We are delighted to launch 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.
August 2, 2018From good old fashioned bucket and spade beach days to days spent messing about on boats, the footprint of Cornwall’s breathtaking landscape offers the very best backdrop to create your luxury holiday.
June 21, 2018We are delighted to present Cornwall’s finest luxury holiday beach houses in the white sand dunes of Hayle, Cornwall … a very warm Cornish welcome to Sandy Acres. Read on to find out more including a review from our Gems co-managing director.
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June 15, 2018Since its launch in March 2015, viewers of the popular BBC drama based on Winston Graham’s period novels, ‘Poldark’, have flocked to the West Country to follow in the footsteps of Ross and Demelza. Stay in luxury Poldark holiday cottages near all the filming action, walk the dramatic, rugged clifftops, soak up the breathtaking seascapes and explore our Cornish Heritage.
May 26, 2018We are delighted to team up with Cornish Michelin-starred chef Ben Tunnicliffe, to offer our guests an exclusive opportunity to create private dining experiences in our luxury holiday homes, what could be better than that? – read on to find out more.
May 3, 2018Competition now closed.
It’s competition time! We are delighted to team up with our friends at Cornishware and offer our guests a unique opportunity to win £250 worth of Cornishware crockery and linen of your choice PLUS a luxury 3-night stay at our Gem Scilly Stack, a boutique luxury barn made-for-two in west Cornwall – now there’s a prize not to be missed!
April 30, 2018Confident salty sea dogs bound along the shoreline, smaller spirited dogs tease the incoming waves, whilst tired old timers just watch the world go by. It’s just another day in the life of our four-legged coastal companions. When the weekend comes around, our very own Gems dogs are always part of the plans as Cornwall presents all the right ingredients for a jolly good dog’s day out. Read on to explore our favourite paw-friendly Cornish walks and find your dog friendly cottage.
April 30, 2018St Ives has always had a special place in our hearts, it’s where it all started for us after all. So we asked our MD Julianne, to set her ‘out of office’ and enjoy a luxury staycation (or near-cation should we say) and share her love of this most beautiful Cornish harbour town.
April 27, 2018With a finger on the pulse of serious style, we speak to property owner Gary Thomas and follow his renovation journey from once forgotten flat to oh so cool coastal luxury accommodation. Open the door to Fistral Loft, Pentire, Newquay.
April 3, 2018It’s no secret that Cornwall is firmly on the foodie map, and we’re rather glad about that here at Gems HQ. When it comes to Cornish cuisine, oh boy are we spoiled! But it’s not just the delicious food that takes centre stage as gin distilleries, wineries and breweries add a little holiday spirit too helping to rubber stamp our fine Cornish reputation for all things artisan.