead in the garden as well as when exploring the wider countryside due to grazing livestock.

Although dogs are restricted at the other Cornish National Trust properties and gardens, there are still miles of coastline and countryside to explore. Just a stone’s countryside to explore. Just a stone’s throw from Cornwall Living HQ, you’ll fi nd the enrose state, where you’ll fi nd the enrose state, where a lovely level path meanders along the a lovely level path meanders along the side of the Loe Pool. You can either do an side of the Loe Pool. You can either do an out-and-return walk from either Helston out-and-return walk from either Helston or the National Trust car park on Penrose or the National Trust car park on Penrose Hill to Loe Bar and back, stopping off at The Stables café for refreshment or, for a longer walk circular walk, you can cross the sandy Loe Bar and return via Degibna woods. In spring, expect carpets of bluebells to light up the woodland oor, e plore the Victorian bath house or simply sit a while to admire what was once a late 18th century deer park backed by Penrose House, home to the Rogers family, who gave the estate to the National Trust in 1974 – the largest single gift to the Trust in Cornwall. •

ABOVE Looking towards Polridmouth Cove at Gribbin Head

LEFT Resting in the shade at Penrose

©National Trust Images/Ben Selway

INSET Enjoying the view from the top of Godolphin Hill

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For opening times, bookings and further information on all National Trust locations, and detailed trails of the walks featured here visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

ABOVE Beach fun at Gunwalloe

BELOW The cooling waters at Respryn Bridge Cornwall’s most southerly peninsula, with its iconic lighthouse and craggy cliffs jutting out into jutting out into the Atlantic, the Atlantic, is a wonderful is a wonderful area to explore area to explore with your hound. with your hound. The South West Coast The South West Coast Path runs along the edge Path runs along the edge of the peninsula joining of the peninsula joining up the beaches of Gunwalloe up the beaches of Gunwalloe and Poldhu, on to Mullion Cove, and Poldhu, on to Mullion Cove, past Kynance with its famous rock stacks and tur uoise sea before fi nally bringing you out at Lizard Point. There are cafés at all these points along the way, so plenty of opportunity for a cream tea or a Cornish ice cream. Whether you choose to walk the whole route or just some of it, keep your eyes peeled for seals and seabirds. You never know, you might be rewarded with a Cornish chough sighting. The birds returned to Cornwall in 2001 after an absence of 30 years and have been here ever since. ead over to the north coast and you’ll fi nd Cornwall wears a different cloak. Mining heritage dominates the landscape, with engine houses rising up from the cliff edge, giving the landscape around Chapel Porth and St Agnes a more rugged feel. Along this Heritage Coast are endless miles of cliff walks, backed by heathland offering a veritable dog’s playground. However, care should always be taken when walking with your pup if the footpath passes close to the cliff edge. Always best to have the lead at the ready to navigate these stretches. The seaside towns of Portreath and Perranporth mark either end of the St Agnes Heritage Coast, with the village of St Agnes in the middle. All have plenty of spots for refreshment and St Agnes even has its own brewery, The Driftwood Spars.

Cross the county and the Roseland peninsula is one of those places where time seems to have stood still. This unspoilt area of Cornwall is excellent walking country. From St Anthony Head there are panoramic views from across the Carrick Roads. The sister castles of St Mawes and Pendennis keep watch over the water, and on a clear day you can see as far as the Helford passage, with the Lizard just beyond. Carne, Towan and Porthcurnick beaches are free from dog restrictions so you can play on the sand with your pooch to your heart’s content. And if you’ve worked up a thirst, Carne has a pop-up horsebox in high season serving drinks and ice-cream while Porth Farm café with its sunny courtyard, just yards from Towan, offers lunch, drinks and sweet treats.

Travel up the coast and you’ll reach the Fowey Estuary. This is Daphne Du Maurier country, the setting for many of her books, with Menabilly her own Cornwall home. Nestled in the heart of old owey, you’ll fi nd Readymoney Cove which allows dogs outside of the two peak months of July and August. This sheltered, sandy cove has St Catherine’s Castle on one side and medieval Fowey on the other. From here experienced walkers will enjoy taking the South West Coast Path towards Polridmouth (dog-friendly all year round) and on to Gribbin Head and its daymark with glorious views out across the sea.

For an inland wander with your hound, a walk through the semi-natural ancient woodland of Higginsmoor Wood on the National Trust's Lanhydrock estate, from Respryn Bridge will take you along the

ABOVE Gribbin Head offers endless trails and quiet beaches to explore

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In association with Forthglade (forthglade.com) the National Trust has created a canine code. • Take the lead: please keep your dog on a short lead at all times while visiting the gardens • Scoop that poop: bag it and bin it to keep the places beautiful. • Paws for thought: plant diseases can be present in leaf litter and spread on the bottoms of shoes and paws, so keeping to paths helps prevent this. • Be on the ball: not everyone loves dogs, so keep them close by and don’t allow them to approach other visitors without their consent.

 Polridmouth Cove viewed from the South West Coast Path

meander of the River Fowey. Admire magnifi cent veteran and ancient oak trees, while looking out for dippers, wagtails and the more elusive kingfi shers and otters enjoying the water. This woodland area was previously used for tin streaming, with the old water channels still visible.

Whether it be coast or country, north, south, east or west, with so many amazing places in Cornwall under the stewardship of the National Trust you can be sure of a great day out with your dog. As a charity, the National Trust relies on donations to help protect and care for these locations and support from visitors and membership helps them to help nature and ultimately protect our county’s beauty for ever.

OUR DOG-FRIENDLY DIRECTORY

Cornwall has some great dog-friendly businesses, places to stay and gardens to visit – here are just a few of our favourites:

Slickers Doghouse, Padstow A dedicated pet shop for dogs full of quality dog products, accessories and gifts to get tails wagging. Turn to page 26 to discover more. www.slickersdoghouse.co.uk Paws in Padstow This dog boutique has a carefully selected range of best products for your best friend. www.pawsinpadstow.co.uk Harbour Lights This dog-friendly, award-winning fish and chip shop in Falmouth comes highly recommended and even has treats for your furry friend! www.harbourlights.co.uk Boscastle Farm Shop Enjoy an al fresco lunch or a cream tea with your pooch in the pretty tea garden overlooking the sea. www.boscastlefarmshop.co.uk Heartlands A free, family day out here with your dog will see you exploring the mining landscape and buildings, gardens, adventure playground and art exhibits followed by a visit to the Red River Café. www.heartlandscornwall.com

Kilminorth Cottages This 32-acre estate offers 13 dog-friendly, self-catering cottages, seven of which have private hot tubs. www.kilminorthcottages.co.uk Trebah Gardens Dogs on leads are welcome at this stunning sub-tropical garden on the Helford River, and its private beach, all year round. Turn to page 59 for more details. www.trebahgarden.co.uk Rosemullion Vets Rosemullion is a RCVS accredited, small animal practice with a fully equipped veterinary hospital in Falmouth and branch surgeries in Helston and Penryn. www.rosemullionvets.com

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