Can you believe it is almost February - the year is whizzing by already.
We may be biase but Cornwall really is a romantic place to be. You can wander on desserted beaches; explore lost woodlands or admire the lambs leaping in the fields (which I spotted on the way to Tregongeeves on Sunday, I promise to get a picture as soon as I can!).
Here are a few walks which we think are super romantic if you fancy a stroll this valentines day:
Gribbin Head, Cornwall (4.5 miles)
This area of headland just west of Fowey is famed for its association with Daphne du Maurier, who lived for many years at Menabillly at Gribbin Head and used it as a model for Manderley in her novel Rebecca. The South West Coast Path traverses the peninsula and combines breathtaking natural beauty with wildlife and unique heritage.
Porthcurno and Penberth, Cornwall (3 miles)
A romantic cliff walk high above turquoise seas and sandy coves, passing a tiny harbour and a promontory fort from prehistoric times. The area is immortalised by the author Rosamunde Pilcher in The Shell Seekers.
Sennen Cove & Land’s End (3 miles)
This is a bracing walk across the farmland above Sennen Cove, returning around the rugged and romantic coastline from Land’s End with its sandy beach and hidden caves. The lost land of Atlantis was once thought to lie offshore and the mythical world of Lyonesse is believed to have drowned just a few miles off the tip of the land. The legend and its Arthurian connections are immortalised in the poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson, describing it as the site where King Arthur fought his last battle, while long before him Thomas Mallory asserted that it was the birthplace of Tristan.
Snowdrop Sunday
If you fancy taking in nature this February why not visit Pencarrow House for Snowdrop Sunday. A wander around the privately owned estate is a real treat. You can warm yourself up with a well deserved bowl of soup at the estate cafe.
Shrove Tuesday
How do you like your pancakes? In the village of St Columb each Shrove Tuesday sees the 'Hurling of the Silver Ball'. This is a very Cornish tradition so well worth a visit! We will be enjoying our pancakes made with eggs from our chickens so they will be lovely and yellow. Yummy!
Tuesday 29 January 2013
Wednesday 23 January 2013
Short winter days = short breaks at Tregongeeves!
Why not take a short break at Tregongeeves during the short winter and spring months? Until the end of April* we are offering you the chance to have a break away to relax, rewind and re charge.
A big selling point on the short breaks at the moment is that you can escape the snow! We have had a maximum of three flakes over the last week so whilst the rest of the country tentatively skids to work on slippery roads we have been watching the daffodils open and the snowdrops dance. The stunning blue days have meant we have been on many walks, enjoying soup looking out at Watergate Bay, we have visited The Eden Project, which is incrediably quiet and strolled along the Pentewan Cycle Trail.
Just imagine arriving to find a Cornish breakfast pack in your fridge, crisp white sheets and fluffy towels and settling down to a warm and snuggly cottage. Once you have relaxed you could stroll over to the pool, read a book in the hot tub or take a wander to see the animals.
After some much deserved R&R why not pop to the local pub for a hearty lunch followed by a walk on the dramatic Cornish coastline?
To find out more visit our short breaks page on the website.
*excludes school holidays
A big selling point on the short breaks at the moment is that you can escape the snow! We have had a maximum of three flakes over the last week so whilst the rest of the country tentatively skids to work on slippery roads we have been watching the daffodils open and the snowdrops dance. The stunning blue days have meant we have been on many walks, enjoying soup looking out at Watergate Bay, we have visited The Eden Project, which is incrediably quiet and strolled along the Pentewan Cycle Trail.
Just imagine arriving to find a Cornish breakfast pack in your fridge, crisp white sheets and fluffy towels and settling down to a warm and snuggly cottage. Once you have relaxed you could stroll over to the pool, read a book in the hot tub or take a wander to see the animals.
After some much deserved R&R why not pop to the local pub for a hearty lunch followed by a walk on the dramatic Cornish coastline?
To find out more visit our short breaks page on the website.
*excludes school holidays
Tuesday 15 January 2013
No snow here (yet!)
Whilst the rest of the country is blasted with snow I can confirm we are enjoying stunning winter days with breathtaking blue skies. On Friday I had a moment that I have only experienced living in Cornwall where you turn a corner and the view takes your breath away. I was pushing a rather overloaded pushchair up a hill, cursing the hill towards Porthpean when I glanced to my left and I could see St Austell bay twinkling in the distance. Smiling to myself I looked over to the right thinking how lucky I was when I noticed I could see pretty much the whole of St Austell too; Cornwall's views just creep up on you sometimes!
Talking of views we had a family day out to Luxulyan Valley on Sunday. Making the most of another stunning blue sky we headed off on a circular walk. The picturesque valley is not that well known - a bit of a locals hidden gem but it is well worth a visit. The stunning woodland walk is like stepping back in time full of Cornwall's industrial heritage including a 'leat', the remains of a water wheel and an impressive viaduct.
It is a little like changing rooms at the cottages at the moment; new sofas have arrived for Lovedays and Corner Cottage whilst Donkey Mill is being painted inside. Judith and Alison have been very busy coordinating the work and finding the perfect finishing touches.
This time of year is always a muddy one at Tregongeeves with many of the animals being brought in at night to keep them nice and toasty. I always think the sheep look funny with their very thick coats on and Alice never looks quite as smart with her extra furry coat! I never realised until Judith educated me about chickens that they don't lay as many eggs during the winter - we do still have plenty for all the guests though. I am waiting eagerly to hear if there will be any lambs joining us this spring!
I will get into trouble for sharing this with you but last week I was greeted by quite a sight! I walked round the back of Tregongeeves to find Judith with a pink bobble hat, a green coat, dirty jeans and her wheelies on wielding a gate - she looked quite a funny site. It turns out Alice had been moved for some fresh grass but the little madam had worked out how to escape and was on her way to the nice green grass at the golf course, so Judith was making a hurdle to stop her escaping!
Talking of views we had a family day out to Luxulyan Valley on Sunday. Making the most of another stunning blue sky we headed off on a circular walk. The picturesque valley is not that well known - a bit of a locals hidden gem but it is well worth a visit. The stunning woodland walk is like stepping back in time full of Cornwall's industrial heritage including a 'leat', the remains of a water wheel and an impressive viaduct.
It is a little like changing rooms at the cottages at the moment; new sofas have arrived for Lovedays and Corner Cottage whilst Donkey Mill is being painted inside. Judith and Alison have been very busy coordinating the work and finding the perfect finishing touches.
This time of year is always a muddy one at Tregongeeves with many of the animals being brought in at night to keep them nice and toasty. I always think the sheep look funny with their very thick coats on and Alice never looks quite as smart with her extra furry coat! I never realised until Judith educated me about chickens that they don't lay as many eggs during the winter - we do still have plenty for all the guests though. I am waiting eagerly to hear if there will be any lambs joining us this spring!
I will get into trouble for sharing this with you but last week I was greeted by quite a sight! I walked round the back of Tregongeeves to find Judith with a pink bobble hat, a green coat, dirty jeans and her wheelies on wielding a gate - she looked quite a funny site. It turns out Alice had been moved for some fresh grass but the little madam had worked out how to escape and was on her way to the nice green grass at the golf course, so Judith was making a hurdle to stop her escaping!
Wednesday 9 January 2013
Fun filled 2013
Hello,
With the turn of a New Year it is hard not to look to the year ahead and think about what exciting events we can put on our crisp new calender in our very best hand writing. It is such an exciting time scouring the paper and web to see what Cornwall can offer throughout the year...and we were not disappointed. Below are just a few of the lovely events taking place in 2013 - why not plan a break with us to incorporate one or two of them:
With the turn of a New Year it is hard not to look to the year ahead and think about what exciting events we can put on our crisp new calender in our very best hand writing. It is such an exciting time scouring the paper and web to see what Cornwall can offer throughout the year...and we were not disappointed. Below are just a few of the lovely events taking place in 2013 - why not plan a break with us to incorporate one or two of them:
April
Spring Flower Show – Boconnoc
House
Caerhays Castle Open Garden
Trevithick Day, Camborne
May
Fowey Festive of Words and Music
Helston Flora Day
Polo on the beach, Watergate Bay
Fal River Festival
June
Royal Cornwall Show
Polperro Music and Arts Festival
Mevagissey Feast Week
July
RNAS Culdrose Air Day
August
Charlestown Regatta Week
Newquay Boardmasters Festival
Fowey Regatta Week
September
Looe Music Festival
I am sad to tell you we have some bad news - Jack our beloved Golden Retriever passed away last week. The old chap had been struggling for a while. He quietly passed away curled up in his basket - the place he loved the most. Poor Ginny is a little bit lost at the moment so give her a cuddle if you see her.
If you are missing Cornwall don't forget that Cornwall With Caroline Quentin is back - 8.00pm pm on Monday nights.
Tuesday 1 January 2013
Happy New Year!
We would like to wish all our guests, visitors and friends a wonderful 2013 and we look forward to welcoming many of you throughout the coming year. As with every year it has been a great pleasure welcoming many of you back and meeting many new people. Whilst you are enjoying this break from work don't forget to book you holidays with us to avoid any disappointment.
We have had a lovely festive season. After preparing the cottages for guests we enjoyed a beautiful family meal on Christmas Eve at Lewinnick Lodge, followed by a lovely family meal on Christmas Day at Richard & Heidi's whe we seemed to eat the whole of Cornwall's cheese supply.
As I write this I am in fact in Norfolk visiting my family (I am a born and breed Norfolk girl who has married into a born and breed Cornish family). But I am looking forward to returning home to walk along the coast path, visit the star gazing event at The Eden Project and sample the new tapas bar -The Boathouse in Charlestown.
Whatever you have planned over the coming weeks we wish you a Happy New Year
The Clemo Family.
We have had a lovely festive season. After preparing the cottages for guests we enjoyed a beautiful family meal on Christmas Eve at Lewinnick Lodge, followed by a lovely family meal on Christmas Day at Richard & Heidi's whe we seemed to eat the whole of Cornwall's cheese supply.
As I write this I am in fact in Norfolk visiting my family (I am a born and breed Norfolk girl who has married into a born and breed Cornish family). But I am looking forward to returning home to walk along the coast path, visit the star gazing event at The Eden Project and sample the new tapas bar -The Boathouse in Charlestown.
Whatever you have planned over the coming weeks we wish you a Happy New Year
The Clemo Family.
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