Cornwall Blog

Smuggler's spots to visit near Fowey

27th February 2017

In addition to the fishing and mining industries, Cornwall was also a hotspot for smugglers in the 18th and 19th century, as taxes on luxury products were so high. Today, there are remnants of this secret history of Cornwall, with coves and walking routes you can discover, to relive the exciting and dangerous lives of smugglers.

Why we love Cornwall in spring

21st February 2017

Cornwall in spring is one of the best times to visit, with birds singing, flowers blooming and no crowds of tourists on the beaches or the roads. Avoid the busy peak season of summer and book a spring holiday at our boutique Fowey accommodation for the coming months for a special getaway with your loved one.

6 reasons to take a romantic break

13th February 2017

With Valentine's Day just a day away, and everyone in the country getting into the loved-up feeling, we take a look at just why couples should take the time to go on a romantic break. Even if you haven't planned to whisk away your loved one last minute, maybe this blog will help you both realise a romantic break is what you are in need of sometime this year, and our boutique hotel, Cornwall, is the perfect destination.

The Cornwall gardens with the best snowdrops

6th February 2017

Snowdrops are a very welcome sign that spring is around the corner, cropping up in gardens across Cornwall after the long winter months. The best time to see these perennials is throughout February and into March, so if you are staying at our luxury hotel in Fowey in the coming weeks, why not head out to these gardens to see the first snowdrops of the year.