February 17, 2023Kate Lowe, local yoga teacher, runs her own beautiful Instagram account capturing Cornwall’s turquoise waters, rugged landscapes and wonderful wildlife. We know that so many of our guests love sharing Cornwall through their own lens, so we asked Kate how to capture Cornwall perfectly…
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September 12, 2022Summer seems to slip by so quickly, and yet there is so much to look forward to when autumn comes around. From pottery workshops to pumpkin picking; we round up our favourite autumn activities in Cornwall, to help you make the most of your wholesome autumn escape.
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March 28, 2022Having never been to Cornwall before, we invited interiors aficionado Sarah from The Copper Beech House to experience a stay with Cornish Gems.
Knowing Sarah has a keen eye for detail and design, whilst also being busy mum of two little ones, Sea Song in Falmouth ticked all the boxes for their family getaway by the sea.
Sarah gives us a sneak peek into their Cornish adventure last winter – for more information on how to
book yours please call our team on 01872 241241 or search Cornish Gems.
March 9, 2022Spring in Cornwall is all about shaking off the winter blues a little earlier than most of the country. Of course, the milder weather and lighter evenings make it a perfect time to explore our beautiful county.Read more
January 21, 2022At Cornish Gems we have always loved Cornwall, the landscape, the coast, the culture and the people. We understand that loving Cornwall is not enough, we are pro- actively searching for ways across the business to reduce our impact on the planet.Read more
December 7, 2021This Christmas we once again look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy the festive season with family and friends in our beautiful properties. For many people, locals and visitors, reducing their environmental impact has become an increasingly important priority. With that in mind we’ve put together a guide to some of the simple ways that you can have a sustainable Cornish Christmas.Read more
November 9, 2021The magic of a Cornish Christmas adventure is hard to beat. Crunching through golden leaves, sipping local mulled ciders at festive markets, that bracing boxing day swim and of course carols around the fishing harbours. It truly is a most wonderful time of the year and we invite you to share your adventures with us. Read on for our top 5 favourite adventures for the whole family. Read more
November 5, 2021We never need an excuse to visit the beautiful section of Cornwalls’ north coast that encompasses Portreath and Porthtowan. Especially with sandy beaches nestled between dramatic cliffs, inspiring coastal path walks, rolling Atlantic surf and strolls around the scenic woods at Tehidy, there truly is something for everyone.
August 13, 2021There’s so much more to Cornwall than Cornish cream teas and beaches, although we love both! Cornish Gems have teamed up with Cornwall Heritage Trust to provide an exclusive opportunity to our guests to discover and explore some of the most iconic sites in Cornwall. Our guests now have the opportunity to choose an annual family membership to the Cornwall Heritage Trust as their complimentary welcome gift.Read more
April 9, 2021Our incredible Extraordinary Gems collection showcases the best large holiday homes in Cornwall. From mid-summer gatherings with cliff-top hot tubs, to Yuletide celebrations in the grandest of dining rooms, read on to discover our top ten large holiday homes for gatherings.
Situated in breathtaking locations around Cornwall, our Extraordinary Gems pull out all the stops when it comes to luxury holidaying, featuring everything from cinema rooms to hot tubs, private beach access to serene wellness spas.
January 2, 2020Cornwall lends itself to new beginnings, new experiences and feeling good. Of all the ways to start a new decade, we place a wellbeing break in Cornwall at the very top of the list.Read more
June 12, 2019Map out your Cornish days with culture in mind … with such a rich heritage and bucket-loads of character, it couldn’t be easier to bring you Cornwall’s top six cultural spots. It seems that in Cornwall, every path, cliff and cove has a story to tell, so culture vultures are spoilt for choice. Read more
May 22, 2019Cornwall’s top 8 properties for surfing breaks are ideally positioned for short, salty strolls to the beach, and an endless supply of waves. Whether you’re a pro city-surfer or new to the sport, dive into the Cornish Gems portfolio and book a luxury surf holiday.
January 22, 2019Why not spend February half term in Cornwall and keep the whole family entertained. Wrap up warm, pull on your boots and step outside, we’ve mapped out just some of the local events and our favourite hidden spots in the county for you all to enjoy.Read more
January 9, 2019At Cornish Gems we know a thing or two about holidays in Cornwall – our offices are based in St Ives and Truro and we have a local team of people who are passionate about everything this county has to offer. So we’ve mapped out our top 5 tips to create the perfect Cornwall holiday, read on to find out more and create a very special holiday for your trip to Cornwall in 2019.Read more