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As the days begin to draw out and there is a little warmth returning to the sun, our thoughts have been turning to holidays. Cornwall is a wonderful place to escape, and even if you are already lucky enough to be living here, there are hidden corners still waiting to be explored. The landscape of the Duchy, both coast and countryside, is exquisite and best enjoyed when fully immersed in it. The best way to do this when on holiday is to stay in one of the glorious camping and glamping sites or luxury lodges that you'll find hidden in unique locations across the county. Many are sited away from busy tourist hotspots, allowing for a true away-from-it-all escape. Dan Warden has been searching out some of these special places from page 21. From coastal yurts and rural shepherd's huts to hidden cabins and contemporary cliff-top lodges, you'll find something to suit every taste.

This month we are also delighted to bring you our ultimate guide to weddings in Cornwall from page 57. I might be a little biassed, but I think there's no better place to tie the knot than here in Cornwall. The range of venues, all with amazing views and incredible photo opportunities is breathtaking – you'll be spoiled for choice. Add to that top local tipples to toast the occasion, wedding breakfasts that showcase Cornwall's incredible produce and places to stay that will surpass expectations and you have the perfect combination to make sure your special day is one to be remembered forever.

If you're looking for a special piece of jewellery for your loved one then from page 77 we showcase the talent of a range of Cornish and British designers. Similarly, if your guests are looking to mark your marriage with a Cornish gift, then there's plenty of creative inspiration from page 79

...happy reading!

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SAYING 'I DO' AT THE PENVENTON PARK HOTEL

You can’t help but feel relaxed and at ease amongst the warm ambience and charm of this Georgian mansion hotel, with gardens set to provide a superb setting for the most magical of memories. Penventon’s experienced team understands that each wedding is unique, whether it be a traditional wedding, an intimate ceremony, or the celebration extravaganza of the year; they’re there to bring your vision to life. With the understanding that every last detail counts, from choosing your room decor and table plan, to arranging the accommodation for your friends and family, they’ve got it covered. From the start of your journey, to the big day itself, their dedicated weddings co-ordinator will be with you every step of the way. Make sure to get in touch with Penventon’s Wedding Manager, Sally Pascoe to get started on your dream day, and for a little more inspiration, turn to page 57 for all things wedding!

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Success at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary!

Step through the doors of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this winter, and you’ll see the animal care team in full swing amid another busy grey seal pup season. At this time of year, 50-70 young pups pass through their doors, with 98% of them making it back out to the wild via their rescue, rehabilitation and release programme.

One of this year’s success stories includes a special pup called Wasabi; a youngster who came to the Sanctuary at just 17kg and suffering from a very infected rear flipper (as well as other flipper wounds and a loose nail). However, Wasabi couldn’t have come to a better place.

The team jumped into action, providing around-the-clock care to treat his wounds, supported with a course of antibiotics. But

when the antibiotics didn’t work, Wasabi had to go into surgery and have his rear flipper amputated. After weeks of recovery to ensure he could cope with his new disability, he made incredible progress and the team were able to release him successfully back into the wild! He’s now back to where he belongs, while his space at the Sanctuary is taken by another pup in need.

It’s only thanks to their visitors and supporters that they can help pups like Wasabi – and now is the perfect time to see them in action. Find them in Gweek, near Helston, for a day out that makes a difference.

For more information call 01326 221361 or visit sealsanctuary. sealifetrust.org/en

Diving into health and wellness

Escape Swims are delighted to be joining forces with Budock Vean Hotel to introduce both new and seasoned swimmers to the pristine open waters of Cornwall’s Helford River. Two curated swim retreats will share the sheer surge of mental and physical wellbeing over three days of swimming and breathing activities based from the award-winning hotel.

In May, the focus will be on cold water dipping and wellness, and in October the sessions are for more experienced open-water swimmers, with some more adventurous swims planned. “We’re spoilt for choice in Cornwall for natural swimming spots, but the Helford stretching towards Falmouth Bay is so beautifully diverse and unspoilt as well as sheltered and safe – it’s hard to beat,” says Jem Wallis, Owner of Escape Swims.

For more information

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Explore the lakes for a great day out

South West Lakes is an independent charity dedicated to caring for the region’s reservoirs and lakes. Whether your passion is watersports, angling, walking, cycling or simply enjoying nature, you’ll find the perfect setting at one of the charity’s lakes in Cornwall. Head to Stithians Lake, near Redruth, to hire watersports equipment, launch your own or learn something new with friendly and knowledgeable instructors. Enjoy a scenic walk at Siblyback Lake, near Liskeard, or try your hand at coarse fishing at Tamar Lakes, near Bude. The charity has five lakeside campsites; Stithians, Siblyback and Tamar, Roadford Lake in Devon and Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor. Head to

Are you planning a beach day wedding?

A shoreline painting from Textural Seascape Artist Gemma Lessinger, is a truly unique memento of your wedding day. Imagine encapsulating the light, the colour of the ocean, the roar of the sea from your beachside wedding into an original painting by Gemma Lessinger. It really is the ultimate keepsake or gift from your guests.

Gemma will visit your special beach, collecting inspiration, aerial photography and momentos to include in your bespoke wedding painting, from sand to sea shells. She can also create hand finished prints of your painting to give as thank you gifts to guests. Want the ultimate experience?

Gemma can attend the wedding and involve guests in collecting mementos to include in the piece.

the website to book your spring getaway now and make the most of everything on offer at the lakes!

For more information visit www.swlakestrust.org.uk/activities

Out with the old…

Spring is the perfect time to retire and recycle those worn-out wardrobe favourites and invest in some gorgeous new styling. This spring and summer at WHITEGOOSE, located at 1 Foundry Street, Wadebridge (PL27 7NW), the team are already ahead of this year’s trends. While fuchsia was undoubtedly the colour of 2022, it’s stepping aside this year for cobalt blue, which is already stocked and has been for some time! Neutrals are also set to be popular, being easy to wear, timelessly elegant and never seeming to go out of fashion. Then there’s ombre, an extremely flattering colourway that sees reds run into orange, yellow and pale primrose.

As well as stocking garments in all of the above, WHITEGOOSE has an absolutely fabulous collection of dress and coat ensembles from Alquema, all of which are amazing.

For more information contact gemmalessingerart@gmail.com or visit www.gemmalessinger.com/weddings

Making the most of your open spaces

With the emergence of sites like Airbnb, many people with a ‘dormant’ piece of land have the potential to add an extra bit of income by turning it into a small camping field. Whether it’s via the placement of a glamping lodge built from solid logs with shower room or bedroom, a glamping pod or a shepherd’s hut, then Timber Leisure Buildings (TLB) can get you started.

If you’re worried about regulations then you can join the independent Freedom Camping Club – an organisation who will give you sound advice on how to go about setting up your

site. If the worry of the initial set-up costs is holding you back then TLB can also introduce customers to a specialist finance broker who are experts in sourcing low interest loans to the farming and tourist industry.

And what’s more, they have constructed timber lodges in the South West for over a decade and visits to their existing customers can be arranged.

For more information call 07766 769774 or email info@timberleisure.com

In short, if you’re thinking about your spring attire, be sure to pay the team a visit. You will not be disappointed! For more information call 01208 815157 or visit White Goose & Co

Beer’s not just for boys

We’ve been drinking beer for almost 7,00 years and the original brewers were women. The Brontë sisters all knew how to brew and Queen Elizabeth I had two breweries in her palaces. While it may have become a more male-dominated field in modern times, ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th 2023, Cornwall’s St Austell Brewery is celebrating its Brewing Director, Georgina Young, who also oversees operations at the company’s sister brewery, Bath Ales.

After graduating from Heriot Watt University, with an MSc in Brewing and Distilling, Georgina started her brewing career at Smiles Brewery in Bristol. She went on to run the pilot brewery at Camden BRI before joining Fuller’s as a Production Brewer in 1999, where she served in roles across all aspects of production. She ascended to the role of Fuller’s Head Brewer in 2017 – the first female to take on the role at the company at both Fuller’s and St Austell – and is a Master Brewer of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling.

Leaving her Head Brewer role at Fuller’s to return to the West Country where she was brought up, Georgina first joined St Austell Brewery in May 2019, recruited by her long-time friend, Roger Ryman, who served as St Austell’s Brewing Director for two decades.

Famous for its flagship pale ale, Tribute, St Austell Brewery’s range of award-winning beers – also including Proper Job IPA and korev lager – are available in pubs and supermarkets nationwide.

For more information visit www.staustellbrewery.co.uk

Dreaming of a life in Cornwall?

Mustard financial have been helping those who fall in love with Cornwall to buy their dream home since 2015. Providing a personalised, remote service means that you can receive mortgage and protection advice from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are in the country. One thing to bear in mind is that your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Peter, Emily and Josie (who is pictured above) are a small, friendly team who specialise in Holiday Let and Buy-To-Let mortgages, as well as helping people move home or look for a new mortgage deal, not to mention supporting first time buyers to get on the property ladder. This local company will see to protection and insurance requirements, from life cover to building insurance, ensuring that their customers’ needs can be met under one roof.

For more information call 03301 330826 or visit www.mustardfinancial.co.uk

A cosy café by the coast

You will find Boscastle Farm Shop, complete with its café, high up on the cliffside on the northern outskirts of Boscastle; the perfect location for a winter warmer or light lunch after a bracing coastal walk. The café offers a range of hot drinks for every taste. From a classic flat white or a chocolate-topped cappuccino, to a latte or long black, coffee connoisseurs are well catered for.

If you are more of a tea person, then fear not, as neighbouring Cornish tea supplier, Tregothnan, is top of the pots here! The café opens from 9am-4pm Monday to Sunday. The menu starts with a range of hearty Cornish breakfasts, followed by tasty homecooked lunches and sumptuous afternoon teas, with lashings of Cornish clotted cream of course!

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

A warm welcome at Wooda

A warm family welcome awaits you at Wooda Farm Holiday Park in Bude, where the surf rises early and the sun stays late! Situated in the rolling Cornish countryside, sweeping down to meet the sea you’ll be able to kick back and unwind in one of their holiday homes, luxury self-catering lodges, cottages or your own tent or tourer. Set in 100 acres of rolling farmland, it is a place that allows you to reconnect with friends and family and stow those nagging devices away for a week or two. The location may be rural but you are just a mile and a half from Bude – a Cornish seaside town soaked in history and renowned for its golden sandy beaches.

What’s more, along with the family ethos that infuses this enterprise, you’ll also find that looking after the environment is high on their agenda too. They are committed

Celebrating with a Nordic Spa ten years on

We all know Kernow Springs for their beautiful woodfired hot tub and sauna installations that grace our county. Well, 2023 marks ten years of business for Kernow Springs, and to celebrate the team are now launching their very own unique ‘Nordic Spa Experience’ in their home town of Wadebridge!

In collaboration with ‘The British Sauna Society’, Martin and the team will be offering a truly unique, outdoor spa experience, featuring hot and cold immersion therapies including Drench, Plunge, Sauna and the UK’s first 15-person

to making a difference to climate change through their sustainable tourism practises, and preserving the surroundings for the enjoyment of future generations. This manifests itself in the use of their own ground water supply, solar panels, low energy lightbulbs and a conscious effort to purchase recyclable products from local suppliers. Reduce, reuse, recycle is their mantra!

Wooda is considered to be one of the best holiday parks in Cornwall – go and see for yourself. A warm welcome awaits!

For more information call 01288 352069 or visit www.wooda.co.uk

woodfired, commercial spa pool to soothe mind, body and soul. Situated on the impressive roof top terrace at The Saltbox in Wadebridge, already a popular social hub, boasting a champagne cocktail bar, street food and coffee shop. Dining, cocktails, spa.... what’s not to like? Bookings, membership, gift vouchers and complementary spa tours will be available from mid-March with the Nordic Spa grand opening at the start of April. For more information email info@kernowsprings.co.uk or visit www.kernowsprings.co.uk

Change your smile for good

Proudly leading the dental industry with an award-winning smile is Wadebridge Dental and their multi award-winning Invisalign team. Now couldn’t be a better time for those looking to make big smile changes and savings, with Wadebridge Dental offering 0% finance, free teeth whitening and free retainers as part of their exclusive Invisalign smile days. As part of their Invisalign smile event you’ll receive a free consultation to discuss your individual smile goals, and a 3D simulation of what your teeth will look like after your treatment has finished. If starting your new year smile journey is top of your priority list, then be sure to get along to one of their exclusive Invisalign smile days, where you’ll receive an additional 5% discount for signing up. If you want to see more before and after images then head over to www.wadebridgedentalcare.co.uk.

For more information call 01208 813816 or whatsapp 07508 268714

Making the decision to become a dog owner is no easy task, but once that decision is made, it’s one you make for life, and a great one at that! Along with the long walks, hours of play and companionship, grooming also comes into play, and Slickers Doghouse is there to help make things a little easier.

While it may be less noticeable, short-haired dogs shed just as much as those with longer fur, and the Pet Teezer Puppy Brush is great thanks to the bristle-like teeth of the brush itself. This is a great intro to grooming, feeling more like a massage with those soft bristles. It will also help spread natural oils across the coat, giving it a nice shine. Grooming your dog at home when it has long hair can be a little trickier, but no less fun!

As long-haired dogs often need grooming more frequently, it is a good idea to get your routine solidified when they are a puppy, and the Fine/Course Anti-Static Comb is ideal to

get out any stubborn tangles. If your pooch is prone to matting on the legs and behind the ears, the Groom Professional Matt breaker makes light work of these.

Wire hair dogs need just as much attention, if not more, due to the need to remove dead hairs in a process called hand stripping, and a Professional Stripping Knife is just the thing, where curly-haired pooches would do much better with the Professional Grooming Slicker Brush.

With all these products and many more available online, Slickers have your back when it comes to keeping your pup’s fur healthy and beautiful!

For more information contact admin@slickersdoghouse.co.uk or visit www.slickersdoghouse.co.uk

The Helford River exhibition draws to a close

Spring designs arrive at WOW!

For Helford River, Jackson turns his eye to a stretch of water running west to east, entering the sea into Falmouth Bay. The Helford’s shoreline is vast, taking in a wide range of habitats; its exposed rocky estuary stands in stark contrast to the sheltered muddy creeks found further inland. This flooded river valley is fed by seven streams including Frenchman’s Creek, immortalised by Daphne DuMaurier’s enduringly popular novel of the same name. Throughout this exhibition, Jackson dives into the Helford’s creeks and tributaries to reveal stunning beauty and incredible biodiversity.

Kurt Jackson’s Helford River collection runs alongside photographer Ander Gunn’s Seven Decades exhibition, drawing to a close on February 25th at the multiaward-winning Jackson Foundation Gallery, St Just.

For more information visit www.jacksonfoundationgallery.com

WOW Cornwall in Wadebridge is home to a stunning array of furniture and home interiors, carefully selected for style and sustainability. This time of year is always an exciting time for buyers as the annual Spring Fair showcases designers and manufacturers.

WOW Cornwall is super-excited with the new products and ranges for 2023 after their visit to this year’s fair: “We have so many fantastic new furniture designs and interior accessories arriving we need a shop five times the size! Fortunately we’ll soon be offering online shopping and our lovely customers will be able to view and order a wider range.”

The new wares will be gracing the store’s shelves in the next four weeks. A contemporary graphic coastal range will be complemented by throws and cushions in sea hues, as well as bleached and white oak furniture for a coastal feel. For garden rooms, fresh designs in oversized botanical prints will look great on a new selection of chairs and stools; accessorised with ceramics and glassware these ranges really bring the

Ten years of riding the wave

Waves Gallery, Porthleven, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year! After opening in Easter 2013 the gallery has adapted, grown and thrived – through the tough times of Covid through to successfully surfing the current unsteady economic climate.

One year into the endeavour, Mike Lacey – the gallery’s founder – managed to capture the most iconic photo that has become the hallmark of his talent. ‘The Cornish Heart’, a one in a million shot, was not only Mike’s last photo of

the day, but was also his last photo taken in the sea before his eldest daughter was born. As Mike says, “There is something really special about The Cornish Heart photo I took the day before my daughter, Coral, was born. It has become quite the most dramatic image in the gallery,” leading to the creation, with his wife Lisa, of the children’s story book – Coral & the Cornish Heart For more information call 07767437088 or email mike@mikelaceyphotography.co.uk

outdoors in. “Rechargeable lighting designs have leapt forward in the UK so look out for beautiful designs which can move seamlessly from home to garden. We love the new filament lamps with designs takings us through the seasons; such an easy way to update your look.”

Adding interior texture will see plain velvets, woven and silk cushions and throws arrive in every colour. “Home design is moving away from grey, natural and minimal tones. Interiors are becoming more about colour and texture, adding artistic personality for a cosy, comfortable home.”

Look out for beautiful hobnail glasses and jugs in every colour, modern cuckoo clocks, serveware with nature-inspired enamelled surfaces, plus oak and hand-painted dining ranges with woven rush seating and benches. For a chance to win the stunning footstool pictured above (worth £125) turn to page 83. For more information visit www.wowcornwall.co.uk

The name Kurt Jackson is synonymous with large-scale, ambitious, visceral plein-air paintings that capture the raw power and natural beauty of the landscape laid before his canvas.

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Interested in holiday home ownership? Cornwall has a number of superb and award-winning resorts to choose from, each offering something different to those in search of the perfect investment opportunity. Here are some of our favourites:

Trevella Holiday Park (page 52)

Hengar Manor (page 44)

Tregoad (watersideholidaygroup. co.uk)

With the days drawing out and the sun beginning to shine through our windows earlier each morning, it seems that spring is almost upon us. It’s a season of promise, awakening and new life, enlivening us and rekindling our adventurous spirit. It’s a time for getting outdoors once again, and for those seeking to escape the dreary humdrum of their daily lives away from the Duchy, to break the ice of hibernation and crash into coastal Cornwall for a long-awaited holiday. Beautiful at all times of the year, Cornwall is especially stunning as nature dips her brush into the paint pot and begins layering her canvas with the colourful palette of spring, which makes it a popular time for those who relish time spent outdoors.

With this in mind, we thought we’d explore some of the many options out there for holiday makers hoping to make the most of Cornwall in the season of new life, from luxury, surroundedby-nature lodges and options for those hoping to invest in their future family holidays, to camping and glamping escapes that place but a layer of canvas between you and the enigmatic beauty of Cornwall.

We’ll begin with the latter, and where better to start than the Yurt Village at The Park, Cornwall (theparkcornwall.com)? In actual fact, accommodation at The Park ranges widely, from luxury lodges and cottages, to park cabins. But it’s really the resort’s Yurt Village that has stolen our attention this month. For more than 2,000 years, Mongolian shepherds have made yurts their homes. Traditionally made from a round wooden frame with stretched-canvas rooves, each yurt at The Park comes with a touch more luxury than the traditional shelters that inspired them, with underfloor heating, doubleglazed windows and woodburners making them cosy all year round, even on those chillier

spring evenings. Within easy reach of Mawgan Porth beach – and of course, benefitting from all the facilities The Park Cornwall has to offer – if it’s a glamping retreat you’re looking for, you’re unlikely to be disappointed. Read more about The Park Cornwall on page 63

Another favourite of ours that offers an array of accommodation is Pentewan Sands (pentewan. co.uk). Nestling on a half-mile stretch of privately owned beach in the sheltered waters of Mevagissey Bay, it’s the ideal location for families embarking on the traditional Cornish bucket-and-spade escape. It also welcomes guests wishing to stay in all kinds of ways, be it in their own motor home, caravan or tent, or in one of the resort’s on-site holiday homes. Bedecked with everything you need for the perfect holiday, from fully equipped kitchens, to bedrooms with all of the bed linen supplied, these lodges provide the ultimate comfort for a break on the fringes of the coast, with many offering views over the Atlantic breakers. With the on-site Seahorse Restaurant offering inhouse dining and takeaway meals, as well as tennis courts, indoor swimming pools, bicycle hire and even an amusement arcade, there’s lots to keep families busy at Pentewan.

Facilities also abound at Wooda (wooda. co.uk), a five-star holiday park near Bude. Placing families in prime position to make the most of woodland walks, nature trails and cycle paths, as well as tractor rides and the chance to meet the farm’s animals, Wooda continues to be made home from home by families who have been visiting for generations. The site also boasts a tennis court, a fitness suite, indoor archery, a pitch and putt, badminton, a fishing pond, pottery workshops and much more, but what really sets it apart is the attention to comfort and luxury that defines its accommodation. Wooda, like Pentewan, offers both touring and camping pitches for those bringing their own shelters with them, however it also has a variety of luxury holiday homes sleeping up to six, all with sea views, as well as three self-catering holiday cottages (two on site, with one in the heart of Bude). On top of this is the newest addition – a nine-strong collection of self-catering lodges named Gwelva

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Hills. Tucked into the hillside with sweeping coastal views across Bude on Cornwall’s north coast, Gwelva Hills offers the perfect destination for a romantic break for two, as much as it does for family holidays and get-togethers with friends. Stylishly designed with soft hues, the interiors of these spacious lodges feature openplan living spaces, log burners and sink-into sofas to make time spent together as relaxing as possible. Barbeques and bottles of bubbles are all but obligatory thanks to the outside decking areas, while the bedrooms provide sumptuous sanctuaries in which to rest up before the next day’s adventure.

For those in search of something a little more secluded, or for a real point of difference compared to the wider market of available stays, Unique hideaways (uniquehideaways. com), for want of a better phrase, offers exactly what it says on the tin. Mistery 2 is a fine example, a houseboat hidden along the banks of the river Kennall, just over four miles from Falmouth. Sleeping four, this beautiful barge is permanently docked at her own quay, which itself is on the water’s edge of a two-acre holiday sanctuary. You’ll find tucked-away spots in which to read a book, easy access to the river for paddleboarding, and a firepit around which to gather and enjoy a hot chocolate as you gaze up and pick out the stars of the night sky. Inside, the interiors are as luxurious as they are nautical, with port windows allowing the sunshine to stream in, a well-equipped kitchen with surfaces carefully crafted from recycled Falmouth dock pilings, and the outside teak decking having been transferred from older ships.

Another of Unique hideaways’ show-stoppers is The Bird Box, described on the website as a ‘cabin in Cornwall with an outdoor bath’. Inviting you to reawaken your connection with nature, this Scandi-chic, rustic cabin in a secluded pocket of countryside near Liskeard is a true example of glamping. It allows daydreamers to do just that, with a sumptuous freestanding tub inviting al fresco, bubbleheavy soaks, and a hammock suspended idly in a small spinney of trees. Add to this a back-tobasics, warmed-by-wood-fire interior that has

everything you need to relax, and all that’s left to do is enjoy the company of just the two of you.

Perhaps what epitomises the modern ‘glamping’ retreat the most, however, is the humble shepherd’s hut. Anybody who has stayed in one of these will know how amazing it is what creative minds can do with such a small space, and Unique hideaways’ retreat, Shepherd’s Rest, is no exception. Located less than four miles north of Fowey, this romantic, beautifully crafted hideaway lies in the heart of the countryside, with a lakeside barbeque hut for intimate sunset feasts. Craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in every wooden joint, from the reclaimed floorboards, to the handmade cabinetry and bed frame, to the window frames that provide calming views out over the decking, the lakes, and the Cornish countryside beyond. At Shepherd’s Rest, it’s easy to unplug and switch off from the bustle of modern life. And whilst, from the outside, it feels very much like a ‘back to basics’ retreat, the simple façade belies a luxurious interior, including a lavish shower room, sumptuous king-sized bed and a welcoming woodburner. Oh, and there’s a matching shepherd’s hut for your dog just next door!

What all of the aforementioned stays have in common is closeness to nature, and in fact they are but a small sample of the camping, glamping and luxury lodge retreats that Cornwall has to offer. Particularly in recent years, more and more holidaymakers in the UK have been looking to Cornish soil when it comes to booking their breaks, and for many, this has left a lasting longing to return time and time again. This, in turn, has sparked an upward trend of visitors deciding to invest in their own little slice of Cornish paradise, from cottage boltholes by the sea, to luxurious lodges on resorts with all of the amenities required for the

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Discover an evolving and ever-changing landscape at Kudhva – a place where the natural environment rules over the manmade. This campsite with a difference offers sustainable holidays with panoramic views, its spacious, unique cabins offering a unique and simple way of living –totally off grid.

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ultimate holiday. And why wouldn’t they? Not only does it allow you to enjoy your own holiday home, designed inside just the way you want it and at any time of year, there is also the benefit of additional income and a means of recouping your investment by letting your holiday home to guests during times that you’re not using it.

One such resort is Retallack Resort & Spa (awayresorts.co.uk). Located in the countryside and open all year round, Retallack offers visitors seasonal watersports, a spa and health club, an indoor swimming pool, a stunning location and more, including an on-site bar and eatery. It also offers up a healthy dose of luxury in the accommodation available, including two, three and four-bedroom barns, available for purchase for those hoping to invest in their own future holidays. Architecturally designed and with designer interiors, these modular build holiday homes can be bought to start, or add to, a property portfolio, with buying options to suit different investors.

Another is Ocean Cove (ocean-cove.co.uk), where holiday home ownership is about so much more than simply owning a second home. Rather, it is about a way of life that you’ll enjoy each and every time you come to stay. With facilities including an indoor pool, steam room, sauna and gym open to owners seven days a week, from 9.30am to 5pm, this particular resort also offers a spectacular location on the north coast between Boscastle and Tintagel –an area steeped in myth and legend, most notably that of King Arthur. This places you, as an owner, in prime position to enjoy the abundant walks, nature trails and cycle tracks that characterise the area. Nearby there are calm, clear waters for swimming, and with Bodmin Moor on the doorstep, there are endless days of adventure to be enjoyed. And this is what makes owning your own holiday home here so attractive; the area is so rich in sights of beauty, trails and places to explore, that you could never enjoy it all in one visit. But as an owner, you needn’t choose between them, as whatever you’re unable to see this time, you can add to the itinerary for your next visit.

As you probably know, all of the mentioned stays and resorts are but a flavour of what Cornwall has to offer. In truth, there are countless options out there for those in search of a means of escaping to Cornwall and reconnecting with nature. Which is good, because as destinations go for those who love the outdoors, we think you’ll agree: Cornwall is tough to beat!

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Days out for families in Cornwall may seem out of reach during the winter, but they shouldn’t be. This month’s blog explores the year-round playground that is Cornwall, with plenty of days out for families to make the most of the season!

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Capturing the energy of the beautiful Cornish coastline is Chloe enjoys most. Based in south Cornwall, Chloe Woods is an acrylic and mixed media artist, using different mediums and marks to reflect the contrasts she sees all around her, especially the natural colours of the landscape against the fluorescent and primary colours of the beaches, boats and harbours.

To find out more, be sure to check out the video on Cornwall Living TV!

SWIM RETREATS FOR NEW AND SEASONED SWIMMERS

Having joined up with Budock Vean Hotel, two new curated swim retreats will bring together mental and physical wellbeing over three days of swimming and breathing activities in May and October. Turn to page 9 to read more, or why not find out more online?

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SILVER VALLEY COTTAGE

A beautifully presented detached period cottage bordering the Tresillian river, with large gardens and a delightful shepherd's hut

Silver Valley Cottage is a fabulous, detached period cottage that is very quirky and full of character. The property was purchased at auction by the current owners in 2012 when it needed complete refurbishment. It has been transformed and extensively renovated in a very sympathetic way, creating this truly individual detached family home. It has been extended substantially at the rear and now has accommodation over three floors.

It is believed that the original part of Silver Valley Cottage was an engine house originally associated with Wheal Albion Mine in the 19th century, so it has to be one of the earliest conversions in Cornwall. Silver Valley Cottage stands in a very private setting adjacent to Tresillian River which runs along the south-

eastern boundary of the property. The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.15 acres and they are now level and mainly lawned, so easily maintained. At the far end of the garden is a superb shepherd's hut which is built to the highest of standards with light, power and drainage connected, perfect for overflow accommodation, and enjoying views over the river with decking and hot tub.

The cottage itself has accommodation over three floors and includes four bedrooms, the master of which has an en-suite shower room, kitchen/dining room, living room, cloakroom, bathroom, utility and playroom/ home office. The majority of rooms enjoy views over the garden or river and there are many character features together with two woodburning stoves, natural slate, wooden floors and exposed beams. An internal viewing is essential.

INFORMATION

Detached period cottage

Accommodation over three floors

Four bedrooms

Large outbuilding

1.15 acre garden

Shepherd's hut

EPC - F

9 Cathedral Lane, Truro TR1 2QS 01872 242244

sales@philip-martin.co.uk

www.philip-martin.co.uk

A gravel driveway provides lots of parking with ample hardstanding for trailers, caravan, boats etc. A large outbuilding has an open fronted wood store, and locked garaging for three cars. One bay has been purposely made to accomodate the current owners motorhome!

PHILIP MARTIN

Award-winning property agents

Rohrs & Rowe offer their take on the appeal of the Lizard Peninsula.

ì ABOVE RIGHT Pengarrock Farm, Porthallow ê BELOW La Flouder Thatch, Poldhu - Sold

As the southerly most area of the British mainland, the Lizard Peninsula offers up some unique experiences that make it a very desirable place, not just to visit, but to lay down some roots too.

Firstly, framing this ancient landscape are a number of wonderful beaches. Starting on the west side there’s Loe Bar, a tract of sand that separates the sea from the largest expanse of fresh water in Cornwall, reputedly the last resting place of Excalibur! Definitely a place to visit with a picnic on a summer’s day. Working round you’ll encounter Dollar Cove (a favourite location for the recent TV series Poldark) and Gunwalloe Church Cove –ideal for swimming and body boarding or just kicking back and sunbathing. Not far after this is Poldhu, the ‘surfer’s beach’, complete

with sand-side café. However, the jewel in the peninsula’s crown must be Kynance Cove, dubbed Britain's best beach by many, and it's not hard to understand why. A beach which is accessible at both low and high water, Kennack Sands lies on the east coast of the Lizard peninsula. There is a rocky outcrop that splits the beach almost in two (east and west) and low tide provides ample room for those classic beach games.

As you would expect, from a piece of land surrounded on three sides by the sea, there are plenty of opportunities to engage in water sports – from traditional surfing to paddle boarding as well as in-shore diving and canoeing. You can bring your own kit but all of these activities are well catered for by locally run businesses.

ideal and body boarding

é ABOVE Colvennor Farmhouse, Nr Mullion - Sold 2023

ì TOP RIGHT Penmarth House, Coverack - Sold

Tremayne Quay, built by Sir Richard Vyvyan in 1847, anticipating a visit from Queen Victoria. The planned visit never happened but the quay is now a Grade II listed structure. The sheltered coastal village of Porthallow, once a busy fishing village with a thriving pilchard fleet, is well worth a visit as is the local pub, the Five Pilchards! Just north of here is Nare Point, the site of an ex-MOD observatory, where panoramic views encompass St. Mawes castle across the bay. Two places that will find you going back to, time and again, are St. Anthony and Cadgwith, the latter for its charm and the fact that it's a real working village that maintains a way of life almost completely forgotten elsewhere.

After all these activities you’ll need to replenish and refuel. Again, you won’t find the area wanting. The Mullion Cove Hotel welcomes diners with its extensive fish and seafood menus and has regularly received two rosettes from the AA for its exceptional food. Just along the coast is the Polurrian Hotel with its contemporary vibe, catering for those seeking a relaxed, child-friendly environment. Further round the coast is the Housel Bay Hotel mainlining on locally grown produce with its menus inspired by the seasons. And of course, there are traditional pubs and cafes dotted about the landscape, such as the Halzephron Inn at Gunwalloe, the inland bistro and wild campsite Fat Apples Cafe near Porthallow or the Shipwrights nudging the shoreline of the Helford river.

With their in-depth knowledge of the area, Rohrs & Rowe are in the ideal position to find your dream property here or to help you sell. In fact, their negotiator, Jason Fletcher, spent twelve years living on the Lizard and now resides at its gateway in Helston. The team at Rohrs & Rowe have a lot of experience selling in the area with some fantastic successes over the last couple of years. As testimony, we can highlight four properties that they have recently completed on.

The Barn in Manaccan, sold in early 2023, is a charming detached residence that sits within a beautiful private setting. This exceptional house has been built in the style of a barn and its design provides spacious accommodation.

One of its unique features is a garden labyrinth! Also sold in early 2023 is Colvennor Farmhouse that offers up views across Mounts Bay. This former farmhouse has huge charm and many original features to enjoy. The drawing room is really lovely, featuring an impressive inglenook fireplace and views into the private rear garden. Two properties that sold back in 2021 are Tredower – an immaculately finished, non-listed four-bedroom former farmhouse which had recently been meticulously renovated throughout and Penmarth House in Coverack – a fabulous residence set in a commanding position, that affords it the most outstanding panoramic views across the harbour and bay.

Finally, if you find yourself ready to make the move then there are two properties that are waiting to be snapped up. Pengarrock Farm – a gorgeous former farmhouse in a stunning location, with a courtyard of beautiful stone barns provides three attractive holiday cottages. The property is unlisted and consists of a handsome farmhouse and an unspoilt courtyard of stone barns. All are set within delightful gardens and grounds just a short walk from the coast and the pretty hamlet of Porthallow. Alma House – a superbly renovated and impeccably presented four/ five-bedroom semi-detached house, set in the heart of Mullion. It has been extensively updated with the current owners creating a very special primary residence, investment property or holiday home that offers stylish and comfortable accommodation throughout.

So, if you are looking to buy a home on the Lizard, we would highly recommend a visit. Or, if you have a home here and are considering selling, be sure to get in touch to see how Rohrs & Rowe’s expert local knowledge can help.

ROHRS & ROWE

01872 306360

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é ABOVE The Barn, Manaccan - Sold 2023

ê BELOW Tredower, Nr Manaccan - Sold

WONDERLANDWaterfront

Discover your chance to experience luxury living in Cornwall with the Omaze Million Pound House Draw.

The Omaze Million Pound House Draw has raised over £9,000,000 for UK charities, and a Cornish oasis is set to be the biggest grand prize yet. Overlooking the picturesque Fowey Estuary, complete with its own mooring spot, this idyllic three-storey house is the perfect setting for soaking up the sun, taking in the views and living life in ultimate luxury.

As an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nearby Fowey boasts one of the most desirable waterfront locations in the country, with everything you need right on your doorstep: stunning cliff walks, a natural harbour and an excellent selection of shops, galleries and eateries. If exploring is on the agenda, you’re close to an array of Cornwall’s fine sandy beaches, perfect for sailing, surfing, canoeing, water skiing and windsurfing.

The property, designed by highly acclaimed architects Harrison Sutton, incorporates glass throughout, ensuring the south-west facing estuary views can be enjoyed from as many rooms as possible. With six bedrooms, six bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and even its own yoga studio, there’s really no need to ever leave.

The layout has been meticulously engineered to provide elegant, spacious areas that flow seamlessly. Welcomed into the bright entrance hall, an adjacent home office provides panoramic inspiration from sunrise till sunset. Down the hall you’ll find a state-of-the-art kitchen and breakfast room, featuring a marble island and glazed sliding doors, which lead out onto a cantilevered balcony with glass balustrades; the perfect place to take in a morning coffee and relax to the serene sounds of the water below and the birds overhead. For more formal soirées, a secondary pantry and stylish dining room can be found across the way.

At the end of the hall lies the main sitting room, with yet more breath-taking estuary views, terrace access, and a double-sided log fireplace. Step through a hidden door and find yourself in a cosy cinema room, complete with 85” television. The first of six en-suite bedrooms leads on from the sitting room and, concealed behind a door, a secondary staircase leads to the primary guest bedroom. Featuring a dressing room, private vanity area, reading nook and shared balcony, guests will simply never want to leave.

Two further en-suite bedrooms reside on the first floor, but if it’s the wow-factor you’re after, the main bedroom offers that in abundance. Glazed walls display the property’s finest estuary views, teamed with a shared balcony, secluded dressing room, mirrored vanity area and a luxury en-suite bathroom with dual basins and a walk-in shower offering open-top sky views.

The lower ground floor contains a utility room, multi-purpose playroom or seventh bedroom, hobby room, wetsuit store and a final en-suite bedroom. In an annexe to the side of the house sits a yoga studio, with mood-enhancing estuarine views, a private terrace, large bathroom and ample outdoor storage units.

The interiors are superb. But the grounds of this property? They’re a sight to behold. Whether you’re dining alfresco in the northwest gardens, sipping cocktails on the central terrace, or cosying up by the fire watching the sunset to the south, with its mature gardens and views you’ll simply never tire of, this outdoor space offers something for everyone.

So, does waterfront life float your boat? By entering the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, Cornwall, you’re in with a chance of making it all yours. No mortgage, no stamp duty, no legal fees, furnishings included and an incredible £100,000 cash to help you settle in. You’ll need to enter the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, Cornwall, by Monday 1st May 2023, to be in with a chance of sailing off into the sunset with this £4,500,000 Cornish retreat.

And the best part? 80% of the net proceeds from the draw will go towards helping Marie Curie provide end of life care and support for over 40,000 people each year. Matthew Reed, Chief Executive at Marie Curie said “This partnership will raise important funds and awareness so that Marie Curie can be there for more people with a terminal illness. We are delighted that Omaze has chosen to partner with us.”

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IMPROVE!Don't move,

Our local experts in all things windows and doors, Rodda & Hocking have just the thing to help us repair and refresh our homes for 2023.

Over the last 30 years, Rodda & Hocking have installed over 50,000 windows and conservatories across the county and further afield, so the team really know their stuff when it comes to the benefits of upgrading your home. With expert staff on hand, and a wealth of knowledge in the bank, the team have kindly shared their top five reasons as to why you should seriously consider replacing your windows and doors.

Improve your home’s energy efficiency

With each new energy-efficient window and door, your home will be that much better insulated, helping reduce those everincreasing heating bills that we’d all like to tackle for 2023.

Make your home safer and more secure

If your current windows are old, draughty and don’t lock or open properly this could be a serious fire safety concern. Rest easy at night knowing that everyone under your roof is safe and secure.

Up the comfort factor!

Once you make your home better insulated, your heating system doesn’t have to work as hard to reach your desired temperature.

A home with efficient, optimally performing windows and doors will remain comfortable throughout the year.

Quiet the outside noise

You might be surprised at how much quieter your home will be as a result of replacing windows with acoustic performance glass. Relax easier at home, and even sleep better, which can do wonders for your overall health!

Boost your curb appeal and increase value

Replacing faded or mismatched windows and upgrading them with new colours and modern designs will not only enhance the look of your home, but it can also add value.

Rodda & Hocking can offer the very latest software and samples to illustrate how your house could look with replacement windows and doors, or even an exciting new conservatory, so you can see the results before making any decisions – it’s as easy as that!

RODDA & HOCKING

2 College Street, Camborne TR14 7LE 01209 718002

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Maintenance free and great value too!

As autumn takes hold, we hear from customers who choose ColourFence because their old fences have blown down or rotted through, causing anxiety about pets escaping or even unwanted intruders.

This, paired with the fact that there is no need for ongoing maintenance allows them to break the expensive, monotonous cycle of painting, repairs and replacement. ColourFence is guaranteed not to warp, crack, shrink, rot or peel for 25 years†. Making it one of the world’s best maintenance-free fences. And, unlike other fences, ColourFence can withstand gusts of wind up to 130mph. There’s a choice of colours to harmonise and enhance your garden’s design. You’ll find our prices surprisingly competitive too. Why wait until an urgent replacement is needed? To see the full product range, call us today and find out why it makes sense to choose ColourFence.

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Flooring it!

Head to South West Carpets, in Newquay, to be inspired by their fantastic range of bathroom flooring.

South West Carpets is a long-established carpet, flooring, beds and furniture business with family at its heart. In their 13,000 square foot showroom on the Treloggan Industrial Estate, Newquay, you can experience the rich textures and imaginative styles that make up the vast range of floor coverings on the market today. Every space in your house is catered for – from loft conversions via living rooms through to the garden office. You can browse at leisure amongst the numerous displays and rolls before talking to a knowledgeable member of staff; which is essential before making that commitment to buy – especially when it comes to the bathroom. It’s that room, similar to the kitchen, that has to deal with the proclivities and extremes that aren’t associated with other rooms in your house. Think steam, water, heat and the regular night time and morning rituals. It’s here that South West Carpets can really help you make the correct choice.

Aesthetically speaking, flooring in the overall design of your bathroom can make or break the finished result. It’s a tricky choice though, as style has to be married with functionality. As stockists of some of the most advanced products on the market, South West Carpets are well placed to be able to meet your twin requirements. Firstly, there’s Amtico, a name

associated with quality and innovation. Their LVT range easily hits the ‘lovely flooring’ button with a choice of wood, stone or abstract designs along with endless patterns and product combinations. It also pushes the pragmatic lever too. For a start its antibacterial and water-resistant qualities lend it perfectly to being sited in a wet atmosphere; and combined with its anti-slip properties it makes for the ideal choice. What’s more it’s easy to clean, repair or replace and unlike delicate natural surfaces, Amtico LVT takes minimum effort to maintain.

Alternatively, you could go with what Karndean has to offer from their inspirational range of bathroom floor tiles. Providing protection from splashes, spills and slips, their luxury vinyl tiles are not only practical for everyday use but they’re perfect for adhering to and extending your home decor style. From classic stone to a contemporary wood look or bold abstract patterns, you’ll find a beautiful floor that is perfect for you.

Whatever you decide, we’re sure you’ll find what you’re looking for at South West Carpets.

SOUTH WEST CARPETS

Treloggan Industrial Estate, Newquay TR7 2SX 01637 872023

www.southwestcarpets.com

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Coastal ESCAPES

Our choice of Cornish coastal getaways

Beautiful stays in Polzeath, Restonguet and Coverack.

Waders, Polzeath

Waders, overlooking Polzeath beach, is a fantastic property for a family holiday. Entering on the first floor, you’re greeted by a large open-plan living, kitchen and dining area which in turn allows direct access via bi-fold doors onto a wraparound terrace with stunning sea views. Waders offers a fantastic coastal position for your family get together, ideal for celebrations, birthdays or just enjoying all being together!

The large lawn directly below the terrace is great for children to play in and allows for a watchful eye from above. Another bonus is the sunken hot tub on the deck which is perfect for an evening drink while watching the sun go down. To make the most of the views, Waders is an upsidedown house, with the bedrooms on the ground floor overlooking the garden yet still with glimpses of the sea. Here you’ll find five bedrooms (one of which is a bunk room), three of which have ensuites and two share a family shower room. All bedrooms are beautifully presented and spaciously portioned. Each one has plenty of wardrobe space, allowing you to unpack and feel at home.

07432 202884

www.shorestays.co.uk

Morning Star, Restonguet

Morning Star is a tranquil hideaway occupying an elevated position, commanding gorgeous views over Restronguet Creek, across the sailing waters of the Carrick Roads and onto the Roseland Peninsular.

On entering Morning Star, the comfortable sitting room is on your left, with an open fire, large flat screen smart TV and a DVD player. The dining room is on your right with a CD stereo, through to the well-appointed and equipped fitted kitchen, with a large gas range cooker, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Upstairs are three bedrooms; a double bedroom, a second double with a super-king bed and a twin bedroom. All the bedrooms have panoramic views out over the creek. There is a small stylish bathroom with a shower, toilet and wash basin. The super-fast Wi-Fi throughout the cottage means a 'workcation' is easier than ever.

This 18th-century former fisherman’s cottage is situated on the coastal path, just a short distance from the 13th century Pandora Inn. The waterside garden has access to the jetty and foreshore, making magical cottage is a true gem for an idyllic Cornish holiday.

01326 375972

www.creeksidecottages.co.uk

Mermaid Cottage, Coverack

In the heart of unspoilt Coverack with stunning views of the bay, Mermaid is a romantic retreat for two, plus space for a little person. With gorgeous, boho-inspired interiors, a secluded garden and a summerhouse for sundowners, and the coastal path on your doorstep, this pet-friendly holiday cottage has all the trappings for an indulgent coastal stay.

Passing a well-kept flower garden and private lawn, you enter through the blush-pink front door into a light and airy hallway. To your right you’ll find the neat little kitchen, painted the colour of stormy Cornish seas. The living room is a beautiful, colourful space, with unique ombre walls, deep velvet sofas, log burner, gilt mirrors and a window seat at the far end — the perfect place to watch the weather roll in with a glass of wine or kick back and relax to the sound of the classic record player. Up the stairs you’ll find a decadent bedroom, with a king-size bed, lace-fringed curtains framing a deep window seat, and two huge wheels of feathers decorating the walls.

Just off one of the narrow lanes that wind uphill from the harbour, this chocolate-box thatched cottage has to be one of the cutest homes in the village. Inside it’s full of vintage charm, luxurious touches and thoughtful extras. Just beyond the garden gate, Coverack harbour is a minute’s skip downhill.

01326 567838

www.forevercornwall.co.uk

THE ONLY WAY is up

Having established a reputation for honest advice, personal service and long partnerships with owners and customers over the last 59 years, this family-run Cornish business remains steadfast in 2023, despite the uncertain economic climate.

The last few years have been a real rollercoaster for those in the industry, and the Cornish Traditional Cottages (CTC) team have been working hard to ensure their holiday homes are providing great value for customers, ensuring owners of holiday homes can maintain their occupancy levels.

Although economic turbulence continues for 2023, CTC has seen a positive start to the year, with bookings now 27% up on the same period in 2022. Traffic to their website has increased by 34%, with time on the site up 60%, which just goes to show that there is an ever-increasing desire for holidays in this beautiful county with a local, familyrun Cornish business.

Providing value has been at the core of this family-run agency, and in response to the economic climate the team created a Help2Holiday scheme to ensure couples and families can still take their 2023 holiday, whist ensuring that owners can continue to maintain their occupancy levels, which

so far has been very well received with customers old and new.

Location, pet friendliness and quality are always important to customers when choosing their next self-catering holiday in Cornwall, and this year value is certainly one of the key drivers. Outside of the core school holiday weeks, CTC has seen a rise in the number of customers wanting to take a short break, so offering this flexibility will ensure you can infill those less popular weeks!

CTC markets all areas and all types of properties in Cornwall, and you can rest assured you will receive honest and realistic advice from the team about your holiday home. With such vast experience in the industry, you can be certain you’re dealing with experts in the Cornish market.

If you are thinking of investing in a property, looking to convert or are currently letting, make sure to give Charmian or George a call, or get in touch via email!

CORNISH TRADITIONAL COTTAGES

01208 893980

property@corncott.com

www.corncott.com

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With Cornish holidays still very much on the cards for customers all over the UK and beyond, Cornish Traditional Cottages are ready to tackle 2023 head on.

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Looking to explore the stunning Cornish surroundings? Tintagel Castle, with its breathtaking cliff-top setting is a must, as are the charming fishing villages of Port Isaac and Boscastle with their pictureperfect harbours. The long stretches of sand at Polzeath Beach are a favourite with surfers and families alike, and many delightful coastal and countryside walks can be enjoyed just a short distance from the park!

Located in the heart of Cornwall and set in stunning country grounds, Hengar Manor occupies a 35-acre country estate and is a great location from which to explore the delights of North Cornwall. With the rolling hills of Bodmin Moor nearby and the popular seaside towns of Port Isaac and Padstow a short distance away, it is easy to see why it’s such a popular choice for a Cornwall holiday.

Yet, despite being a holiday park at the very top of its game, Hengar Manor has made holiday home ownership an affordable reality for discerning buyers. From £125,500 it is possible to own a fully equipped and furnished luxury holiday lodge on the prestigious new Manor Lakes development, complete with delightful lake views. These architect-designed lodges boast a raft of refinements, including tasteful interior design and spacious living, sleeping and kitchen areas. Ready and waiting for you to use at your leisure 11.5 months of the year for short breaks and longer stays, you can enjoy your holiday home and this lovely part of Cornwall throughout the four seasons.

Park Holidays UK has made a huge investment in Hengar Manor over the past year, ensuring that owners are provided

with the very best in leisure, dining, and entertainment. For example, there's a gorgeous new swimming pool, a relaxing bar area and a restaurant providing freshly-prepared dishes, many featuring ingredients sourced right here in Cornwall. There's also a purposedesigned staging area where, in summer, professional acts perform in the family-friendly nightly shows.

There's plenty for all ages to enjoy in the grounds of the park itself, including children's activities and strolls amid the ancient parkland with the manor house at its heart. You'll also be in one of best regions for exploring Cornwall's beautiful coastal and countryside heritage, not to mention a long list of attractions just a short distance away. Why not book a visit soon? One of the team’s experienced advisers will show you (with no obligation whatsoever) the options available along with any special deals, so make sure to get in touch to get the ball rolling on the holiday home lifestyle of your dreams.

PARK HOLIDAYS UK

01208 226983

www.parkholidays.com/hengar-ownership

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We’re introduced to a Cornish country estate from Park Holidays UK that offers the last word in luxury holiday living; Hengar Manor.

GETAWAYSGorgeous

Shore Stays is a family-run company based in Rock. Grown out of years of property management experience, founders Emily Harris and Sara Hymas are proud to offer getaways with a twist; think inspiring interiors, unique features and amazing views, all served up alongside the spectacular coast. With a growing portfolio of luxury properties and five-star reviews from holiday makers, we find out what makes Shore Stays different to other holiday letting companies.

Firstly, it’s the personal touch you will find when holidaying with them, as Emily explains: “We boast a small, hand-selected collection of some of the finest private homes within walking distance of the best Cornish beaches. These can be found in Port Isaac, Porthcothan, Polzeath, Rock and Trevone, with more currently under refurbishment in Padstow and Constantine, which is incredibly exciting…watch this space!”

“We believe that what makes us stand out is that we ensure that each holiday experience

is as hassle free as possible, whether that’s scouting out the best local foodie haunts, recommending adventure activities, coastal walks and sight-seeing highlights or even a spot of shopping. We can also recommend nearby services such as private chefs, beauty treatments and food deliveries available to your door. Whatever our guests need, we can offer the best inside knowledge of this incredible county we call our home.”

This sentiment is supported by Shore Stays’ five-star reviews. For example, Beverley M stayed in Beach Cottage, Porthcothan and wrote this glowing testimonial: “We had a wonderful first stay in Beach Cottage. Being able to walk out of your back door onto the sand dunes and immediately be on the gorgeous beach is really very special. The cottage is beautiful, managing to combine luxury and practicality perfectly. From the décor to the small touches throughout the house, it's clear that a lot of thought and care goes into making sure guests feel welcomed and relaxed. We can't wait to return!”

We discover stunning seaside properties on the north Cornish coast that will exceed expectations.

 BELOW Beach Cottage, Porthcothan

é ABOVE Greencourt, Rock

Secondly, it’s not just guests who benefit from excellent service; owners also experience the personal touch when letting with Shore Stays. “If you’re looking to let your property, then it will be in safe hands with Shore Stays," says Sara. “The reliable care and attention we give to managing properties on the north coast of Cornwall is second-to-none because it really is a true passion of ours. As a familyrun business, we offer years of experience and take a personal approach to caring for each property for total peace of mind.”

“We appreciate the time and care that has gone into creating each beautiful property, and it’s our mission to protect it for the owners while sharing it with others who will appreciate it just as much as they do. Whether it’s for long periods of time or just a few weeks, owners just need to let us know the times of year they would like to share their property and we do the rest. We make regular visits to each house and cover full inspections at changeover as standard, fixing any issues ourselves before new visitors arrive, as we have a super maintenance team on call 24/7!”

Shore Stay’s top priority is to establish a great relationship with their owners so they can feel 100% confident that their home is being well cared for; from the finer details such as cleaning products and lightbulbs right through to re-decoration. “We’re proud to use local contractor Terry Harris & Sons, and our maintenance team all live locally, so are contactable 24 hours a day for both owners and guests alike,” adds Sara, If you are interested in browsing the luxury properties on offer from Shore Stays, their wonderful website showcases all options – believe us when we say you’ll be bowled over by how stunning they are! Or why not follow Shore Stays on social for a weekly dose of Cornish ‘wanderlusting’? Whether you’re looking for your next luxury coastal escape or are interested in letting your property, get in touch with Emily or Sara for more details, they would love to hear from you.

SHORE STAYS

07432 202884

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 BELOW Greencourt, Rock

 BELOW Tresithney, Rock

é ABOVE Waders, Polzeath

é ABOVE Waders, Polzeath

CURVEAhead of the

As the 2023 holiday letting season fast approaches, Janine Woods at Cornish Cottage Holidays gives us her top tips on helping your holiday home succeed this year.

If you own a holiday home in Cornwall, there is no denying it has huge income potential. Last year, the county was the second most popular destination for UK staycations, with places like Polzeath, Rock, Port Isaac and Carbis Bay all featuring in the list of top 10 fastest growing holiday getaways. So, how do you make the most of this opportunity? Property Manager at leading agency Cornish Cottage Holidays, Janine Woods, has come up with five ways to give your holiday home the edge!

Optimise your pricing

A successful holiday property will be a yearround business, continuously delivering revenue. Using an agency with intuitive dynamic pricing tools will ensure your holiday home is always priced competitively, yet within parameters set by you. A system like this will automatically adjust your prices in line with demand, facilitating high numbers of bookings at the optimum price.

Accept short breaks

To help increase your bookings, accept short breaks. In 2022, over 20% of Cornish Cottage Holidays’ bookings were for holidays of three, four or five nights – and it seems these getaways are only surging in popularity!

Embrace last minute bookings

Being open to the prospect of accepting last minute bookings is essential. The uncertainty of the times we live in, coupled with the ease of booking last minute breaks, means being flexible with late bookings is necessary for owners who wish to fill their weeks.

The rise of ‘paw-cations’

Since the pandemic, ‘paw-cations’ have increased, with 35% of all bookings now including dogs! Accepting pets is also a great

way to increase your income per booking (with the additional pet charge) – plus it makes your home more appealing out of season for those looking to enjoy coastal dog walks in the shoulder months.

Cater for ‘work-cations’

Good wifi is a priority for 29% of Brits! Around 38% of people will work whilst on holiday, meaning if your property has strong wifi it will be all-the-more desirable.

If you are thinking of letting your holiday home, why not come along to the agency’s free owner event; ‘Successful Holiday Letting’ on 2nd March 2023, from 6pm to 9pm at Heartlands, Redruth? Find out how the holiday letting industry is performing, listen to the team’s predictions for the 2023 season, and get advice on helping your property to reach its full potential from industry experts! To book your place visit bit.ly/SuccesfulHolidayLetting2023.

CORNISH COTTAGE HOLIDAYS

01326 331173

www.cornishcottageholidays.co.uk/ letyourcottage

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With a portfolio made up of properties with something a little bit 'special', whether it's a breath-taking location, centuries of history or a touch of luxury, Cornwall Hideaways pride themselves on offering some of the very best quality holiday accommodation; from stylish hideaways oozing with coastal chic and real-life lighthouse cottages to shepherd's huts, stately homes, and everything in between.

To meet the ever-increasing demand from their guests for coastal, country and characterful holiday homes, they’re always looking for new properties to join their portfolio, and letting your holiday home has never been easier. Their local team of experienced staff is well placed to make the process of sharing your holiday home easy and enjoyable, and with tailored services to suit your needs, you can be involved as much or as little as you like, knowing that you and your guests are well looked after. They can take care of the day-to-day things for you, or if you’d prefer to look after things yourself, that’s fine too.

Perhaps you’re starting from scratch and looking to buy, already own a property or maybe you’re with another agency and are

looking for a change? Whatever the reason, with Cornwall Hideaways you can relax in the knowledge that they regularly deliver excellent occupancy levels and manage all of their properties with the same care and attention as if they were their own.

They are part of the Hideaways Holidays Group Ltd, which not only includes eight regional brands but also runs alongside Rural Retreats, a long-established luxury holiday letting agency with a nationwide portfolio. Being a part of this family means there is the potential to market your property not only through Cornwall Hideaways, but also to a wider audience via their other brands.

With no joining or annual fee and competitive commission rates, Cornwall Hideaways has so much to offer, delighting in providing the very best service to both guests and owners; their Platinum Feefo Service Award is testament to this. They’d love to hear from you, so, don’t miss the opportunity – find out more about letting today.

CORNWALL HIDEAWAYS

01872 888631

newowners@cornwallhideaways.co.uk www.cornwallhideaways.co.uk

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Cornwall Hideaways is looking to expand its portfolio of selfcatering holiday properties.

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With its two fishing lakes, heated outdoor pool, glorious views and carefully landscaped grounds, this is the ideal place to escape life's pressures and to simply kick back and relax. There are no noisy distractions on the park; the emphasis here is on quiet, tranquil surroundings amid some of Cornwall's loveliest coastal and country scenery, so it’s no wonder that Trevella Holiday Park enjoys a top five-star grading from Visit England, a Platinum AA award, and an ever-growing number of positive reviews from customers.

But, if you imagine that buying a holiday home here is just for the super-rich, think again! From just £45,000 you could become the proud owner of a fully equipped, comfortably furnished and centrally-heated holiday caravan to use in all seasons.

There are also luxury lodges from which to choose, many with lake views, each boasting a raft of refinements, tasteful interior design, and with plenty of space for everyone. Whatever your preference, the holiday home will be there for you to enjoy 11.5 months of the year. That

means you will be able to take short breaks and longer holidays throughout the four seasons, never having to book ahead, and with all your home comforts in place.

Park Holidays UK invests substantially in all of its parks to ensure they offer the very best environments in which to make the most of your leisure time – and Trevella is no exception. But if you can bear to leave the park and its stunning countryside views, there's no end of nearby adventures to be had, plus footpaths along the coast and through the countryside.

If you’re looking to begin your Cornish holiday fantasy, make sure to get in touch with the experienced Park Holidays UK advisors who will talk you through the next steps and get you on track to owning a fabulously affordable holiday home.

PARK HOLIDAYS UK

01637 800782

www.parkholidays.com/trevella-ownership

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Just a pebble's throw from north Cornwall's finest sandy beaches, Crantock, Fistral and Watergate, Trevella Holiday Park near Newquay is the dream location for holiday home owners.

You will be spoilt for choice in this stunning part of Cornwall. Attractions include Newquay Zoo, the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, gorgeous Padstow, and many picturesque, sandy beaches.

Bringing vibrance and colour to later living

A collection of one, two and three bedroom seafront homes anchored by the vibrant Cornish coast. Private gardens and a communal lounge enjoy breathtaking views of Falmouth Bay and the historic Pendennis Castle.

Enjoy 50% o of your rent for 6 months*

BY THE sea

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the holiday home of your dreams at Ocean Cove, and make fond Cornish memories to last a lifetime.

Ocean Cove is a five-star private owners coastal retreat, nestled in the small and lesser known coastal village of Bossiney, between Tintagel and Boscastle. Boasting incredible views out across the dramatic Atlantic Ocean and cliff top, coastal walks can be enjoyed right from the doorstep.

There are 79 lodges in total across the park, kept safe and secure by a gated entrance and an on-site park warden. With brand-new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale, there are a variety to choose from, with sales typically completing within just a month of putting down a deposit. Subletting is not permitted, which keeps this a quiet and peaceful retreat.

Of course, family and friends are welcome to enjoy your property throughout the 12-month season. Owners have exclusive use of the 15m indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and lounge, which has recently been refurbished to a very high standard, seven days a week. There is also the added benefit of an on-site laundry facility with 24-hour key access.

Cornwall’s Atlantic coast spans over 40 miles from Bude to Perranporth along a wildly beautiful stretch of north Cornwall. Ocean Cove couldn’t be better situated as a holiday home, sitting between the quintessentially Cornish Boscastle harbour and the village

of Tintagel, steeped in myth and legend and home to the impressive Tintagel Castle. You can access both on foot via the South West Coast Path, perfect for working up an appetite before a bite of lunch at The Rocket Store in Boscastle or a well-earned cream tea at the Beach Café, Tintagel Castle.

There are currently three, brand-new holiday homes on site and ready to purchase, with Bay View 14 (£265,000) commanding a much-coveted front row position looking out across rolling meadows to Bossiney Bay beyond. Whichever lodge you choose, you are assured of years of Cornish holidays that will make memories forever!

OCEAN COVE COASTAL RETREAT

Bossiney, Tintagel PL34 0AZ 01840 770325

sales@ocean-cove.co.uk

www.ocean-cove.co.uk

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Welcome to Weddings

The ultimate guide to weddings in Cornwall

This issue of Cornwall Living is always one of my favourites as we research and discover the very best of weddings in Cornwall. Catch up with all the latest wedding news in our News and I Dos section (from page 60) where you'll find a host of businesses whose sole purpose is to make your special day the best ever. It's those little details and final flourishes that really make the difference, so it's worth taking the time to source those special added extras.

Cornwall has so many incredible wedding venues, that it's hard to choose a favourite. Each one is special in its own right, but all have one thing in common, incredible locations and excellent service.

At The Park Cornwall (page 63) you can experience an intimate ceremony, a romantic elopement or even a wedding in the delightful yurt village, all just yards from the ocean. Or, celebrate your wedding in Victorian splendour at The Falmouth Hotel. With beautiful gardens and the beach just a stone's throw away, photo opportunities don't get better than this! Similarly, the Harbour Hotel in Padstow (page 65) will take your breath away with its estuary vista and harbourtown location. Head west, and Cape Cornwall Club (page 68) will ensure you have a day to remember. Its rugged backdrop makes for a magical setting and it is licensed to host civil ceremonies indoors and out.

When it comes to looking good, there is no day more important than your wedding, and with this in mind we have inspiration aplenty in our wedding directory (from page 66). Ensuring that this also applies to the groom and his groomsmen, Trevails of Truro (page 62) is the place to go for dapper dressing and stylish top-to-toe tailoring.

Whether it's a small celebration with those you hold dear or a larger gathering for extended family and friends, a day of coastal splendour or an intimate country gathering, now is the time to start planning your special day.

…happy wedding day!

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To have and to hold

When it comes to choosing a wedding venue, location has to be top of the list and we’ve found a unique one that will make the ultimate backdrop to your big day. The Land’s End Hotel, named for its position literally at the land’s end, has tranquil panoramic views over the ocean. As we emerge from winter and the warmth returns to the sea air with the advent of springtime sunshine, the surrounding clifftops become ablaze with colour as gorse, heather, thrift and sea campions burst into flower.

Following your ceremony, where better to enjoy refreshing welcome drinks than outside in the grounds or on the clifftop terrace. Due to its prime clifftop position, The Land’s End Hotel offers an everchanging setting for truly breath-taking wedding photographs. The area is never short of picturesque sunsets where rich colours adorn the turquoise waters and fill the sky to the horizon.

The wedding menus are carefully designed by the hotel’s chefs and include The Taste of Cornwall which champions ingredients from the Duchy’s bountiful natural larder. Guests can enjoy a drink at the newly refurbished bar and your special day can end with the most special of offerings available at this dramatic coastal destination: a spectacular firework display.

The Land’s End Hotel team are thrilled to be offering a 25% discount on all wedding packages booked between now and September 2023. So, why not celebrate your special day in clifftop luxury?

For more information call 01736 871844 or visit www.landsendhotel.co.uk

Looking for the winning wedding outfit?

With the big day on its way, any mother will want to look her best for the proudest day of celebration, and Manor Fashions offers a huge selection for mothers of the bride or groom. With cost in mind, there is also a selection of dresses for the well-dressed guest. There is something for everybody, whether large or small, conventional or wacky, and with a dress and jacket from £180 to £800, there is something for everybody’s wallet too. Once you have made an appointment at Manor Fashions you will be astounded by the selection, and with expert guidance from Ann and her staff you will be sure to achieve a fantastic look for the big event. To ensure a perfect fit, a seamstress service is offered with expert advice.

For more information call 07989 133254 or visit www.manorfashions.co.uk

Venetia Norrington Photography

Pitching up for a perfect day

As the Wild Tipi team – led by business owners Sam and Tim Moore – look forward to another incredible wedding season, they can’t help but reflect on the wonderful feeling that comes with creating beautiful spaces for two people to come together under canvas for the wedding day of their dreams.

“Our Tipi team have been outstanding,” says Sam, “allowing couples to celebrate their love with their friends and family, and we couldn’t be happier for them. We feel privileged to play a part in the joy that comes with creating such a beautiful space to celebrate. Seeing the happiness and love on the faces of our couples and their guests makes our job so worthwhile.” As the team works to be more sustainable, whilst

Finding paradise at Enys Gardens

Said to be the oldest gardens in Cornwall, Enys Gardens have an air of romance and mystique about them which will wash over you upon your arrival. With the option to hold your wedding ceremony and/or your reception for up to 120 people at Enys, your dream day can take place all in one beautiful setting.

On the day of your wedding, you have exclusive use of the Mansion house and 30 acres of gardens, giving you the option of getting married outside within the stunning gardens themselves, or in the enchanting setting of the house.

Ceremonies can be held in the gardens at the Broadwalk, filled with purples and blues from spring and autumn, or at the south-facing Summerhouse Border, surrounded by succulents and overlooking

still offering the ultimate fairy-tale venues in dream locations around Cornwall, a Wild Tipi wedding, for many, epitomises the ultimate way to say “I do”. So, if you’re looking for a little magic in celebrating your love, why not give Sam and Tim a call?

For more information email info@wildtipi.co.uk or visit www.wildtipi.co.uk

Your perfect coastal wedding

With its cliff-top setting on the unspoiled Lizard Peninsula, the award-winning Polurrian on the Lizard Hotel welcomes you to celebrate your special day in style. Providing a breath-taking panorama of the Cornish coast, both exclusive and non-exclusive packages are available, along with a choice of ceremony and celebration areas.

the mature trees in the parkland. And what’s more, they still have availability for 2023 and 2024! Be sure to follow @enysgardens on social media, or get in touch using the details below.

For more information call 07535 151057 or visit www.enygardens.org.uk

Your day, your way

If you want a wedding that is an utterly ‘you’ ceremony, you should consider a celebrant-led ceremony created by Sabine from Perfect Day Ceremonies. Cornwall-based, award-winning celebrant Sabine helps couples to achieve their dream day from the very beginning, as she explains: “I want my clients’ ceremony to reflect their personalities and I will spend time with them to create an amazing ceremony, which they’ll remember forever.”

Whether you want to say your vows on a clifftop, exchange rings in an ancient woodland

The Vista Lounge offers the Atlantic as a backdrop with garden views, and the blank canvas of The Cove View Suite means you can create your own magical theme. The wedding team’s personal approach is second to none, and bookings are now being taken for this year and beyond. With its own sandy beach a short walk from the hotel and spectacular sunsets, both are ideal for capturing those truly special moments.

For more information email events@polurrianhotel.com or visit www.polurrianhotel.com

setting or create a sand ceremony on your favourite beach, from handfastings to ring warmings, even a group rendition of your favourite song, the possibilities are endless. Sabine can also officiate elopements, renewal of vows and a range of symbolic gestures that will reflect your love story, belief and personalities for a ceremony that is memorable for all the right reasons, bespoke and utterly personal. For more information email sabine@perfectdayceremonies.co.uk or visit www.perfectdayceremonies.co.uk

PERFECTIONTailor-made

For the grooms looking to make a big impression, Cornwall’s largest independent clothing store has just the thing to help you stand out from the crowd on the day you’ve been waiting for.

The big day is almost at your door, and the perfect suit, that seems as though it was designed just for you, is yet to present itself. However, with a reputation for quality and excellent service, Trevails is well prepared for just this occasion, and we’re certain you won’t be disappointed. Outfitting grooms and groomsmen for over 100 years, friendliness and approachability are very much in the blood for the familyrun team at Trevails. From timeless classics to something more contemporary, here is a collection that is sure to deliver. If it’s a full suit you’re looking for, you’ll find brands including Ted Baker, Calvin Klein, Brook Taverner, Remus Uomo, and Roy Robson. And while a dapper display of garments is available to buy ‘off the shelf’, there is also an alteration service available at Trevails for those in need of something cut precisely for them.

Liberty range of wedding ties is no exception. Perfect as accent pieces in your wedding day ensemble, there is a print within the Liberty range to suit every theme, making them just the thing for grooms and groomsmen who wish to look their very best.

Ted Baker

With a sigh of relief that the perfect threepiece suit is in your hands, it’s time to turn to those extra little touches that can make all the difference. With so many different options to choose from, and with everybody having their own unique style and preferences, it’s necessary to take time to choose the tie that will best complement both your outfit, and your personality. Van Buck England is known for its excellent range of accessories, and its

Finally, since you are likely to be spending more than your share of time on the dancefloor, a comfortable fit is just as important as style. Loake have been creating handmade English shoes since 1880, using only the highest quality materials. Credited with the conception of the famous Goodyear welting method – a traditional and highly intricate process – a comfortable fit and second-to-none craftmanship is guaranteed with every pair of Loake shoes. It's easy to see, then, why the team at Trevails are so proud to stock them! With a wealth of knowledge under their belt, and shouldering a reputation for excellence, quality and first-class customer service, it’s no surprise that Trevails is the first port of call for many looking for the perfect wedding attire, and often the last!

TREVAILS

31, 32 River Street, Truro TR1 2SJ 01872 273313

www.trevails.co.uk

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KNOTTying the

The day you’ve both been waiting for is on the horizon. Licensed for civil ceremonies, naming ceremonies and renewal of marriage vows in the magical Yurt Village, the on-site restaurant, The Kitchen By The Beach or one of their three Eco Lodges with stunning balcony views, The Park Cornwall could be the most enchanting setting for your very own love story.

This multi-award-winning, five-star holiday village boasts accommodation from luxury lodges to cosy cottages (some with their very own hot tubs). There are park cabins and, for anyone seeking ultimate romance, the Yurt Village offers the most magical of settings. Imagine a fairy-talelike Yurt Village with a communal lounge area where you can have up to 25 guests, or chill around the fire pit and clay oven under the stars, sipping sundowners. If it’s a larger wedding, the on-site restaurant, The Kitchen By The Beach, can accommodate up to 50 guests with its contemporary design and friendly atmosphere, not to mention an outdoor area. If you want a small intimate family occasion, one of the three Eco Lodges will take up to 25 guests, and

you can even stand on the balcony and say ‘I do’.

The Park has over 30 dog-friendly properties and your pooches are even welcome in the restaurant, so no need for anyone to be left behind. For a wedding feast for all to delight in, The Kitchen By The Beach has a new Head Chef, Mark Fletcher, with 10 years’ experience in and around Cornwall. You won’t even need to step foot off the resort with the indoor pool, play areas for the little ones, and even an on-site sauna for when a little pre-nuptial relaxation is needed.

However, if post-wedding adventure is calling, you can enjoy the many cycle routes and coastal footpaths in the area. Whether it’s a quiet ceremony with friends, an intimate elopement, or an unconventional wedding in the Yurt Village, The Park Cornwall is there to make it a truly memorable experience.

THE PARK CORNWALL

01637 860322

hello@theparkcornwall.com

www.theparkcornwall.com

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The Park Cornwall offers a unique wedding venue just yards from the coast.

A CEREMONY BY the sea

When it comes to choosing a wedding venue in Cornwall, there are a number of elements that should be top of your list; beautiful location, stunning venue, awardwinning food, excellent service and, of course, being surrounded by family and friends. The Falmouth Hotel, with its striking Victorian architecture and five acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Castle Beach, ticks all these boxes. The hotel itself has 71 individual bedrooms so there is plenty of room for all, and with incredible sea views across Falmouth Bay and its own award-winning Castle Beach Restaurant, this is where weddings dreams can’t fail to come true.

Couples can select from a range of bespoke packages or choose a unique, personalised offering tailored to their individual requirements. From the vows to the reception and dining to decorations, the hotel offers the perfect setting for you and your loved ones on your special day. Make an entrance with a red-carpet arrival before sipping on welcome drinks with delicious canapés overlooking the ocean, followed by a multi-course wedding breakfast. Every detail of your day is catered for by the hotel’s attentive and experienced team, so all you need to do is relax and make memories that will last a lifetime.

There are three venues to choose from when it comes to the big day; each unique, and all truly magical. The Pendennis Ballroom, which overlooks the hotel's secret garden, is best suited to larger parties and has a private bar and its own dance floor. The Terrace Rooms, with a private entrance, views across Falmouth Bay and doors opening onto the gardens and terrace, offer a light and scenic setting for your special day. For more intimate ceremonies and celebrations, The Camellia and Windsor Rooms have beautiful sea vistas towards Pendennis Point's grassy headland, each providing a charming space to host civil ceremonies and small wedding parties.

With a venerable history spanning more than 150 years, The Falmouth Hotel exudes opulence at every turn, from its elegant interiors to its manicured lawns, so whenever and wherever you choose to celebrate your nuptials here, you’ll be made to feel very special indeed, making it a real day to remember!

THE FALMOUTH HOTEL

Castle Beach, Falmouth TR11 4NZ 01326 312671

www.richardsonhotels.co.uk/the-falmouth-hotel

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Saying ‘I do’ couldn’t be more magical when it’s spoken with the Cornish coastline for a backdrop.

‘I do’ with

A VIEW

All Harbour Hotels are known for their beautiful locations, and the Padstow Harbour Hotel is no exception.

You’ll find this four-star, newlyrenovated Victorian boutique hotel, with stunning contemporary interiors perched above the small fishing port of Padstow –a harbour town famous for seafood, and ranking as one of Cornwall’s most charismatic and atmospheric destinations

The hotel’s main event room, The Marine Room, is suitable for any size or theme of wedding ceremony, wedding breakfast or reception of up 100 guests. For smaller, more intimate receptions and dinners of up to 50 guests, the Boat Room is perfect. The lawn is a great space to enjoy a sunny afternoon whilst sipping on your favourite cocktail or champagne; you can even have your own special cocktail crafted to celebrate your day. Guests can indulge on exquisite canapés put together by the hotel’s passionate chefs, using only the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients for their delight.

For before and after your special event, guests are offered preferential room rates for those wishing to stay, and a selection of great, locally-themed activities and experiences.

Staying in such a beautiful Cornish coastal

location, it would be a shame for them not to take advantage of all this amazing area has to offer. Choose from fishing and pleasure boating trips, outstanding cycling along the Camel Valley Trail, watersports tuition and surfing some of Europe’s best surf breaks, with no less than seven excellent beaches nearby.

Padstow town itself has fascinating shops and upmarket boutiques mixed in with excellent cafés and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s famous Seafood Restaurant. Hotel staff are happy to recommend the best activities, attractions and events in both Padstow and across the wider north Cornish coast.

Finding a wedding venue is like finding a new place to live; you’ll know it’s right as soon as you walk in. With experienced staff on-hand, why not arrange a private viewing? The specialist wedding team at the Padstow Harbour Hotel are full of great ideas and suggestions for your dream wedding… anything is possible!

PADSTOW HARBOUR HOTEL

Station Road, Padstow PL28 8DB 01841 532486

padstow.events@harbourhotels.co.uk www.harbourhotels.co.uk/padstow

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EXPERIENCE

To book a private wedding viewing at Padstow Harbour Hotel, call the weddings team on 01841 532486 or use the online enquiry form via the website.

A recently renovated luxury hotel, with postcardperfect views of the Camel Estuary and Padstow Harbour, makes for an idyllic coastal wedding venue.

From this DAY FORWARD

Let us take the strain out of your wedding planning with our directory of venues, entertainment and more... Whether it’s inspiration on styling, a totally unique place in Cornwall to tie the knot, or those little extra tasty treats that will keep your guests happy, we’ve curated a selection that will help to make your wedding day simply perfect!

CELEBRATE IN STYLE

Bodmin Railway

Positioned in the heart of Cornwall, Bodmin Railway boasts a nostalgic and whimsical place to wed. Be transported back in time with tailor-made experiences, from complete hire of the 1950’s station and private coaches, to intimate elopements in the Signal Box. Step on board The Wedding Belle and celebrate in style as you toast your marriage riding through the Cornish countryside. This one-of-a-kind venue will create forever lasting memories of your special day, with bookings now being taken throughout 2023 and 2024.

www.bodminrailway.co.uk

FAVOURITE FLAVOURS

Mr B’s Ice Cream

Mr B’s classic 1970s Mk1 Transit Ice Cream Van is all kitted out to serve six delicious homemade ice creams of your choice to your guests. For two hours, the team will serve unlimited portions on waffle cones or in tubs, topped with a crisp, personalised wafer and Cadbury 99 flake. With a range of 200 flavours to choose from, including dairy-free and sorbet options, Mr B’s ice cream will be a hit at your wedding. The best part is, if you book before April 2023, you can save 10% by simply quoting ‘Cornwall Living’! To find out more, email b.icecream2016@gmail.com or visit the website.

www.mrbsicecream.co.uk

RELAX & UNWIND

Fleur’s Therapies

Fleur is a mobile holistic therapist, living and working in west Cornwall. She offers a range of luxurious massage and facial treatments individually tailored to your needs in the comfort of your home, holiday residence or at a Penzance-based treatment room. She is passionate about using locally sourced, high-quality natural products, while her signature facial rejuvenation massage is unique to the area. Treatments can be cherry picked and combined for a truly personal and deeply relaxing experience, including holistic fullbody massage; facial rejuvenation; natural facials; pre and post-natal massage; Indian head massage or luxury hand and foot massage.

www.fleurstherapies.co.uk

A SLICE OF HEAVEN

The Cornish Pizza Company

A favourite with locals and visitors to St. Agnes, The Cornish Pizza Company is now going mobile, offering bespoke catering packages for weddings, private parties and events. Treat your guests to delicious fresh pizzas, handmade to order, with an emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients served from a newly converted horse trailer, with full kitchen, wood-fired pizza oven and bar, offering wines and Cornish craft beer on tap! There are plenty of vegetarian, vegan and meat options to choose from, accompanied by a selection of fresh salads and dips. Contact Tim or Fiona to chat through some ideas.

www.thecornishpizzacompany.co.uk

NEW UNIQUE VENUE

Trevassack Lake

The serene, natural environment makes the most stunning backdrop, with use of a fully accessible site, lakeside function room, six luxury Trevassack Holidays properties, and even watersports with CST Experiences if you wish!

Cornish Food Hub offer divine on-site catering from the restaurant café, with private dining options, and can even create your wedding cake.

From a small, simple ceremony, to a full site takeover, your dream day at this not-for-profit venue supports the charity that own it, Children’s Sailing Trust.

www.cstexperiences.co.uk/trevassack-weddings

UP FOR A PARTY

Go Go Skank

Brass-led and up for a party, Go Go Skank mash up a mix of 80s pop classics and the occasional ‘banger’ from an older generation… and rain them down in their own high-energy inimitable style. A heady mix of talent, this motley crew of musicians’ background of ska, reggae, rock and roll, pop, funk and soul all comes together in unique ‘Skankster’ style. Whether you are looking for a band for a wedding, birthday celebration, a pub night or private party, Go Go Skank will get you up on the dance floor! They are based in west Cornwall but more than happy to fire up the Go Go Bus and play further afield. Check out the band’s Gig List online to see where they are playing next or their Sounds and Vision page for a sample setlist and taster of what they sound like. As the band always say: “You’ll know the words, you’ll love the tunes but you’ve never heard ‘em quite like this before.”

www.gogoskank.com

PERFECTLY SUITED

Ferguson Nash

Bringing the very best cloth and measuring expertise to you, Ferguson Nash is primed for whatever your clothing requirements might be, to ensure you look your best on a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life. With a belief that the groom should shine alongside his partner, attention to detail is vital at Ferguson Nash, and investing in a timeless wedding suit, through preparation with your tailor, is the key to a perfect day.

www.fergusonnash.co.uk

A FABULOUS FINISH

Minnie’s Hair Studio

Over at Minnie’s Hair Studio in Helston, the team harbour a passion for beautiful hair and making you feel at your very best for your special day. Priding themselves on keeping up with their latest trends, and with regular education and training on the subject, the knowledge and skills available at Minnie’s are impressive to say the least. From effortless boho chic to runway glamour, they offer it all, and if you need a little refresh or a touch up before the big day, you’re in good hands here.

Minnie’s Hair Studio

A COASTAL DREAM

The Rockpool Wedding Venue

Situated next to three miles of golden sand that stretches around the gorgeous St Ives Bay, find Cornwall’s hidden gem for relaxed, beachside weddings. The Rockpool Beach Café lies nestled in the Gwithian dunes. Licensed for weddings, there are a variety of packages tailored to fit your day. Enjoy the sunset over the dunes, breath-taking 360° views in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, outdoor and indoor bars plus an optional marquee. Their friendly team are always happy to create your perfect, bespoke day with you.

www.therockpoolbeachcafe.co.uk

A GREAT ESTATE

Trefusis Estate Weddings

With its beautiful natural surroundings and historic setting, Trefusis Estate offers an exclusive location for your wedding where you can choose from a selection of stunning sites to celebrate your special occasion including tranquil woodland, formal gardens or sea views over the Carrick Roads and beyond. With both camping and cottage accommodation on site, there is plenty of space for guests, and smaller, bespoke celebrations and elopements are happily catered for. If you are looking to celebrate your nuptials in a very special Cornish creekside location then this could be just what you are looking for. Now booking for 2023-2024

www.trefusisestate.co.uk/weddings

TO REMEMBER A day

When we think of that perfect day, joining hands with the love of our lives in a bond to last forever, we often have a vision of the most beautiful setting in which to celebrate this wonderful experience, and what could be a better backdrop than that of Cape Cornwall? Rugged cliffs scattered with ancient Cornish sites edge the land, with wide open expanses of blue all around to shine in the sun and add a hint of magic to the day. Whether you’re planning an intimate get-together for a handful of loved ones, or a grand ceremony for up to 200 of your favourite people, the team at Cape Cornwall Club are primed and ready to create a wedding package just for you, and help you envision your perfect day.

Offering the ideal blend of friendly Cornish hospitality and stunning seascapes, Cape Cornwall Club is a space made for unforgettable weddings. Licensed to host civil ceremonies, indoors and out, and with a selection of newly refurbished superior rooms set in rustic and tranquil converted farm houses, this might just be the venue you’ve been waiting to discover. With an understanding that everyone holds a different dream in mind, the team are there to help you create your own bespoke package made to your own standards, so your wedding is truly unique to you!

With capacity for 150 guests to watch on in delight during your ceremony, and 200 afterwards to enjoy your wedding breakfast with you, the in-house catering is simply divine, with bespoke menus and an ex-Michelin star and Michel Roux Head Chef at the helm, not to mention the stories to be shared at the licensed bar!

The Cape Cornwall team has a multitude of success stories under their belt, and one such happy couple are Martin and Carolyn, who share with us their unforgettable experience: “Every one of our guests commented that the venue, food and scenery were truly fantastic. Cape Cornwall Club is perfectly situated to provide a spectacular destination wedding venue, and the unrivalled vistas over the sea and the grounds of the club provide endless photographic opportunities. Cape Cornwall Club hosts, Leanne and Andy, could not have been more helpful or professional. The catering was superb and truly showcased the best of Cornish grown produce. We would recommend anyone considering a special occasion to have Cape Cornwall Club top of the list."

CAPE CORNWALL CLUB

St Just, Penzance TR19 7NL 01736 788611

info@capecornwallclub.com

www.capecornwallclub.com

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Overlooking the enchantingly rugged landscape of Cape Cornwall, and surrounded by the sparkle of the Atlantic Ocean, here is a wedding venue in which to fall in love all over again.

and snow days and Sundays and hot chocolates

and thank yous and

Brownies and birthdays and picnics and pancakes crumbles

CREAM TEAS and

Everything’s better WITH

TO COOK A wilder way

In line with this month’s cover feature, Jude Kereama, Head Chef and owner of Porthleven’s Kota and Kota Kai, discusses the joys of wild cooking.

Growing up in New Zealand was all about the great outdoors. All our family holidays were spent either camping in the most beautiful spots in New Zealand on beaches and lakes or trekking to a cabin on one of the various bush tracks with family friends. Endless summer days were full of adventure and along the way we would make lots of new friends with other families. I absolutely loved camping and there were always games of camp cricket, rugby, baseball and volleyball to keep us entertained when we weren’t adventuring in the water. The days would last for ever and the cricket game would only end because of fading daylight. We would all then sit around the fire and have our dinner and after all the exercise, we were all mighty hungry!

Words by Jude Kereama

and cook on a camp stove, portable barbeque

a bit of marinated beef, all cooked in courses.

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Back then, we always seemed to be the best fed kids and we would often share our food with others in the camp who were curious to see what we had cooking. Dad always had something to forage for and he and his friends would go off fishing and come back with some fish to barbeque. The best things to forage for were all the shellfish that were abundant. Green lipped mussels, cockles, surf clams, crayfish (crawfish or spiny lobster they call it here), sea weeds. But one favourite thing that we used to forage for were Blue Swimmer crabs. They are a medium-size crab with a much softer shell than its Cornish cousin. They are super sweet and perfect for my mum’s Singapore Chilli Crab recipe. My mother never knew how to pack lightly and our food bags were always full of her favourite ingredients to cook with! That meant there was definitely a lot of Asian ingredients that travelled with us on our epic long holidays. Mum’s Singapore Chilli Crab is one of my favourite dishes of all time. Sweet, spicy, and punchy with ginger, garlic, and coriander, I would pick up the crab, pick the meat and suck on the bodies to get every last morsel I could find! We would then mop up the delicious sauce with loaves of white bread smeared thick with butter. Oh, it was like heaven to me – albeit a sticky, messy one! After tea we could run and have a sundowner swim and come back and warm up beside the fire and if we were lucky, maybe a marshmallow to roast before a well-needed sleep. I loved that crab dish so much that I had to replicate a dish in honour of it on my menu at Kota Kai. I have used a whole soft shell crab with a crisp spiced batter, mango slaw, seaweed mayo, Singapore chilli crab sauce, coriander, and all popped into a bao bun. Homage to my mum’s dish. It is still one of the most popular dishes on the menu. I love wild cooking. It can produce the best meals as you sit somewhere beautiful outdoors and cook on a camp stove, portable barbeque or an open fire. Living in Porthleven and having the beach down the road is perfect for cooking barbeques. A typical one for me would be fresh mackerel fillets, scallops, and a bit of marinated beef, all cooked in courses. It is so much nicer to cook in courses; to a lot of people it seems a bit crazy, as most tend to throw everything on at once. I have a portable Japanese Konro grill, which is like a small barbeque that I use. It is perfect for cooking food over hot coals for a few hours. It has so much control over how hot the coals are, so you don’t end up burning your food to a crisp while it is still raw in the middle.

During the recent pandemic, many of us found new ways to make the most of the outdoors. I personally spent lockdown with my best friends as they were my support bubble. We spent days

invaluable lesson to learn. It was also great

in the woods beside their house, wild cooking. We had a fire pit that we cooked everything on, from barbeques, flat breads and baked potatoes in foil, to cast-iron pot stews (Croatian Peka), dauphinoise potatoes, smoked flamed caponata, whole chickens, leg of lamb, beef steaks with chimichurri, and anything we could possibly heat! It was so much fun sitting around the fire sharing great food and stories with my best mates, my son, and my godchildren. The children were also in charge of lighting the fires and gathering wood, which is an invaluable lesson to learn. It was also great for them to learn how to cook on the fire and to know when to turn the food. As well as cooking, we went foraging and came back with sacks full of wild garlic that we put into everything from soups and pesto, to salsa verde, pizza, even as a side dish. It was so joyous to cook over fire in the wild.

To anybody who loves the outdoors, I would say give wild cooking a go and enjoy the freedom of it. A few tips are to make sure you look after your fire properly and to have a shovel nearby to push embers away, or to push them closer to the food depending on how much heat you need. Be prepared, and bring everything you need in one go so you’re not traipsing back and forth for extra equipment. Use cast iron pots as they are the most fire proof and are great conductors of heat. Also, use a wire mesh over the fire; chuck mussels straight onto it and use tongs to take them as they open. Delicous!

KOTA KAI

Celtic House, Harbour Head, Porthleven TR13 9JY 01326 727707

info@kotakai.co.uk

www.kotakai.co.uk

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A FEAST FOR THE SENSES

The Cornish Kitchen is a deli with a difference. Run by husband-and-wife team Rebecca and John Frankiss, the pair personally taste test and curate all of the products they stock ensuring they are the very finest available. They freshly bake buttery pastries, succulent pasties and amazing cakes as well as offering light lunches that include sandwiches, soups and sharing platters brimming with local cheeses and cured meats. If you’re visiting this delightful epicurean emporium in Falmouth then there is no excuse not to linger with a barista coffee and a sweet treat at one of its café tables.

However, it’s not just visitors to Falmouth who can benefit from a taste of The Cornish Kitchen. If you’re holidaying in Cornwall, whether that be in a self-catering cottage or one of the Duchy’s wonderful glamping sites, The Cornish Kitchen can deliver welcome hampers, food boxes or gift baskets ready for your arrival. Choose a breakfast box and you’ll have everything you need to start the day! Free-range Cornish eggs, local bacon and sausages, bread, milk, juice and pastries to set you up for the day.

If you’re heading out for a day’s adventure, why not treat yourself to a picnic hamper full of tasty treats? Doorstop sandwiches burst

with tangy cheese, home-cured ham and lashings of pickle served with a fresh salad, followed by slices of Rebecca’s incredible cakes. Her gluten-free brownies, fruit crumble cakes and sweet pecan slices are the talk of the town! All washed down of course with a local cider or beer, or why not try one of their excellent non-alcoholic tipples?

If you're looking for catering with a difference for your next event then search no more. The Cornish Kitchen can also bring their unique taste of Cornwall to your wedding, party or corporate event. With a wide range of budgets and menus available, your tables could be groaning with homemade quiches, tasty soups, pasties (of course), grazing boards, patés, and salads all paired with local or British wines. Indeed, if there’s something you would like that John and Rebecca don’t stock, they will even endeavour to get it for you. This is curated food at its finest.

THE CORNISH KITCHEN

Admiralty House, 2 Bank Place, Falmouth TR11 4AT 01326 617916

info@thecornishkitchen.com

www.thecornishkitchen.com

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When it comes to culinary delights, The Cornish Kitchen will have your tastebuds tingling whatever the occasion.

é ABOVE Curate your perfect picnic hamper

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

The Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the jump-racing calendar. Held over four exciting days of racing, the most prestigious and talented horses, jockeys, trainers, breeders and owners combine for a sporting spectacle like no other. With so many fans descending on the racecourse, it can certainly become a bit busy to say the least! Worry not, as we’ve discovered a way of avoiding the queues, missing the traffic and arriving in style.

Castle Air Helicopter Charters has 45 years of industry experience and flying with them has myriad benefits; not least of which is the short journey time from Cornwall, meaning you’ll arrive refreshed and ready for the excitement ahead. Cheltenham Racecourse welcomes arrivals on race days by helicopter and it may come as a surprise to learn that it operates the busiest temporary airfield in the UK, receiving 400 flights over The Festival week alone.

Your VIP charter flight will be on board one of Castle Air’s own fleet of six-seat, luxury fitted, executive Agusta A109 turbine helicopters, operated by an experienced team

of highly trained professionals, and safety is always top priority for Castle Air. Expect an executive experience as you fly high above the Duchy, taking in the stunning aerial views if the weather’s kind, before heading to Cheltenham’s infamous racecourse. You will touch down in style directly into the racecourse’s heli-field before catching the shuttle service down to the main site. After such a short journey time, you’ll have plenty of time to visit the extensive shopping village, kick back with a glass of bubbles listening to some of the Festival’s live music or enjoy some fine food at one of the racecourse’s excellent restaurants. Then all you need do is study the form, soak up the atmosphere and hopefully put on some winning bets!

CASTLE AIR

Trebrown, Liskeard PL14 3PX 01503 240543 info@castleair.co.uk www.castleair.co.uk

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DISCOVER MORE...

Cheltenham Festival is held over four days:

Champion Day – 14th March Festival Wednesday – 15th March

St. Patrick’s Thursday – 16th March

Gold Cup Day – 17th March

www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/ cheltenham-festival/

If you’re planning a trip to Cheltenham Festival this year, take the pain out of the journey and arrive in style with a private helicopter transfer.

inspirationMOTHER’S DAY

We all love our mums, and with Mother’s Day quickly approaching, we’ve collected some of our favourite growers, makers and local businesses to give you a little inspiration on how you might celebrate yours.

MUM’S TREASURED TRAVELS PERFECT POSIES

Cornish Blooms

Wish the best mum in the world a Happy Mother’s Day with flowers grown right here in Cornwall. Offering beautiful spring bouquets from the Duchy, and delivering them nationwide, Cornish Blooms is a flower farm tucked away in west Cornwall, growing fresh scented, seasonal flowers throughout the year. Spring bouquets start from just £18, including delivery, but be quick – to have your flowers delivered in time for Mother’s Day, you need to place your order by 15th March!

www.cornishblooms.co.uk

A HEARTY WELCOME

The Crown Inn, Lanlivery

An ancient 12th century inn, and one of Cornwall’s oldest, The Crown Inn’s central location makes it a handy base for discovering Cornwall. In particular, the Saints Way runs right past the front door, making it a fantastic stop off for your walking or cycling holiday. Hosting live music and speciality dinners regularly, visitors can expect a sociable atmosphere. A warm and welcoming space for locals and visitors alike, whether you’re enjoying a well-earned break, meeting up with family and friends or just finding a special place for two, The Crown Inn is a place where visitors are welcomed, friendships are formed and great memories are made.

www.thecrownlanlivery.co.uk

CORNISH SEAGLASS

Ula Jewellery

Ula jewellery is an ecoconscious brand, inspired by the Cornish coast and the ocean with a bohemian twist. The team at Ula use seaglass found locally along the stunning coastline of Cornwall, with 100% recycled sterling silver. The gemstones used are ethically sourced, including conflict-free raw diamonds. Get in touch today to discuss making your dream piece of jewellery a reality. www.ulajewellery.co.uk

El Camino Bracelets

Celebrate your mum’s adventures with the gift of travel memories. Personalise her unique bracelet with her favourite trips and add a thoughtful touch with a Custom Step engraved with a meaningful memory. An El Camino Bracelet is a wearable gift that can be cherished for years to come, and a daily reminder of your mum’s amazing experiences – there’s even a “Happy Mother’s Day 2023” Small Step to commemorate starting her El Camino this year!

www.elcaminobracelets.com

BEAUTY BY THE BEACH

Rose Beauty Porthleven

If you find yourself in the quaint harbour-side village of Porthleven, why not indulge in a little self-care by the sea? Specialising in ‘million-dollar facials’, peels, microneedling and advanced electrolysis, Rose Beauty has over ten years’ experience in the industry, level four qualified and continuously training. Offering medically prescribed skincare with Medi+, you’re in the safest of hands with the softest touch, so you can feel at ease within the sanctuary of Rose Beauty. Follow Rose Beauty on social media to find out more!

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JOYFUL JEWELLERY RETREATS

Cornovii Silver

Rediscover your inner creative with a unique jewellery making retreat set in fabulous Cornish surroundings. Enjoy a handson, creative experience that guides you through the beauty and intriguing detail of gemstones and precious metal, and discover the joy of making several unique pieces of jewellery to take home. Once your masterpieces are complete and your creativity re-charged, why not take the time to unwind, relax and explore the beauty of your Cornish surroundings?

www.cornoviisilver.co.uk/retreats

OF TALENT A wealth

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Established in 2006, this unique jewellery gallery stands apart from the crowd, exhibiting extraordinary work from over fifty British designers.

From engagement rings to wedding necklaces, the occasional to the groundbreaking, there will be a piece of jewellery for the discerning buyer who is looking for something that cuts away from the ordinary at the Victoria Sewart Contemporary Jewellery Gallery.

This year their regular Ringing the Changes exhibition, running from 25th March for three months, is set to feature some incredible work, with everything from the modern via traditional and sculptural rings, to pieces containing precious stones, art pieces and much, much more. Showcasing the work of six designers, all carefully chosen to form a snug fit with the prevailing spirit of the gallery created by Victoria, you’ll be in for a treat. Here’s a little synopsis as to what you can expect to find:

Corinne Evans

In her studio on the edge of Dartmoor, Corinne creates stunning intricate jewellery using the heritage technique of fine flat chain mail, fashioning luxurious and elegant contemporary jewellery.

Maya Selway

A regular exhibitor at Goldsmith’s Fair in London, each of her rings is hand made at her studio, created to be worn every day for a lifetime and destined to become one of your most loved treasures.

Sian Evans

A goldsmith from Dorset, Sian is inspired by archaeology, fashion, and geology. Her rings are made using ancient jewellery making and casting techniques.

Shakti Ellenwood

Inspired by Native American Indian jewellery, Shakti uses stamped patterns to create unique textures on her fair-trade gold rings; talismans made with love and blessed with healing mantras – a prayer captured in gold!

A small family run business in north Cornwall specialising in old cut diamonds and fine gemstones – soft and tactile, simple and elegant, reminiscent of jewellery from ancient times re-imagined in modern design.

Tamara Gomez

A contestant on ‘All That Glitters’ Tamara Gomez hand crafts fine jewellery that celebrates natural beauty and individuality from her London studio. Rough cut diamonds are a common feature in her rings, celebrating the beauty of the uncut stone.

We think it all sounds very exciting and are looking forward to heading there in March! But, in the very unlikely event of not being able to find what you're looking for, then you can book a jewellery workshop course. With over 20 years of teaching experience under her belt, Victoria will guide you through each step of the process, giving you the skills to handcraft your very own ring.

Remember, your jewellery is as unique as you are. Discover yourself at Victoria Sewart Contemporary Jewellery Gallery!

VICTORIA SEWART CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY GALLERY

39 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LE 01752 220011 jewellery@victoriasewart.com www.victoriasewart.com

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Selway –Kathrine Cocktail Ring, 18ct gold, diamonds, sapphires

 LEFT Tamara Gomez – Abacus ring, 18ct yellow gold, moissanite

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Corrine Era Evans – Thunderbolt Ring, oxidised silver, 18ct gold

 LEFT Shakiti Ellenwood –Esma Ethical Ring, 18ct gold, emerald

ABOVE  Cadby & Co – Round Opal Ring, 22ct gold, opal

RIGHT  Sian Evans – Khufu Ring, 18ct gold

TREASURESTimeless

Calling the harbour village of Porthleven home for more than ten years, owners of The Jewellery Workshop, Clair and Paul Pennington, create and curate an exquisite collection of jewellery, watches and gifts, with the help of Michelle, Aoise, David and Rachel. Be it a bespoke item specially crafted to set an heirloom stone, a unique wedding ring to say ‘I do’, or an elegant watch whose design will stand the test of time, the precious pieces displayed throughout the shop catch the light from every facet. Their growing collection of pre-loved jewellery appeals to those with sustainability in mind, as does the fact that they can repurpose gold, silver and stones from customer’s much-loved pieces with sentimental value, giving them new life and a contemporary makeover.

Clair and Paul know only too well the importance of such items: “Having someone take the time to understand what you are looking for is just as important as the making here at The Jewellery Workshop,” says Paul. “Along with helping customers find new or preloved jewellery, we also love creating unique pieces from family heirlooms – it’s just a lovely way of creating individual pieces that people will cherish for a lifetime.” One thing that the team are particularly proud of is their

bespoke wedding ring service, where dream rings for the big day are made right there on site – there’s even an option to use gold from a family heirloom or treasured piece!

The Jewellery Workshop is also home to an elaborate collection of watches such as Bauhaus, Iron Annie and Zeppelin, all of which are made near Munich by the same manufacturer to an incredibly high standard. There are lots of beautiful models in the shop available to try on, and while you’re there the sparkling range of crystal gifts make perfect little presents.

It is clear to see that Clair and Paul are extremely passionate about what they do, believing that jewellery is so much more than precious stones and metals. In fact, the workshop is underpinned by the understanding that jewellery can be bought, or commissioned, for any number of reasons. “Every step of the journey is unique to the customer and it’s such a joy to be a part of it,” says Clair.

THE JEWELLERY WORKSHOP

St Elvans Courtyard, Harbour Road, Porthleven, Helston TR13 9FB

01326 561511

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The Jewellery Workshop in Porthleven boasts a stunning collection of beautiful pieces to celebrate any occasion.

ABOVE  Rough textured silver and gold sapphire rings, from £149

RIGHT Leather bracelets, from £19

Sterling silver and amber pendant, £249

ABOVE  Sand cast wedding rings, P.O.A

BESPOKE Beautifully

Afine artist specialising in marine life and botanical art, Florence has always been fascinated by the thriving elements of nature that have surrounded her since childhood, having painted her first mackerel at three years old. Today, Florence has populated restaurants and venues all over Cornwall and further afield with her unique take on the natural world.

If you’ve visited Stein’s Fishmongers and Seafood Bar in Padstow in recent years, you may have noticed a rather striking mural adorning the restaurant, bright with finely detailed fish and marine life. As her very first big commissioned installation, this is a landmark piece for Florence. Painted on 23 beautifully aged and repurposed scaffolding planks, this charming mural resides in the Fisheries as an inviting visual insight as to what may be on the menu throughout the Stein establishments.

In places like The Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, Florence has impressed her talents straight onto the walls themselves, filling the space with her creativity and finely tuned artistic talent in the form of botanical beauty, a project that she holds close to her heart: “I would love to be working mainly on murals – this is a huge passion of mine,” Florence

explains. “There is something about murals which, for me, tells so much more of a story than an artwork hung. I will cherish the opportunity given to me, and the faith placed in me to paint the botanical mural for the Duchy Nursery, a first for me and them.” While her work steals the show in restaurants and venues around the UK, and has been exhibited within private exhibitions, art fairs and is now decorating homes all over the world, Florence is turning her attention to private homes. While she has introduced her skills to Cornish homes, her work has taken her across the UK to deliver bespoke murals to anyone looking to add something particularly special to their interiors, often reaching around more than one wall to add an extra personalised feel. Welcoming challenges of all shapes and sizes, make sure to contact Florence for your very own home installation.

FLORENCE SUPER

07794 424570

hello@florencesuper.co.uk www.florencesuper.co.uks

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Having built a reputation for her stunning fine art installations all over the country, Florence Super is now bringing home interiors to life too.

Photo: John Hersey

Photo: Paul Matthews

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1 JOHN MCKINSTRY ART

Still Harbour by John McKinstry

Like most of John’s paintings, ‘Still Harbour’ is very much inspired by the more tranquil corners of the Duchy. John expertly weaves quiet reflective pockets of peace into his paintings, conveying a wondrous sense of calm. After ten years as a professional artist, John has stepped back from supplying large scale galleries, and now concentrates on selling his work privately via his website.

07443 603143

johnmckinstryart@gmail.com www.johnmckinstryart.com

2 LIZARD ART

Above Mullion Cove by Janet Judge

A retrospective exhibition of a friend and member of Lizard Art (who recently passed away) running from 18th March to 2nd April.

Janet had been painting professionally for over 30 years and exhibited widely throughout the country. Immersed in the landscape, she frequently walked on the coast path which was a huge inspiration for her and her work. Janet moved beyond describing the subject to also conveying its atmosphere and her emotional response to it.

LIZARD ART, TRELOWARREN ESTATE, MAWGAN, HELSTON TR12 6AF 01326 221778 | www.lizardart.co.uk

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FUSED GLASS BY CLAIRE HARRIS

Freestanding Crashing Wave by Claire Harris

Situated in the historic Market House in St Austell, Claire draws inspiration for her fused glass art from the natural beauty of the Cornish coast and countryside. Her designs include sea and agapanthus scenes, engine houses as well as the iconic ‘nearly home trees’ and many more. This piece has been fired twice in a specialist glass kiln for 12 hours each time, reaching temperatures up to almost 800C.

UNIT 8, THE MARKET HOUSE, MARKET HILL, ST AUSTELL PL25 5QB | 07719 321348 www.fusedglassbyclaireharris.co.uk

4 LILYBOO

Golden Glow by Lily Dorrington

Family-run and based in Lostwithiel, LilyBoo have a lovely selection of artwork, including original paintings, sketches and fused glass, alongside a large range of locally sourced gifts.

With a passion for supporting local artists and crafters as well as encouraging people to learn something new, craft workshops are run regularly and the craft area stocks wool, kits and some lovely gifts for keen crafters. Hayley makes and sells lampshades at LilyBoo, as well as taking new orders and working on repairing old lampshades. The team at LilyBoo love to meet new faces, so feel free to pop in for a chat and a look around.

31 FORE STREET, LOSTWITHIEL PL22 0BN 01208 367220 | www.lilyboocornwall.co.uk

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PADSTOW GALLERY

A Beautiful Day for a Sail at Daymer Bay by Amanda Hoskin

Being based in Cornwall has certainly influenced the style of this gallery, which focuses on contemporary semi-abstract originals, exploring the concept of ‘edges’ and ‘boundaries’ – where land meets sky – in celebration of the lines and patterns of our countryside, and the ruggedness of our coastline. A truly independent gallery with an obsessive attention to detail, style and quality, pop in-store for a friendly welcome, or take the virtual gallery tour online and enjoy the monthly exhibitions and new collections from your own home.

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EMILY PENFOLD

No End. Just Beginnings by Emily Penfold

Emily aims to challenge people to find light and positivity in the dark. She hopes to create work that is beautiful yet thought provoking. The juxtaposition of the human skulls against vibrant colours, as well as powerful representations of life, creates a sinister yet hopeful vision, exploring our own human impression and everlasting presence; our soul as a timeless essence.

‘No End. Just Beginnings’ is a limited edition giclée print on museum heritage 310 off white art paper and is created from an original EP pencil drawing. Head to Emily’s website for her full collection.

eompenfold@hotmail.com

www.emilypenfold.com

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

At any one time, there are 30 children and young people in Cornwall who need a safe place to call home; that home could be yours. You could be single, live in a flat or rent your property – you don't need to be married and have a three bedroom detached house to foster! All you need to be a fosterer is to provide a place of comfort and stability for a child who needs a roof over their head and a little love and care.

Fostering provides a safe and secure home for children who cannot live with their own parents. Often, this is on a temporary basis whilst parents seek assistance in amending their circumstances. Other children stay in foster care permanently, some are fostered and some move on to live independently. There

are different types of fostering, from shortterm emergency placements, to providing a short break for a family, as well as permanent placements, with plenty of options to suit your working life.

The children range in age from newborn right up to teenagers, and some are sibling groups. Keeping siblings together means they can support each other and helps with that feeling of familiarity, and in fact, there is a particular need for placements for teenagers and siblings. Given time, warmth and support, these children and young people can develop and reach their fullest potential. Like all children, they need to be part of a family where they are nurtured and feel safe.

Cornwall Council’s fostering service offers amazing support for all foster carers 24/7, 365 days a year. The Central Support Team includes health specialists, youth workers and educational psychology professionals, and there’s always a member of the team available for you to talk to or to provide help, should it be needed. If you could offer a child, teenager or siblings a home, we know the team would love to hear from you.

CORNWALL FOSTERING AND ADOPTION

01872 323638

fostering@cornwall.gov.uk

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Being a taxi service, muddy footprints through the house, dirty plates hidden in a bedroom, Lego under a bare foot – ouch! Fostering isn’t always pretty, but it’s pretty amazing!

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No purchase necessary. Prize draw open to anyone in the UK age 18 years or over excluding employees of Coombe Mill, The Wyldes, Cornish Escapes, Wow, Colour and Space, Leven Media Group and their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. One entry per household.

The prize is non-transferrable and non-exchangeable. 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 20th March. The winners will be notified by email within 14 days after the draw closes. Subject to availability. See online for full terms and conditions.

Win a gift voucher for Colour & Space

With £50 to spend at the Colour & Space gallery in Perranporth you can choose from a colourful collection of original art, framed prints and handmade gifts. If you find you can’t make it to the gallery in person, not to worry, you can spend it online!

Worth £50

Win a Cove foot stool!

Collectors and curators of stunning furniture and home interiors, the team over at WOW Cornwall are offering up the chance to win this beautiful, marine inspired footstool for your very own; the perfect addition to any Cornwall lover’s home!

Win a seven-night stay in St Ives!

Cornish Escapes are offering the chance to win a week’s stay in the stunning holiday home, Wave Watching.

Sleeping up to six guests, and with sea views and on-site parking, you and five of your friends and family could be in with a chance of winning a holiday in beautiful St Ives from Saturday 17th June.

Worth £1,500

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Worth £465

Win a week’s stay at Coombe Mill

Here is your chance to win a stay for four people in one of Coombe Mill’s Scandinavian Lodges, the perfect family escape! With children, toddlers and babies catered for, Coombe Mills makes for the perfect holiday for all the family, so make sure to enter for a chance to win a stay, subject to availability and excluding school holidays.

Worth up to £600

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Win a three-night stay for two!

Here’s your chance to win an amazing three-night stay for two in a boutique bell tent, courtesy of Wylde Valley Camping. Between 28th July and 4th September, you can check in on the Friday for a long weekend of bell tent bliss before checking out on Monday, just make sure to enter!

GETTING BACK ON TRACK

With over 20 million people in the UK said to be currently suffering from painful joints, ligaments, tendons or muscular pain, it is unsurprising that current services are struggling to meet the demand. Symptoms of pain can be caused by an ongoing condition such as a repetitive strain injury (RSI), osteoarthritis, or from an acute injury such as a stress fracture or sprain. Whatever the cause, pain can leave us feeling worn down and prevent us from doing the things we love.

Thanks to a new Pain and Injury Service at Cornwall Medical Group (CMG), Cornwall now has access to an easy way to reduce the symptoms of a range of common musculoskeletal pains. Consultations are now available to book at CMG’s clinic in Probus, with Sports and Exercise Doctor, Dr Chris Ireland. We caught up with Dr Ireland to see how this service is helping people across Cornwall to get back to doing what they love. “You don’t have to have a sports or exerciserelated injury to come to see me,” Dr Ireland begins, “a Sports and Exercise Doctor simply specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and injuries.”

The Pain and Injury Service has been set up at CMG to provide a one-stop-shop for assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing rehabilitation. The team consists of highly trained clinicians, with close ties to GPs, Radiologists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists and more. They can use previous scans or diagnostics, diagnose in-house, or rapidly get you access to

diagnostics to get to the bottom of what is causing your pain.

The service also includes evidence-based biological interventions that may not be readily available on the NHS, including regenerative therapies like Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) and Ostenil Injections (Hyaluronic Acid or HA injections). These use your body’s own ‘healing powers’ to restore strength and tissue integrity.

At CMG, they use ultrasound imaging to guide their treatments, to ensure tissue-specific delivery and optimised pain relief; there is no ‘guesswork’ involved at any stage. Focussing on proven, fast and efficient methods that are minimally invasive and promote rapid returnto-activity times, everything is done under one roof, making it easier and faster to reduce your pain and get you back moving again.

CMG’s Pain and Injury Service can help in the treatment of conditions including osteoarthritis, frozen shoulders (adhesive capsulitis), tendon degeneration (tendinopathy) of the ankle, knee and shoulder, repetitive strain injuries, sprains and stress fractures. The service also provides help with sports-specific injuries and assessment, obesity and functional nutrition, return-toactivity assessments and much, much more. If you are struggling with pain, why not see if Cornwall Medical Group can help?

CORNWALL MEDICAL GROUP

01872 392087

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If you're in need of help or advice regarding a pain or injury, Cornwall Medical Group is on hand to help.

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Sports and Exercise Doctor, Dr Chris Ireland

Sold in 2023

No matter what’s happening in the housing market, our extensive experience will provide everything you need to successfully sell in 2023.

Lizard Peninsula Guide Price £950,000

Manaccan | Lizard Peninsula Guide Price £1,000,000

Portreath | North Cornwall Guide Price £1,500,000

Trevone | North Cornwall Guide Price £1,300,000

NANSHUTE COTTAGE, PORTSCATHO

DETACHED COTTAGE-STYLE DWELLING IN A SPECTACULAR COASTAL LOCATION

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a detached house set within a generous plot of land in a very special geographic location. Nanshute Cottage is one of very few properties within the built-up environs of Portscatho having such a large garden and access from two road frontages. All main rooms enjoy the magnificent coastal views and whilst the house has an easterly aspect the rear garden has maximum advantage of the afternoon and evening sun. It commands fabulous coastal views stretching from the harbour in Portscatho across the entirety of Gerrans Bay and including Nare Head and the Dodman in the distance. The dwelling was built in 1922 or thereabouts and is still delightfully original in terms of its layout and design. Many windows have replacement double glazing with simulated small pane casements and just 4/5 years ago the roof was replaced in natural slate. Whilst presently affording 3 bedroom accommodation (2 bedrooms on the first floor and a third at ground level) there is plenty of space to extend the dwelling, subject to any necessary consent. Internal heating is supplied by various electric storage radiators. Tenure - Leasehold. Council Tax band - E. EPC - F

Guide Price £1,000,000

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TREGANATHA, GRENVILLE ROAD, LOSTWITHIEL

A beautifully impressive and charming Victorian detached family home. Six bedrooms, three reception rooms, lovely manicured gardens and an abundance of off road parking, Double garage/workshop, views over the countryside and town of Lostwithiel. This property offers plenty of scope for flexible accommodation and potential letting income.

Asking Price £800,000

PILL’S COTTAGE, WEST STREET, POLRUAN

Uninterupted, panoramic Fowey estuary views from a beautifully presented waterside property. Two double bedrooms, Two bathrooms, generous decked terrace, access on to the estuary and close proximity to the harbour, pontoon and amenities.

Guide Price £625,000

WATERFRONT, WEST STREET, POLRUAN

One of the most prominent waterside homes in Polruan. As the name suggests, Waterfront enjoys a spectacular position with magnificent views over the River Fowey. A stunning waterside home, offering stylish and flexible accommodation with fabulous views over the harbour and water access via balcony and steps to the beach. An iconic property combing a main house on the waterfront and attached annexe to the rear with the benefit of 2 frapes and easy water access.

Guide Price £2,000,000

BLUEBELL COTTAGE, FORE STREET, LERRYN

A charming one bedroom cottage, recently renovated to a high standard and located in the centre of this waterside village. Views towards the river from the sitting room. Viewing essential.

Guide Price £295,000

Enter the Omaze Million Pound House Draw for your chance to win this outstanding waterfront house in Cornwall worth £4,500,000, along with £100,000 to help you settle in. With six bedrooms, six bathrooms, panoramic estuary views, an open-plan kitchen, a secret cinema room, south west facing home office and even its own yoga studio, this coastal oasis is the perfect pad to soak in the sun, take in the views and live life in luxury.

LET THERE BE SIGHT

The human eye works like a camera. It has a natural lens that allows images to focus on the retina. This lens is transparent until it turns cloudy and becomes opaque – otherwise known as a cataract. A cataract is most commonly caused by age-related changes to the lens. Occasionally, cataracts can develop at a much younger age due to the use of steroid, injury to the eye or metabolic disorders.

Modern cataract surgery is a very sophisticated procedure performed by highly trained and skilled ophthalmic surgeons using technologically advanced equipment. The procedure takes 15-20 minutes under local anaesthesia, requires no stitches and no hospital stay. The surgeon, using a phacoemulsification machine extracts the lens through a small 2.5 mm incision. An acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) is then inserted in its place, restoring clear eyesight.

According to Mr Patwardhan, standard IOL, also known as monofocal lens, gives clear focus at a fixed distance. So, if the clear focus is for far distance, the person will need glasses to read books or work on the computer. Premium IOLs, however, are specially designed to reduce or eliminate dependence on spectacles. These

lenses are not routinely available on the NHS. Multifocal IOLs provide focus at all distances and Toric IOLs correct astigmatism.

The new ‘Trifocal’ technology used in multifocal IOL, available through the Duchy Hospital, allows near, intermediate and distance vision without the need for glasses.

Mr Patwardhan continues: “Toric IOLs are designed to correct astigmatism, a condition in which person’s cornea is shaped more like the side of a rugby ball than a football. This can be corrected by inserting a Toric IOL in the eye. By correcting astigmatism, one can expect spectacle-free clear distance vision.”

There is an appropriate IOL for everyone, be it standard or premium. Consultation at Duchy Hospital offers the opportunity to ascertain which IOL is suitable for an individual based on their eye examination, lifestyle and expectations. Booking an appointment to see Mr Patwardhan regarding cataract surgery or for more information and pricing is easy – just call Duchy Hospital on the number below.

DUCHY HOSPITAL

01872 438080

www.duchyhospital.co.uk

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Mr Patwardhan tells us about the different options available at Duchy Hospital when it comes to cataract surgery.

Mr Patwardhan

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