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West Cornwall: 14 things to do

Eldest daughter is in her GCSE year, which means our family holidays are limited. Since tests take up much of her April/May/June – gone are the days of going away all Easter as a family! This year I took the younger girls to California to see my dad, but …

West Cornwall: Sykes’ Boslow Cottage

Oldest daughter is sitting her GCSEs this year with her first Art exam immediately after Easter Break. She wanted to take a few days off to just chill out before she spent the rest of the break studying in earnest. The poor girl has 22 exams over 2 months! …

Cornwall: St Moritz Hotel in Polzeath

Every family needs a little indulgence in their life and ours is the St Moritz Hotel in North Cornwall. Located high above Daymer Bay overlooking the River Camel estuary, the St Moritz is a totally re-done rendition of popular 1930s hotel located by the surfing beach of Polzeath. Many families return year after year and …

Cornwall: The Residence at Gwel an Mor

The first thing you notice when you reach Gwel an Mor in Cornwall is the views. They stretch above high above Portreath and go deep into the wild blue Atlantic. The resort has been charming visitors for years, but this is our first time here and we’re guests to check out their …

Sykes Cottages: Nans-Tek in North Cornwall

“Mummy it’s perfect!” my 11-year-old exclaims as we explore our Cornish holiday home. She opens the sky blue door to reveal a perfectly formed twin room with French doors that open on to a sprawling hedge covered valley. She quickly claims it as “hers” and says she wants to live in this house when …

The Modern Family goes to Cornwall

The Valley in Cornwall: The Modern Family Cornwall reminds me a bit of California. There are long sandy beaches, golden-haired surfers and a focus on fresh, seasonal food. There are bits that are distinctively different, like the coastal cliff walks, hedgerows and of course the ever-present pasty. The weather is …

Cornwall with Kids: The Sands Resort Hotel and Spa Review

Think Cornwall and you think wet suits and walking boots. Surfing. Coastal walks. Cornish pasties and cream teas. But how do you make the most of it with kids? It helps to base yourself somewhere that caters to children! As guests of the Sands Resort Hotel and Spa in North …

Bedruthan Steps: Sustainable tourism, young families and a cracking good breakfast!

The Bedruthan Steps kindly asked the Modern Family to spend the weekend in Cornwall at their family eco hotel. Perched on the cliffs between Padtsow and Newquay, the four-star hotel is a beautifully renovated 60s-style building and a tribute to sustainable tourism. It has long been known for being …

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West Cornwall: 14 things to do

West Cornwall: Sykes’ Boslow Cottage

Cornwall: St Moritz Hotel in Polzeath

Cornwall: The Residence at Gwel an Mor

Sykes Cottages: Nans-Tek in North Cornwall

The Modern Family goes to Cornwall

Cornwall with Kids: The Sands Resort Hotel and Spa Review

Bedruthan Steps: Sustainable tourism, young families and a cracking good breakfast!

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