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The Ultimate Lifestyle By The Sea

Issue 49 | August 2016 | £3.25

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LIVING THE CORNISH DREAM WHAT TO DO AT FALMOUTH WEEK SURF, SAND AND SUNSETS

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Our stunning cover feature is all about getting out there to see some of the wonderful, fascinating wildlife living just under the water, either from the coast path where you might see everything from dolphins to basking sharks or seals (try the watchpoint down on the Lizard where volunteers will help you spot some wildlife). Or get out onto the water or, better still, under the water for some diving or snorkelling. Our thanks to John Boyle and Fionn Crow from Shark Bay Films, and underwater photographer Charles Hood for all their expert knowledge and fantastic photos.

At Cornwall Living we try to support Cornish businesses and this month I catch up with the Boex twins – who are now working internationally with their design business; dedicated to creating welcoming, functional interiors in all kinds of healthcare buildings… and still find time for a lunchtime surf or swim! We take a look at what’s going on for Falmouth Week and our incognito restaurant review goes all al fresco at the fabulous Hidden Hut. I return to the Victoria Inn to talk to Nik Boyle a year after he was Foodie guest editor and find out what a difference a year has made… including getting married.

And we have fashion news, interior design, lots of lovely properties to buy or stay in, as well as health and financial advice, art, sumptuous spas, lovely hotels and some great ideas for eating out. So relax in the sun and dip into this bumper issue. And if this one is good… next month will be even better as we celebrate our 50th issue!

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Contents

See pages 14-17 for this month’s cover feature

August 2016

Regulars 9 News & views

Catch up with Cornwall

19 Luxury property

Find your dream seaside home

72 Competitions

Fantastic prizes to be won

82 Coastal escapes

A choice of stunning stays

114 Gallery guide

Local artists and galleries

138 Making a difference Inspiring workshops

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foodie 50 Fabulous food The Victoria Inn

53 Gourmet gossip

Chefs, eateries and more

58 Restaurant review The Hidden Hut

60 An exciting new chapter

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63 Food with a view The Stable, Falmouth

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65 Raise a glass

The best summer cocktails

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67 Dining with a difference Old School Bar & Kitchen

69 Moonshine magic The smoothest of spirits

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Features 4 Got to experience...

Life afloat with Ancasta

14 Beneath the waves

Cornwall’s marine wildlife

31 Coastal chic

Interior design experts Iroka

38 Design in mind

We meet the Boex twins

46 Two versus four

Automotive showdown

49 Traditional values 124

A local cottage agency

74 Sleep in style

The importance of a good mattress

76 A clifftop paradise

Coastal luxury at Polurrian Bay Hotel

79 A team effort

Fine dining at Senara

88 A class of its own

A Georgian retreat on a Cornish estate

91 To the rescue

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Saving the seals in Gweek

93 A true gem

Stunning jewellery at Cornwall Gold

94 Setting the stage

August at the Hall For Cornwall

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96 Surf and sunsets

Life by the sea on Cornwall’s north coast

98 Falmouth Week

Boats, music, food and drink

104 Salon style

An exclusive boutique hair salon

107 A winning combination

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120 A night to remember

Award-winning Miracle Theatre

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A day out at Tintagel Castle

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NEWS & views For more ideas visit www.cornwall-living.co.uk

It’s summer and time to get active in Truro!

Outdoor lighting that withstands the elements

It’s time to get off the starting block, and get active.

From 15th to 20th August, Lemon Quay in the heart of Truro will be transformed into a sports and activity hub as the ‘Get Active Truro’ festival presents an abundance of free sports activities including ‘come and try’ sessions, demonstrations and exciting displays.

This is a great opportunity for the whole family to try a new sport in a fun environment. Cornwall offers a fantastic variety of sports clubs and this six-day event highlights the best of what the county has to offer.

Netball, football, hockey, a climbing wall, BMX stunts, golf, yoga, table tennis, cricket, rounders, badminton and rugby are just some of the sports on offer at this year’s event.

The festival promises something for everyone and you don’t need to be super sporty to join in; it’s all about getting active but also having fun... and all the events are free!

For a full line-up visit www.enjoytruro.co.uk or follow @getactivetruro

For any home, regardless of time of year, good outdoor lighting is always a must. The good news is that Holdcroft SFW, the electrical and lighting supplier based in Bude, can supply a large array of different styles from lanterns and post lights to security lights. Although living in Cornwall is fantastic, the salt air can unfortunately cause an issue with outdoor lighting through corroding most cheap metal fittings. Because of this, Holdcroft SFW stocks products from Fumagalli, which are made from 100%, resin and come with a unique lifetime warranty against corrosion and fading. Holdcroft also sources lighting from Noryls, constructed from galvanised steel or high-grade stainless steel fittings, which come with a 25-year anti-corrosion guarantee. So you can enjoy stylish and practical outdoor lighting that will stand the test of time.

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A thrill packed summer on stage at the Asylum Kneehigh’s magical theatre tent, the Asylum, is up and running at the Lost Gardens of Heligan until August 28th. Kneehigh is offering a great discount on a combined ticket to the gardens and a show so why not spend the whole day in this little slice of paradise? There’s lots of choice on the food and drink front from cake and coffee in the Asylum to a three-course special Kneehigh menu in the Heligan restaurant.

Following on is FUP, a new adaptation of Jim Dodge’s dark tale of an unconventional family and their troublesome duck (6th to 21st August) finishing with Shakespeare from The Globe with The Two Gentlemen of Verona (22nd to 28th August). www.kneehigh.co.uk www.heligan.com

This year there are three shows to choose from, starting with The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, directed by Emma Rice (14th to 31st July). This soaring love story of artist Marc Chagall and his wife Bella is fresh from Shakespeare’s Globe in London, where Emma is now Artistic Director.

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Budock Vean Hotel dares to evolve with a stunning renovation When refurbishing a much loved country house hotel, how do you marry the wishes of loyal, returning guests who like things the way they are, with the tastes and demands of the next generation?

you’re winning when regular guests say ‘we really love what you’ve done to our room’.”

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Budock Vean Hotel on the Helford River is halfway through a five-year refurb programme. The family-owned and run hotel celebrates the fact that Cornwall offers a wealth of talented, creative people helping to make the metamorphosis subtle and amazing.

After all, change should be an evolution, not a revolution!

Newell’s Travel moves to plush new premises in Newquay After many years of trading from tiny and squashed offices just off Newquay’s Bank Street, the opportunity to move to a far bigger office right on the main street was not to be missed for Newell’s Travel.

Now in 57 Bank Street, the branch boasts a lavish retail area plus a further comfortable lounge upstairs where appointments can be made and confidentiality can be guaranteed. There is also a superbly appointed rear decking area where, in the summer, clients will be encouraged to take in the views of Newquay Bay whilst selecting their next holiday.

Local firm 3iDog created an interior design for the hotel’s public areas, bedrooms and bathrooms, with comfy and cosy heathery, earthy colours so that the new complements the old. They similarly created a related yet more contemporary look for the Budock Vean’s gorgeous new holiday homes, bought off-plan by private owners but managed and let by the hotel team.

Manager Debbie, Laura and Tash have over 40 years’ combined travel experience notwithstanding their own comprehensive personal travel knowledge. They will ensure you receive the best possible customer service with the most competitive prices available and relish the opportunity to welcome their loyal clients to their new branch.

Managing Director, Roger Hawke, says: “We are absolutely delighted with the outcome of the refurbishment. It will transform the way Debbie and her team can now look after our many loyal clients in stunning surroundings”.

It’s been a huge tribute to the build teams and great communication between the guests and staff that work has been carried out so smoothly. Hotel owner Martin Barlow says: “You know

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Avoid making a deliberate mistake The decision on whether you should pay for your own care home fees, and how much you should pay, is based on your assets and capital. It’s not surprising, then, that people in failing health can sometimes be tempted to offload assets or even sign their home over to a relative. This can lead to serious problems.

When the local authority needs to conduct a financial assessment for residential care and support, they will ask if you own, or have ever owned, a property. “If the answer is ‘Yes’ and you have given it away, they would make enquiries as to the reasons why you gifted the asset,” explains Tony Müdd, Divisional Director at St James’s Place.

The local authority does not have to prove that ‘deliberate deprivation’ has occurred; it can just assume that it has. If you are found to have deliberately transferred ownership of your home to improve your chances of receiving financial help, then the local

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authority can reverse the transfer.

Moreover, they have the power to claim care costs from the person the assets were transferred to.

Naturally, there can be perfectly good reasons for disposing of a capital asset, especially for the purposes of estate planning. For further information and appropriate financial and legal advice, get in touch with St James’s Place Wealth Management. thomas.sopp@sjpp.co.uk www.thomassoppwm.co.uk The Partner represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group's wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group's website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The 'St. James's Place Partnership' and the titles 'Partner' and 'Partner Practice' are marketing terms used to describe St. James's Place representatives.

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Prepare your home for autumn with ThermoProtect

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Whilst we are in the midst of summer, ThermoProtect is busy gearing up for colder times with autumn/winter just three months away. Throughout the summer the team have been busy installing lithium storage batteries, the perfect complement to existing solar installations, helping to save up to 85% on energy costs without affecting the feed-in tariff. As we gear up for the colder months, we start to focus again on energy efficiency within the home.

Want to make a real design statement in your home or holiday cottage? Perhaps you’d like to create a vibe that’s at the sharp edge of design, but that’s also fun at the same time? Well, if so, keep on reading!

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Compared to chic designers Conran and Eames but at a more realistic price, Bordh produces stylish and bespoke dining tables, desks and coffee tables using the latest surfboard technology.

ThermoProtect offers an amazing insulation product, Lapolla spray foam insulation, which provides many benefits including savings of up to 45% on energy bills – earn over £5000 within 15 years on savings. It also prevents heat loss by enveloping your home, prevents damp ingress, can strengthen roof and cavities, and dramatically improves sound deadening. It’s works in the winter to prevent heat loss and in the summer to keep the home cool. It prevents the need for fibreglass on the floor of the loft giving you access to storage space. It’s BBA accredited, installed by professional accredited installers, plus it comes with a 25-year guarantee and a life expectancy well in excess of 25 years.

Bordh, Cornish for table, is the latest furniture trend from the Cornish coast.

Each bespoke piece is lovingly handmade on the north coast of Cornwall, and built to each customer’s exact specification. Want a table colour matched to your walls or featuring your favourite sunset photograph? Bordh can do it. With prices

Create a luxurious look in your home without breaking the bank Thinking about giving your windows some love this summer? Truro Fabrics, a store at the heart of the creative and innovative community in Cornwall, is an inspiring place to start. Sarah Millbank, Manager and head of the soft furnishings department, shares a top tip when it comes to creating beautiful curtains for your home.

It’s a great time to consider future-proofing your property against rising energy costs and it’s never too early to protect your property against heat loss in preparation for this winter!

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“Custom made curtains can be an expensive element of a room scheme, but there are ways of keeping the cost down on made to measure furnishings – and the same applies to any DIY projects”, says Sarah. “Try choosing cheaper fabrics and adding custom trims or contrast edges. Embellishments like this add wow and luxe to help achieve the look you’re after, within your budget”.

Truro Fabrics’ made-to-measure service is an ideal way to cope with awkwardly shaped or sized window units. There is a vast array of beautiful fabrics and trims in stock or available to order in store – together with endless ideas! So pop in and browse with the team on hand to advise you.

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Open a window into another world to discover the beautiful marine wildlife found off our shores.

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very year, thousands of visitors from around the world flock to the Cornish coast, drawn to the beautiful blue waters. If you’re lucky you might spot a few of them: seals, dolphins, whales, basking sharks and blue sharks among other wonderful creatures. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge to experience life beneath the waves, then Cornwall really is the place to do it. We have it all – a seabed truly teaming with life, with a unique opportunity to explore the awe-inspiring wildlife, shipwrecks and reefs off our shores.

A good place to start is with Charles Hood, a respected underwater photographer, who runs shark and sealife safaris off the coast of Penzance. A keen and well-travelled diver, he knows these waters and their inhabitants arguably better than anyone. “When living in Kuwait as a child, I snorkelled whenever

I could and even borrowed a scuba set, teaching myself to dive in the process”, he explains. “Later I joined the student sub aqua club and spent far too many hours diving instead of studying… I bought my first underwater camera (a Nikonos III) and wangled myself onto many expeditions as the underwater photographer.”

But what’s so special about Cornwall?

“Where else in the world can you live within a mile of the coast and observe such a variety of marine life?” Charles replies.

“Within half an hour of leaving home in St Hilary I can be swimming with basking sharks, snorkelling with blue sharks, playing fin tag with Atlantic grey seals or diving on a historic shipwreck.” As well being an accomplished diver, Charles is on the pulse with technology, using GPS and

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Felix Rowe echo sounders to locate sites, and satellite data on sea temperatures, chlorophyll levels and warm currents to track down the larger sea creatures.

Charles shares more than a little in common with Porthleven filmmaker, and founder of Shark Bay Films, John Boyle. Like Charles, John has travelled the world, diving in oceans with beautiful wildlife. But it’s telling that they both chose Cornwall as their base. I catch up with John and his collaborator, Fionn Crow, in their Porthleven studio.

Shark Bay Films is entirely independent and self-sufficient: John and Fionn devise the concepts, write, shoot and edit the films, selling them through distributors, many through the National Geographic. Their latest project ‘Castro’s Secret Reef’ pre-sold worldwide even before completion.

So, having filmed award-winning

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“Where else in the world can you live within a mile of the coast and observe such a variety of marine life?”

Charles Hood

Kennack Diving

Fancy a go at diving? Try out our dive centre of choice, Kennack Diving, based at the Parkdean caravan site at Kennack Sands. With access to some of the best diving in Cornwall and indeed the country, David and the team at Kennack are excellent and make you feel comfortable in the water.

continues Fionn. “Plus the golf stream brings a lot of interesting life here; the water is warmer than it should be.”

So what is Cornwall’s best dive site? “There are so many fantastic sites its difficult to pick a favourite”, says Charles. “However, it would probably be the Runnelstone. A mile offshore of Gwennap Head, this complex critter encrusted reef rises from a depth of 50 metres to just below the surface. As well as the prolific amount of marine life, the seabed is littered with numerous shipwrecks including the famous carrier the City of Westminster, which founded in 1923. There are so many wrecks around the Runnelstone it’s sometimes impossible to determine which particular one you are diving on!”

Charles continues: “In Whitsands Bay, there are a couple of wrecks of particular notoriety. The James Eagan Layne is my

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documentaries in stunning locations around the world, what draws John to Porthleven?

“Where else would you want to be?” he asks, looking around. “I love Cornwall. It’s home.”

With stunning views overlooking the harbour in one direction and the deep blue ocean in the other, it’s not hard to see why. “Mounts Bay is Shark Bay to us!” he says with a smile.

Originally a lawyer, John began diving and underwater filming as a hobby. After sending out his first film speculatively, he was surprised just how quickly and positively it was received. Soon the hobby became more serious, and he relinquished the promising law career to pursue his dream. John might be making a tenth of what he could as a lawyer, but here he has found his paradise. “The West Country has some of the clearest waters in the UK, being a fringe that juts out into the Atlantic”,

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Cover feature Mounts Bay: Many interesting wrecks including The Ibis, and a submarine.

Loe Bar / Porthleven: Huge steel ship, with giant boilers; protected wreck off Loe Bar

St Ives bay: Interesting dive, with several wrecks including a train carriage, amongst other interesting craft The Manacles (Falmouth bay): A plethora of wrecks to explore here Runnelstone (off Gwennap Head): A complex critter encrusted reef with numerous shipwrecks

Image courtesy of: Charles Hood

Whitsands Bay: Features James Eagan Layne and Royal Navy frigate HMS Scylla

favourite. She sank during the Second World War and sits upright in just 20 metres of water. This makes it an ideal wreck for all levels of divers and, as it is in relatively shallow waters, you get a long duration underwater. The decommissioned Royal Navy frigate HMS Scylla was deliberately sunk in 2004 to form an artificial reef; it’s now virtually completely covered in anemones, sponges and corals producing a living nursery for many species of fish.”

But arguably nothing leaves a more lasting memory than the sight of basking sharks – gentle giants of the ocean, the second largest fish in the sea, and frequently spotted in Cornwall. “By far my most incredible encounters have been snorkelling with basking sharks”, says Charles. “The largest one we spotted was over nine metres long and probably weighed over 10 tons. In September 2008 the waters of Land’s End experienced a second gigantic plankton bloom and the Celtic Sea was simply brimming with

basking sharks gorging on the nutrient rich waters. There must have been over 400 sharks – just an incredible sight. Being plankton feeders they don’t have any teeth and are harmless to humans.”

Fionn recounts a similar experience at Praa Sands. “One year, there was an incredible amount of basking sharks – you didn’t even need a boat, you could swim out from the beach and snorkel with them!

It was also the first time I’ve actually seen them breach [jump out of the water].”

Charles’ pièce de résistance is his ability to track down the allusive blue shark, a naturally shy fish, not used to human interaction. “They can be found within an hour’s boat journey from Penzance but you need a secret concoction of ‘rubbydubby’ to attract them. One occasion we had several blues around the boat when they all of a sudden disappeared – behaviour usually indicative of a larger predator in the immediate vicinity. A couple of minutes later a dozen or so pilot whales simultaneously blew and surfaced right beside our boat – what an incredible spectacle to witness!”

The question arises of how sealife tourism sits with conservation, but the consensus among John, Fionn and Charles is that experiencing sea creatures in their environment can only be a good thing, provided it is respectful and helps in our understanding. Though critical of ‘catch and release’ trophy fishing, John’s view is that: “Shark tourism is a really good thing. It’s fantastic increasing people’s awareness of the sheer diversity of wildlife off our coast, which in turn leads people to respect and protect it.” Charles takes a similar stance: “Providing operators are responsible and take care as far as possible from disturbing the wildlife then bringing people and animals together is a fantastic way to both educate and encourage conservation.”

All three are keen to debunk the common misconceptions of all sharks as devious, bloodthirsty human hunters, perpetuated by the legacy of the film Jaws and clickbait

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“It’s fantastic increasing people’s awareness of the sheer diversity of wildlife off our coast, which in turn leads people to respect and protect it.”

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tabloid stories. “People still have this mentality that sharks will attack”, concedes John. “We get silly season every year with the inevitable reports of great white shark sightings off Cornwall. But the sad truth is we are the predators – worldwide, sharks are being seriously overfished.” Fionn chips in: “As a diver, you’re a strange creature in the shark’s environment. You’re far more likely to see the tail of a shark disappearing than a mouth coming towards you!”

In fact, if respectful of these unique and largely peaceful creatures, there can be nothing more exhilarating than swimming with sharks in their natural habitat. Charles recommends taking a boat trip with a company who has a WiSe or Cornwall Marinelife Boat Operators accreditation.

“You are never too young or old to start snorkelling”, he says. “To progress to scuba diving the best place to start is with the British Sub Aqua Club. They offer introductory ‘try dives’ usually for free or at minimal cost. There are also a number of

commercial schools that offer courses – see your local dive shop.”

But if the idea of swimming with sharks sends your blood cold, there are always opportunities to experience some of the magic from the comfort of dry land.

“So much of Cornwall’s wildlife can be witnessed from the shore using a good pair of binoculars”, says Charles. So, if you’re patient and keep your eyes peeled on a clear summer’s day, you might just be in for a treat – whether dolphins, sharks, whales or seals. Interestingly, as Fionn points out, many of these creatures are in fact here in Cornwall all year round, it’s just that we’re more likely to see them in the summer, owing to the typically flatter seas, clearer visibility, and the warmer weather which draws plankton to the surface, bringing basking sharks up from the depths.

Charles encourages everyone to experience it firsthand: “Get out there and do it!

Whether it’s walking the South West Coast Path with a pair of binoculars, chartering a vessel or donning a wetsuit and snorkelling with sharks, give it a go. The most common comment I receive from my guests when taking them out is, ‘I had no idea of just how much wildlife there is off the coast of Cornwall – you must have one of the best jobs in the world’.” They make a good point!

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ith 19 acres of stunning grounds, this gorgeous collection of converted stone barns offers owners a property that is beautifully thought through to the last detail.

Originally part of the Lanhydrock Estate, Trenance was built in the early 20th century from locally quarried slate and granite as a working farm. Now the main house combines original and contemporary features, creating wonderful living spaces, surrounded by established gardens and gazing out across its paddocks to rolling countryside beyond.

Completed in 2010, the house boasts a spectacular dual aspect kitchen/dining room with two glazed gables, accentuating the vaulted ceiling and French doors leading out onto the slate patio. Upstairs, the living room has gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside and loungers are kept warm by the wood burner.

Perfect for working from home, there is a south facing summerhouse/studio in the garden and a studio and office in the main house. With fibre optic enabled throughout the house, whether you’re working, watching or simply browsing at leisure, you can do it at top speed.

The gardens and grounds are a joy. The large vegetable garden with its raised beds

and tunnel is well established and the paddocks, outbuildings, stables and floodlit sand school are perfect for the keen rider.

Additionally, the farm has a biomass wood pellet system, providing hot water and under floor heating on the ground floor.

This combines with the house’s own solar panels, which also heat the water.

Incredibly, Trenance also includes a three-bedroomed cottage and two bed and breakfast units, meaning this isn’t just a home you’re buying – it’s also an established business Possibly the best thing about this property, however, is its situation. Trenance is equidistant to the north coast and the south coast, so you’ve got great access to the water whichever direction you head in. What’s more, while enjoying peace and tranquillity in the heart of the Cornish countryside, it’s conveniently located just two miles the A30, giving you quick access out of the county and, indeed, to anywhere in Cornwall.

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A stunning farmhouse, steeped in history, with unrivalled views to the surrounding farmland, ocean and beyond.

INFORMATION Four double bedrooms Full of character and original features One bedroom self-contained annexe Detached two bedroom cottage Off road parking and extensive private gardens Summerhouse and garage Stunning panoramic views to the ocean and surrounding farmland

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What’s more, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find something that boasts views of the ocean whilst setting itself in the heart of the countryside. Then again…

This is Fenterleigh, a four-bedroomed farmhouse in Bossiney with its own onebedroomed, self-contained annexe and detached, two-bedroomed cottage, and it finds itself enjoying the best of both worlds.

Dated circa 1320, this property is steeped in Cornish history, being partly an ancient Cornish longhouse. Inside, one can really recognise and appreciate this, especially as they take a seat in the comfortable living room to warm themselves beside the stone, inglenook fireplace.

Residents can take a leisurely, evening stroll through the extensive, mature gardens and breathe in the fresh scents of the surrounding farmland, before adjourning back inside, onto the slate floors and underneath the beamed ceilings, where they can head upstairs to one of the spacious double bedrooms and take stock of the truly awesome views over the Atlantic.

And, set in Bossiney, a small, tranquil village on the outskirts of Tintagel on the

rugged north coast of Cornwall, which is famed for its links to the legend of King Arthur, this property offers those lucky enough to own it some truly magnificent scenery to explore. In close proximity to the coast path, Fenterleigh promises to introduce residents to some of Cornwall’s most beautiful coastal walks.

Perfect for friends, relatives or simply as your own income-on-the-side, the self-contained annex and detached, twobedroomed cottage add significantly to the wow factor of this already promising farmhouse.

What’s more, Wadebridge and Camelford are within easy driving distance so, if you weren’t already sure that this is the property for you, you now know it’s as convenient is it is a once-in-a-blue-moon chance to own your own little slice of Cornwall.

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The Carriage House A wonderfully unique period home on the historic Killiow Estate near Truro.

INFORMATION Stunning character property Period features throughout Two/three bedrooms Beautifully tended grounds Private garden and parking spaces Perfect for golf lovers Close to Truro

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n the heart of the historic Killiow Estate lies the Carriage House which originally served the main house.

In 1990, it was converted to provide an exclusive courtyard of individual properties. The original bell tower stands tall above the archway that leads through to the central courtyard. Being Grade II Listed, many features have been preserved and great thought and care have been taken to ensure that these essentially modern homes blend everyday comforts with beautiful stonework, high ceilings, sash windows and slate flagged floors.

A charming veranda flanks one side of the internal courtyard, providing useful shelter over the front door. The reception hall has a lovely slate flagstone floor while the high ceilings ensure a spacious feel. A pair of doors opens through to the living room which is light and bright thanks to windows overlooking both the front and rear gardens.

French doors open to the paved sun terrace and rear garden. There is an attractive feature fireplace and electric underfloor heating. The family kitchen and dining room are perfect for entertaining.

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bedroom on the ground floor.

Upstairs, you’ll find the beautiful master bedroom with en suite as well as another double bedroom, and family bathroom.

Offering the best of both worlds, the rear garden and sun terrace is private and belongs to this property whilst the formal courtyard garden to the front is communal and most attractive with cobbled pathways and box hedges. The property has two designated parking spaces and there is plenty of additional parking for visitors.

The Killiow Estate has been in existence for some 900 years with acres of country parkland surrounding Killiow House. Much of the parkland is now an 18-hole golf course meaning that some of the road approaching the Carriage House is through the beautifully tended fairways; ideal for perfecting your handicap.

Killiow is within a few minutes drive of Truro.

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PRICE: £350 000 CLIVE PEARCE PROPERTY

31 Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2LS 01872 272622 hello@clivepearceproperty.com www.clivepearceproperty.com

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here are many ways to make the most of the Cornish landscape and undoubtedly one of the best is to enjoy it from the terrace of a property overlooking the local vista. This is what Legacy Properties does. The familyowned company based here in Cornwall is a premium developer of luxury coastal homes; acquiring, designing and building properties that complement the landscape.

Recent projects include Fistral House, a luxury development in the highly-sought after Pentire area of the north coast, and Thirty Six, which boasts flawless views over Fistral beach. And then there’s Seascape…

Seascape With world-class surf, the Gannel Esturay at low tide and coastline that you can spend days strolling along, Pentire is paradise for those who love the outdoors. Matching the inspiring location, Seascape’s collection of

ten apartments and two houses has been meticulously designed and crafted to an incredibly high standard.

Seascape includes two three-to-four bedroom homes, that come with everything you could possibly need. The kitchens have been kitted out to a high standard and include a range of appliances by Neff and separate utility room. The bathrooms and en suites come with everything you would expect from a luxurious property, including underfloor heating. Providing the final touch of luxury, each property boasts 100% wool carpets and wide plank engineered oak flooring throughout.

There are ten apartments, including two penthouse apartments, all with fantastic views over the Newquay coastline. As you would expect, both penthouses are jawdroppingly finished with every detail designed to make the most of the natural light and location.

So if you fancy owning little a slice of Cornwall to come back and enjoy, time and time again, contact the team at Legacy Properties now and book a viewing at one of the stunning waterside developments. We can assure you that it’ll be one decision you won’t regret making!

ë ABOVE The contemporary interiors and modern appliances complement the spectacular ocean views

LEGACY PROPERTIES Unit 2b, Quintdown Business Park, Quintrell Downs, Newquay TR8 4DS info@legacyproperties.co.uk www.legacyproperties.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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We’ve taken a sneak peak at two of their hottest picks for those of you considering either a move or a second home in this beautiful county.

ONE LUSTY GLAZE, NEWQUAY Home to 36 one, two, three and four bedroom apartments, along with three-bedroom houses, this development boasts high-end specifications as well as terraces or balconies to make the most of the photographic views over Newquay Bay and beyond.

The kitchens of these luxurious apartments are well fitted, modern and complete with all the mod cons you’d expect in such highend accommodation. Integrated appliances include a Bosch fridge-freezer, Bosch oven and hob, extractor hood and a Bosch dishwasher. What’s more, the reconstitutedstone work surfaces make for a gorgeous finish, especially in combination with the contemporary range of wall and base units, all designed by Limeblack.

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glazed bath and shower screen and fresh porcelain wall tiling.

In terms of utilities, these apartments have highly efficient combination gas boilers installed, meaning you can make the most of the underfloor heating and heated towel rails without the slightest hint of guilt.

Being part of a community, you have communal access to a graded and turfed garden, allocated parking, surf store and a communal wash down area for those fresh off the line up; in a nutshell, these apartments have it all and are available from £280,000.

THE CARRACKS, ST IVES Another prized property in Acorn Blue’s armoury is plot 17, The Carracks. One of just 15 homes at this impressive St Ives development, this property is located to the west of the town centre in a residential area that’s convenient to all local amenities, making it perfect for those who like to be close to the action whilst having room to move.

On the outside, this property is gorgeous to the last detail. A tidy, graded and turfed lawn adorns the front of the property, welcoming guests to your new home.

Inside, you couldn’t ask for more. The kitchen boasts a contemporary range of soft closing wall and base units with reconstituted stone work surfaces, up stand, stainless steel sink and a range of appliances, including an integrated fridgefreezer, built in double fan oven and gas hob with built in extraction unit, as well as an in-built dishwasher.

The interior is finished beautifully, with a UPVC window system and contemporary finishes. The bathrooms, well appointed and modern, include contemporary style white sanitary ware as well as brassware by VADO, ceramic tiled floors and full height ceramic wall tiling around the bath and shower, giving them that light and airy, seaside feel.

What’s more, this property comes complete with telephone and smart TV points to the living area and master bedroom, as well as dimmer switches to really set the mood in the living, dining and master bedrooms. You won’t get cold in the winter months, as this property is heated via an efficient gas combi-boiler, with underfloor heating throughout. Not only that, chrome ladder-style heated towel rails to the bathrooms and en suites will keep you cosy, even in the depths of winter.

It’s not very often that a property comes on the market with all the makings of a true family home. So, if you’re looking to start somewhere new, to be at the heart of an area that’s set to become a real community, get in touch with Acorn Blue, because one thing is for sure with plot 17 – at £425,000, it won’t be on the market for long!

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We talk to Emma Jarvis and Sarah Shearer, founders of Abode Property Agents, and learn the secrets to their success

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“Sarah and I met while working in another local estate agent,” Emma explains. “While doing our best and taking the company forward, it soon became apparent that ‘we could do this ourselves’, pulling on each

other’s strengths and identifying each other’s weaknesses.” Emma reflects on this moment, realising as she reminisces just how bold their move was!

Between them, the pair had a very clear vision of what they wanted to achieve.

Wanting to change public perception of the industry, they aimed to branch out independently, taking a fresh, passionate and honest approach to estate agency. On opening, they held an open day in their new office and, Sarah says, “we were overwhelmed by the amount of support from local residents and businesses in the area.

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we tried the crowd funding route. Thanks to overwhelming support from other business people, family, friends as well as our own persistence and perseverance, we were able to raise the funds and, finally, Abode was born!”

Emma fondly looks back over the relationship that her and Sarah have developed over the years. Between the two of them, they combine a host of skillsets, strengths and, as is only natural, their own individual weaknesses.

“Sarah is very organised and deals with the day to day nitty gritty of running a business, while I consider myself the ‘ideas’ part of the partnership. Often, I will see Sarah’s expression change to a look of dread when I say ‘ooh, I’ve got an idea!’ however, after discussion, as long as we think it’s viable, Sarah will take the baton and run with it.”

The pair love to be involved with the community and Sarah tells us how one of their first goals was to improve networking in the immediate area. “We decided to set up a business breakfast, which has now been successfully running for over two years.”

Held on the third Wednesday of every month at Birdies Bistro, the Business

Breakfast Club has proved to popular with regional business owners, banks and solicitors firms, to name a few.

“As well as getting involved with the local community, we like to raise funds and awareness for charities. We’ve held coffee mornings at our office for the RNLI, The Hayle Day Care Centre and Hayle in Bloom.

Recently, we also sponsored the yellow paint station in this year’s Rainbow Run for Little Harbour” (Children’s Hospice South West).

And it doesn’t stop there! Impressively the dynamic duo are also members of Synergy which is part of Rotary International, helping where they can to organise local events.

Like most of us, Emma confides that the two find themselves excitedly counting down the days until Christmas, at which point they take the reins of organising the wonderful Hayle Christmas Fayre.

Impressively, 75% of Abode’s clients now come from client recommendations, which speak volumes for the quality of the pair’s hard work. As you might expect, Emma and Sarah are incredibly proud of their achievements so far and look forward – as do we at Cornwall Living – to seeing what the future holds for the agency.

“As well as getting involved with the local community, we like to raise funds and awareness for charities”

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Coastal chic A lesson in coastal-inspired design from interior design experts Iroka.

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tlantic Watch is the latest interior design project from experts Iroka. A sophisticated seaside theme runs throughout this calm coastal property located in the sought-after town of St Ives. This stunning holiday rental features an open-plan living-dining and kitchen area with heavenly views of the Cornish coast and the sandy white beaches just seconds away from its doorstep.

The property boasts contemporary light fittings from Flos, Artemide and others, which were used throughout this impressive holiday home, along with statement mirrors from the Italian designers, Miniforms, perfect to give the feeling of space and luxury.

A soft palette of neutral tones combined with bold hints of cobalt blues and seagreens were used to complement the spectrum of stunning colours of the sea views across the way. By combining these delicate hues with textured wallpapers and split face mosaic tiles on a feature wall, the overall look and feel make for a calm and luxurious finish. The split face tiles carry through to the contemporary bathrooms to resemble the local clifftops surrounding the spectacular St Ives area and beyond.

A selection of contemporary furniture brands were chosen by Iroka's interior design team for effortless style and robustness: Italian brands such as Novamobili, Calligaris, Flos, Kartell and Miniforms; and a selection of Danish furniture items from Softline were featured alongside stunning and modern handprinted Cornish lampshades from KIWI Print Studio in marvellous maritime prints.

Furniture items such as the Kartell Masters Chair mimic the form of ocean waves, whilst striped cushions from Swedish designers Eightmood add nautical stripes to give a subtle nod to the local fishing industry.

Simple made-to-measure linen Roman blinds and curtains in neutral shades pay homage to the coastal vista, making the stunning view the focal point of each individually styled room. To add that extra special touch to finish bespoke cushions were incorporated using fine French fabrics from designers, Casamance and Casadeco.

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e all know that current interior design trends can be hard to keep up with, if only because we haven’t all got the skills required to simply pull our house apart and start anew. What’s more, simply finding something that’s fresh, up-to-date and inkeeping with what’s hot and what’s not can be difficult, especially as we start browsing through the overwhelming range of options now available on the market.

Don’t be put off though, as Cornwall Tile Centre and Studio One South West have everything you need under one roof when it comes to your bathroom and tiling needs. It’s not often you’ll find such a concise service in one place; Mark Fowdon from Studio One recognises the need for a service made easy. Having originally trained as a plumber,

Mark has now been supplying and installing the highest end bathrooms and wet rooms all over the south west for the past decade.

At the heart of the company is a business ethic that strives to meet and beat your requirements, with a design that is both functional and stunning to the last touch, whatever your style and budget. Incredibly, Studio One is able to use computer-generated 3D visuals to give you a complete, virtual guided tour of your future room, displaying the products that you’ve selected from an international wealth of leading bathroom and tile manufacturers.

And, once you’ve bought the solution to match your dream redesign, the team will even arrange the installation for you, ensuring a complete, hassle-free experience.

In eye-opening showrooms, you can peruse at your leisure, taking in the finer details of concept bathrooms, current design trends, as well as checking out the extensive range of ceramic and porcelain tiles. A unique collection of handmade tiles and mosaics, in addition to the Tile Italia UK brand are all exclusively available at Cornwall Tile Centre, offering you the chance to deck your new room with something genuinely unique.

Standing out from the plethora of tiles and designer bathroom ideas is the Dwell range, from Atlas Concorde – the deep soul of contemporary design. We’ve picked some of our favourites for you to get excited about.

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CONTEMPORARY The fabulous Dwell range is on display in the Cornwall Tile Centre showroom. Bright and honed, the colours of these porcelain tiles cascade through a range of grey hues, creating a refined project of contemporary style that is sharply broken by the brilliance of the turquoise covering. Resistant to colour fading, these tiles are exposed to sunlight during the manufacturing process, meaning your love for the hues in these tiles will never fade.

RECEPTION Beautifully modern, the Dwell Reception range provides a striking porcelain surface that is soft to the touch and enhances any elegant, contemporary space with the shiny effect of spatula-applied resin. This is an ideal option for the creation of youthful, architectural spaces.

As well as the Dwell range, Atlas Concorde offer a spectacular range of 3D ceramic

wall designs, ranging from the subtle to the standalone. Spectacular in every pattern, these designs are truly enviable, with options well suited to each area of your home.

RIBBON Our favourite is the Ribbon effect. Soft and sinuous, the wave effect given by this design is perfect for the bathroom. In fact, animated by light and shadow and evocative of soft and intense waves, this pattern is well suited to any room of a house that’s inspired by the sea and, in Cornwall, what could possibly be more appropriate?

Whether you’re in the midst of a refurb or simply like to browse, take a trip to Cornwall Tile and Studio One South West.

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Je ne sais quoi

Interior designer Nicola O’Mara helps you achieve the dream home, while staying in control.

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“Nicola doesn’t ask you what you want your room to look like, she asks you what you want your room to ‘feel’ like”

hether you are building your dream property, embarking on a new renovation or simply refurbishing your existing home, making important decisions can become very stressful as well as costly if they go wrong. With over 20 years of interior design and build experience, Nicola O’Mara has successfully project managed and completed many wonderful interiors including her own property renovations. Her wealth of experience and knowledge means she can offer her clients guidance, informative tailored solutions and expert design advice.

Many people think that involving an interior designer means handing over the reins to someone else – losing your own vision for a controlled ‘design look’. Nicola doesn’t work in that way – she uses her experience, up-to-date knowledge and innate creativity to help you realise your own design vision, but crucially, in a way that ensures you are still in control.

In the same way that the architect will help translate your vision into a real life project, Nicola will take your design brief and make sure it works for you in the spaces you have, tweaking and advising you on every element from the ideal position or height of a toilet to the weight of the curtain fabric.

Nicola believes the best point to instruct a design consultant is right from the outset, ensuring plans, proposals and design conceptions are tailored to the client’s needs. Nicola doesn’t ask you what you want your room to look like, she asks you what you want your room to ‘feel’ like. She then

uses her skills, experience and knowledge to translate this into reality. Crucially she possesses the communication skills to converse with your architect and builder, ensuring that they too follow the concept through each stage.

Making design decisions early on potentially saves time, mistakes and stressful situations from arising. Nicola believes that the best solution is to work with the finished look in mind. Plan your furniture, lighting, kitchens, bathrooms, and then the plumbing, electrics and heating. Knowing how you will use the space from the on-set avoids making on-the-spot decisions later. Coordinating the build and understanding the sequence of events can be an overwhelming task, so having someone to bounce ideas off and take the hassle out of decision making is essential. A builder will want decisions to be made on the spot and Nicola will ensure that together you have the answers ready before you’re even asked.

Interior design isn’t just about curtains and cushions; it’s also about the ‘je ne sais quoi’ – the feeling you get when a room makes you sigh or a picture of a room makes you want to be in it. You might have a clear idea of the finished look; Nicola will make sure you achieve it.

é ABOVE Matching colours complement traditional and contemporary furnishing

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Passionate about designing interior spaces for extremely vulnerable people; Mandy talks to the Boex twins.

eeting the Boex twins wasn’t difficult – I only had to walk upstairs to interview this ethically-minded, innovative, design and build team. I am greeted warmly in their colourful, airy studio and immediately mistake Sam for Will – something they are used to. They are a growing, exciting business and Sam is just back from Saudi where they have won a contract for their first international project on a new, four-story school for children with Downs Syndrome for a Saudi charity.

Background They were born and raised in Cornwall, going their separate ways when they went off to university, Sam to Newcastle to study furniture and interior design, and Will to Plymouth to study earth sciences. “A surfer’s degree!” quips Sam. They both chose their respective universities for the same reason “To get away but still be by the sea.” Will explains, “But even when we were 18 we thought we’d work together… in Cornwall.

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wanted to do.” After university Sam worked for a design company that was doing all the graphics for the Eden Project as they opened, as a 3D designer. Will headed off to London but was keen to get back to Cornwall so after a year took a job with Cornwall Council.

Then in 2004 Sam took the plunge and started his own design company “working from my bedroom doing small retail stuff and some furniture design.” The business started to grow, tenders were won, and he put the call in to twin brother Will to come and run the company with him.

Sam explains with grin: “We are mirrortwins: one right handed the other left, one predominantly right brain the other left, and so on. So it’s a match made in heaven for the business. I am the main creative one, start things off, do the designing and then Will takes over the project management, and we both get involved in the people side.”

Smiling, Will adds: “But it is quite hard for staff, we work very well together, we are sensitive to how the other is feeling, often knowing intuitively what is going on and what needs to happen… we are having to learn to talk out loud a lot more!”

What they do It was working in the healthcare sector where they really found their calling. Sam tells me: “That first year together we were

working on a waiting room for a local hospital, it just ignited a passion in us to work in healthcare.” They now work for Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS), on paediatric wards, in dementia care and other hospital settings.

“These are some of the most vulnerable people at a really difficult time.” Sam tells me passionately, the words really starting to flow, “And they have to enter this daunting institution, not knowing where to go, or what to do. The interiors are often grey, cluttered and complicated to navigate even when you are well! So by working with staff and users we can make the space more welcoming, easier to use, much less daunting and still be functional.” Will picks up the tread. “Yes they have to be fit for purpose: easy to use for both patients and staff. We spend a lot of time upfront talking to all the people who will use the space, getting to the bottom of what is really needed.” Sam grins again. “We love the work, we are so lucky to be making a difference to people’s lives when they are feeling so vulnerable.”

é ABOVE Chloe, Sam and Will in the office í LEFT Teenage Day Space ê BELOW Detail from children’s play area

“It’s about a lifestyle we are incredible happy with; the excitement of running our own business and doing something good”

On Cornwall “We have had challenges being based down here – but it is part of the ethics of the business really.” Will explains, “It’s about a lifestyle we are incredible happy with; the excitement of running our own business and doing something good. It’s about developing new, more flexible, business models that work.” They seem to be getting the balance about right too, with plenty of work on the books, but also regularly seen jogging down to the reef for a surf at lunchtime. Weekends are for family, friends and the beach. Will says: “Cornwall is an amazing place, every weekend is like you’re on holiday, you just go straight out and it’s all there for free.” Sam chips in, “And we are now doing the stuff we did as kids with our families. And… we love coming to work on Monday morning!”

Boex The Net Loft, The Moors, Porthleven TR13 9JX 01326 563253 studio@boex.co.uk www.boex.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Home

Fuss free flooring Create the impact your home deserves with a visit to Carpet Connection.

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hen decorating a room, be it a kitchen, bathroom, living room or bedroom, there are many choices to be made.

Often, however, while we busy ourselves picking wall colours, worktops, curtains and the like, what we choose to put on our floors can turn into more of an afterthought. In fact, how you choose to finish your floor can have a huge impact on the end result, as it can easily change the look and feel of a room.

Choices these days are endless and can sometime seem like a bit of a minefield.

This is an area in which the team at Carpet Connection in Helston are experienced though, with knowledgeable staff on hand to offer plenty of hints and advice.

If you’re unsure whether to choose carpet or vinyl, textured or patterned, wool or man-made, they will be able to help answer your questions. The company’s showroom on Water Ma Trout Industrial Estate is packed with a vast collection of floor coverings to suit every style and budget.

Carpet Connection aims to take the hassle out of buying your new flooring. It offers a free measuring and estimating service

and, to help you narrow down your choices, samples are also available for the majority of its carpets, vinyls and wood flooring to take away and view in your own home.

Taking pride in a job well done, Carpet Connection employs its very own team of highly-skilled fitters to carry out the installation of all carpets and vinyl.

Should, however, you wish to arrange the fitting of your flooring yourself, the Helston showroom also stocks a wide selection of remnants as well as carpet and vinyl on the roll which can be cut to take away.

As a supplier of many well-known brands including Axminster, Brintons, Brockway, Abingdon and Flotex, Carpet Connection has something for everyone. To add that finishing touch to your home, Carpet Connection is also stockist of a wide range of quality rugs.

ë ABOVE The way the floor is finished can transform the look of a room

CARPET CONNECTION Water Ma Trout Industrial Estate, Helston TR13 0LW 01326 573003 sales@carpet-connection.co.uk www.carpet-connection.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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THEY’VE EARNED IT Keep your budding scholars connected with HBH Woolacotts.

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ì TOP John Bray Cornish Holiday properties speak for themselves

ith almost 50 years’ experience letting holiday homes in north Cornwall, the team at John Bray Cornish Holidays understand what makes a great British holiday. Whether you’re a traditional bucket and spade family celebrating sand-castles, ice-creams and crabbing, a couple seeking a romantic break or gourmet getaway, or simply eager to make the most of the fantastic outdoor, active pursuits on offer along the awe-inspiring north Cornish coast, John Bray Cornish Holidays have something to suit absolutely everyone.

The company started out offering a keyholding service for second home owners and now manage more than 290 holiday homes all located within five miles of the stunning Camel estuary, and all in the premium locations of Rock, Daymer Bay, Polzeath and Port Isaac.

There is nothing and no-one that they don’t know in this idyllic area and with buckets of fresh, sea air and some of the best beaches, sailing and surfing in Britain, it’s no surprise that many families have been returning to north Cornwall and John Bray for generations.

So if you’re looking for somewhere memorable to be together, or have a large group celebrating a special occasion, this north Cornwall institution offers a wide range of family and dog-friendly holiday houses in desirable locations. From homely cottages to contemporary new builds, each homefrom-home offers something unique; cosy log burners and boot rooms for keen walkers, acres of gardens and play equipment for energetic kids, sunny terraces for extended family dinners, separate TV rooms and games rooms for brooding teens with pool tables, table tennis, Wi-Fi and games consoles a-plenty (that digital detox may have to wait!).

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Their beachside boltholes offer breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean, so you can be the first to hit the surf in the morning and the last to leave. Roll on the holidays!

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FourversusTwo The gloves are off as we put the BMW S1000RR motorbike and the M3 car into the ring to fight for automotive supremacy.

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meet up with Ocean Falmouth’s expert Sales Executives Oliver Stratton for the M3 and Gregory Pattenden-Oxenham for the RR as they defend their corners and see how these awesome machines shape up in a head-tohead battle.

First things first… bike or car?

Gregory: “It has to be a bike. They give such a sense of freedom and the ability to get out there and enjoy some of Cornwall’s finest roads. On a bike you really are at one with the road and the machine. It’s such a fantastic feeling of freedom.”

Oliver: “For me, it’s got to be the practicality of the M3. It’s basically a family car that you can take the children to school in but you’ve still

got the power and performance when you need it. For me it’s also the safer option and you don’t get wet!”

Speed Gregory: “0-100mph on the RR is under 3 seconds!”

Oliver: “0-62pm is 4.3 seconds for the manual M3, 4.1 seconds for the automatic, and the optional competition pack brings it down to 4 seconds flat.”

Design Gregory: “When you look down the sleek lines of the RR you’ll see that it’s not just built for the track but it’s also aesthetically beautiful.

Years of craftsmanship have created a machine that not only functions as a race-winning track bike but also looks good too. So much thought and technology goes into the product right down to the how the wind goes across the panels to give optimum performance for the greatest comfort. At just 204kg the RR is very lightweight and looking at the TT this year and the way Hutchinson performed it’s outstanding to see that a bike can literally leave the showroom and go out and win the TT. It’s not just a bike; it’s a marvel.”

Oliver: “Did you know that ‘M’ is thought to be the most powerful letter in the alphabet? The BMW M-factor comes from the way they retune the cars, their aerodynamics, the weight saving, and the Active M Differential.

With the M3 you get an all-in-one solution.

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“BMW have a badge to look after and they do that in an outstanding way always developing the newest and latest technology” Germany and take it for a spin around the Nürburgring. The design of the M3 is very powerful and flared and sits lightly lower to the ground. Similar to the bike, with the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics, aluminium and magnesium, the ethos is to keep the weight of the car down – but this does not come at the cost of safety.”

Safety Gregory: “With its automatic stability control and upside down forks at the front the RR really grips the road. With Brembo double disk brakes on the wheels, at a 322mm radius with a 5mm thickness, these are very, very strong. You can literally stop on a penny at 100mph. The ability to choose rider mode, either rain, sport or race, allows you to ride it like a 125cc if you want to or to compete on the track, all with safety in mind.”

Oliver: “The DNA with the M3 is that they have a long wheel base, meaning the wheels are as far in the corners as they can be. They also have a 50/50 weight distribution so the car weighs the same at the front as at the back, which combines with rear wheel drive to ensure that if the back end does step out so you don’t get the hammer effect. The M3 is exciting and safe at the same time. There’s an SOS feature that in the event of an accident puts a phone call through to BMW in Barcelona where they can pull crucial information from the car – who is in it, how many airbags deployed and even its geographical co-ordinates.”

Technology Gregory: “For me the rider modes are the best gadget on the RR, in track mode you get the response of a TT winning race bike. BMW have a badge to look after and they do that in an outstanding way always developing the newest and latest technology.”

Oliver: “The way the M3 handles and drives is second to none and you can create different settings that can be switched at the touch of a

button. Suspension settings, throttle response, and dynamic stabilty control can all be all set on two separate buttons. Mode one will get you safely around town while selecting mode two will completely change the car’s identity.”

é ABOVE The S1000RR leads the M3 out on the country roads around Cornwall

Body work and interior Oliver: “Frozen silver is my favourite colour for the M3, a matt finish that you can dress up or down. We also recently built an M3 for a customer in black sapphire with an ivory white interior and together it looked phenomenal. There’s even a little M-badge in the seat that lights up!”

Gregory: “The colour scheme that’s most popular on the RR are the true motorsport colours of red, white and blue. You can get cast blacks and red but the motorsport colours make the meanest looking RR. Carbon extras and forged wheels in cast anodised aluminium really turn heads while the Akropovic exhaust system with race cams fully transforms the bike.”

Servicing Gregory: “The RR has a 600 mile safety service when we take off the that limit it to 900rpm.

This gives the customer the best ability to leant the block basics before giving them the chance to experience the bike’s full power.”

Oliver: “You can buy a service pack for the M3 that covers you for five years or 50,00 miles which gives our customers peace of mind.

These are performance cars that come in at 1200 miles for their first service where they get a complete oil change and then the service interval is every 18,000 miles or two years.”

And the winner is... the RR! However, don’t just take my word for it. Both are awesome pieces of machinery and I can strongly recommend a visit to Ocean Falmouth to see them in all their glory.

But beware, you might not be able to leave without ordering one!

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Hannah Tapping OCEAN FALMOUTH Falmouth Road, Penryn TR10 8AD 01326 375100 www.oceanfalmouthbmw.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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l a n o i t i d a r T values We catch up with the team at Cornish Traditional Cottages to discover the benefits of working with a respected local agency.

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s a holiday-home owner, the question you’ll find yourself asking is why should you work with Cornish Traditional Cottages?

It’s a valid question, especially as you consider how to maximise the potential of your holiday let. Fortunately, we’ve spoken to the team for you to discover exactly why they are still Cornwall’s oldest, family-run holiday letting agency.

Since 1964, from humble beginnings with one property in Padstow, the business has grown slowly but surely over the last 52 years, now working in partnership with over 250 properties across this beautiful county, and with good reason!

In an age of the Internet and rapid, technological growth, it is quite possible for an owner to set up their own website or list on one of the many owner direct portals on the web, which many do with varied success. As a small business with personal service and family values at its core, Cornish Traditional Cottages offers a service that you simply won’t find on the web portals, seeking long-term partnerships based on honesty and trust rather than short term gain. The business’ slow but steady growth is testament to its values, with partnerships

lasting an average of over ten years.

A wealth of experience in the Cornish market sets Cornish Traditional Cottages apart. Its size, as a family venture, is the cornerstone of the relationships the team build with customers.

Mr and Mrs Lloyd of Tiggywinkles, who joined CTC this season, say, “We chose CTC after researching the online rental sites available. They came across as friendly, competent and local. We have not been disappointed and are very pleased with the wealth of advice, ease of communication and organisation of the agency.”

Mrs Fullerton of Sparrows, another satisfied client, says, “We liked the idea of letting our cottage through a Cornish agency and one that was small enough to be personable whilst commanding reasonable exposure in a fiercely competitive market.”

So, if this answers your question as to why you should be part of a friendly, experienced and respected Cornish agency, pop into the Wadebridge office for a chat or get in touch.

é ABOVE Stay in some of Cornwall’s most stunning locations ê BELOW Dog friendly

CORNISH TRADITIONAL COTTAGES 01208 893980 property@corncott.com www.corncott.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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“This might be the best pub cooking I’ve had in my life”

wesome and booming are words that ebullient, inn-keeper Nik Boyle uses a lot: “Cornwall is booming, the Vic is really finding its feet and life is awesome”, the past year has been awesome and his lovely wife Laura is… awesome. “Just the perfect foil for me, she runs the business, keeps the team motivated and is the warm smile that greets you when you come in.” Nik tells me with a huge smile. The couple married a year ago shortly after taking over the pub.

Laura laughs and says, “I have always loved this part of Cornwall and always dreamt of living here and I don’t ever see myself living anywhere else but over the last eighteen months, it’s felt rather like I was on witness protection… we sold our home and business in Hampshire, moved to this lovely, tiny village in Cornwall, got married and changed my name!” But Laura tells me it has all been wonderful and wouldn’t change it for the world. As from September the ex-ballet dancer excitedly tells me she is dancing again and teaching classes on Saturdays in Penzance.

A year on and this hugely welcoming couple are running a very successful pub and B&B with a reputation for some truly fine food. One of only eight pubs in Cornwall listed in the Michelin Pub Guide, featured in Harden’s and the Trencherman’s Guide, where Nik cooked alongside Jude Kereama from Kota (“my old boss”) at the launch in Bristol. And… Tony Turnbull from the Saturday Times magazine says of their food: “this might be the best pub cooking I’ve had in my life.” The 12th century pub is hugely atmospheric with lots of natural wood and stone, a gorgeous refurbished dining area and pretty walled garden for some sheltered sunshine. Nik continues, “We have a great team here, Laura takes care of front of house, and in the kitchen I have Gary and Lizzie as my second chefs, Gary was here before and Lizzie worked with me in Hampshire; and local boy Jake who has just finished his apprenticeship. Our philosophy on food is still the same: great quality Cornish ingredients cooked carefully with love.” Laura adds: “And the whole team sign

ì RIGHT Nik and the team ì FAR RIGHT Nik and Laura

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up to a very simple motto: we are here for the customers, without them there is no us!

We work hard on that with new staff.”

As well as gaining a huge reputation for delicious lunches and suppers, their Sunday lunches have become the stuff of legend; locally cooked meat and produce, cooked with love; they’ve had to extend Sunday lunch hours to midday to 4pm, something I shall definitely be trying. And for their B&B guests, Nik says, “We like to really show off and make guests feel really special. Give them a five-star experience – our breakfast has the works including freshly made pastries and bread; full Cornish breakfast and avocados with eggs, everything you could want… but wouldn’t expect in a little country pub.”

I ask Nik what he cooked first for Laura, he laughs and says, “ it was butterflied lamb at her parent’s house. But the main thing I remember is that it was the first time meeting her parents and I broke her father’s barbeque!

Imagine… you invite the chef round and he breaks the barbeque! It got mentioned in my father-in-law’s wedding speech several times!”

When I ask what he’s learnt over the past year Nik thinks and grins at Laura. “I’ve learnt to share my toys! It’s always been about me, and my goals. But Laura and I are 50:50 in this, so I’ve had to learn to share, and…” he adds, grinning at Laura, “it has been quite tough at times! But she manages me incredibly well.

Oh, and being an innkeeper is truly awesome.

I love it!”

As I’m leaving I meet two guests on their way home after a night’s stay. Tina and Geoff Arnold from Kent are thanking Nik for a truly wonderful time. They tell me: “The food is beautiful, friends of ours who are staying locally are coming back tonight for their third meal here in a row. It’s just so nice to find somewhere to eat really well and stay in such wonderful surroundings.”

Good luck for the next year! We’ll definitely be back to this fabulous little pub!

THE VICTORIA INN Perranuthnoe, Penzance TR20 9NP 01736 710309 enquiries@victoriainnpz.uk www.victoriainn-penzance.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Sample Lunch menu (menus change daily)

Sharing board ............. £15 Baked Cornish brie, smoked mackerel pate, crevettes, cured Italian ham, olives, marinated anchovies, parmesan, fresh bread, aioli St Ives crab on toast.... £12 Brown crab rarebit, rocket salad, real chips, garlic mayo Porthleven shellfish Bisque ........................ £14 Cod, prawns, crouton, parmesan, aioli Doom Bar battered Cornish haddock ........................ £12 Minted peas, tartare sauce, real chips Asparagus, garden pea & wild garlic pesto gnocchi ........ £13 Red chilli, lemon zest, spinach, parmesan Porthleven day boat cod £14 Spiced lentil dhal, lime pickle, yoghurt, coriander.

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A TRUE CORNISH CIDER Premium ciders and soft drinks made in the heart of Cornwall We planted our first apple orchards on Westnorth Manor Farm, Duloe, Cornwall back in 1992. Since then, we’ve been passionate about using fresh, natural ingredients to craft outstanding ciders and soft drinks.

Our award-winning ciders are all fermented using only 100% fresh pressed apple juice. We never use apple concentrate, and maintain the natural apple flavours through slow fermentation over the cooler winter months.

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We follow the same ethos with our soft drinks, which are made using fresh seasonal ingredients.

Our full range is available on our brand new, user-friendly website. Or why not visit our shop and try the full range for yourself, right in the heart of our farm. Westnorth Manor Farm, Duloe, Liskeard, PL14 4PW.

www.cornishorchards.co.uk F: /CornishOrchards T: @CornishOrchard

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We catch up with all the latest news from some of our favourite chefs, eateries, hotels and pubs!

SAVOUR THE SET MENU AT RICK STEIN, PORTHLEVEN THIS SUMMER cod and chips served with mushy peas and tartare sauce? Finish it all off with chocolate pavé peanut crumb, salted caramel ice cream and dark chocolate sauce.

The set menu is available every day, from 12pm until 3pm, and 5pm until 6pm. With two courses for £17.50 or three courses for only £21.50, you can savour beautifully fresh food at a great price. Sounds good to us!

RICK STEIN, PORTHLEVEN Mount Pleasant, Porthleven TR13 9JS 01326 565636 www.rickstein.com

Images courtesy of: Neil Hartley

Enjoy the fabulous views across Porthleven harbour whilst tucking into a three course set menu at Rick Stein. From Thai fishcakes with sweet and sour cucumber dipping sauce, to grilled hake with laksa noodles and chicken paillard with spinach, rocket and red wine dressing, you’re spoilt for choice.

Make the most of the lovely restaurant terrace where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine while eating your lunch. Why not join the Rick Stein team for an early evening meal followed by a stroll along the harbour, watching the sun set into the horizon? How about Pondicherry mackerel fish fry covered in a spicy yoghurt marinade, followed by

SEAFOOD IN THE CITY AT SEAFOOD CAFÉ, TRURO Offering some of the best seafood in Cornwall in elegant surroundings, Falmouth Bay Seafood Café is onto a winner.

Diners are guaranteed a warm welcome from the attentive and friendly staff who are happy to help, whether they’re recommending a dish or suggesting a tipple to accompany your meal.

Handily located for Truro’s attractions, fans of the stage can take advantage of the pre-theatre menu before they head out to a show. The menus have been carefully created by awardwinning Head Chef Dan, and the dishes stand testament to his talent and dedication.

Why not start with pan-fried langoustines in garlic butter with homemade bread, followed by lobster and crab linguine in white wine and leek sauce? Finish on a high with lemon parfait, white chocolate soil, meringue, lemon curd and raspberry sorbet. Afterwards, unwind with a coffee or cocktail in the garden to enjoy the evening air. A dedicated children’s menu is available, and dogs are welcome, so no one has to miss out on this gem.

VICKY’S BREAD PROVES A HIT AT THE ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW 2016 has proved a landmark year for Vicky’s Bread, the artisan bakery based in Helston. As owner Vicky Harford and the team celebrate an amazing ten years in the business, they can cap this off with yet another milestone achievement. The Vicky’s Bread stand won the best exhibit prize in the food and farming tent at the Royal Cornwall Show for an incredible third time!

Vicky has long championed sourdough – for its quality, depth of flavour and health benefits – way before it became the latest foodie trend. But not one to rest on her laurels, Vicky continues to innovate, with tasty new products including smoked chilli sourdough, beer and buckwheat sourdough, and part-baked flatbreads, perfect for the barbeque.

Expect more great things to come too. Having recently relocated to new premises in order to meet demand for the delicious bread, Vicky has taken on three new trainees in the last three months, training all staff from scratch. The team are all preparing for a busy summer ahead – here’s to the next ten years!

VICKY’S BREAD 01326 572084 info@vickysbread.co.uk www.vickysbread.co.uk

FALMOUTH BAY SEAFOOD CAFÉ 53 Castle Street, Truro TR1 3AF 01872 278884 www.falmouthbayseafoodcafe.com

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FINE DINING AT HOME WITHOUT THE STRESS Do you love entertaining but hate cooking? Or perhaps you just fancy the perfect dinner party without all the associated stress for once? Well, we have a solution for you, in the shape of Cornwall

Chefs For Hire – a vibrant new company hiring out chefs and front-of-house to hotels, restaurants and available for any function.

The venture is the brainchild of born and bred Cornishman, Terry Adamson, a passionate and talented chef who has worked in some fantastic eateries. Terry is complemented by his wife Gemma, who completes the team, bringing the delicious dishes to your table.

“We do a lot of private dinner parties from two people upwards”, explains Terry. “We take great pride in presentation and helping to create great atmospheres as well as providing solely Cornish foods and produce.” If you’d like to hire Terry or one of his first class chefs and/or waitresses for a dinner party, wedding, function or your business, then what are you waiting for?

Contact Gemma now and they will endeavour to provide a fantastic food experience that you’ll never forget!

RELISH THE SOUTH WEST WITH ROSEWARNE MANOR Being fans of all things local and seasonal, we were excited to discover Relish South West, Second Helpings, a fantastic recipe book featuring 18 of the south west’s top chefs and restaurants. As you’d expect, Cornwall is well represented with ten places, including one of Rosewarne Manor’s signature dishes from Head Chef Phil Thomas, which is featured on the front cover.

Each restaurant has ten pages dedicated to it, with detailed recipes for a starter, main course and dessert. The book, can be found in all good bookshops for £20 and makes a fantastic present. However, for Cornwall Living readers, Rosewarne Manor has a batch set aside at the special price of £15. Just visit the restaurant to eat, showing this article to get your book at the special price. Even better, if it’s a present, Head Chef Phil Thomas will be pleased to sign your copy.

If you haven’t visited the restaurant before then there is no better time. Located in beautiful rural surroundings just minutes from Hayle or Camborne, it offers a haven away from the busy, and often crowded coastal restaurants, providing a relaxed, but quality, dining experience. Call now to book a table, and mention the Cornwall Living recipe book offer to reserve a copy.

ROSEWARNE MANOR Gwinear Road, Connor Downs, Hayle TR27 5JQ 01209 610414 www.rosewarnemanor.co.uk

CORNWALL CHEFS FOR HIRE 01872 275499 07738 026210 info@chefsforhirecornwall.co.uk www.chefsforhirecornwall.co.uk

NEW SUMMER MENU AT MYLOR BRIDGE’S LEMON ARMS There’s never been a better time to pay a visit to the Lemon Arms in Mylor Bridge. The traditional creekside pub in the popular village has just announced its new look menu, offering a fabulous array great homemade dishes using only the best local suppliers.

So why not make the most of the beautiful Cornish weather and make your way over to enjoy some delicious food and a glass of something cool and refreshing in the beer garden? Then follow this with a walk around to soak up some of the stunning scenery of the Carrick Roads.

Mylor Bridge is charming village with

beautiful traditional cottages, as shown by the vintage image recently discovered by landlord Jonny. “We managed to find this great image of the main street of Mylor”, explains Jonny.

“It shows the pub in the background with the cottages before they were sadly destroyed by bombing in World War II, which lead to them becoming our car park.” Nevertheless, the village retains its time-forgotten charm and is well worth a visit!

THE LEMON ARMS Lemon Hill, Mylor Bridge TR11 5NA 01326 373666

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LOCAL CHEESES AT HAYWOOD FARM CIDER Visitors to one of Cornwall’s most authentic cider farms can now enjoy delicious local cheeses, homemade chutneys and bread while sampling Haywood Farm’s scrumptious cider in its beautiful surroundings.

Tom Bray from Haywood farm says, “fine cheese and quality traditional cider go hand in hand. People always enjoy coming to the farm to conduct their cider affairs. Now they can stay a little longer and enjoy the great cider with delicious local cheeses. During the summer we are also offering orchard tours around the 18 acres of apple trees with a tractor and trailer, giving people an insight into the key to our cider… the apples! It’s also a chance to enjoy the stunning Cornish countryside we are lucky enough to live and work in.”

Haywood farm also combines the orchard tour with a weekly barbeque and cider night. The ‘Sunday cider socials’ offer a chance to enjoy cider, food and live music at the farm.

Contact Tom for further details or visit the website or facebook page.

HAYWOOD FARM CIDER St Mabyn, Bodmin PL30 3BU 01208 840140 www.haywoodfamrcider.co.uk

HAVE YOU EVER BEAN? Striving to showcase top vegetarian and vegan dishes from around the world, The Bean Inn earns its reputation as a haven for diners of all tastes and requirements.

Established nearly 15 years ago, the restaurant is based on the ground floor of the popular vegetarian B&B Coast, one of the few restaurants in the UK with upstairs accommodation.

Using ethical products for cleaning and washing up as well as local ingredients, including local wines, beers and fair trade, organic produce, The Bean Inn team do everything they can to minimise the harm their business does to our planet and all ingredients used are approved by the Vegetarian Society, meaning that your dining experience is guaranteed to be guilt-free.

Our favourites include the vegetable bourguignon with fresh herb dumpings, local greens and fondant potato and the Moroccan vegetable casserole with fresh herb cous cous with date and apple chutney.

THE BEAN INN St Ives Road, Carbis Bay TR26 2RT 01736 795918 www.thebeaninn.co.uk thebeaninn

THE SHIP INN, WADEBRIDGE STEERS AN AWARD-WINNING COURSE A resurrection has been taking place in Wadebridge where one of its oldest pubs has risen from near dereliction to being awarded Best Pub in both the Cornwall Tourism and South West Tourism Awards 2016.

Rupert Wilson, who ran Rick and Jill Stein’s businesses as General Manager for over ten years, has been at the helm of The Ship since reopening its doors in 2013 after a complete refurbishment of the 16th century building.

After winning South West Turnaround Pub of the Year at the Great British Pub Awards in 2014, followed by Food Magazine’s ‘Best Foodie Pub 2015’, The Ship has been on a steady course.

The menu has a strong fish influence, under the guidance of Head Chef, Craig Jeffery, offering

Images courtesy of: David Griffen

traditional pub food, along with influences from further afield. Popular weekly changing specials reflect the seasonality of Cornish produce, and there’s a new salad section for the summer. Check out the increasingly popular weekly themed evenings, including Burger Night (Tuesday), Vegetarian Night (Wednesday) and Surf & Turf (Thursday). Being open from 5pm for food means it’s popular with little shipmates who have their own menu to choose from including homemade burgers, mussels and tempura vegetables.

THE SHIP INN Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge PL27 6DF 01208 813 845 www.shipinnwadebridge.com

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FRESH FISH STRAIGHT FROM THE BOAT TO YOUR DOOR Quayside Fish is an award-winning, familyowned fishmongers in Porthleven. Fish and shellfish caught in the Atlantic’s clear waters are landed directly from small inshore boats, by local families who are respectful of the sea and the conservation of stocks. The traditional fishmongers also buy sustainable day-boat caught fish landed at Mevagissey, Coverack, Helford, Flushing, Fowey and Looe. You’ll also find a wide variety of smoked fish, smoked by Quayside Fish – the smoked Haddock has just won a gold award from Taste of the West, while

the shop itself has been awarded a silver award.

As well as the fish, the Porthleven store is brimming with wonderful Cornish artisan produce, such as Camel Valley wines, locally produced ales, ciders, fruit wines and juices, Cornish Sea Salt, Cornish Seaweed, Cornish cheeses, butter and clotted cream, chocolate and biscuits, locally produced sauces and preserves.

If you’re not nearby, don’t worry! The best part is that mail order fish, shellfish, high-quality Cornish meat and all other produce are available for next day delivery to most parts of the UK,

either online or by phone, so you can get a taste of the sea whereever you are!

What’s more, Quayside Fish is offering a 10% discount on first mail order for our readers – simply enter the discount code CL0716 in the shopping cart or quote the code if ordering over the phone.

QUAYSIDE FISH Fore Street, Porthleven TR13 9HJ 01326 562008 www.quaysidefish.co.uk

REDRUTH’S WEST END BAR & GRILL GETS A THUMBS-UP We’re always excited to hear about new places to eat out, so had to check out West End Bar & Grill, on the site of the old Redruth Drapery Stores.

You may have noticed the venue undergoing an extensive refurbishment and we’re pleased to report the Art Deco styled building has been restored to its former glory.

Compass Bars Managing Director, Hannah Howell, says: “With its prime location, friendly welcome and a menu featuring the best fresh local produce, we’re confident the venue will become a firm favourite with both locals and visitors.”

“We have some excellent local suppliers and a wonderful selection of local freshly produced ingredients that will delight the palate of even the most discerning customer,” adds the dynamic chef, Ricky Fox. “But we’ll be listening to our customers and developing the menu in the coming months that reflects their own choices.”

Open only for a few weeks, already the restaurant has garnered rave reviews from visitors, praising the amazing food, brilliant service and welcoming atmosphere. Congratulations to all the team and we look forward to hearing more good things in the weeks to come!

WEST END BAR & GRILL 4 West End, Redruth TR15 2RZ 01209 500757 West End Bar & Grill

GAZE AT THE OCEAN FROM THE BAY HOTEL’S FAB RESTAURANT IN COVERACK The Bay Hotel and restaurant is set in the beautiful, picturesque, unspoilt, fishing village of Coverack, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Lizard. There you’ll find the sea view restaurant, with stunning panoramic water vistas across the beach, bay and harbour.

The restaurant is included in some notable guides and is praised for its daily changing menu using the best local produce and its discreet but attentive service. The chefs are passionate about sourcing Cornwall’s finest meats, cheeses and fish. Lobsters are a speciality; in fact you may even see one of the boats that landed your supper coming in or out of the bay while you eat! The warm and friendly ambience offers the perfect place to dine by candlelight.

The Bay is open daily for morning coffees, light lunches with delicious crab sandwiches and afternoon cream teas, while the evening restaurant is open seven nights a week. There is also a large selection of local beers, Cornish spirits and an extensive wine list. The terrace is fully licenced so you can enjoy a glass or Prosecco or champagne while gazing at the ocean. Call for a reservation or visit the website with its live streaming HD webcam.

THE BAY HOTEL Coverack TR12 6TF 01326 280464 www.thebayhotel.co.uk

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A hidden gem A family adventure takes us to the Roseland on the hunt for The Hidden Hut.

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he Roseland peninsula is one of Cornwall’s hidden treasures. Best reached via the King Harry Ferry, the journey alone across the tranquil stretch of the Fal River gives a wonderful sense of anticipation of things to come. As you drive off the ferry it feels as if you are entering another world, one of magic and promise.

It is fitting then that one of the jewels in The Roseland’s foodie crown is The Hidden Hut – and it really is hidden. We pull into the car park, which overlooks the bay and the golden sand of Porthcurnick beach that lies below. A short stroll takes us down a gentle path, where the heady scent of gorse and bracken fills the air, leading down to the beach. Suddenly the smell in the air changes as wafts of Indian spices and warm bread mingle with sweet patisserie and heady coffee notes. What could possibly be the cause of this wonderful olfactory assault?

And then it reveals itself, nestled at the back of the beach and literally on the edge of the cliff, The Hidden Hut. The small green shed sits in perfect harmony with its surroundings and as we arrive a small queue of expectant diners is forming at the hatch. Seating is on communal wooden tables in front of the hut, with a few smaller tables dotted here and there. Our children spot some giant beanbags laid out on a grassy bank to the side and immediately head off to stake their claim on a couple.

We are more interested in the menu than the seating plan and so head to peruse the boards

ç LEFT Communal tables make for relaxed and informal dining

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é ABOVE Dishes are simply served but packed full of flavour

outside. Small, but perfectly formed The Hidden Hut offers a lunch menu that is hard to choose from, such are the delights on offer.

I opt for the special of the day, a chicken and potato curry served with warmed flatbreads and couscous. The other half can’t resist a toasted focaccia filled with roast pork, coleslaw and pickles, while our children choose the ubiquitous Cornish pasty. The Hidden Hut isn’t licensed but you are welcome to bring your own wine or beer. We opt for lashings of organic lemonade in true Famous Five style, after all we are on an adventure!

All of the food is served in recyclable containers which I do wonder might detract from the taste of the food – how wrong I am. My curry is fragrant, the chicken succulent and the warm flatbread a welcome accompaniment. The pork and pickle filled focaccia is declared a similar triumph, full of flavour and incredibly juicy. And the pasties?

Well, they are devoured in minutes. Small girl is unable to comment when asked for her opinion as she is too busy eating while number one son declares it: “The best pasty ever. Every time I take a bite I think yummy in my head,” and he should know, he’s sampled a lot of pasties!

I should add at this point that everything is homemade from cakes to pastries, pasties to flatbreads and the meals are prepared on massive burners in an outside kitchen from which the chefs create their culinary magic.

As we sit with full bellies and happy hearts the gentle murmur of happy diners in convivial

surroundings makes me realise that you don’t have to have silver cutlery and linen tablecloths in order to produce high quality food – in fact sat eating from a cardboard container overlooking the bay seems to heighten the sense of taste.

Lunch is followed by a happy couple of hours on the beach searching for cowries. The lure of afternoon coffee and cake is too much and after a short stroll we can’t help but return to sample the desserts. I don’t have a sweet tooth but my three compadres devour a luscious carrot cake, a light-as-a-feather lemon drizzle and a slab of flapjack that is almost as big as small girl. I am more than happy with a coffee watching the boats sail across the bay.

All of the food at The Hidden Hut is available to take away and so in a bid not to end our foodie foray sooner than we have to we order hummus, mackerel paté, flatbreads and olives to take home for our supper. All are delicious but the mackerel paté is outstanding. We can’t wait to return for one of The Hidden Hut’s feast nights when we shall be all grown up and take a bottle of something chilled. But shhhhhhh, don’t tell anyone we want to keep The Hidden Hut our little secret!

THE HIDDEN HUT Porthcurnick Beach, Portscatho, Truro TR2 5EW porthcurnick@gmail.com www.hiddenhut.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

é INSET The staff at The Hidden Hut are always happy to help

Every issue, we dine undercover at a different restaurant, tasting the menu and putting the team through their paces in search of the finest eateries, freshest produce and best service. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it! Look out for our ‘Tried & Tasted’ seal of approval.

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NEW CHAPTER We catch up with business owners Simon and Victoria Radcliffe as they open their new pup, The Fox’s Revenge.

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wners of The Old Grammar School, The Thomas Daniell and Nomad Events, Simon and Victoria Radcliffe have outshone themselves with every new opening to date. Good food, delicious drink and even better vibes are at the top of the list of must-haves for the couple, who place a strong emphasis on progressive, quality dining and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

We ask Simon why the pair do what they do, and the answer was really quite simple. Having gained over 12 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and relishing the challenge of ever creating new concepts, whether it’s a groundbreaking cocktail recipe, a new pub or a new idea for a wedding, the two couldn’t be better suited to the career that, between them, they’ve chosen. In fact, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that what they do is nothing short of a hospitality masterclass.

Curious as we are at Cornwall Living, we ask Simon how it was that they came to take on the new site, previously known as the Viners, in Summercourt. “We were approached by the Simpsons to redevelop and take on the Viners pub in Summercourt”, he explains. “Off the back of our success in Truro, it was an opportunity that we didn’t want to miss, especially as we’re keen to have a presence in the Newquay area.”

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So, what’s new? Simon and Victoria, after huge success with The Thomas Daniell in Truro, have decided to take the elements that make this pub great forward, infusing them into the core values that are set to make The Fox’s Revenge another big hit. What’s more, there are big plans to involve their outside marquee and catering company, Nomad Events, working in partnership with the Simpsons to develop a premium wedding venue.

Eventually, in our eagerness to get a taste of what’s to come, we wonder what kind of food we can expect at the Fox’s Revenge.

Well, fans of the fare at The Thomas Daniell will be pleased to hear that Simon and Victoria know a good thing when they see

it and are firm believers that, if it’s not broken, why fix it?

Taking a sneak peak at the menu, there is a number of delectable delights that stand out as true fancy-ticklers. The lunch menu alone, with its array of fresh sourdough sandwiches, including charred steak and onion, fresh crab and Fox’s smoked applewood cheese and thick cut ham, as well as its inclusion of homemade soup, Cornish steak, wild boar bangers and Fox’s classic ploughman’s is tempting as it is.

What’s more, as day turns to night and the evening menu takes its place at the table, appetizers such as scallops or smoked mackerel pate promise a strong start,

before you tuck into your choice from the overwhelming mains menu. Will it be Cornish crab linguine, braised beef cheek or the Cornish grilled half lobster? Or will you go for the Fox’s surf ‘n’ turf, 10oz rib eye or the pan-fried hake fillet?

To wash down your choice from such an impressive menu, take your pick from the amply stocked bar, with choices including local favourites like Tribute and Skinners 8 hop, lesser known heroes such as the Australian pale ale, Little Creatures, as well as a massive range of spirits and wines.

Ten minutes from Newquay and 15 minutes from Truro, the Fox’s Revenge is a pub in a world of its own. As Simon says, it’s a pub, the way a pub should be!

THE FOX’S REVENGE Beaconside, Summercourt, Newquay TR8 5 01872 510544 Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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VIEW

With Falmouth Week approaching, what better time to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere, delicious food, and mesmerising views at The Stable?

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almouth’s Arwenack Street was once bustling with sailors sharing tall tales of life at sea in the many taverns. Today, the street is still thriving with visitors flocking to the unique boutiques and bistros to savour fine food and stunning views over the estuary.

Its crowning glory, The Old Customs House, a Grade II listed building, remains a social hub, now home to The Stable.

Fast building a reputation for its awardwinning pizza, pies and cider, The Stable champions everything we hold dear at Cornwall Living: wonderfully flavoursome local produce, a warm welcome, unique and innovative interior design and fabulous locations. With possibly the finest harbour views, what better place to dine out during this year’s Falmouth Week?

The building exudes character; contemporary twists of sheet glass and stencilled wall art complement the exposed stone walls and original wooden beams.

This ethos of combining old and new is reflected wholeheartedly in the menu – big on flavour, with a firm emphasis on homegrown produce.

Founded in the south west, The Stable celebrates our wonderful artisan food and drink, from rare-breed meats to delicious cheeses, and, of course, our beloved cider.

Each location’s menu is individually tailored depending on regional specialities, making for a playful, unique dining experience. Take,

for example, the tasty Cornish blue cheese and gouda in ‘The Four Cheese’, or ‘The Pendennis Piggy’ pizza, featuring smoked Primrose Herd bacon.

The Stable’s impressive range of cider again includes a few local flavours, from St Ives Barnaluz to Helford Creek. If you can’t decide, don’t worry – the famous cider tasting boards are a must-try: five samplers taken from the sumptuous selection.

But if instead you happen to find yourself on the north coast this summer, The Stable at Fistral Beach offers a waterside location that’s equally awe-inspiring. But rather than bobbing boats, you’re vista is completed by surfers riding the waves behind the golden sands. Aside from the delicious cuisine, Fistral is all about that incredible view. So, after a dip in the sea, order a refreshing glass of Polgoon berry cider, tuck into the spicy, warming ‘Fistral Fire’ pizza and savour one of the world’s finest sunsets. Absolute bliss!

THE STABLE Old Custom House, Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JT 01326 211199 Fistral Beach, Headland Road, Newquay TR7 1HY 01637 878311 www.stablepizza.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

“With possibly the finest harbour views, what better place to dine out during this year’s Falmouth Week?”

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Eat, Drink & Be Happy at the Gannet...

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RAISE a glass!

We catch up with the team at Constantine Stores to deliver their pick of the best summer cocktails.

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ummer is officially here and the usual quandary of what to drink during the sunny season has presented itself once more. Cocktails have certainly become popular over the last few years and nothing epitomises summer more than a refreshing beverage filled with cooling ice. With so many to choose from we decided to ask our friends at Constantine Stores what their top picks would be and how to go about making them at home. With over sixty years in the drinks business we’re sure they’ve mixed a few spirits together in their time!

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A TASTE OF CORNWALL

Discover tasty treats, light lunches and delicious meals using locally sourced ingredients at the Beach Café at Tintagel Castle. Open daily until Mon 31 October.

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Old school

foodie

DINING

Head to the Old School Bar & Kitchen in Mount Hawke for fabulous food in a unique setting.

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or a dining experience with a difference, why not head over to Old School Bar & Kitchen in Mount Hawke, an awardwinning, family-run gastro pub. This chic and contemporary eatery is set in a beautifully refurbished school building in the heart of the village. Expect friendly service in a wonderful setting as you tuck into innovative, tasty food created from locally sourced produce, ensuring the freshest of flavours.

The kitchen team at Old School Bar & Kitchen have created a varied menu offering a delicious and imaginative take on some traditional favourites. All ingredients are sourced from local Cornish suppliers, ensuring both freshness and big flavours, as Head Chef Tom Milby explains.

“I like to think that all my dishes have my signature on them in a way!” says Tom. “Not only that, but they are signature to the region.

When I look out of my kitchen window, I can see the north coast, where my fish is caught; fields where my meat is raised, and polytunnels where my vegetables are grown.

I like to think my signature dish is anything made out of the amazing local ingredients we use, and anything that gives them the respect they deserve.”

As well as the old favourites, you’ll find some tempting special dishes promising a meal to remember. The great flavours are matched with exquisite presentation. It’s a winning combination, which we’re sure you’ll love!

But it’s not just the food that will leave you wanting more. The Old School Bar & Kitchen team are passionate about serving local real ales, beers, ciders and spirits that perfectly complement the food.

So why not make this unique venue your next destination for eating out? School dinners this is not! Look out for the fabulous new summer menus, including a delicious Sunday roast. This is one school you’ll want to return to, again and again.

é ABOVE Dine al fresco on the beautiful terrace or in the airy restaurant area ç LEFT AND BELOW Try one of the tasty cocktails prior to enjoying your meal

OLD SCHOOL BAR & KITCHEN

Mount Hawke TR4 8BA 01209 891609 www.osbk.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Drink the

MOON

...until you feel the shine.

The Cornish Moonshine Company is set to be a big hit this summer.

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hen Simon Duggan, founder of The Cornish Moonshine Company, came up with the idea of developing a moonshine, he hadn’t quite anticipated that his playful plans had the makings of a prosperous business model.

Since deciding to ‘take a punt’ and produce 200 litres of moonshine, all made from 100% Cornish barley, Simon has been overwhelmed by the demand. Based in St Austell, he branded the unaged white whisky as ‘Cornish Moonshine’ and soon named his company accordingly.

Initially, Simon’s intention wasn’t to go full time as a moonshine brewer, but business soon began to boom and his plans to make a small income on the side soon materialised into a substantial living. Realising that he’d need someone to manage the business full time, Simon hired Hamish Ludbrook, a proven entrepreneur.

Hamish explains: “The Cornish Moonshine experience is an interesting one. We always start by allowing our customers to smell the Moonshine straight from the bottle. They tend to get a fright, because it genuinely smells like it could singe your nose hairs! Ironically though, once they build up the courage to sake a sip, they find it to be one of the smoothest white spirits they’ve ever tasted – I think this is why it’s in such high demand!”

It’s hard to believe that Simon’s main business venture is Wild West Bars,

where he builds-to-order stylishly-rustic looking, homemade cocktail bars. The two businesses, as it turns out, couple perfectly together and Simon is now receiving requests for Cornish Moonshine Cocktails to be sold via Matilda – Cornish Moonshine’s beloved pickup truck. “The guests love it.

They love the whole look and feel of what we’re doing. They especially love that we’re doing something completely different.”

The Cornish Moonshine Company is set to take off this summer so, if you’d like to try it for yourself or think it would make the perfect gift for a special someone, get in touch with Simon and Hamish via the Cornish Moonshine Facebook page. They’ll be happy to help.

“Ironically though, once they build up the courage to sake a sip, they find it to be one of the smoothest white spirits they’ve ever tasted”

THE CORNISH MOONSHINE COMPANY

07575 223777 hamish@thecornishmoonshinecompany.com www.thecornishmoonshinecompany.com cornishmoonshine Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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A Fresh

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Head to Hotel Bristol in Newquay for a range of must-try treats for the summer.

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ow massively perceptions of Cornish food have changed in the past decade or so. Gone are the days of soggy fish and chips on the beach. Nowadays, visitors not only travel with their taste buds, but will specifically ask about seasonal produce or which foodie treats to take away with them.

One person always in the know is Pam Perring, Head Chef at Newquay’s Hotel Bristol, whose advice for visitors would mirror that of the kitchen team: “Keep it totally fresh and buy it straight from the harbour. Local crab and lobster are fantastic, but scallops are another personal favourite; easy to cook and even easier to eat!” For those who like full-flavoured fish, local mackerel makes a deliciously popular starter at the hotel, however, while guests unable to pick a favourite dish could always try the special ‘Trio of Fish in a Thai Broth’.

For Pam at least, the freshness is key and you’re often best enjoying the culinary side of your visit on the day itself. “Forget

supermarket fish, where you’re not sure how long it was kept,” she says. “From the harbour you can buy directly from the day boats; or even book a trip with a local skipper and go and catch it yourself for an evening barbeque on the beach. Great fun – and it couldn’t be fresher.” Tellingly, activities such as foraging and picking your own strawberries also popular. It only goes to show how much of a draw food experiences are these days, whether you’re local or visiting.

Perhaps the most unsung food highlights of Cornwall, however, are the great dairy produce and sweet treats (rhubarb and strawberry crumble with clotted cream, anyone?). Anyone with a taste for authentic, freshly-baked fare should head to Hotel Bristol for afternoon service. Or, better still, save the date for the Newquay Food Festival (16th to 18th September) this year where you can try selected treats from Pam and the Hotel Bristol team yourself. Find further news, offers and sample menus online.

é ABOVE A firm favourite at Hotel Bristol – the mouth watering mussels ê BELOW Get a taste of the sea, by the sea

THE HOTEL BRISTOL Narrowcliff, Newquay TR7 2PQ 01637 875181 www.hotelbristol.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Take a closer look...

Crazy Crab Trail

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This summer explore the garden via the “Crazy Crab Trail”. Follow the Crazy Crab on his quest to discover the different indigenous species of the Helford River. Meet mussels, cavort with clams or become the enemy of an anemone, whilst discovering fun facts.

Trails cost £2 and include a special prize. Normal garden entry rates apply. Tickets valid for seven days.

Trebah – excitingly different.

Open daily from 10am Mawnan Smith Nr Falmouth Telephone 01326 252200 Visit trebah-garden.co.uk

Three new shows to choose from this summer!

14–31 July

6–21 August

24–28 August

Kneehigh and Bristol Old Vic present

Kneehigh in association with o-region

THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK

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Shakespeare’s Globe and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse present

By Daniel Jamieson Directed by Emma Rice

Based on the novel by Jim Dodge Adapted & directed by Simon Harvey

THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

By William Shakespeare Directed by Nick Bagnall

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No purchase necessary. Prize draw open to anyone in the UK age 18 years or over excluding employees of Kettle Design, The Courtyard Deli and Kitchen, Laura Buffery Photography, Polgoon Vineyard, Carla Regler, Portscatho Holidays, Wearnes, St Merryn Park, Engine House Media, and their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. One entry per household.

By entering this prize draw you agree to receive marketing material via email, phone and post. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe links in our email correspondence. The prize is non-transferrable and nonexchangeable. No cash alternative available. Winners must be willing to provide their name and country of residence for publicity if required. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The winners will be drawn at random after 5th September 2016. The winner will be notified by email within 14 days after the draw closes. Subject to availability.

Retreat to the bay Win a three-night stay at UNA, St Ives worth up to £450 Kettle of Fowey is giving you the chance to win a three-night stay in one of its newly furnished properties at the stunning UNA, St Ives. Sink into the indoor heated infinity pool, book a relaxing spa treatment, indulge in local and seasonal produce at the UNA kitchen, take a long walk, or maybe just cuddle up on the sofa with a good book. Whatever you choose you will leave feeling de-stressed and energised!

Pret-a-manger Win a luxury picnic hamper for six goodies worth £125 The Courtyard Deli & Kitchen is Falmouth’s hidden gem, home to a range of delicious delicacies.

Enter for a chance to win a perfect picnic hamper full of tasty treats from Cornish artisan producers and further afield. Contents include a selection of meats, cheeses, olives and antipasti along with freshly-baked sourdough bread and homemade baked treats, such as chorizo sausage rolls and Portuguese pastel de natas (custard tarts). All accompanied by delicious Polgoon soft drinks and sparkling wine.

Capture the moment Win a one-hour professional family photoshoot worth £85 Want to get the perfect pictures of you and your family to treasure forever? Then how does a one-hour photoshoot at a location of your choice within Cornwall with Laura Buffery Photography sound? Enter now for a chance to capture those fun moments to cherish, whether it’s an hour at the woods, the beach, your local park, or even at home and in the garden. The prize includes a disc of all the high resolution images taken from the shoot.

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Raise a glass Win lunch, wine and a tour for two at Polgoon Vineyard and Orchard worth £50 Enjoy a lunch for two in the unique setting of Penzance’s own vineyard. Polgoon Vineyard has newly opened a kitchen offering Cheese Platters, Charcuterie Platters and a Crab Sandwich.

Perfectly simple food that complements the delicious, award-winning wines. Afterwards enjoy a tour and tasting to learn about the inner working of a family run vineyard.

Cornwall on camera

Add some sparkle

Win a photography masterclass with award-winning Carla Regler worth £95

Win a Cornish Tin & Gold solid cross necklace worth £230

Carla Regler is offering a halfday photography workshop with herself, in Porthleven. The lucky winner will get a handson insight into how one of Porthleven’s finest photographers captures the beauty and essence of Cornwall’s stunning land and seascapes.

Photographers of all levels are sure to be inspired by Carla and will certainly walk away with a new trick or two up their sleeve.

Courtesy of Wearnes, the iconic Cornish jewellers established in 1890, we’re offering the chance to win a beautiful Cornish tin and gold solid cross necklace, as featured on TV. The necklace is made from Wearnes’ unique gold alloy containing genuine shipwrecked Cornish tin – so wherever you are in the world, you’ll always have a piece of Cornwall with you!

The best of Cornwall

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Win a delightful Cornish Hamper worth £250

Win a three-night stay on St Merryn Park worth up to £400

The team at Portscatho Holidays are passionate about Cornwall and all things Cornish, so to remind you of your holiday experience or to tempt you to come down and sample the great taste of Cornwall, they have decided to offer a hamper filled with Cornish treats.

The hamper can be delivered either to your holiday cottage in Cornwall or your mainland UK address.

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Enter this fabulous competition for a chance to win a three-night stay at St Merryn Park.

Spend three nights at the relaxing, luxurious park on the north coast, where you can benefit from the onsite facilities. St Merryn Park is the perfect base from which to explore Cornwall, just a stone’s throw from the popular and picturesque harbour town of Padstow, St Merryn’s famous ‘seven bays for seven days,’ and Cornwall’s wealth of events and attractions.

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Home

Sleep in style

We spend roughly one third of our lives sleeping – a fact most us of forget when we consider replacing our mattress, explain the Julian Foye team.

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“Julian Foye will deliver and fully install your bedframe and mattress in your home”

t’s important to recognise that a good night’s sleep is not only necessary for our ability to function at our best, but it’s also essential to our health and wellbeing – as the cells in our body actually rejuvenate and revitalise the most during our sleeping hours.

We all appreciate how wonderful the comfort of our bed feels after a tiring day, but many of us don’t realise that a mattress lacking in adequate back support reinforces poor posture and does not keep the spine in alignment, frequently resulting in aching stiffness and lower back pain. Naturally, a comfortable and supportive mattress is a vital aid to enhance our sleep and if your mattress needs replacing it can contribute to backaches. If you are susceptible to back pain choosing the ideal mattress is crucial and, with such a variety of mattresses on the market, selecting the right one can be confusing…

Julian Foye has an impressive

selection of beds in store, including luxury divan beds by Hypnos and Vi-Spring. Their stylish collection of wooden bed-frames is available in a choice of painted colour finishes, complemented by a wide range of bedroom furniture in contemporary styles to tempt every budget.

Leading bed brand Hypnos has recently partnered with Yale to create a unique bed that discretely and safely stores your valuables in a hidden, coded safe. The safe is secured behind a discreet upholstered drawer front, built into the divan base.

Perfect to store your laptops, jewellery, passports and cameras and so on, the Yale safe comes accredited with £10,000 valuables protection, plus a £1,000 cash rating, making it ideal for your home and an additional benefit for a holiday let property.

At Julian Foye finding the right bed for you is made simple by the friendly expert guidance through pocket sprung or memory foam mattresses (or a combination of both) to select the best mattress for you. Plus, Julian Foye will deliver and fully install your bedframe and mattress in your home. If you’d like assistance in choosing the correct mattress, don’t hesitate to contact Julian Foye’s bed experts.

JULIAN FOYE

Truro, Hayle, St Austell and Wadebridge 01726 70711 www.julianfoye.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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A clifftop paradise

With one of the finest locations in Cornwall a stay at the Polurrian Bay Hotel is hard to beat.

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erched on the cliffs amongst 12 acres of landscaped gardens, with south facing views across Mounts Bay and the Atlantic Ocean on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula, the Polurrian Bay Hotel is the ultimate family seaside hotel – it’s no wonder that it’s been chosen as one of The Sunday Times Ultimate 100 British Hotels. The original Polurrian Hotel dates back to 1890 and it was the first hotel on the Lizard Peninsula.

Over the years the hotel has hosted a number of famous guests including the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, who stayed at the original hotel in 1901 whilst conducting his experiments to send the first transatlantic

message in Morse Code from nearby Poldhu Beach across the Atlantic to St Johns, Newfoundland. The hotel was re-launched in July 2011, following an imaginative make-over of the public areas and bedrooms – think sofas that you can sink in to after a day’s exploring, a stunning Vista lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and ‘to die for’ views and bedrooms that are fresh and contemporary, with a boutique seaside style.

As with all Luxury Family Hotels, the ethos here is very much that parents shouldn’t have to compromise on quality just because they are travelling with children. The public areas are welcoming

ê BELOW Delectable delights available

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Stay

é ABOVE Stunning - a pool with a view

and relaxed with plenty of space to spread out. Large low coffee tables make a great space for playing board games or colouring for the children who are always made to feel more than welcome. The Outdoor Play Zone gives adults and children alike the chance to enjoy some outdoor fun against the stunning backdrop of Mounts Bay – there’s always plenty to keep everyone entertained whatever the weather.

Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, pretty gardens, tennis court, spa treatments as well as a complimentary OFSTED registered Den for younger guests, that during school holidays holds movie nights, game nights, workshop events and outdoor games. There’s also the Blue Room for older children where they can absorb themselves in a favourite selection of video games, or perhaps challenge some of the other younger guests to more traditional pastimes such as a game of pool or table football.

The hotel has a private beach, with public access, literally on the doorstep, with a little path snaking through the gardens down to the pristine sands of Polurrian Cove below – buckets, spades and crab lines are available to take down to the beach. Beyond the hotel a wide range of sporting activities can be arranged from kayaking, coasteering and horse riding to surfing and golf. For days out there are rich pickings with pretty coves and gorgeous gardens all across the Lizard Peninsula.

Superb Cornish cuisine is a highlight at Polurrian, and the team were recently awarded an AA Rosette. Whether you opt for family or fine dining, the menus are based on ingredients sourced from local growers, artisan suppliers and of course the very freshest local seafood. Mealtimes are designed to make everything as easy as possible for families.

Breakfast is very much a family affair. Even the youngest guests can help themselves to the buffet and pile their plates with cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit and pastries. There is also a delicious choice of hot breakfasts, from Belgian waffles with berry compote to a full, traditional Cornish breakfast.

Lunch is informal and relaxed. On balmy days dining tables spill out onto the terrace for al fresco meals and afternoon cream teas. Picnics are available if you want to go out exploring for the day. Children’s High Tea is available with the Den Team on-hand to help out, so you can relax and enjoy the view with aperitifs and nibbles. Or if you prefer to sit down for dinner together, there is a family dining option. There’s also a Sunday Breakfast Club where children are supervised giving parents the chance for a good lie-in – what a treat!

é ABOVE A cornucopia of cocktails to choose from

POLURRIAN BAY HOTEL

Polurrian Road, Mullion TR12 7EN 0844 482 2152 www.polurrianhotel.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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foodie

A team

EFFORT We meet those forging the future of fine southwest dining at Senara in Penzance.

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ne of the top restaurants in Penzance, Senara is renowned for incredible food and service. Its recent accolade of an AA College Rosette of the highest level has confirmed not only the high standard of the kitchen, but also that crucial dining experience. What’s more, with views over Mount’s Bay and a daily changing menu focusing on fresh, local produce, Senara always has something spectacular to offer.

The lead for full-time Professional Cookery and Hospitality at Penwith College, Jaime Gaspare has over 20 years working as a professional chef and food and beverage manager in London. She has worked all over London in restaurants such as Home Bar, Cantaloupe, 192 Bar, Fifteen London and The Wellington Club, before moving into private catering and events with Melissa Webb Ltd, Urban Productions and the YumYum Club. Jaime ran her own successful events company for five years, before moving to Cornwall to set up the Hospitality department at Penwith College.

Chef-lecturer Dave Izzard’s career has seen him gain experience across the globe. Dave started his culinary journey at the age of 15, working at a restaurant in Penzance. Whilst completing various qualifications in hotel and catering management, he spent time working in France and South Africa before returning to Cornwall.

Dave Williams is the colleges’ lead training advisor in Hospitality and Catering. He’s been working in the industry for over three decades, running his own bakery business and supplying most hospitality businesses in west Cornwall. Dave is a master chocolatier and baker.

Justin Ashton is a chef-lecturer and training advisor. He has worked as a professional chef for over 17 years and as head chef in a number of restaurants, including The Beach at Sennen and The Lime Tree at Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens and has been awarded Michelin Guide entry.

Training advisor in licensed hospitality and food and beverage service, Dean Bungay, also lectures in wines, cocktails and barista. ☞

ë TOP Meet the team ç LEFT Just some of the exquisitely fine food on offer

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He has worked in licensed premises since 2006, including managing bars and delivering training to St Austell Brewery employees. He has won various competitions for barista, wine and spirit work.

Tony Duce, training advisor and chef lecturer, has 26 years’ experience working with some great chefs at 3 Rosette and Michelin star level. He moved to Cornwall 16 years ago to head up the kitchen at the Fowey Hall Hotel before running his own restaurant in Lostwithiel. Tony also worked for the Polizzi family at Hotel Tresanton. He now looks after the Steins’ apprentices.

Working as a hospitality training advisor and lecturer in hospitality and food and beverage service, Mark Lewin has over 20 years’ experience managing five-star hotels and organising bespoke hospitality events of all sizes. Like Tony, Mark also worked for the Polizzi family.

Caroline Parsonage is a training advisor and looks after internal quality assurance for hospitality, food and beverage service.

She has worked in hospitality for over 15 years. She is well seasoned at running hotels and front-of-house teams in restaurants and gastro pubs.

Resident forager Todd Studley also works part time as a chef lecturer and training advisor at the college. He is also the co-owner of the Secret Orchard Cider Company in Somerset, and has worked as head chef in a number of restaurants around Cornwall.

Working as a lecturer in professional

cookery and patisserie at Penwith College, Keith Terry is also a training advisor in professional cookery. He has many years of experience as a head chef and is the former owner and manager of the Cornish Range seafood restaurant in Newlyn.

Training advisor for licensed hospitality and food and beverage service is Fiona Williams, who has managed pubs and led training for Bass Brewery staff since 1986. She also managed her own retail business for ten years and, alongside Dave Williams, is responsible for internal quality assurance within the work based learning delivery team.

Darren Buckley works as the business development advisor for businesses within the hospitality industry. His role is helping businesses to develop and upskill their staff by advising on all funding opportunities for apprenticeships and other bespoke training, helping with recruitment and being the point of contact between the college and businesses.

With such a talented team and wealth of experience at the helm, it’s no wonder that Penwith College’s hospitality alumni progress on from Senara to work at the south west’s top eateries.

é ABOVE Presentation isn't everything, but it means a lot to the team at Senara

SENARA Truro and Penwith College senara@truro-penwith.ac.uk 01736 335215 www.truro-penwith.ac.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Coastal

Escapes Our choice of C�nish getaways

Stunning stays in Mevagissey, St Ives, Watergate Bay, Polzeath, Bedruthan Steps and Port Isaac.

ì ABOVE Beautiful newly refurbished rooms

è RIGHT Open-plan living area with stunning sea views

Pencarrow, Mevagissey

Driving up through the charming Cornish fishing village of Mevasgissey, you’ll come to Pencarrow, an impressive property perched right above the harbour and offering stunning sea views with the Fowey estuary in the distance.

From the moment you arrive at this beautiful two-bedroom apartment, you’ll be mesmerised by the amazing views enjoyed from the luxurious surroundings.

Pencarrow has been completely

refurbished with impeccable attention to detail, and with a large open-plan living space, plenty of communal outdoor areas from which to enjoy those views, a private parking space and even a wine cooler, you’ll have everything you want for a truly memorable Cornish holiday.

Mevagissey is set in the heart of Daphne du Maurier country with Charlestown, the famous Poldark filming location, just around the corner. Situated on the beautiful south coast and close to both the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan, it’s an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful part of Cornwall.

Mevagissey is a small, unspoilt fishing village, retaining its traditional character and has a colourful history. A great selection of top quality pubs, restaurants, shops and of course fresh fish which you can buy straight from the harbour make it perfect for a self-catering holiday. For the more energetic you are right on the South West Coast Path with Pentewan sands close by, with kayak hire and even diving excursions. The sandy cove of Port Mellon is a stone’s throw away.

01736 754242 www.aspects-holidays.co.uk

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Panorama, St Ives

Welcome to Panorama, a beautifully renovated period townhouse that, as the name hints, offers a panoramic view – one that stretches across the rooftops of St Ives across to the blue waters of St Ives Bay and beyond. Enjoying an elevated position in the heart of the town, this spacious home oozes tranquillity and glamour, offering stylish accommodation and living space for up to ten guests within five boutique bedrooms.

A secure slated courtyard garden is the perfect space for children to play and dining al fresco. Take advantage of the luxury of the location as you step from holiday door to sandy shores in moments.

Stroll down from the house, through the picture postcard streets to the harbour front where you can immerse in coastal life. Over the years, this ever-popular Cornish town has developed into a unique cosmopolitan resort, with something inspiring to offer whatever the season.

Perfect for weekend celebrations and friends reunions through to family summer holidays – Panorama comes highly recommended by the experts in luxury holidays. This stunning townhouse is available for short breaks and weekly

stays through Cornish Gems, luxury holiday Homes. Weekly prices start from £1325 and short breaks from £994.

So what are you waiting for?

Book your stay in paradise now!

Introducing Seamist, a stunning new architectural-designed coastal pad in the village of Tregurrian, with views down the valley towards Watergate Bay. This big, beautiful house is exceptional in every way, with an extraordinary sense of space and light, and outstanding contemporary design in a secluded location.

Seamist is ideal for families or large groups sharing. In total there is sleeping for 16 guests, seven bathrooms, a huge living

n Luxurious first floor living room

ë ABOVE LEFT Dine in style in the sunny courtyard

01872 241241 www.cornishgems.com

Seamist, Watergate Bay

ì ABOVE Big beautiful house with an enclosed garden for all the family

é ABOVE Stunning views across St Ives and out to sea

room and a generous, enclosed garden – so there’s really no excuse for not bringing the entire family together. Children will love the TV den, and the games room, complete with ping-pong table.

The large, light and luxurious first floor living room features a wall-hung television, huge comfortable sofas, feature contemporary log burner, sloping beamed ceilings and full-width sliding glass doors with Juliet balcony and sea view.

The exceptionally well-equipped kitchen is kitted out with everything you need to create a fabulous feast, while the generous dining room is perfect for entertaining, with a huge refectory table and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto the decking area with sea view. What could be better?

Watergate Bay is one of Cornwall’s most contemporary destinations, with exceptional watersports and adrenaline sports, Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall, great lifestyle shopping and the legendary Beach Hut. A wide range of events are held in the bay, from surf competitions to beach polo. The golden beach offers almost three miles of perfect sand.

01637 861005 www.beachretreats.co.uk

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Tristram, Polzeath

Based in the heart of Rock, Latitude50 is known for its fantastic range of quality coastal properties on the north coast. The team share a passion for all things Cornwall and enjoy sharing their knowledge with guests.

Testament to this is Tristram in Polzeath, the essence of Cornish coastal living.

From the outside, there’s something Mediterranean about this house, with its soft blue exterior and crisp white-walled flowerbeds. Around the back, a small annex provides additional space for you and yours, including a double bedroom with en-suite for that villa-abroad feeling.

Inside, the main house boasts six stunning bedrooms, all light and bright to the final touch. There’s a wealth of social space too, with two lounges – one with its own log burner, one it's own open fire – as well as a TV room and a grand dining area, perfect for dinner with the gang. A well fitted kitchen will keep foodie fans busy, while early risers can kick start their day, enjoying breakfast with panoramic sea views.

With a furnished balcony, views of the ocean, an outdoor hot tub, private parking and immediate access to the beach, Tristram is the epitome of life by the sea and is available to book through Latitude50 now.

01208 869090 www.latitude50.co.uk

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é ABOVE Light, bright and spacious interior

è RIGHT Beautiful bedroom with panoramic seaviews and private balcony

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Sheepfold, Bedruthan Steps

At Forever Cornwall, the aim of the game is to set you up with your perfect, bespoke holiday in Cornwall, by handpicking the finest beach houses, unique barn conversions and classic cottages for you to choose from.

Standing out from the crowd is Sheepfold, an architect designed holiday home on the Cornish north coast that sleeps eight.

It’s eco-friendly, spacious and set in a tiny hamlet just inland from the beaches of Bedruthan Steps, Mawgan Porth and Porthcothan, with a generous garden displaying beautiful views over rolling farmland to the sea.

Sheepfold’s open-plan living spaces are flooded with natural light, with the dining and kitchen areas connecting seamlessly for an easy-going holiday lifestyle. The building is super-insulated, making it very cosy at all times of the year. The property features design details like hand-turned door handles, subtle textures and colours as well as cleverly up-cycled furniture which, combined with the clever technology that makes the beautifully appointed bathrooms highly efficient, makes this an incredibly eco-friendly property.

Alongside is a second property, sleeping four. This will also be available as a holiday

home later in 2016 and the two can be booked separately or together, sleeping a combined total of 12.

01326 567838 www.forevercornwall.co.uk

Signal Post, Port Isaac

Set on the clifftops of Port Isaac, with glorious sea views and direct access to the dog friendly coastal paths is Signal Post.

This family holiday house is gloriously detailed, beautifully modern and

é TOP Granite floored dining area è RIGHT Trapezoidal living area with sea view

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é MAIN Light and spacious living area ç LEFT Beautiful garden area

typically suited to its location in one of the most stunning, by-the-sea locations in Cornwall. The interior is quite clearly inspired by the sea and with two separate living rooms, four bedrooms as well as private parking, this property is ideal for a family of up to eight. What’s more, you won’t have to leave the fluffy one behind, as this property is pet friendly!

When the sun’s out, don’t feel like you have to stay on the sun terrace – although you’ll certainly be tempted – as Port Isaac has a wealth of galleries, potteries, boutique shops and fine restaurants to enjoy. And, if the opalescent waters tickle your fancy, you can take a boat trip, swim in the clear waters of the next cove along, Port Gaverne, or take a sea kayak course to explore the ‘smugglers caves’ and secret coves along the local coastline.

So, if you’re seeking the perfect bucket and spade holiday, where even the hound can enjoy the wonders of the Cornish coast, Signal Post is certainly the one for you.

01208 880302 portisaac@johnbray.co.uk www.johnbraycornishholidays.co.uk

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A class of its own Introducing Burncoose House, an elegant Georgian and Jacobean retreat offering seclusion and luxury set on an historic Cornish estate.

ê BELOW The sympathetically restored living room

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teeped in history and owned by the Williams family since 1715, Burncoose House and Nursery is part of the Caerhays Estate, and is one of the very few residences still remaining in Cornwall to be owned by the same family for so many generations.

Burncoose House has recently undergone a truly wonderful restoration. The elegant and tasteful refurbishment is sympathetic to its history yet offers modern living and spacious accommodation for large groups of up to 14 guests.

Set in 38 acres of beautiful mature gardens, home to the award-winning magnolias,

camellias and rhododendrons of Burncoose Nursery, the residence overlooks sweeping lawns, and even has its own lake, making it the perfect secluded retreat for those who enjoy their privacy.

The facilities that Burncoose House can offer not only make it an opulent setting but also a comfortable and practical place to stay for all manner of holidays such as a family get together, a celebration, a fun getaway with friends or even a business team away stay.

A grand entrance hall welcomes you into this impressive home, leading to the elegant yet cosy living room with open fire and

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é ABOVE The spacious, stately dining room í BELOW In the courtyard you'll find a large hot tub

access to the large conservatory with views over the gardens. The stately dining room with original mahogany table and open fireplace is perfect for long and relaxing suppers, and the beautifully fitted kitchen breakfast room is a sociable space, ideal for hectic morning breakfasts with the family, yet robust and spacious enough to accommodate outside caterers should you wish to kick back and let someone else do all of the hard work for that extra special dinner party.

The cosy library can be used as a quiet reading room, a den for the children to have their own space and watch films, and even has a large cinema projector screen; ideal for conferencing requirements if desired.

The sleeping accommodation comprises of seven bedrooms, all en suite, and three of which benefit from superking beds, one bedroom has a king sized bed, there are two twin bedrooms and an annex suite which has a king sized bedroom, shower room and self contained kitchen. As the annex has been decorated to the same high standard as the rest of the house it can be used as the seventh bedroom or perfect for live-in staff such as an au pair or outside caterers.

Along with its obvious elegance, Burncoose House is a fun place to stay with a large hot tub in the rear courtyard, a pool table and a table tennis table. You can even dance in the conservatory under its very own glitter ball should you wish! The expansive gardens and alfresco seating area and barbeque on the terrace ensure it really is setup for enjoyment and relaxation in the most plush of settings.

If you are looking for more to your holiday than self-catering, the friendly team at Niche Retreats can put you in touch with extra services including local caterers, picnic providers, mobile beauty therapists and even companies providing activities such as chartering sailing boats and deep sea fishing.

Having close family links with Burncoose Nursery and The Caerhays Estate, shooting and horticultural visits can also be arranged so just enquire at the time of booking and the Niche Retreats team will be happy to help you plan your perfect holiday.

They are also delighted to announce that from 2017 Burncoose House will be licenced for wedding ceremonies, so if you fancy saying “I do” in a truly jaw-dropping setting, then get in touch with the team.

Centrally located, just a 20-minute drive from both the north coast surfing beaches and those around the Falmouth area, you also have on your doorstep the world renowned sailing waters of The Fal from Loe Beach or Mylor Harbour just a little closer at a 10 to 15-minute drive.

Burncoose House can be booked for short breaks or weeks at a time by visiting the Niche Retreats website. However if you would like to contact the team to discuss and plan your holiday in more depth they would love to talk to you to ensure you get the most out of your stay at Burncoose House.

é ABOVE The perfect space for breakfast, cooking and socialising

NICHE RETREATS 01872 870675 www.nicheretreats.co.uk info@nicheretreats.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Discover heart-warming stories at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek.

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et in 42 acres on the beautiful Helford estuary, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a must-visit destination that everyone will be talking about for many months to come – heart-warming, educational and exciting in equal measure! The array of furry friends is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, whatever your age – not just seals, but also sea lions, otters, penguins, ponies, goats and sheep. The sanctuary currently holds the UK’s most diverse collection of pinnipeds.

This season, the sanctuary has rescued 65 grey seal pups. A pup may need rescuing for many reasons, from malnourishment after being separated from its mum, to more extensive injuries that require medical attention. Pup season for a grey seal is normally from September to February time. Usually as soon as a pup has reached 40kg and has received a clean bill of health they are then released back into the wild.

The sanctuary had its final release on the 6th June at Gwithian Beach. A planned release is a major operation involving several members of the sanctuary team. The rehabilitation pool was drained and each pup was herded into a cage, transferred to a trailer then driven onto the beach to be safely released. The release was successful and the team were very happy to see the pups going back into the wild! Excitingly, the team has already had some sightings of its released pups doing well back out in the wild.

Although pup season is now over, there is still plenty to do and see at the sanctuary. To celebrate the release of Disney•PIXAR Finding Dory, find out about Dory and friends at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this summer. Dive in and learn all about blue tangs and clownfish like Dory and Nemo. Join the team on an interactive trail until 11th September where you’ll discover facts about the real life versions of your favourite Disney•PIXAR Finding Dory characters. Complete the trail and you’ll earn an exclusive Disney•PIXAR Finding Dory reward! Pre-book at www.sealife.co.uk.

é ABOVE Get up close and personal with the sanctuary's residents è RIGHT Another successful release, back into the wild

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A true gem Transform your jewellery or commission new pieces at Cornwall Gold’s workshop.

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e all have a favourite piece of jewellery, the one we go back to time and time again, or never take off. But what do you do if it no longer fits or has seen better days?

Or it gets broken? The answer is simple: you head to Cornwall Gold in Redruth.

As well as being the largest jewellery showroom in the south west, selling everything from diamonds to pearls; from palladium to Cornish tin, it’s also the home of a jewellery workshop. Its team of goldsmiths are leading experts in their field and you can see first-hand how they create stunning pieces in the open-plan workshop.

Symon Rowland has been a jeweller at Cornwall Gold for the past 25 years. “We do a lot of repairs from broken chains to missing stones; we also deal with a large number of resizing”, he says. “Over time, fingers change size and in the case of a wedding ring resizing is the only option.

We have a lot of people concerned that they might have to stop wearing their rings, but it is a rare occasion that we are unable to resize them.”

Cleaning jewellery really can’t be overlooked either as Symon explains it can give pieces a new lease of life. “Customers are always really surprised that the ring they’ve been wearing for years can look like new. This is the same with rhodium plating; it protects and restores the jewellery making it look like it did when you first got it.”

Cornwall Gold’s workshop also offers a jewellery remodelling service where items can be modified into bespoke designs. The jewellers are on hand to offer a simple and friendly advice and consultation service to help you create the perfect piece. Symon adds: “Some of our most interesting jobs are commissions. We can take old jewellery, melt it down and restyle it for the client. It’s the perfect way to take something with sentimental value but and change it to suit your taste, transforming it into some you can treasure.”

The workshop is open seven days a week.

Visit the website for more information.

éABOVE The right tools for the job è RIGHT A new lease of life for your faded jewells

CORNWALL GOLD Tolgus Mill, Redruth TR16 4HN 01209 203280 www.cornwall-gold.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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at HFC

All the must-see shows this summer High summer sees some sizzling entertainment at the Hall For Cornwall from legendary jazz star Courtney Pine to great comedy with Jethro and the wonder that is The Sound of Music.

Courtney Pine

è MAIN Save The Last Dance For Me ê BELOW Courtney Pine

Wednesday 3rd August The legendary Courtney Pine plays HFC alongside award-winning pianist Zoe Rahman.

In the ‘80s Courtney Pine was one of the first black British jazz artists to make a serious mark on the jazz scene and he continues to break new ground with a string of highly acclaimed recordings and numerous prestigious industry awards. Now with his latest project, his 16th studio album to date, he’ll strip everything right back for the most intimate shows of his career as he takes to the stage playing bass clarinet accompanied by fellow Mercury nominee and MOBO Award winning pianist, Zoe Rahman.

A vibrant and highly individual pianist and composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet reflects her classical background.

“Courtney Pine was once hailed as British Jazz’s saviour… he still is” The Independent

Jethro 40 years the Joker

Saturday 6th August A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace the stage. Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius. Age recommendation 16+

Thank ABBA For The Music

Friday 5th August Captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and iconic bands. Featuring all of ABBA's greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Gimme!

Gimme! Gimme!, Fernando and Super Trouper, and with stunning costumes, a seven-piece live band, interactive video projection and of course ABBA's spectacular trademark harmonies, this is the ultimate feel-good party show!

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“A feel-good ‘jukebox’ musical delivered in rip-roaring style” The Telegraph

Save The Last Dance For Me

Tuesday 30th August to Saturday 3rd September Guaranteed to take you back through the ‘music and magic’ of the early ‘60s, a time when each passing week brought another rock ‘n’ roll classic. Featuring Anthony Costa from Blue, this nostalgic, feel-good journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters through the summer of ‘63. For the first time without their parents – the sisters embark on a holiday to the seaside. Full of freedom and high spirits they meet a handsome young American who invites them to a dance at the local U.S. Air Force base. But young love and holiday romance is never as simple as it sounds, and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.

A feel-good summer show, it features the classic hits A Teenager in Love, Sweets for My Sweet, His Latest Flame, Viva Las Vegas, Here I Go Again, Suspicion and, of course, Save The Last Dance.

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Thursday 4th August Features Stephen Triffitt, the world’s No.1 Sinatra, celebrating the centenary of Sinatra Live at the Sands. Expect Ol’ Blue Eyes’ legendary classics including Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife, New York, New York, That’s Life and, of course, My Way. He has the swagger and velvet vocals, backed by the fantastic sound of big band swing.

Tuesday 9th to Saturday 13th August One of the greatest musicals of all time arrives at HFC in a magnificent new production. This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWII. Lucy O'Byrne, fresh from her success of BBC One's The Voice, plays the title role of Maria. She became the competition's runner up last year, impressing the nation and chart topper will.i.am with her stunning vocal range.

The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, So Long Farewell, and of course, The Sound of Music.

“Lucy O’Byrne is quite possible the best Maria since Julie Andrews herself” The Scotsman

HALL FOR CORNWALL 01872 262466 For tickets and full event listings visit: www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Surf & sunsets Get set for summer in Cornwall with Ann’s Cottage and Cornish Getaways.

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small village situated on the north coast of Cornwall, around the corner from Padstow, is Polzeath. One of the world’s most renowned surfing destinations, the golden, sandy beach stretches magnificently between Pentire Head to the north and High Cliff to the west.

At the heart of this stunning location is Ann’s Cottage Surf Shop. When it opened back in 1978, everything was under one roof, including the shop floor, warehouse, head office and the buying team. Since then, head office has moved to Pityme at Rock, but the store still stands proud.

Located right on the sea front, it is to date the brand’s busiest outlet, aside of course from their clearance store at St Columb.

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Families can kit themselves out with apparel and choose from the full range of current wetsuits, boards and accessories, including top brands such as O’Neil, C Skins, Red Paddle, Rip Curl and Gul. And, as if this wasn’t enough, the brand aims to open another, new store in Polzeath by the end of the year, the intention being to solely stock hardware, including wetsuits, boards and accessories. In fact, the new outlet is set to become the biggest watersports emporium in Europe.

The team promise to provide one-toone customer service and, when buying wetsuits, you can expect the staff to remain with you for as long as you need. While this can often result in up to an hour or even more being spent with one customer, the

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ê BELOW Whether surfing, walking with the family or just enjoying the amazing views, Polzeath beach has it all î RIGHT Ann’s Cottage flagship shop in Padstow stocks everything you need for enjoying the Cornish coastline

team firmly believe that quality in service is far more important than making sales. The best thing is, you’ll know you’re getting the best advice when it comes to buying surf gear as you see the staff jogging towards the beach, board in hand, to make the most of their lunch break.

Life by the sea is at the centre of what Ann’s Cottage stands for, exemplified by the Ann’s Cottage owned brand, Cornish Getaways and some of the stunningly located properties they offer to those seeking the perfect seaside getaway.

Having been completely refurbished in 2015 and boasting quite simply awesome panoramic views, Rigi is perched on the edge of the cliff at Polzeath and is a truly stunning location in which to spend your Cornish getaway.

Fitted with solid oak bedroom furniture and a contemporary family bathroom, this cottage has its own direct access on to the beach path and is perfectly situated for all the village’s amenities.

The cottage itself sits in ample grounds overlooking the bay, probably the most glorious view in Polzeath, especially with the 180-degree vista window enabling guests to take full advantage of the amazing sunsets out to sea whilst admiring the world famous surf on the break below.

As well as Rigi, there is Yoho Cottage, situated in the heart of Polzeath and a stone’s throw from the beach. Yoho is a refurbished fisherman’s cottage, having been extended to sleep six over three bedrooms. One of five traditional cottages on the hill leading into Polzeath, this home has been arranged to maximise the views

from the front and back of the property.

Outside, guests will find a large, split-level patio at the front, boasting spectacular sights over the village and beach. What’s more, leading off the dining area upstairs is a large, decked area giving glimpses of Pentire Point and out to sea. Conveniently, just a short walk from the property is parking for two cars as well as a larger car park.

Guests staying in either of these properties, or indeed those pitching up on Tristram or Southwinds campsites which provide pitches and space for those with portable accommodation of all shapes and sizes, can enjoy fine dining in the Cracking Crab, the onsite eatery at Tristram as well as the Oystercatcher, the Waterfront restaurant and the Sand Bar, each offering a range of culinary delights for all tastes and budgets. What’s more, when the sun’s out, visitors can head to Cone Zone for refreshments including ice cream, coffee and pasties.

So, if escaping to an area that’s famous in Cornwall for its outstanding beauty and access to all things seaside, pop into Ann’s Cottage Surf Shop, Polzeath, and get yourselves set for your next Cornish getaway.

“Life by the sea is at the centre of what Ann’s Cottage stands for”

ANN’S COTTAGE SURF SHOP

01208 862924 info@annscottage.com www.annscottage.com

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01328 862215 marketsquarepadstow@gmail.com www.cornishgetaways.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Falmouth Week Boats, music, food and drink... what’s not to love!

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rom salty seadogs to dedicated landlubbers we all love the sight of boats of all shapes and sizes in full sail, and no-one does it better than Falmouth Week. So in celebration of this fabulous festival, we present our guide of what to see, where to go, where to eat while at Falmouth Week…

Falmouth Week Regatta Friday 5th to Sunday 14th August Always a highlight on the calendar, for sailors, locals and visitors, there’s a comprehensive sailing programme and each day is hosted by a different local yacht club with racing in Falmouth Bay and the Carrack Roads. There’s a huge range of boats included, from the classic Falmouth Working Boats, Gaffers and Cornish Shrimpers to modern multihulls, one designs and cruising yachts providing plenty of colour and excitement on the water.

But if you’d rather enjoy the action on land then there is plenty going on in town and on Events Square with lots of music, food and craft stalls. The Red Arrows make an appearance mid-week and there is the spectacular firework display on Friday evening. Plenty to keep everyone happy and entertained. www.falmouthweek.co.uk

Falmouth Art Gallery

Falmouth Art Gallery makes a fantastic, free family day out! The exciting summer exhibition ‘Wreck and Ruin’ (until 3rd September) puts a unique twist on the classic shipwreck theme.

Visit the Captain Pugwash exhibition, a swashbuckling retrospective of illustrator John Ryan, featuring original illustrations, animations and memorabilia. Kids will love climbing aboard the life raft too.

01326 313863 www.falmouthartgallery.com

The Falmouth Hotel Combine a little nostalgia with the most fantastic views across the bay, friendly service, spacious accommodation and wonderful food and you have the grand dame that is The Falmouth Hotel. This beautiful Victorian, 71-bedroom hotel also boasts self-catering lodges and cottages and value for money apartments for those looking for a little

more flexibility. Afternoon teas in the grounds, dinner overlooking the bay, a splash in the indoor pool or a relaxing Elemis spa treatment… this hotel has it all. Hotel prices for the week commencing 18th July start from £169 per room, per night for three-course dinner, bed and full Cornish breakfast.

01326 312671 www.falmouthhotel.co.uk

The Poly

Historic arts centre The Poly, on Church Street, will be hosting its annual Summer Members’ Exhibition from 11th to 27th August. Showcasing a variety of artwork produced by its members (including many established local artists), this is a chance to pick up unique pieces and experience Cornwall’s vibrant creative scene.

01326 319461 www.thepoly.org

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Out & about Sureswim Kernow

Willow’s Jewellery Workshop

Sureswim Kernow is a small open-water swimming business based in mid-Cornwall.

Hadden and Clare are passionate about swimming around Cornwall’s stunning coastline, offering trekking and coaching to encourage others to experience this too.

Practised and knowledgeable in ‘all things swim’, they cater for the water-nervous right through to competing athletes.

Wedding bands to fall for... Diamond, plain, patterned or shaped, whatever you are looking for, their team can help, with a large selection of sample rings that you can view and try in store.

Call into Willow’s Jewellery workshop at 27 Church Street, to find the ring that will last you a lifetime.

01326 314073 Willows Jewellery Workshop

07920 139409 / 07900 293421 www.sureswimkernow.co.uk

Roly’s Fudge

Roly’s Fudge on Church Street offers the best crumbly fudge you’ll ever find! The homemade, award-winning artisan fudge is created before your very eyes in the shop using the traditional method in large copper pans. Flavours change with seasons, so you can find a new taste to devour with every visit. This really is Cornish traditional fudge at its very best. Yum! 01326 319111 www.rolysfudge.co.uk

Seven Stars

Freeriders

Established in 1660, this traditional pub on The Moor is an integral part of Falmouth’s heritage.

Seven generations of the same family have been serving quality beer straight from the cask over the years. Head over to the Seven Stars for fantastic themed evenings with food and a great, welcoming atmosphere.

Open since 1998, when owner Keith Richards decided to open the town’s premier surf shop.

Since then, not much has changed. The store has always strived to supply the best surf hardwear, apparel and accessories that the world has to offer. With products ranging from their own in-house clothing brand to board wax, Freeriders has everything you need to keep you on the waves all year round.

01326 312111 The Seven Stars Falmouth

01326 313456 www.freeriders.co

Gylly Beach Café

Follow a day on the beach with delicious food with one of the finest views of Falmouth bay.

Head to Gylly Beach Café every Sunday evening for free live music from 7.30pm onwards.

Alongside this, Gylly runs a stunning open-air grill, featuring plenty of local produce and a seafood bar where you can pick your own crab or lobster!

01326 312884 www.gyllybeach.com

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Black Pearl

Portscatho Holidays

Introducing The Black Pearl, a vibrant, new ladies’ fashion boutique in the heart of Falmouth.

The family-run boutique specialises in luxurious silk garments, casual linen clothing and fun fashion. Completing outfits is a range of stunning handmade jewellery and beautiful Italian leather handbags. The team look forward to meeting you soon.

With three ferries an hour to Falmouth why not stay in St Mawes in one of Porthscatho Holidays’ fantastic selection of luxury waterside properties.

Pick from sea views, barbeques, Wi-Fi, parking, swimming pools, Agas, fires and wood burning stoves. Even better, many properties accept pets so you can bring the pooch too.

01326 270900 www.portscathoholidays.co.uk

01326 315400 The Black Pearl Falmouth

Create Arts Café

Create Arts Café on Events Square, which opened last May, is an independent familyrun café and craft gallery. Create’s relaxed atmosphere lets you browse local art and crafts whilst enjoying hand-roasted coffee from trained baristas and freshly prepared lunches.

Customers can book craft workshops and crafty afternoon tea parties throughout the year lead by local artists.

01326 211835 www.createartscafe.co.uk

Mangia

Ocean Bowl

Mangia is an independently-owned and operated bistro, located on The Moor, run by the Floris family. Serving freshly prepared Italian food, with attentive but informal service. Mangia is renowned for its homemade bread, pasta and ice-cream and its authentic Italian pizzas. Book ahead now to secure your table – buon appetito!

Ocean Bowl is the perfect entertainment centre, providing fun for all the family and groups of friends. With a large restaurant, diner and licensed bar, Ocean Bowl caters for all, whether you are young or just young at heart. After bowling, why not challenge the kids to a game of pool, air hockey or shoot zombies in the large video arcade. Car parking is free and full disabled facilities are available.

01326 312320 www.mangia.uk

01326 313130 www.oceanbowl.co.uk

Prince of Wales

Located at 4 Market Strand, is this traditional B&B pub with light and airy rooms. Enjoy a proper Cornish welcome and a tempting menu of homemade and locally sourced food, including Cornish pasties, chips, fresh fish and daily specials. Join the team for their new grill nights on Thursdays, 5pm to 9pm. There's BT sport; live music on Fridays and Saturdays; Karaoke on Sundays; and Monday is jam night.

01326 311114 www.princeofwales-falmouth.co.uk

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Out & about

Putting on a

FEAST

Head to the Star & Garter in Falmouth for delicious sharing platters and an unrivalled view of the Red Arrows display during Falmouth Week.

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t the Star & Garter, it all begins with the local produce. The team’s ethic about food is strong yet simple: respect for the animals and the produce used. Lucky enough to be surrounded some of the best suppliers in the country – including the renowned Philip Warren Butchers – the pub is committed to using only the finest, local and sustainably sourced ingredients.

Fish comes in direct off the boat while all butchery is carried out on-site, with a nose-totail philosophy, where barely anything goes to waste. The colourful, Mediterranean inspired menu is updated twice a day, reflecting the flow of fresh ingredients coming in and seasonal change.

Becca and Elliot, owners of the lovely pub, are firm believers that food tastes better when you share – “we love the sharing style of eating!” In refreshing comparison to standard tapas courses, the pub’s sharing platters are a substantial main course option. So, whether it’s a romantic table for two or a family and friends’ get together, the Star & Garter team are masters at putting on a feast.

Sure to be a hit with shellfish lovers is the cockles in cider with n’duja and pain de champagne dish to share. For those who like a more meaty variety of fish, try the platter of chargrilled monkfish tails, cods roe, fennel and burnt lemon. Or, how about sharing the aged

sirloin of moorland beef, potatoes, heritage carrots and bone marrow béarnaise? From 3pm to 5pm you can make the most of the new bar menu, which includes plates of charcuterie and cheese.

As the countdown to Falmouth Week begins, it’s well worth scheduling in the world famous Red Arrows display. The Star & Garter has an unrivalled, almost panoramic view over Falmouth harbour, towards Flushing and Carrick Roads – it’s the best vantage point in town from which to watch the Hawk jets whizz through the sky! Throughout the week look out for Star & Garter pop-up stalls on the high street, where you can try the pub’s delicious foods and drinks al fresco and on the go.

Once all the excitement is over, there’s no better way to beat the post Falmouth Week blues than with the Star & Garter’s weekly Brisket and Blues night. Every Monday, from 7pm, you can enjoy slow-smoked brisket, campfire beans, homemade chilli corn bread and pickles with live old time blues and mountain music – a winning culinary and musical combination.

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Lottie Grant

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On the Wednesday of Falmouth Week, Squadron Leader Red 10 will direct the world famous Red Arrows.

STAR & GARTER 52 High Street, Falmouth TR11 2AF 01326 316663 www.starandgarterfalmouth.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Turning heads The latest summer fashion from Brigid Foley.

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rigid Foley has been in the fashion industry since 1970. Brigid Foley’s exclusive designs have sold worldwide, amassing a huge and well-followed customer base. Now, Brigid Foley has moved direction enjoying and sourcing designers from all over Europe and beyond, to bring to loyal customers.

The Brigid Foley boutique has been established for over 20 years in the market town of Tavistock in Devon. The boutique is well stocked with a wide range of collections for day and eveningwear.

Brigid Foley now has a unique and fabulous website that is going strong in its fourth year – wow, how time flies! The exciting news is the team have now introduced a ‘home sweet home’ category incorporating a fusion of practical and eclectic items and gifts, which will be added to over time.

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So, what’s the key to success? Web Manager, Becky, explains: “We have an amazing customer service offering personal replies to every email as best we can, with an added benefit of enabling our customers to ask a question about any item they choose, to help with reassurance, fit and to ease many worries that we may have to choose the correct style and size.”

There really is something for every lady at Brigid Foley!

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Lifestye

Salon style Clare Cowling Boutique Hair Salon celebrates its fourth year as one of Cornwall’s exclusive Aveda hair salons.

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lare Cowling celebrates an incredible 20 years in the hair and beauty industry this year, having followed in her mum’s footsteps and worked along side her at her salon in Constantine Bay. In her mum, Clare had a fantastic teacher and role model, both in the practical side and behind the scenes.

Christine herself was well respected in the industry, particularly for being Baroness Margaret Thatcher’s hairstylist while holidaying in Cornwall when she was Prime Minister!

Clare took over the reigns of the business in 2003, with one simply ambition: to take the business to the next level, which she achieved to great effect, also employing more staff to meet demand. After the passing of Clare’s dad, in 2011, sadly due to exposure to harmful pesticides, this spurred her on further to make her parents proud and become a natural hair salon. She had lived from a young age seeing the effects chemicals can do to the human body and now it was her chance to use products that are safe on the skin.

After finding her perfect location, only a mile up the road from the

original salon with free parking outside at Higher Harlyn in St Merryn, the next move was to find her perfect brand. Aveda was her number one choice, usually only available in high street salons... This she was not, but it made Clare all the more determined to give it her best shot and prove she was worthy of stocking the products on her shelves!

After putting a proposal together and a two-hour meeting, Aveda gave her the green light – a huge accolade for Clare as you really are chosen to be an Aveda salon. Clare now owned a boutique salon, with new branding and stocking high-end natural products. All the hard work swiftly paid off. After the first three months, Clare had sold more retail than in the past five years! Aveda awarded the salon with a growth in retail award for selling as much as any other salon in the south west.

After an impressive year, Clare was offered premises in the heart of Padstow and decided to go for it. The salon is the image of the one in St Merryn and Aveda were delighted to support her in the opening of her second exclusive Aveda hair salon.

Clare is now in her third year in Padstow and again it has proved a fantastic move.

The salons run on a team of eight working between the two. The passion Clare has is fueled continually within her team and she thrives on running the business exactly how

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she wants it to be run. Both salons have a glamorous feel as soon as you walk in, being welcomed by one of the girls offering you a drink from the drinks menu and encouraging you to relax from the start of your treatment, be it a dry cut or a full head of foils, with a complimentary head and hand massage after each colour treatment, you are there to unwind and enjoy your visit. The whole team at Clare Cowling are regularly trained by Aveda, in salon or at the Aveda academy in Covent Garden and work to an exceptionally high standard, each possessing individual creativity and flair – their mission is to make you look good and feel amazing. What’s more, Clare has recently received a five-star rating for both salons from the Good Salon Guide. Congratulations to all the team.

Free consultations and advice are always available, so why not get in touch with Clare now?

Enhance curls and waves Hello curls, farewell frizz!

Clare’s four-step curl perfecting system won’t disappoint. Wheat protein and organic aloe expands when wet and retracts when dry enhance curl or wave with a refreshing citrus aroma.

All Clare’s products, including colours, are 95-99% naturally derived.

CLARE COWLING BOUTIQUE HAIR SALON Higher Harlyn, St Merryn PL28 8SG 01841 520701 24 Duke Street, Padstow PL28 8AB 01841 533030 www.boutiquehairsalon.net

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Health

A winning combination

Amanda catches up with Cornish windsurfer, Izzy Hamilton, to discuss Rio, training and looking after yourself in the elements. wind changes and every aspect that can provide us with a gain.

What does your training regime look like?

You need really strong shoulders and great leg and back muscles to windsurf, so weights and pumping iron are key to my training. I go to the gym six days a week when I am not racing. When I am racing I will be out on the water and have physiotherapy twice a day.

It’s intense but I love it.

What does your eating schedule look like?

I eat really healthy freshly prepared meals with lots of seasonable vegetables and need plenty of protein too.

How do you relax?

I surf! I love to do this in Widemouth where I grew up. I can see the waves from my home so feel really connected to the sea.

So how’s it going for you as part of Team GB? I work with Team GB representative, Briony Shaw as her buddy to find out how we can be the fastest we can. We look at the tides,

How do you look after yourself with so much exposure to the elements?

My hair is a big challenge as it gets fried in the sun, wind and sea! Hands in particular get cracked and sore from windsurfing too.

Spiezia Head & Hair Oil has been amazing. Age Well Intensive moisturiser really helps soothe my skin and Muscle Ease with Rosemary really soothes aching hands and shoulders.

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to pursue a sport to Olympic standard?

Choose a sport you really love and don’t take it too seriously when you first start. Just enjoy it and have fun with it with friends who can support you.

What’s your ultimate goal?

To win a gold medal for Great Britain next time around.

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recently met up with Windsurfer extraordinaire and Olympic Team GB representative Izzy Hamilton who is heading out to Rio as part of the GB Sailing team.

Izzy moved from Kent to Cornwall when she was just 11. Her parents ran a holiday complex and Izzy really got into windsurfing from a very early age at an innovative kids’ club. She was windsurfing competitively from the age of 11 and was spotted by Team GB as a prospective Olympic representative in 2013.

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Health

Tailored to you Considering the benefits of private treatment at Duchy Hospital.

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hen Duchy Hospital opened it was entirely private.

All patients paid for their treatment, either with medical insurance or their own funds. But more recently, it has begun to take NHS patients too. Why, then, is it worth paying for your treatment to go to the same hospital?

In essence, paying for your treatment means that you are treated at your convenience rather than to fit in with the NHS. Private patients can choose when they have their treatment, which can make a real difference.

For some this simply means being seen as quickly as possible – in some cases being seen by a consultant on the same day as being contacted. One patient, Mr Peter Fittock, explains the peace of mind that this gave him: “It was an urgent consultation at my instigation and I was dealt with in a understanding and very prompt manner which gave me much comfort at a difficult time.” For others it’s simply about being able to choose a time which fits into their lifestyle.

Perhaps you want to be treated in good time to be able to recover from your operation for a special event like a wedding or a holiday. Others find that due to work commitments, the uncertainty of when they will get their appointment or operation causes problems, especially for those who run their own business.

Private patients can also choose the consultant they wish to see. NHS patients are not always given a choice of consultant, or they may be treated by a member of a consultant’s team rather than the named consultant.

Private patients also benefit from the assistance of Duchy Hospital’s Private Patient Account Manager, Miranda Field. “We understand that coming into hospital can be a stressful and worrying time”, explains Miranda. “Our aim is to make it as easy and straightforward as we can. We’ll support you with every stage of care, from referral to discharge. This includes helping you deal with your medical insurance, arranging transport, to making sure a copy of your favourite newspaper is delivered to your room during your stay.”

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The Craft Kiln (Cornish crafts), Sail Loft Emporium (antiques and collectables) and Cscape Art are part of The Old Workshop, next to the main Charlestown car park. Many originals, prints and cards by artist Sarah Blakey, and photographer Mick Blakey are available at the gallery. Open daily during the season, 10.30am to 5.30pm.

Wave 7 Gallery near Port Isaac exhibits all aspects of contemporary art and crafts. It consists of two separate buildings; one is the main gallery, and the other is the granary used to showcases sole exhibitions. It’s also the working studio of Victoria Mead Mirrors.

The team run art courses and craft afternoons throughout the season. The gallery is open 10.30pm to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

The gallery’s light and airy space on Porthleven’s harbour side exhibits original work by some of Cornwall’s finest artists in a range of mediums. A bespoke framing service is available here as well as the Own Art scheme. The gallery is open daily 10.30 to 5pm from Easter and you can view the work available on the regularly updated and fully ecommerce enabled website.

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Find the award-winning gallery in beautiful Polkerris, St Austell Bay, on the South West Coast Path. Situated on the upper deck of an old pilchard store, the gallery has original art and gifts, many with a coastal flavour, by artists from Cornwall and beyond. It’s near a pub, restaurant and watersports centre, complementing your visit to this lovely beachside gallery.

Situated in the centre of Falmouth, Art World Gallery was established in 2000 and prides itself on featuring an exceptional collection of French, Italian and Cornish artists. The gallery is also home to some wonderful ceramic artists and sculptors. Many of these artists are exclusive to the gallery. Open seven days a week, 10am to 5.30pm.

Martyn has been painting in Cornwall for over twenty years, becoming one of the Duchy’s most successful artists today. Martyn exhibits around the world, with a dedicated following, and private collectors including The Rothchilds, Lady Spencer and Morgan Stanley.

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Visit Penlee House Gallery and Museum and enjoy historic pictures by some of Britain’s finest artists, in the current exhibition, ‘Marine Painting in Cornwall from Turner to Wallis’ including this magnificent painting by the Victorian master, John Brett (1831–1902). The exhibition ends on 3rd September, so why not pay a visit now?

‘Joie de Vivre’ expresses moments of delight in paintings by Simon Pooley and Charlotte Lyon, humorous automata by Esther Smith; wire, metal and papier mâché sculpture; seaglass jewels by Gina Cowen and wooden angels by Derek Nice, with Mike Savage’s metal birds and fish in the gardens. Find the gallery on the St Ives coast road, open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 5pm.

Situated in the historic village port of Charlestown, you’ll find Atishoo Gallery.

Opposite the old chapel, featuring work by more than 80 artists and craftspeople, the gallery offers a bespoke picture framing service and an extensive range or art cards and prints to buy. Visit the website where you can buy online and check gallery opening times.

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A night to remember Gather your friends and family and join Cornwall’s award-winning Miracle Theatre for a magical evening under the stars this summer.

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Miracle has gained a reputation for producing comical, highly entertaining and thought-provoking shows suitable for just about anyone and everyone. With over 37 years of touring experience, its outdoor productions have become a must-do summer activity!

“The joy of open-air performance is that every night is different and it really is an etiquette-free zone: you can sit where you want, eat what you want, wear whatever you like”, says Miracle founder and director Bill Scott.

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legend. Look out for the stone compass which points to places across the British Isles connected with the Arthurian legend, and engraved stepping stones around the island garden, telling the medieval tale of Tristan and Iseult. On the beach, close to Merlin’s Cave, a discreet carved face represents Merlin, a figure associated with the site since the 12th century and immortalised by the poetry of Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

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For the first time there is also a packed programme of events and activities every day of the summer holidays. In the first week of the holidays experts will be digging deep into Tintagel’s past with the Archaeology Festival, from 25th to 29th July.

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HARRIS BEGLEY FINANCIAL PLANNING The Regent Chapel Street, Penzance TR18 4AE Office: 01736 366550 Mobile: 07795 144795 www.harrisbegley.co.uk matt.begley@harrisbegley.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Charity

n e p o s y a w l a s Do� Celebrations across the Duchy mark 20 years of Cornwall Care.

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his year is a big one for staff and residents at Cornwall Care. Not only have they enjoyed national events such as the Queen’s 90th birthday and their Care Home Open Days but they have also been celebrating their 20th anniversary as an independent Cornish charity.

Cornwall Care’s theme for its anniversary and 2016 is ‘celebration’. Across Cornwall, Cornwall Care’s residential and nursing homes have welcomed in friends, families, staff and members of the community to join them in celebration. While they always welcome visitors, these occasions are brilliant opportunities to do something special and show the community what it’s like to live in their homes.

During their care home open days, Cornwall Care’s residents and staff enjoyed a variety of indoor street parties, tea dances, tombolas, bingo sessions, raffles, therapies and activities such as reminiscence, singing and drumming.

They also had some very tasty buffets, fish and chips, cake stalls and an amazing amount of cream teas. You could pretty much guarantee a cream tea wherever you went that Friday!

At Redannick in Truro, residents, staff and friends had a lovely time at their indoor street party, enjoying a beautiful buffet and live entertainment.

“Our caretaker has done an excellent job with many pot plants full of colour and the gardens have been slowly transformed, with more light into our residents’ rooms”, says

Angela, Customer Relations Administrator at Redannick. “They can look out onto the bright colour flowers from their rooms too.”

With 16 homes and 16 open days, Friday 17th June was a busy day. Every home got involved, enjoying some wonderful activities. There are a few particular highlights: Trevern in Falmouth, where residents made decorations for their ‘Cornish Celebration’ theme and enjoyed pasties, bingo, Bucks Fizz and drum therapy; Cedar Grange in Launceston, where they enjoyed a showcase of their recent activities and events photos; and Chyvarhas in Callington, where they enjoyed a tombola, raffle, cake stand, DJ performance and barbeque style food.

At Mountford in Truro they also celebrated the opening of their new dementia-friendly sensory garden, built following their success at winning the runner up People’s Millions prize in 2014. To find out more, visit www. cornwallcare.com/news for the full stories. To find out more about Cornwall Care’s homes or to arrange a visit, go to www.cornwallcare.com/care-homes.

é ABOVE Proud to be Cornwall Care

CORNWALL CARE Cornwall Care House, Truro Business Park, Truro TR4 9NY 01872 261787 welcome@cornwallcare.org www.cornwallcare.com Registered Charity No 1053486 Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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A GARDENER'S PARADISE ruthernbridge, cornwall

Outstanding country views ø magical rural approach ø extensive landscaped gardens ø quadruple garage / workshop ø 4 bedrooms ø sitting room with woodburner ø study/dining room ø decked terrace ø 1,571 sq ft ø EPC=F

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WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME NEAR THE FOWEY ESTUARY lostwithiel, mid cornwall 4 bedrooms ø cottage with 2 bedrooms ø 29 ft sitting room ø large farmhouse kitchen/dining room ø study and library ø large outbuilding ø paddock and orchards ø lush well-stocked gardens ø 6.65 acres ø 4,601 sq ft ø EPC=D (main house) ø EPC=C (cottage)

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CHARMING CONVERSION OF HISTORIC MILL laneast, launceston, north cornwall Picturesque rural setting ø 4 bedrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø character kitchen ø utility/boot room ø studio with en suite and balcony ø detached garage/ workshop ø almost 2 acres of waterside gardens ø 500 meters of river frontage with fishing rights ø Grade II listed ø 2,561 sq ft

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GORGEOUS SMALL ESTATE NEAR NORTH COAST lesnewth, boscastle, north cornwall Grade II listed farmhouse ø 3 spacious reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø snug ø 3 storey stone cottage with 2 bedrooms ø former bothy with 2 bedrooms ø stone barn ø formal gardens, meadow, pasture, large pond and woodland ø in all about 64 acres ø 3,226 sq ft

Savills Cornwall Jonathan Cunliffe jcunliffe@savills.com

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Guide £1.65 million Freehold

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Near Padstow

£650,000

An immaculately presented, detached barn conversion, four en-suite bedrooms and far reaching countryside views to the Camel Estuary. With half acre formal gardens plus paddock and copse. EPC – E

Mawgan Porth

£475,000

Stunning sea views from this immaculately presented duplex apartment in an elevated position just a short walk to the beautiful sandy beach, with three double bedrooms (two with sea views) & two bathrooms. EPC – C

Truro

£390,000

Modern, detached four bedroom family residence offering spacious accommodation presented to an immaculate standard. Ideally situated within easy walking distance of Truro centre and all the facilities this Cathedral City has to offer. EPC – C

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Bossiney, Nr Tintagel

£460,000

A charming & highly attractive 3 bedroom double fronted cottage full of original character together with an old Forge with bags of potential & private walled gardens within walking distance of the rugged North Cornish coastline.

Having owned the property for approximately 19 years, the current vendor has completed a period of restoration and modernisation yet managed to retain the original character that is so appealing in a cottage of this age. EPC - E

Warrens Field, Camelford

£595,000

An individual & well appointed 4 bedroom detached modern home together with a detached annexe & studio apartment above situated within gardens & grounds approaching 1.5 acres bordered by the River Camel on the outskirts of this historic market town. EPC F

Marshgate, Nr Boscastle

£310,000

A picturesque 3/4 bedroom detached cottage believed to date back some 270 years, sympathetically extended & immaculately presented by the current owners bordered by open farmland less than 4 miles from the coast. EPC E

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STUNNING PERIOD COTTAGE DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS & TWO GARAGES

Situated within this idyllic, desirable, rural village, beautifully presented detached cottage with well-appointed accommodation with attractive secluded gardens to the rear and two garages. Beautiful 22’ lounge with beamed ceiling, inglenook fireplace and multi fuel stove, a superb extended dining and kitchen area with a very comprehensive range of quality appliances and French doors opening to a delightful garden. There is a separate utility room and ground floor study/bedroom four. Three bedrooms, new bathroom and shower room. Double glazing and LPG fired central heating. EPC – F

Guide Price £435,000

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TREWORTHAL, ROSELAND PENINSULA

BRAND NEW DETACHED HOUSE WITH STUNNING WATER VIEWS

DETACHED GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE SET IN SECLUDED GARDENS

Nearing completion to a very high specification by a renowned local company. Specially designed for the site to take full advantage of the fabulous water views. Extremely spacious accommodation over two floors including a huge open plan living room with full height bi-fold doors enjoying the views and opening onto large balcony, 4 double bedrooms two with en-suites, quality kitchen and bathrooms and attractive aluminium double glazed doors and windows. Highly insulated with efficient air source heat pump, underfloor heating throughout with a mixture of solid oak, tiled and carpeted floors. Large enclosed garden and plenty of parking. Planning permission for a detached garage. A real gem.

Situated in a delightful rural hamlet, a charming cottage with beautiful country views over the neighbouring countryside. The property has tremendous character throughout including beamed ceilings, deep recessed windows, stone fireplace with cast iron stove and also a contemporary feeling with attractive decoration including modern kitchen, bathroom and sun room. The accommodation comprises sun room, cloakroom, attractive fitted kitchen, dual aspect sitting/dining room with beamed ceiling and fireplace. Three well-appointed bedrooms and bathroom. Garage and ample parking. EPC - E

Guide Price £850,000

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Guide Price £425,000

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St Agnes

£250,000

Tucked away in the heart of the village, this pretty one double bedroom cottage blends character features with contemporary style. Gorgeous gardens. Ideal holiday let. EPC rating G.

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Making a difference Inspiring workshops lift spirits and forge lasting friendships, through Made for Life Foundation.

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Discover more

To find out more about Becci’s workshops: 07854 329849 www.beesnutrition.com BeesNutrition

ade for Life Foundation, a charity set up to help those facing the challenge of cancer, brings people across Cornwall together who are going through similar experiences. It achieves this through a series of regular workshops, encouraging creativity, personal expression and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

But the question one might ask is this: “Do these workshops really make a difference?” Thankfully, we can report, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Take for example the recent nutrition workshop at the Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre with Becci Gowers.

Manager of Made for Life Foundation, Juliette Hathaway, recounts the observations of the centre’s receptionist following the workshop. “The main thing I noticed was the difference in demeanour of the attendees on arrival and on departure. They all arrived somewhat apprehensive but after the workshop they all, without exception, left smiling and with a spring in their step. It was a noticeable and remarkable change. I didn’t attend the workshop but whatever Becci did obviously hit the right spot!”

This sentiment seems to be fully supported by the ladies who attended the session.

“I found it really useful – thanks Becci

and Juliette. Looking forward to the next session!” Another commented: “Really interesting; made me think more about what we eat as a family – and I’m making changes all the time.” Juliette says: “These workshops are a vital part of what our charity offers we thank everyone who has donated their time and materials to help make these days possible – you are all stars!”

There are other ways to make a difference, through fundraising. Viki Carpenter, from St Martin near Helston, raised just over £100 Nordic walking her first marathon at the ‘Race To The King’ ultra-marathon event in Sussex. “My dad died of cancer aged 42 when I was 10 years old”, explains Viki.

“At that time there was not much support for those going through cancer and their families, but having seen the huge support that Made For Life offers nowadays, I really wanted to raise awareness as well as funds.

If you’re going through this or you know someone who is, please tell them to pop along or visit the website.”

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MADE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION

The Health and Wellbeing Centre, Truro TR1 3FF 01326 221777 madeforlifefoundation@gmail.com (Registered charity 1138846) Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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