We’re stopping for a few nights in my old childhood haunt of Torquay now. Where I spent many a six week holiday growing up. The council have done a fantastic job of planting up the municipal borders with stunning wildflowers of every colour. We even spot a lil buzzy bee waving its fuzzy behind around.
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Brixham bday
For last year’s birthday celebrations we’re in the sunny tourist trap that is Brixham. Originally a Saxon settlement, Brixham was the landing place of William of Orange and many of the town’s inhabitants, who are descendants of the Dutch army, have Dutch surnames. At the mouth of Brixham harbour is Breakwater Beach, one of theContinue reading “Brixham bday”
Crantock beach
One of the many lovely beaches around Newquay is Crantock Beach. The impressive stretch of sand was voted Best British Beach by BBC Coast 2013. Crantock offers a large expanse of golden sands backed by dunes between the Pentire Headland to the west and the Gannel river to the east. The dunes rise steeply toContinue reading “Crantock beach”
Newquay sands
We can’t visit Cornwall without a flying visit to our old haunt Newquay. From girly holidays to the early days of the hubby and I, it’s played a big part in our history. From the long sweep of Fistral, to the smaller coves of Tolcarne and Towan – there are beaches galore for the sandContinue reading “Newquay sands”
Port Isaac
The small vibrant fishing village of Port Isaac is one of Cornwall’s most well known and popular holiday destinations. Port Isaac was a busy coastal port from the Middle Ages to the mid 19th century when it was an active harbour where stone, coal, timber and pottery were loaded. Most of the old centre ofContinue reading “Port Isaac”
Mevagissey
Next on our Cornish trip is the pretty little harbour village of Mevagissey. Old Mevagissey has a distinctive twin harbour that provides a safe haven for the many fishing boats that land their daily catch. Named after two Irish saints, St Meva and St Issey, the quaint village dates back to at least 1313. AlthoughContinue reading “Mevagissey”
Feels like a real holiday!
We’re staying in a lovely caravan park close to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and it’s an ideal base for our Cornish exploration. Nothing quite makes it feel like a proper holiday than a pool! All sparkly and blue under the scorching sunshine. But we can’t relax for too long – it’s off to theContinue reading “Feels like a real holiday!”
Kynance cove
And we’ve arrived at possibly the most well know of all of Cornwall’s beaches – Kynance Cove. This stunning tidal beach is famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks – although at the moment it is a little grey! The cove regularly features on lists of the most beautiful beaches in theContinue reading “Kynance cove”
Perfect Polperro
Polperro – meaning Pyra’s cove is a large village, civil parish, and fishing harbour within the Polperro Heritage Coastline in south Cornwall. It’s a steep walk down to this picture postcard perfect village but it’s well worth the effort. It’s idyllic appearance comes complete with tightly-packed ancient fishermen’s houses which survive almost untouched, a quaintContinue reading “Perfect Polperro”
West Looe
West Looe is a separate area, across the bridge and out of the bustling tourist town of East Looe. It has a charming, quieter vibe all of its own. Pretty little houses tumble down a hill towards a compact hamlet with little more than a pub and an estate agents (ironically given the problem withContinue reading “West Looe”