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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

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

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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Editor's Latest

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

My latest news, reviews and more...
Emily Scott shares her recipes
Eating out with a view

GCG’s Beach Guide Footage

Life's a beach... well it certainly is in beautiful Cornwall. We have more than 300 miles of coastline and over 300 beaches for you to explore. For a glimpse of what to expect see the video below.

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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Sustainable stays… I visit the Scarlet Hotel

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. The Scarlet has scooped awards galo...

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Yallah, the Cornish coffee that cares

Producing sustainably sourced and freshly roasted coffee from a barn just outside of Falmouth, local business Yallah is not only praised for its delicious coffee (and trust us, it’s spot on) but als...

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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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Let's get social...

The Cornish may say 'do it dreckly', but we like to keep you up-to-date with all the latest news, stories, competitions and reviews

Local Legends: private chef, Dave Sargent

Born and raised in North Cornwall, you don’t get much more local than private chef Dave Sargent. We chat to him about all things Cornwall

Emily Scott's monkfish and Cornish chorizo skewers

The GCG take inspiration from Emily Scott's new book Sea & Shore for her Cornish inspired monkfish and chorizo skewers.
Day in the life of a lifeguard

We catch up with a local lifeguard to find out what a day in the life of a Cornish lifeguard is really like…
Why Cornwall is the ultimate destination for your babymoon...

Cornwall could very well be the best option for rest, relaxation and recuperation
The Secret to Glamping in Cornwall

This summer's need to know glamping guide & Cornwall's new glamping creations exposed

In the spotlight

Celebrating seriously special Cornish brands & businesses we love and admire

The Sloop Inn

For a really traditional Cornish Inn, beloved by local fishermen and artists, but also by visitors, The Sloop Inn takes pride of place on the harbour at St Ives, separated from the sea only by a cobbled walkway. With its relaxing atmosphere, it is a must for a visit after a walk on the beach with your dog.
The Rum & Crab Shack

Stocking over 100 rums, you'll find crab, lobster and seafood galore on the menu... to be enjoyed on St Ives harbour.

Life's a Beach

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

Zuma Jay

Zuma Jay in Bude, north Cornwall, is your one-stop surfing shop! You'll find wetsuit and surfboard hire, alongside plenty of things to add to your own collection.
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.

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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Top 10 Easter events for your family holiday in Cornwall

As we all get used to the change in season, where we are greeted with more daylight, brighter days and more enviable calendars, there’s no bigger springtime celebration than Easter. We round up our top ten favourite family Easter events across Cornwall happening this year.

Activities, Family Days Out, 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,
Mother’s Day in Cornwall 2022

From gorgeous gardens and the best springtime strolls along the beach, to luxury afternoon teas and rejuvenating spa days, we round up the best things to see and do for Mother’s Day 2022 in Cornwall.

Activities, Food & Drink, General,
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,
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Cornwall 2022
Activities, Cornish Secrets Stays, General,
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,