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Gems Interiors: Creating Jackdaws

Welcome to Jackdaws, a dazzling treasure brought to life by the incredible Gems Interiors team – Tara, Phoebe and Charlie. Nestled in the heart of Trevone, Jackdaws is a vibrant jungle of colors that has undergone a magical transformation. With its bright and bold patterns, jewel colours, and touches of luxury, this three-bedroom Gem, originally a blank canvas, now stands as a family-friendly retreat exuding joy and extravagance.

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Wander Cornwall This November

The stormy season of November is upon us, but there’s still endless adventures to be had. No matter the weather, we’re getting ready to wrap up warm and embrace the beginning of winter, with our bobble hats to hand. From outdoor adventures with the misty seascape as a backdrop, to hiding from the rain at one of Cornwall’s great eateries, there’s an array of excitement, awaiting your touch.

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Gems Interiors: Creating Beach View, St Ives

The famous St Ives light pouring through windows that boast beautiful blue sea views, feel immediately uplifted by the beauty both inside and out of Beach View. With swoon-worthy interior design, you’ll feel inspired to indulge, rest and make fabulous memories with your nearest and dearest.

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Top 10 Storm-Watching Locations In Cornwall

As much as we hate to leave summer, the winter storms of Cornwall are inevitably coming in the nearing months. With the weather in the South-West known for being turbulent and unforgiving, it’s good to be aware of where the stormiest spots are, so you can happily watch from a distance. For the storm-chasers out there, we’ve got some of the best places for you, to follow the weather and watch the clouds cry out.

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Ride The Wave Into Cornwall This Autumn

Summer is coming to an end, which means it’s time to head back to work and return to normal life. However, autumn means that the leaves start turning and the sea is at its warmest, so there’s no need to wallow for long. Before you hunker down for another winter term, capture the last of the Cornish season and embrace slow living. Cornwall is the perfect place to take a step back from day-to-day life and live a more balanced lifestyle, where you can appreciate the world around you. Whether you’re from a built up city, or just want an escape, explore a home-away-from-home in Cornwall and try out something new, like surfing or other sea activities. 

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5 Things To Do With Your Dog In Cornwall This Summer

Have you dreamt of bringing your furry-friend on holiday with you? Sometimes it’s hard to navigate what locations are dog-friendly, but there’s no better place than Cornwall, when it comes to exploring with your beloved pet. Whether you fancy leaving pawprints in the golden sand of Cornwall’s beaches, or wandering through the calming woodlands, your four-legged friend is guaranteed to have the waggiest tail with these five activities.

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Top Sea View Restaurants in Cornwall

Imagine this – you’re on a summer staycation in Cornwall, and you’ve just finished your long day of lounging around the beach or roaming the local areas. It’s time for dinner, but you haven’t had enough of admiring the beautiful seascapes. Whether you’re residing in Falmouth or Fowey, there’s dozens of gorgeous restaurants with sea views, to suit all tastes. Grab a glass of wine and settle down to a tasty meal with your family, at some of our favourite sea view restaurants.

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Homes Perfect for Wild Swimming in Cornwall

Imagine water so clear that you can see the sand and rock below; the feeling of being lifted by soft swells, immersed in the habitat of a whole different species. Cornwall is a playground and haven for those who love to be surrounded by ocean. Whether you feel at home in seawater, or a dip in the wild is on your bucket list, there are endless places to start or continue your watery adventure. Perhaps our wild swimming interview with Kate Passmore has inspired you?

Our Coastal Retreats are ideal for those wanting to incorporate wild swimming into their Cornish staycation. In this blog post, we highlight some of our favourite wild swimming spots in Cornwall, and the properties perfectly located for nudging you out there (and warming up in afterwards!)

Remember to only swim in RNLI lifeguarded areas, and avoid going into the sea alone. You can chat to any of the friendly Lifeguards you see on the beaches, and ask about the conditions in the water.

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#WhereWeGo

We’ve been thrilled to see such a fabulous number of entries to our current competition #WhereWeGo! From locals to those on their holidays in Cornwall, it’s clear that whether you’re born here or drawn here, Cornwall is a special place to many across the world.

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A Chat With Lyn Thompson: Founder of Whistlefish

Whistlefish was founded in 1996 in St Ives by Lyn Thompson, an ambitious young artist with a passion for florals and animals – who’s passionately grown the company into a much- loved brand, now with 12 shops across the south-west. Known for celebrating the everyday in an extraordinary way, Whistlefish seeks to bring the joy of Cornwall into homes everywhere with beautifully designed, affordable and sustainably made cards, wall art and gifts.

Like us, Whistlefish share a love for the Cornish coastline and its power to inspire creativity. So, we caught up for an interview with Whistlefish’s founder Lyn Thompson to chat more about art in Cornwall.

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WIN with Cornish Gems and The Cornish Food Box Company

Welcome to Cornish Gems at the Rock Oyster Festival!

We are giving you the opportunity to WIN a £500 HOLIDAY VOUCHER to go towards staying with Cornish Gems, and be treated to an luxury Cornish Food Box hamper to fuel your stay. Enter below to win!

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