Earlier in the year, my friend and I went on holiday to Cornwall for a week. After the stress of this year with buying The Nest, it was great to get away for a change of scenery. We stayed in a small village called Trevone which is near Padstow, in a house right on the edge of two fantastic beaches, and with a fantastic month for weather, we had a brilliant time. Below are some photos from the trip, and a few highlights.
1. The Beaches - A fantastic choice of rocky and pebbly, with plenty of rock pools to explore, rocks to clamber over and a natural swimming pool. Or smooth and sandy with fantastically clear water! On the last day it was 24 C, just like being in Spain
2. Padstow - A lovely place to just wander and do a spot of shopping. Yes it is full of tourists and it's hard to escape them even out of season, but a typically Cornish harbour town with a view out to Rock on the other side of the estuary. Some pretty pastel coloured houses can be spotted up side streets, and a lovely yellow pub covered with flowers sets a lovely scene. Rick Steins eateries are obviously a good pull, but sample the traditional Cornish pasty for a treat on the go, or take a box home with you to keep the memories and the taste
3. Tintagel - Rumoured to be the birthplace of King Arthur, this windswept outcrop was once a stronghold for the Cornish kings, and with incredible far reaching views, it's easy to see way. Take sensible footwear, park in the town and scamper up the steps (there are a lot of them, some almost vertical!) to explore the ruins
4. The South West Coastal Path - We were so lucky that we stepped out of our front door and we were on it. Take a picnic and go as far as you want. Discover secret beaches, sheltered coves and amazing views as you walk, and enjoy the friendly smiles and greetings from other walkers on the path
5. St Ives - Again, a bit of a tourist trap but well worth a visit. We were lucky enough to visit on the last day of an art showcase, and spent many enjoyable hours wandering around free art galleries and studios, exploring art its from the present day back to the etchings and oil paintings of old. We also stumbled across the shop of one of my favourite textile artists, Poppy Treffry. Her shop was crammed with beautiful hand stitched things, and I couldn't leave without a lovely illustrated Singer sewing machine. We also found a fantastic fish and chop, Harbour fish and chips. After an incredibly windy and drizzly morning, a huge bowl of battered cod and chips with sweet potato crisps, salt and vinegar and garlic mayonnaise hit the spot completely
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