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World Environment Day 2023

Cornish Gems. June 2, 2023

Cornwall 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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Kate to Coast: Wild Swimming Adventures in Cornwall

Cornish Gems. May 29, 2023

Surrounded 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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How To Have A More Sustainable Holiday

Cornish Gems. April 20, 2023

The search for a more sustainable holiday has certainly gained momentum, with many of our guests seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, and tread a little lighter on the destinations they love to visit. Whilst travel will always have some impact on the planet, how can we minimise the damage and still explore?  

Now we’re a certified B Corp organisation, we want to share our top ways to have a more sustainable holiday in Cornwall. From considering how you get here, to leaving your favourite place better than you found it, let this be your go-to guide for travelling more mindfully, without compromising on your fulfilling, indulgent, and memory-packed staycation. 

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Our Winter Escape with Cornish Gems

Jen. March 28, 2022

Having never been to Cornwall before, we invited interiors aficionado Sarah from The Copper Beech House to experience a stay with Cornish Gems.
Knowing Sarah has a keen eye for detail and design, whilst also being busy mum of two little ones, Sea Song in Falmouth ticked all the boxes for their family getaway by the sea.
Sarah gives us a sneak peek into their Cornish adventure last winter – for more information on how to
book yours please call our team on 01872 241241 or search Cornish Gems.

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Spring Into Cornwall

Jen. March 9, 2022

Spring into Cornwall with Exclusive Offers from Cornish Gems.

Spring 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

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Our Sustainability Journey

Jen. January 21, 2022

Cornish Gems: Our Sustainability Journey.

At Cornish Gems we have always loved Cornwall, the landscape, the coast, the culture and the people. We understand that loving Cornwall is not enough, we are pro- actively searching for ways across the business to reduce our impact on the planet.Read more

Sustainable Christmas

A Sustainable Cornish Christmas

Jen. December 7, 2021

How to Have a Sustainable Christmas in Cornwall.

This Christmas we once again look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy the festive season with family and friends in our beautiful properties. For many people, locals and visitors, reducing their environmental impact has become an increasingly important priority. With that in mind we’ve put together a guide to some of the simple ways that you can have a sustainable Cornish Christmas.Read more

Christmas in Cornwall

Cornwall’s Top 5 Christmas Adventures

Jen. November 9, 2021

The magic of a Cornish Christmas adventure is hard to beat.  Crunching through golden leaves, sipping local mulled ciders at festive markets, that bracing boxing day swim and of course carols around the fishing harbours. It truly is a most wonderful time of the year and we invite you to share your adventures with us.  Read on for our top 5 favourite adventures for the whole family. Read more

Portreath holiday

Portreath, Porthtowan and Tehidy: Discovering Cornwall

Jen. November 5, 2021

Portreath, Porthtowan and Tehidy

We never need an excuse to visit the beautiful section of Cornwalls’ north coast that encompasses Portreath and Porthtowan. Especially with sandy beaches nestled between dramatic cliffs, inspiring coastal path walks, rolling Atlantic surf and strolls around the scenic woods at Tehidy, there truly is something for everyone.

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Cornish Gems Teams up With CHT

Jen. August 13, 2021

Cornwall Heritage Trust

There’s so much more to Cornwall than Cornish cream teas and beaches, although we love both!  Cornish Gems have teamed up with Cornwall Heritage Trust to provide an exclusive opportunity to our guests to discover and explore some of the most iconic sites in Cornwall. Our guests now have the opportunity to choose an annual family membership to the Cornwall Heritage Trust as their complimentary welcome gift.Read more

Extraordinary Homes for Indulgent Escapes

Cornish Gems. April 9, 2021

Our incredible Extraordinary Gems collection showcases the best large holiday homes in Cornwall. From mid-summer gatherings with cliff-top hot tubs, to Yuletide celebrations in the grandest of dining rooms,  read on to discover our top ten large holiday homes for gatherings.

Situated in breathtaking locations around Cornwall, our Extraordinary Gems pull out all the stops when it comes to luxury holidaying, featuring everything from cinema rooms to hot tubs, private beach access to serene wellness spas.

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Top Six Cultural Spots in Cornwall

Jen. June 12, 2019

Map 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

Poldark, Cornwall

Holiday in Poldark’s Cornwall – find a Cornish Gem in top Poldark locations

Jen. June 15, 2018

Since 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.

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