As cosy and comfortable as you’ll find your Cornish cottage, at some point during your trip you will want to venture out and explore Cornwall. Why don’t you wander along to one of the fantastic sanctuaries or zoos and introduce yourself to the residents.  They will be delighted to show off their colourful plumes, agile [...]

Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Padstow is a vibrant fishing harbour town alive with cafes, galleries and shops situated around the picturesque working quay.   Find your way around the ropes and over the lobster pots piled on the waterfront and jump on a leisure boat for a day trip out sightseeing. Wander [...]

Travel through the winding country lanes bordered by Cornish hedges and you will arrive at the awe inspiring Tintagel.  With legendary links to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table you are sure to feel a sense of inspiration and magical adventure when visiting this fascinating area. Beautiful turquoise green water washes around [...]

The Cornish certainly know how to throw a good party and New Years Eve is no exception.  Start 2012 the way you mean for it to carry on with laughter and celebrating.  Let off some party poppers, toast champagne with your friends and dance the night away. Say goodbye to the old year and welcome [...]

Newquay one of the nation’s favourite seaside resorts caters for all and has something for everyone from the well known surfing beach at Fistral to the family beach at Towan.  Staying in a cottage in Newquay wouldn’t be complete without going for a surf; if you’ve never tried it before give it a go, it [...]

The working fishing town of Looe is the ideal base for your self catering holiday in Cornwall thanks to its emphasis on visitor’s enjoying its beaches and numerous attractions.  Looe has been a popular holiday resort for more than two hundred years. The River Looe separates residential West Looe from the popular water front and [...]

Christmas is coming and clothes are getting tight. The festive spirit in the Cornish Traditional Cottages is increasing daily.  We’re tucking into delicious chocolates and scrumptious cake on a daily basis.  It’s okay though because Christmas calories don’t count apparently.  Phew! Discussions are following the lines of will we be waking up to a white [...]

Fowey is a historic town and commercial seaport, the surrounding coast and waterways are still busy with watercraft.  It’s situated in a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and is truly a beautiful place to stay and rent a Cornish cottage.  Rows of pastel-coloured terraced houses sit on the west bank of the river and [...]

You’ve arrived in Cornwall and settled into your comfortable Cornish cottage.  I hope you didn’t forget to bring your dog along.  Cornish Traditional Cottages has plenty of pet friendly cottages available to accommodate the whole family. Now is the time to get outside and explore the local area.  Whether you are staying in the North, [...]

A beach is for every season not just the summer.  Don’t abandon it just because the weather has turned chilly. You won’t get a tan with your winter woollies on and cloudy sky’s overhead but there are still so many things you can do! With over 300 beaches in Cornwall there certainly is a huge [...]