It's finally approaching - 4th of July! We really can't wait to welcome guests back to Tamar Valley Cottages. Needless to say, you will notice a few changes. In this post, we offer 6 tips for making the most of your first holiday post-lockdown.
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If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, no doubt you will appreciate the gradual rise in establishments that offer suitable food in and around North Cornwall. We’re not talking a tired vegetable bake or sloppy risotto, but creative and delicious meat-free options - read on!
It's a joy for we dog-owners to find more and more eateries opening their doors to our four-legged friends. Bude is developing a reputation for great places to eat, so for this blog post we've collected 5 of our favourite spots - including pubs, a cafe and a restaurant - that will welcome all members of your family! If we've missed your favourite, let us know in the comments below!
Since the Victorian era, Bude has been a popular destination for visitors from across the country. These days, Bude offers an almost bewildering array of attractions to suit everyone. We all have our favourites, and it would be impossible to list every option (although VisitBude does an excellent job on its website), but here are a few highlights that you can’t miss! (If we've missed something worth mentioning, let us know in the comments below!)
We know our county is a popular destination for holidaymakers, and everyone that stays with us seems to have a wonderful time exploring - yet we really feel we should bring to your attention 5 reasons for avoiding Cornwall.
Cornwall is becoming a bit of a haven for food fans, with its smorgasbord of seafood and fresh farm produce, but food has always been an important part of Cornish culture. In this post, we picked out 8 of our favourite edible treats from the region. Have we missed your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!
Locally, it's not hard to find somewhere that can serve you a tasty cream tea or a cup of decent coffee - but are there places where you can enjoy a view of Cornwall at the same time? You bet! In this blog post, we've collected 5 great cafés where you are also treated to a stunning Cornish vista. I'm sure there are more - if we've missed one, let us know in the comments below!
If you fancy feeling festive then North Cornwall and Devon have plenty to offer you! Carols and concerts, steam trains and shopping, magic and Morris dancing, and even a barbecue! What will you be getting up to? Let us know in the comments if we've missed a great event!
The nights are getting longer and the kids are back at school with the summer holidays feeling like a distant memory. Don’t worry – this autumn, the region is cooking up a fantastic array of events to look forward to within reach of North Cornwall. With Halloween and Bonfire Night, there will be many seasonal treats in store, but here are 10 other events and festivals to put in your diary.
As a region known for its rural economy, you'd expect the South-West to offer some great farmers' markets. You wouldn't be wrong. In the North Cornwall and Devon area, we've pulled out eight that are worth a look for anyone seeking out great local produce and handmade gifts. If we've missed your favourite, let us know in the comments below. Markets in alphabetical order.
Love is in the air! With its stunning coastline, moors and ancient forests, North Cornwall is a great place to woo your significant other. To celebrate Valentine's day, in this post we've collected 5 of our favourite romantic spots in the area for you to enjoy. (Don't worry - they also make great attractions for single visitors and full families!) Have we missed your favourite? Let us know on social media or add it to the comments below.
Everyone knows you can get a fantastic cream tea in Cornwall (see our blog post here for ideas), but what about those of us who need a good coffee to get us going in the morning? More and more cafés seem to be investing in coffee machines and staff training these days, but we've chosen 5 independent cafes around North Cornwall that have taken it one step further. Forget Costa and Starbucks - for a very special caffeine hit, call in to one of these great coffee shops and prepare to be impressed. Do you have a different recommendation? Drop it into the comments below.
North Cornwall and Devon are peppered with excellent places to eat, from good pub grub to trendy bistros. But where do you go if you really want to celebrate something special? We've collected our favourite fine dining options within reach of North Cornwall. Most are a bit of a drive away and of course none of these come cheap, but these restaurants feature as some of the very best in the South-West. They are roughly in order of our preference, but that's just splitting hairs - you are guaranteed an incredible meal at any of these fine establishments! If we have missed yours, leave it in the comments below.
It’s not surprising that in the homeland of cream teas there is such a great range of cafés that serve them. All our guests get a free cream tea at our cottages, but they also finish their breaks singing the praises of various Cornish cafés. At these fantastic venues you won’t find shop-bought scones being defrosted in the microwave. Instead, home-made treats, superior service, and often stunning views set these apart. Here, we’ve arduously compiled our best ten from a huge list of strong contenders - we couldn't choose our favourites among this list, so we've ordered them roughly from South to North. If we’ve missed your top pick, please add it to the comments below.
Cornwall is blessed with some of the finest local produce of any region in the UK, and what better way to celebrate it than at one of our great food festivals? Many of events include some great edibles, but here are 5 festivals still to come this Summer that focus on food! If we missed your favourite, add it to the comments below.
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