Welcome to Gems Journal, our Cornish travel blog packed with holiday inspiration, the coolest of Cornish locations, exclusive competitions, interior style secrets, guest bloggers and much more.
June 5, 2025This June, we’re celebrating the ultimate coastal companions – your dogs. For a limited time, dogs stay free at any of our luxury dog-friendly Gems. Whether it’s their first paddle in the sea or their hundredth beach-bound adventure, we’re removing the pet fee for June, so they can explore the coast without limits, and with you by their side.
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May 13, 2025At Cornish Gems, we believe in using our business as a force for good; supporting people, places, and causes that make Cornwall the inspiring place it is. That’s why we’re proud to announce StreetVet Cornwall as our Charity of the Year for 2025.
StreetVet delivers free veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness across Cornwall. Their work is life-changing — for both the animals they treat and the people they support. From loyal dogs and curious cats to rodents, birds, and even the odd tortoise, their team of volunteer vets and vet nurses ensures that pets are kept healthy, happy, and together with their owners through incredibly difficult times.
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April 23, 2025Whether it’s heading out to sea on a paddle board, cycling through woodland, or hiking along clifftop trails, a UK activity holiday offers more than just a change of scenery, it’s a chance to reconnect with the great outdoors and the people you love. For families, it’s an opportunity to swap screens for sea air, and create shared memories in nature’s playground.
And where better to do it than Cornwall? Rugged and ready for exploration, Cornwall is bursting with opportunities to move, breathe, and feel alive again…
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April 22, 2025
For 55 years, World Earth Day has united people across the globe to protect our planet – from the air we breathe to the oceans, wildlife, and ecosystems we depend on. On April 22nd 2025, over a billion people in 192 countries are expected to take part, showing the power of collective action to drive real change. At its core, World Earth Day is powered by people, proving that when individuals come together with shared purpose, they can shift systems and shape a better future.
As a B Corp, we know that very action makes a difference, including how you travel. At Cornish Gems, we believe in the power of small, meaningful steps. As a proud partner of Tree-Nation, we’re marking World Earth Day (22nd April) with a pledge that gives back to the planet, and invites you to do the same.
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April 7, 2025For many of us, the best season of the year is just around the corner. What could be better than exploring Cornwall’s gardens, beaches and coast paths, as they comes to life with fauna and wildflowers? Pair the adventure with one of our luxury, dog friendly holiday cottages in Cornwall for a real treat.
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April 4, 2025Planning a milestone celebration in 2026? Whether it’s a big birthday, a wedding anniversary, a long-awaited reunion, or simply gathering your favourite people just because, make it unforgettable in one of Cornwall’s most extraordinary settings. But don’t wait around, our luxury, large holiday homes book up fast.
At Cornish Gems, we specialise in finding the most beautiful homes in Cornwall; spaces designed to bring people together in style, serenity, and indulgence. With 2026 dates now open and peak weeks booking fast, it’s the perfect time to secure your Celebratory Gem before availability becomes limited.
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March 27, 2025Dreaming of a luxury escape to Cornwall? We’ve got something special just for you! To celebrate the launch of our 2026 calendar, we’re giving ten lucky winners the chance to win a £500 Cornish Gems holiday voucher.
Whether you’re planning a family adventure, a romantic retreat, or a getaway with friends, this is your golden opportunity to experience Cornwall in true luxury and style.
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March 26, 2025Cornwall has long been a top destination for those seeking a luxurious escape in the UK, and in 2026, it’s set to become even more popular with the highly anticipated film release of The Salt Path, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, set along Cornwall’s iconic South West Coast Path. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, a romantic honeymoon, or a special gathering with friends, Cornwall provides the perfect setting for unforgettable moments.
Immerse yourself in Cornwall’s rugged coastline, revitalising sea air, and stunning azure waters, all from exclusive homes featuring sweeping sea views, uplifting luxury interiors, cinema and games rooms, private gyms, and serene wellness spas. With mindful travel and wellbeing escapes trending in 2026, there’s no better time to plan a celebratory getaway—where you can rejuvenate, unwind, and reconnect with nature and each other in some of the UK’s most breathtaking locations.
For a truly mindful and meaningful luxury holiday in the UK, there’s no place like Cornish Gems.
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March 18, 2025There’s something about summer holidays in Cornwall that make your heart sing. The feeling of being lifted up and down in sunset swells, sitting on sun-warmed rocks with proper fish and chips; sun on your skin and sand on your feet – this is exactly where you’re meant to be. If you’re planning a family escape during the school holidays, Cornwall sets the scene for unforgettable moments together.
As a team of Cornish locals, we know the pull of this magical place. That’s why we’ve handpicked some of Cornwall’s most extraordinary holiday homes; think BBQ breakfasts down at the cove, dolphin spotting from your outdoor hot tub, and dining alfresco with the sea as your backdrop – there’s plenty of space for the whole family to relax, play, and reconnect.
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March 17, 2025Your May Half Term in Cornwall awaits, where carefree days unfold at your own pace. Picture slow mornings playing on peaceful sands, afternoons filled with rock pool adventures or shoreside lunches, and evenings that push bedtime a little later, with sea-view dining over breathtaking sunsets.
Handpicked by us to ensure that parents can unwind, children have fun, and families come together, you’ll find only the most special spaces in our curated collections. From countryside cottages with hot tubs among the trees, to contemporary coastal retreats with swimming pools above the waves, browse our collections and start planning an exciting family break this May half term in Cornwall…
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March 13, 2025At Cornish Gems, sustainability is more than a buzzword – it is woven into everything we do. As a luxury B Corp travel brand, we recognise our responsibility to protect Cornwall’s unique landscapes, support local communities and set a benchmark for responsible tourism. We gained our B Corp accreditation in January 2024, and over the past year, this has fuelled our efforts to take significant steps in enhancing our sustainability efforts, ensuring that every stay and everything we do behind the scenes contributes to a brighter, greener future.
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February 20, 2025What do you do when life strips everything away? Raynor and Moth Winn turned to nature, and The Salt Path. Armed with only £115 and a tent, they uncover the healing strength of nature and human resilience.
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February 19, 2025This Easter holiday, Cornwall is filled with enchanting experiences waiting to be discovered, from Easter Egg Hunts in historic gardens to coastal adventures. But why should Cornwall be on your visit list this Easter?
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January 29, 2025Cornwall plays a starring role within HBO’s hit Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. From the windswept dunes of Holywell Bay, to gothic St Michael’s Mount, the House of the Dragon filming locations in Cornwall really do bring Westeros to life.
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January 22, 2025February half term can often slip by quietly, seen as the last wintry hurdle before we get to embrace the joys of Spring. But as you know, we are all about making the most, whatever the temperature. Besides, February is a wonderful time to experience Cornwall; the dramatic coastal scenes, the first blooms of the year, the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets…
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