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Cornwall's Luxury 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

Cornwall Holiday Boutique

Whether it's five star indulgent luxury, staycations in beautiful locations, to just downright fun, adventurous and quirky, The Cornwall Holiday Boutique has it all.
Travel & Parking
Tides & Surf

Great Foodie Hotspots

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.

Let's Explore...

Here you will find Cornwall's best dog friendly places to walk, eat, drink and relax
Walks & Beaches
Where to eat
The Driftwood Spars, St Agnes

Set in the iconic Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, The Driftwood Spars is a brewpub. Trevanaunce is the main beach at St Agnes, a best kept secret, with Trevallas Cove also not far away. The brewery there ...

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Dog Day at Penzance’s Jubilee Pool

Does your four-legged friend fancy a dip? Back for 2021, on 31 October Penzance’s art deco lido is being opened up especially to celebrate our furry friends with ‘Dog Day’. Working w...

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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.

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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New opening… Carbis Bay Estate launches Walters on the Beach

Just when you think Carbis Bay Estate can’t offer any more, the portfolio add another string to its bow… and it’s a rather tasty one. Located in a prime position overlooking the awar...

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A Cornish Cocktail: Porthilly Distillery’s Vodka & Soda with Tarragon

VODKA & SODA WITH TARRAGON LONG & REFRESHING What Porthilly Distillery had to say about this cocktail… The tarragon brings a gentle flavour of anise and makes for a great partner to Porthi...

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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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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

Day in the life of an aerial photographer

Falmouth-based Matt Burtwell tells The Good Cornwall Guide about his typical day
Born in Cornwall: childrenswear brand, Frugi

Starting on a much smaller scale, Frugi was born in Cornwall back in 2004, when Lucy and Kurt Jewson created the business from Cornish home.
The best places to go swimming in the wild?

‘Green exercise’ is now where it’s at and where better to try it than in captivating Cornwall?
10 best dog-friendly beaches to take your pup in Cornwall

Don't press paws (sorry, couldn't resist) on your Cornish holiday because you have a dog in tow, Cornwall is the perfect getaway for your canine companion.
The best private chefs for your holiday in Cornwall

By opting for a private chef you get the best of both worlds - making the most of your wonderful holiday home while grazing on delectable Cornish plates cooked to perfection.