Halloween is nearly upon us, and the South-West is a treasure trove of terrifying tales, from the hairy hands of Dartmoor to the devil hounds of Bodmin. We've gouged out 3 spooky stories from North Cornwall that you may not have heard before. Cushions at the ready!
We won't deny it - we're hooked on the BBC's lavish adaptation of Winston Graham's Poldark books. Furthermore, we're in the right part of the country to enjoy spotting the local shooting locations and regional details. For fellow fans, we've collected 12 great pieces of Poldark trivia that you may not have known. Do you have any other fascinating facts? Drop them into the comments below!
Updated 2018: Series 4 of Poldark is kicking off to much excitement. As usual, we will be adding to our comprehensive list of the main shooting locations so this post will now covers Series 1 - 4, so read more to discover Poldark's Cornwall.
Are you looking for something to do this August bank holiday? Most local attractions have something lined up, but here is a selection of great events that you may miss. Have we missed one? Let us know in the comments!
In case your children haven't reminded you, the summer holidays are upon us! There's always a great selection of family friendly events taking place in the North Cornwall & Devon area, and 2016 is no exception. Here is our schedule of the highlights - 21 great events to keep you and your family entertained! If we've missed something, let us know in the comments.
Last week we looked at local food festivals - this week it's all about the music! The North Cornwall area is home to some brilliant summer music festivals, covering everything from chart pop, traditional folk to World Jazz. Whether you want the full commercial festival experience, or home-grown live music in local pubs, there is a Cornish summer music festival for you. Here are our top picks for 2016 in chronological order:
The South-West is is brimming with legend and folklore. Many legends evolved to explain bizarre geographical phenomena – others, to deal with the conflict between pagan traditions and the new arrival of Christianity. We’ve selected our 8 favourite local legends (not including ghost stories – that’s still to come), all within reach of our boutique cottages. Have we missed your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.
Many of you will be familiar with this gem of Cornish poetry. To those that aren't, enjoy this great taste of the local dialect, with some extra information about its origins. For #NationalPoetryDay 2016 we've added a bit of a translation in case you struggle with the vernacular.
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