January 31, 2024The winter frost is melting away and soon enough, we’re going to be greeted by the sun-soaked shores of summer. Get ready to discover an enchanting journey through the picturesque landscapes and coastal wonders of Cornwall, where heartwarming family moments are met with laughter, adventure, and a resounding commitment to wellbeing.
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January 3, 2024Cornwall is flooded with intimate days out, for all types of couples, whether you’re adventure-seekers or prefer a laid-back approach to romance. In Cornwall, we don’t choose the ordinary path of activities, as we’ve got heaps of unique and exciting days out, that compare to the generic ‘picnic in the park’ or ‘pottery painting’ excursion.
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September 13, 2023THIS OFFER HAS NOW ENDED.
Imagine this…you and your furry-friends exploring the iconic coastlines of dog friendly Cornwall, with the sea breeze in your hair (or fur!), before you unwind in a cosy cafe, with a puppuccino or a doggy ice cream. After a long day wandering the Cornish landscapes, settle into your own Gem, equipped for all your dog’s needs, so that you can put your feet up and relax. With our newest campaign, Dogs Stay Free, pup-parents no longer need to worry about an additional pet supplement fee. Choose your preferred Dog Friendly Gem so that your pups can skip the kennels and emBARK on a luxury holiday, for free! You’ll have a ball on your next Cornish staycation!
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June 2, 2023Cornwall is our home, and we’re passionate about keeping it clean, safe, and protected. We’ve nailed delivering high quality, luxury holidays in Cornwall, but there is uncertainty and concern about Climate Change and the impact it’ll have on Cornwall, such as rising sea levels, faster coastal erosion, and more. As a leading business in our industry, we feel both passionate and responsible about tackling these issues where we have the power to do so.
We caught up with Emma, our Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Manager in light of World Environment Day 2023 to get her insights on all the things Cornish Gems do to ensure we prioritise the environment…
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May 29, 2023Surrounded by the ocean on all sides but one, our county is one of fishing, secluded coves and pumping surf. With endless spots along Cornwall’s coastline begging for a bracing dip, it’s no surprise that wild swimming in Cornwall is a popular pastime for locals and visitors.
In recent years, the UK has seen a boom in wild swimming activity, with first timers heading towards lakes, rivers and oceans. But we caught up with someone who has been in and out of the sea for as long as she can remember. Kate Passmore (@katetocoast) is a wild swimming enthusiast, embedded in the open water swimming community. We touched base with Kate to get her knowledge, insights and experiences of Wild Swimming in Cornwall, and to find out what keeps Kate going back to the ocean for more…
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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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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
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
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.
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.