Independent guide to Fowey’s du Maurier Festival: how it began, what happens, and confirmed dates for the next festival in May 2026. The du Maurier Festival (also widely known as the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival and linked with the wider Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature) is one of the south coast’s best-known cultural… Read more Du Maurier Festival Fowey – History and Dates
Car Hire in Cornwall
Need to hire a car for your next trip to Cornwall? Budget, Family car hire, Sports. Eco, Automatic…you can find all sorts of car rental in Cornwall. There are lots of great options at Newquay Airport in particular. Plymouth Airport may also be an option worth considering. If you are looking for a rental with… Read more Car Hire in Cornwall
Camping in Cornwall – A Practical Guide to Campsites and What to Expect
Guide to camping in Cornwall, covering campsite types, locations, seasons, facilities, and practical tips for tents, campervans and glamping. Camping is one of the most popular ways to experience Cornwall, offering direct access to beaches, coast paths, countryside and night skies that are hard to appreciate from traditional accommodation. From small family-run fields to large… Read more Camping in Cornwall – A Practical Guide to Campsites and What to Expect
Tywardreath Trotter – History of Cornwall’s Classic Festive Road Race
A guide to the Tywardreath Trotter, a long-running festive road race in Cornwall, covering its history, route character, and what to expect. The Tywardreath Trotter is a long-established festive road race held in and around the village of Tywardreath, near Par on Cornwall’s south coast. Known for its challenging hills, winter timing, and strong local… Read more Tywardreath Trotter – History of Cornwall’s Classic Festive Road Race
Greenbank
Situated on the outskirts of St Austell, our attractive bungalow, of ample proportions, is south facing and overlooking open countryside. Location We are ideally situated with the town centre, coach and rail stations all within a 20-minute walk. A courtesy collection service is offered from the rail and coach stations. The coast is just one… Read more Greenbank
Cornwall Recommendations
The Cornish Riviera covers the central southern coast of Cornwall – from the Fowey River across to the river Fal in the west – St Austell, Mevagissey, Charlestown, Fowey and Lostwithiel. Clay Trails Discover Cornwall’s Clay Trails. Stunning colours of mica dams, peaceful lakes and clay tip peaks reaching to the sky. See how the… Read more Cornwall Recommendations
Pennatillie Farm
At Pennatillie, you’ll wake up in the morning to the gentle sound of birdsong – what could be more perfect? Add to this – a beautiful countryside location, excellent accommodation, good home cooking and you have the recipe for a perfect holiday ! We are a 450 acre dairy farm with 300 cows. You’re more… Read more Pennatillie Farm