St Ives harbour

Living like a local in St Ives

St 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.

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Gems recipe

Our Gems Recipe – gin & tonic cake

It’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.

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