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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

      Falmouth is a popular town with a cosmopolitan-vibe ideally located for exploring the west of Cornwall whilst staying in a Cornish Traditional Cottage on a self catering holiday. A long maritime history has made Falmouth a busy town today and a splendid place to visit.  Holding the world’s third largest deep water [...]

When was the last time that you can remember shrieking with laughter, being covered in mud or being brave enough to do something that absolutely terrified you? If the thought of walking around old historic buildings or lying on a beach reading a book whilst sunbathing bores you to tears then don’t fret because Cornwall [...]

Pasties and Scrumpy cider are the stereotypical fare which first springs to mind when people think of Cornwall.  I can assure however that this rural region has a wide variety of delicious home-grown produce to tantalize your taste buds. Food shopping is a lot more pleasurable when we can see, feel and ultimately taste how [...]

Cornwall is not only a fabulous destination to spend your Christmas holiday; a county that urges you to slow down and look at the breathtaking scenery around you, but also one that boasts some of the finest local produce. All the ingredients that you could possibly hope to adorn your table on Christmas day can [...]

The economy may still be delicate but the Cornish holiday market remains strong as here at Cornish Traditional Cottages internet sales continue to rise dramatically year on year. Booking online has become so popular that, since 1998, we have cut brochure production by 90%. During this Summer we ran out of availability completely and we [...]

With beautiful photographs depicting the self-catering cottages we have to offer throughout Cornwall, accompanied by descriptions that will have you……