VISIT THE SUNNIEST PLACE IN THE UK
On the southwest corner of England sits the county of Cornwall. It culminates in the promontory Land's End and creates a peninsula with natural moorland and several sandy beaches. Known as the Cornish Riviera, the south coast is home to charming harbour towns including Fowey and Falmouth.
Photo by Benjamin Elliot
Cornwall, situated in the far west of Great Britain on a peninsula that plunges into the wide Atlantic ocean, is encircled by a stunning coastline that stretches for about 300 miles. Land's End, one of the UK's most westerly points, and The Lizard, the most southerly peninsula in mainland Great Britain, are both in Cornwall. A few miles offshore and much farther west lies the Isles of Scilly archipelago of small islands.
Cornwall is well-known for many things, including its rugged coastline and alluring fishing harbours, breathtaking beaches, and pounding surf, which serve as a natural playground for a wide range of water sports. Of course, it's also famous for its pasties and cream teas.
Where to stay
B&B
A B&B in Cornwall greets you with open arms and a door that is wide open. There, adding a personal touch is expected.
You can be sure that guest homes in Cornwall, whether they are on the harbourside, nestled away in the countryside, or conveniently in town, come with a hefty dose of personality and Cornish character. They may be breathtakingly modern, delightfully classic, or anything in-between.
Boscastle House
Boscastle House is a six-bedroom Victorian bed and breakfast with large, light-filled rooms.
This ancient structure, which was originally the Doctors House and was built in 1839, is situated in its own gardens at the top of Boscastle. It takes only 15 minutes to stroll through the charming old village and down the hill to the harbour. The Beeny cliffs and the faraway sea are visible from Boscastle House's breathtaking panoramic views of the charming settlement.
For your comfort and convenience, the personally created and opulently sized rooms are all furnished with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and complimentary amenities. Additionally, there are complementary snack trays, flat-screen TVs, free Superfast WiFi, and hairdryers in each room.
Cusgarne Manor
The Manor is a hidden gem with a peaceful valley view that has been renovated into a welcoming haven for adults only with uniquely decorated rooms. The formal garden, the valley, and the lake are all gorgeously visible from all three bedrooms, and visitors enjoy unique access to a 13-acre nature reserve.
Leafy lanes that are ideal for strolling, off-road biking, and horseback riding encircle Cusgarne Manor. Routes through the neighbouring countryside may include historic mining landscapes or nearby taverns. They are also near to the Devoran to Portreath Coast to Coast Trail.
Polraen Country House
Three minutes' drive from Looe in South East Cornwall lies the award-winning bed and breakfast Polraen Country House, located in a former historic coaching inn. It's a great vacation location for Looe, Liskeard, and Polperro and excellent for stress-free travelling in Cornwall and Devon thanks to easy access from on-site parking and the convenience of bus and Looe Valley railway for visiting locally.
Guests enjoy expansive hotel-style amenities that go far beyond a B&B, such as a private onsite parking lot, guest lounge, fully licenced bar, conservatory, and large gardens. Enjoy a restful night's sleep in a double, super king/twin, or family room. At breakfast, savour the view of a rural garden while eating the best local vegetables. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens and conservatory.
What to do
Eden Project
The area around their property in Cornwall used to be a desolate clay mine with little soil and no vegetation. This enormous crater was turned into a lovely worldwide garden, setting the atmosphere for an unforgettable day trip where you'll find nature like never before.
Explore vast covered biomes to stroll through the largest indoor rainforest in the world and take in the tranquil Mediterranean Biome's calming aroma. Extensive Outdoor Gardens, modern art, performances, and storytelling are all available. Find locations to relax, have fun, and dine while gathering inspired tips on how to look after the earth that looks after you.
There is an amazing variety of plants in Eden. You may experience untamed areas and undeveloped areas, lush rainforests, Mediterranean hillsides, North American plains, and Wild Chile throughout your tour. Discover the tales behind the many crops grown throughout the world. And get a tonne of garden-related inspiration.
At Eden, you may learn how both untamed and cultivated lands benefit us and get inspiration on ways to preserve the wild areas while yet cultivating the land sustainably. In Eden's outdoor spaces, classic landscapes coexist with spectacular modern gardens that will inspire new colour-themed border ideas, year-round appeal, natural low-impact materials, and animal attraction techniques.
Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary
More than 1,200 birds and mammals, including as Red Pandas, Red Squirrels, Asian Otters, Harvest Mice, and the creatures from the Fun Farm, may be found in the Park. The parrot family, Humboldt's Penguins, Caribbean Flamingos, Cornwall's Red-billed Choughs, Golden and Bald Eagles, Kookaburras, hornbills, cranes, and a plethora of other colourful birds will all be there for you to see. Join Carrot Time on the Fun Farm in the summer to interact with miniature donkeys, pygmy goats and lambs, as well as cuddly rabbits and guinea pigs.
You may observe birds like Archie the Bald Eagle and Tangee the Palm-nut Vulture up close as they fly over and around you during these really educational and exciting flying demonstrations during the wonderful summer "Eagles of Paradise" presentation at noon. After the presentation, talk to the keepers and the birds for wonderful photo ops and the chance to ask them questions.
Knightor Winery Tours
Photo Nacho Domingue
Outstanding English Wines from Cornwall. The mid-Cornwall-area Knightor Winery, which makes top-notch English still and sparkling wines, is close to the Eden Project.
Knightor Winery is situated amid 4 acres of lovely Cornish meadow, orchard, and hedgerows, in a calm setting above St Austell Bay. They produce small quantities of still wines, sparkling wines, and their own English vermouth using grapes cultivated in their vineyards in Seaton and Portscatho on the South Cornish coast as well as other English vineyards.
April through October: Guided tours at the winery | £20 pp each Sunday at noon
Come meet the team and have a guided tour of the display vines at the St. Austell location. They'll talk about the kinds cultivated in this nation as well as those from other parts of the world and offer advice on how to grow your own. A brief explanation of the winemaking process is given next, and then a taste of four wines follows. Aproximate running time of one hour.