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The Great Cornwall Holiday Guide

We love to share and celebrate everything that is truly special about Cornwall. So dive in, and search for your Cornish experience with The Great Cornwall Guide, or as we like to call it the GCG

Visitor guides to Cornwall's best towns and villages

You're likely to have lots of questions before you visit Cornwall, from the best place to grab lunch to where to park your car. Our town guides will answer all your questions and provide plenty of inspiration so you make the most of your time here.

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West Cornwall Guides

Here you'll find guides to the very best places to visit in West Cornwall, from buzzing St Ives to sleepy Mousehole
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North Cornwall Guides

From surfer's paradise Newquay to pretty Padstow, here are the very best places to visit in North Cornwall
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South Cornwall Guides

Home to fabulous Falmouth and stunning Fowey, here's your must-visit places in South Cornwall

Holiday Cottages Cornwall

From contemporary coastal retreats with seriously special sea views, to large cottages nestled in the Cornish countryside, our collection of holiday cottages create unforgettable stays

Travel & Parking
Weather, Tides & Surf

Cornwall's best restaurants and eateries

Just because you're in chillaxed Cornwall doesn't mean you have to compromise on fabulous food
Fine Dining
Pubs & Inns

In the Spotlight – GCG Reviews

Celebrating seriously special Cornish brands & businesses which have our GCG golden lobster seal of approval

Electric Bakery Bude, Al's Saturday Special...

Editor Rebecca Moore shares one way to make sure your Saturday lunch in Cornwall, is a tasty one
Karrek, St Enodoc Hotel, Rock

We visit Karrek restaurant at tranquil St Enodoc Hotel to enjoy nine courses of Cornish cuisine at its best...
Scoff Troff Café, St Ives

Our editor Rebecca Moore heads to Scoff Troff Café in St Ives to put its infamous breakfast to the test…
Life's a Beach

Life's a Beach is situated overlooking Summerleaze Beach, the perfect hang out for tasty bites and local nectar.

Scarlet Spa, Mawgan Porth

In the depths of rugged north Cornwall, yet just five minutes from Newquay Airport, perched atop Mawgan Porth beach sits the luxury ecohotel nestled into the rocks.
Porthminster Beach Cafe

Porthminster’s superb Blue Flag beach in St Ives has its own year-round top-rated café, just right for sanctuary from the summer sun in the heat of the day, or for storm watching in winter.
The Gannet Inn, Carbis Bay

Our editor Rebecca Moore heads to The Gannet Inn, sister to the Carbis Bay Estate, for a hearty lunch…

Activities & Wellbeing

Your time away is limited, so why spend it looking for activities to do and places to go when we have done the work for you? Our guide has you covered.
Family Days Out
Adventure, Sport & Lifestyle

Beaches & beauty spots

With so many gorgeous beaches in beautiful Cornwall, how do you know which ones to choose for your visit?
Wild Cornwall
National Trust Spots

Editor's Latest

Want to make the most out of your time in Cornwall? Here you'll find the latest events, competitions and news...

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My latest discoveries and news...
Cornwall's best-known chefs share their recipes
Eating out with a view

GCG beach footage

Life's a beach, well it certainly is in Cornwall with over 300 miles of beautiful coastline to be explored. Don't believe us? Enjoy a glimpse our golden sands below...

New ‘Monster’ Wet & Wild Experience Lands in Bude

Monster Slip and Slide is Bude's latest attraction offering locals and those visiting the area the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer's day, while providing a super-soaked adrenaline rush......

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Relaxation restored at St Michaels Resort, Falmouth

Our editor Rebecca Moore heads to the popular Cornish fishing town of Falmouth in search of some rejuvenation… For me, Falmouth feels different to the rest of Cornwall. Is it beautiful? Yes. Is ...

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Art & Literature: where to visit in Cornwall

If you love to immerse yourself in art and literature, spending time in Cornwall will feel even more special. It comes as no surprise that the Cornish landscape has inspired great literature set in wo...

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10 of the best summer events in Cornwall

We all know that Cornwall comes alive in the summer, beaches fill with sun and sea chasers, there’s a hustle and bustle about our winding streets and the seagulls are getting fed more than ever. Whi...

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Skip's Dog-Friendly Guide

Our resident office dog Skip, is lucky enough to have lived in Cornwall all of her life. She provides an insider's guide to four-legged life by the sea.

Holidays in Cornwall with your Dog

Here you will find Cornwall's best dog-friendly places to walk, eat, drink and relax
Walks & Beaches
Where to eat
Catching up with Coastal Canines South West

After leaving Cornwall and travelling the world for a few years, when Grace Davenport returned to her home town of Bude she wasn’t sure what route to take with her career. One thing she did know...

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Cornwall’s Luxury Hotels Where Dogs Can Come Too

We all like to press pause – or should we say paws – from time to time, and that includes our curious canines too....

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GCG Journal...

Hot off the press, captivating Cornwall exposed, bringing you the latest stories and topics from the GCG and inspirational guest bloggers

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10 of the best summer events in Cornwall

We all know that Cornwall comes alive in the summer, beaches fill with sun and sea chasers, there’s a hustle and bustle about our winding streets and the seagulls are getting fed more than ever. While we’re sure many of you aren’t planning on moving too far from your beach of choice, Cornwall’s summer calendar is filling up nicely too. We’ve put together our top 10 not-to-be-missed summer events.

Activities, Family Days Out, General,
New ‘Monster’ Wet & Wild Experience Lands in Bude

Monster Slip and Slide is Bude's latest attraction offering locals and those visiting the area the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer's day, while providing a super-soaked adrenaline rush...

Activities, General, New in Cornwall,
The Secret Bakes of Mevagissey

Discover the secret bakes of Mevagissey

Activities, Family Days Out, Food & Drink, General,
Ana’s Kusina… a Cornish Private Chef with a difference

Cornwall's at-home food scene just got a lot more exciting, as it welcomes back Ana Marie, a half Cornish, half Filipina chef and owner of Ana's Kusina. Cornish Secrets' editor Rebecca Moore witnesses the chef in action and finds out how her two heritages collide in her latest cooking venture...

Cornish Secrets Stays, Food & Drink, General, New in Cornwall,
Our St Ives 2022 Travel Guide

Our editor Rebecca Moore heads west to one of Cornwall's most talked about towns, St Ives. She shares her favourite ways to spend your time in the jewel in Cornwall’s crown...

Cornish Hot Spots, Destinations, General,
Q&A with the founders of Atlantic Blankets, Al and Gemma Graham

Editor Rebecca Moore catches up with husband-and-wife duo Al and Gemma Graham founders of Atlantic Blankets, to chat seaside inspiration, sustainability and, of course, beautiful blankets.

General, Interiors,
Talking interiors with Bleujen’s Erica Clements

Editor Rebecca Moore catches up with florist Erica Clements the founder of flowers, home and gift store Bleujen to talk interior inspiration, foliage favourites and following her dreams in Cornwall.

General, Interiors,
Why Cornwall should be on your 2022 bucket list

With 2022 already showing more hope than its predecessor, if you’ve not encountered this wonderful corner of the country, or need an excuse to visit again, we’ve rounded up some of the highlights on why Cornwall should be on your 2022 bucket list.

Activities, Beach Life, Destinations, General,