Cornwall

Top 10 Interiors Shops In The South West

Pictured: Sharland and Lewis – Tetbury.

TOP 10 INTERIORS SHOPS by Laura Campbell (in no particular order) read more

Win A Night For 2 Including Dinner At Bedruthan Steps Hotel

Pictured: Mawgan Porth Beach

Nestled in the bay of Mawgan Porth in North Cornwall, Bedruthan Steps has become a destination for families dreaming of a Cornish escape. Conveniently close to Newquay Airport, Bedruthan Steps sits proudly on the hillside, watching the ebb and flow of the Atlantic Ocean, with a birds eye view across the golden sands of Mawgan Porth.

Bedruthan is a perfect place for three generations to discover a family hotel in Cornwall and see why so many are inspired by the natural landscapes of the county year round. The hotel has been cherished and nurtured over 40 years to give guests memorable holidays on the uniquely beautiful North Cornwall coast.

www.bedruthan.com

The Prize

One night’s stay at Bedruthan Steps for two people.

Dinner for two at Herring’s Restaurant including 3 courses and a bottle of house wine

Full breakfast the next morning

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END DATE FOR THE BEDRUTHAN STEPS DRAW: JULY 3, 2013

Terms and Conditions for the Bedruthan Steps Prize

No cash alternative

Prize is subject to availability

To be taken before 20^th December

Not to be taken over any Bank Holidays

15% Off All Cornishware by T.G Green

Enter Discount Code CC15 here: http://www.tggreen.co.uk/

The blue and white stripes of Cornishware are a British classic, a bit like cricket, the wellington boot or Mini. Cornishware are kindly offering 15% off their ranges and all you need to do is enter the code CC15 at the checkout. Offer valid to 31 August 2013.

15% Off At Celtic & Co

Enter code CCA13 here: http://www.celticandco.co.uk

Capturing the finest elements of nature in a palette inspired by the Cornish landscape, Celtic & Co.’s Summer 2013 collection launches on 19^th April, featuring beautifully relaxed pieces, created from all-natural fibres; think delicately embellished blouses, knitted tops in sunny, bright shades and a seasonal range of their heritage sheepskin boots which, due to their thermostatic qualities, can be worn all year round. Request the new catalogue by clicking here: https://www.celticandco.co.uk/catalogue .

Especially for Country Calling readers, Celtic & Co. are offering 15% off their full-price collection, available to buy online now when you quote discount code CCA13 online at www.celticandco.com before Midnight on 10^th May 2013.

Terms and conditions: 15% discount only valid for all full-price UK orders (excluding gift vouchers and gift boxes) placed online at www.celticandco.com until Midnight (GMT) on 10^th May 2013.Code CCA13 must be quoted at the online checkout to validate discount. All offers are subject to availability and Celtic & Co reserves the right to withdraw or change any offer at any time.

The Maritime Museum: Keeping the Wow Factor High

Another rainy day in Cornwall?  A trip to the Maritime Museum in Falmouth.

The last time I was here – seems like a zillion years ago – with a different bored 5 year old who now doesn’t do museums, I remember loving it.

His younger brother has more attitude at 5 and said, a little scornfully, that he’d prefer the cinema.

‘It’s going to be fun,’ I said.  ‘There’s loads of boats, you know, kind of pirate-y.’ read more

Top 10 Hotels in Cornwall

Pictured above: the relaxation lounge at The Scarlet Hotel

Hotel Tresanton, Cornwall

When Olga Polizzi opened the Hotel Tresanton in a former yacht club back in 1998 she pretty much set the benchmark for boutique hotels everywhere.

After all, what could be nicer than waking in one of the nautical chic bedrooms which all face onto St Mawes Bay or dining at night by candlelight on the open air terrace? Hotel Tresanton is a place of quietly lavish, pared down cool, whether you’re sipping a perfectly made Bloody Mary in the bar (with its own highly secret recipe) or playing backgammon (and coveting the furniture) in the beautiful sitting room. Food is a high point with local ingredients and the freshest fish and breakfasts are legendary  (smoked haddock and gruyere omelette anyone?)  Popular with families Tresanton has a playroom with toys and DVDs etc, for older children there’s fishing, kayaking and sailing – right outside the door. New to the hotel is Rock Cottage with family room, kitchen, suite and 2 balconies. The hotel also offers beauty treatments, a cinema and 48ft yacht for private charter. read more

Tregulland: An Awe-Inspiring Holiday House

Well let’s just start with wow, basically, because this place is truly awesome. A barn and cottage which together sleep 22 Tregulland is so stylish and seriously luxed up you’ll find it impossible to leave. read more

Celtic & Co: Living the Cornish Dream

Celtic & Co is a company which typifies the Cornish Dream. Originally started up in the 1970s to sell warm sheepskin boots to surfers it was still a tiny company when Nick and Kath Whitworth bought it in 1990 as a means of living and working in Cornwall. read more

The New Look Fifteen Cornwall

Loving the new look Fifteen Cornwall at Watergate Bay which combines those stellar views with a sleek white interior and a curved anti-pasti bar to satisfy any random cravings for ice cold wine and chargrilled squid.

The vibe and philosophy of this hip Cornish eaterie remains the same – local produce given an Italian spin, cooked by Jamie’s latest team of apprentice chefs. Inside the restaurant the shocking pink has gone, replaced by a more pared-down neutral style offsetting those knock-out panoramic views. read more

Cornish Beer and Mussel Festival – 16/17 March

Mussel lovers should head to Rick Stein’s pub The Cornish Arms in St Merryn next weekend. There’ll be a a variety of Cornish and British beers on offer – including our favourite, the brilliantly named Proper Job, and Stein’s own brews Chalky’s Bark and Chalkey’s Bite. Freshly cooked Cornish mussels will be in ready supply with recipes chosen to compliment the beers such as Moules Marinière, La Mouclade and mussels with beer and bacon. read more