We have just received two cancellations for the coming week; 1219 Langarrack at Marazion, and 1149 By the Sea at Newquay.
Langarrack, a sleep 4, enjoys spectacular views of St Michael’s Mount and Marazion beach from its small private balcony and the rooms at the front of the property. Marazion village centre, with its charming blend of galleries, curio shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes, is just a short walk from the property.
By the Sea, an open-plan ground floor apartment which also sleeps 4, stands on the low cliff above Towan beach and harbour. Tastefully furnished throughout, By the Sea also has a balcony, as well as communal gardens. The owners of By the Sea are now offering 10% off the price of the coming week (commencing Friday 20 August) – call our office now on 01326 573808 for more information or to book.
We also have a cancellation for Fistral Edge at Newquay.
Fistral Edge, a sleep 6, enjoys breathtaking 180 degree views of Fistral Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. A stone’s throw from the golden sands of Fistral beach and on the quiet side of town, Fistral Edge is comfortably furnished with private parking and a sunny, enclosed garden. Fistral Edge is now available the week commencing Saturday 28 August at just £898 plus a £25 booking fee – a saving of £100! Call now to book.
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There’s still plenty going on in Cornwall this week – Fowey Regatta and Carnival finishes this Saturday, 21 August, and the Mining Villages Festival in Redruth finishes on Sunday 22. SaltFest – Saltash’s Summer Music Festival - starts on Friday 20 August (ending Sunday 22) and is absolutely free! The event will cater for a wide range of musical tastes, and if the weather is fair, the event will also include outdoor activities and fun events.
The West of England Steam Rally also starts on Friday 20 and finishes on Sunday 22 – this event takes place at Stithians Showground and includes over 50 full-size steam engines, vintage vehicles, heavy horses and a traditional fairground.
Bude Carnival takes place on Saturday 21 August, with a Fancy Dress Competition, Children’s Walking Parade and Fairy Queen Competition. Also on Saturday 21 is the Cornish Country Fayre and Farmers’ Market at Wadebridge – including dog agility, alpacas and Cornish music and dancing.
Also, don’t forget that Sunday 22 August is both Porthleven Lifeboat Day and Padstow Lifeboat Day.
Posted in August 2010, What's On |
We have a small selection of sleep 2s still available from this weekend, so if you’re thinking about a last minute visit to Cornwall, have a look at the following properties.
The Studio at Polperro, a cosy-for-two chalet-style studio apartment, has captivating views over the harbour and provides the ultimate romantic getaway. Famous world-wide and one of the most sought-after visitor locations in Cornwall, Polperro is an old fishing village with windy streets and quaint fishermen’s cottages. The Studio is available from Friday 13 August due to a cancellation, at a 10% discount.
We also have Church View at Perranporth (now offering the week commencing Saturday 14 at £440 plus a £25 booking fee), Merrifield Cottage at Charlestown (now offering the week commencing Saturday 14 at £585 plus the booking fee), and Gig Cottage at Mevagissey. 
All these properties provide comfortable accommodation for two, and are ideally located near the coast and some beautiful beaches. The weather is set to improve over the next few days, so why not treat yourself to a few days away in the Cornish sunshine? For further information, please contact our Customer Services team on 01326 573808.
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The 2010 Pendennis Cup takes place in Falmouth this week – the event includes super yacht racing and a comprehensive onshore entertainments programme. Whilst you’re in Falmouth, why not go along to Pendennis Castle where a nautical week is planned (ending on Friday 13th) – daily activities will involve making signal flags, games and trying on maritime costumes!
Camelford Agricultural Show takes place on Wednesday 11th August – this annual show is hugely popular with families and provides a great day out for all ages.
The Mining Villages Festival week starts this Saturday (14th) – events will take place in St Day, Lanner, Portreath and Carharrack, as well as at King Edward Mine, Beacon.
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week also starts this weekend (Sunday 15th) – with daily sailing races, a Red Arrows display and a spectacular firework display over the harbour.
Finally, if you are bringing your dog with you on holiday, take him along to Duloe Family Fun Dog Show on Sunday (15th) – the show will host 14 classes including Best Trick and Fancy Dress!
Posted in August 2010, What's On |
This week, Sidmouth Folk Week takes place, ending on Friday 6th August. This festival includes concerts, ceilidhs (Celtic dances) and displays. Henri Lloyd Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta finishes this Friday as well – nearly 300 boats enter this regatta annually, with around 550 sailors taking part.
Powderham Castle at Exeter is celebrating Pirate Week, Dartmouth Castle presents an open air version of Macbeth until this Saturday, and on Thursday 5th August, Plymouth is hosting a Help for Heroes Bike Night on Hoe Promenade. This event will be held monthly to raise money for the charity.
Dartmouth Folk Festival takes place this weekend, starting Friday 6th. This year’s festival will include a fayre, craft displays, dances and a music hall. And if you own a boat, why not go along to the ‘Rock the Boat’ party on Friday 6thAugust? Starting on the water at Torridge Estuary and ending in Bar Toko at Barnstaple, the party is held in aid of the RNLI. All ages welcome for the boat party (strictly over 18s only for the after party in the bar).
Finally, if you love steam traction engines, be sure not to miss Torbay Steam Fair this weekend (6th-8th). This event will also be raising money for charity.
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We’re fully booked this coming week, but do have a couple of properties left the following week if you’re looking for a last minute getaway.
Lizard at Porthcurno is a well appointed apartment, featuring a light modern décor and attractive furnishings. It enjoys access to shared, terraced gardens and provides all the comforts of home. Porthcurno is a beautiful little valley with a beach of pure white sand and stunning coastal views from the clifftop – the perfect spot for a romantic break with your loved one.
Church View near Perranporth is also available the week commencing 14 August – this cosy cottage for two is ideally located for touring, and is just two miles from Perranporth’s superb sandy beach, popular with families and surfers alike. Church View, with traditional furnishings and a feature stone wall, enjoys a pleasant outlook overlooking sunny south facing lawns.
If you need a larger property, or would prefer to come down to Cornwall this weekend, keep checking our Special Offers page – we do sometimes get last minute cancellations, and these will be advertised with the Special Offers. Alternatively, if you would prefer to call us on 01326 573808, a member of our team will be more than happy to advise you of current availability.
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This week, Tintagel is celebrating its annual Carnival. Highlights include a Children’s Fun Evening and Dog Show on Wednesday, a treasure hunt on Thursday and the Grand Carnival Parade on Saturday evening.
It’s also Padstow Carnival Week – with entertainment including live music, quizzes and activities for all the family.
The Hall for Cornwall presents George’s Marvellous Medicine this week, running between Thursday 5th and Sunday 8th August – a great way to spend an afternoon should the British weather let us down! Mitre Players will be performing ‘Moby Dick! The Musical’ at the Minack Theatre at Porthcurno until Friday 6th August, and St Endellion Music Festival also runs until Friday.
And be sure to get to Newquay towards the end of the week, as the Relentless Boardmasters starts on Wednesday 4th and runs til Sunday 8th. Acts including Razorlight, James Blunt, Feeder and Groove Armada will be performing at this year’s festival, which will also see international professional surfers competing to win the 5 Star ASP World Qualifying event.
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After a very last-minute break in Cornwall? We have a special offer on a three night break – starting today – at Riviera in Newquay.
Pay just £300 for the break, down from £387! Riviera,a chic apartment for two, is located a mere 2 minutes walk from the Gannel Estuary in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Newquay’s vibrant town centre.
We only have one property left showing availability for the coming week (starting 31 July) – a luxury sleep two at Hartland called Milkmaids. Part of Cheristow Cottages, Milkmaids is just a mile and a half from the coast, and has a sauna and private hot tub for guests’ use.
The following week is almost fully booked as well, although we do have one beautiful property available from 7 August. New to our portfolio, Church View is a cosy little cottage for two, just two miles from the golden sands of Perranporth beach.
If you’d like any help finding availability in August, please don’t hesitate to contact our office on 01326 573808, and don’t forget you can keep checking our special offers by clicking here.
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If you’re in Cornwall this week, why not go along to at least one of these events during your holiday? In celebration of National Archaeology Week, Tintagel Castle are hosting their own archaeological event, including a display of ancient artefacts and digging for your own treasure. Events continue until Friday 30 July and are free to English Heritage members.
Looe Carnival Week starts this Monday 26 July. This popular annual event includes a Fun Run, Children’s Sand Modelling Competition, a 3-Legged Race and a Grand Carnival Procession on Saturday evening.
The Minack Theatre is staging On The Razzle this week, performed by Stamford Shoestring Theatre – and the St Endellion Music Festival starts on Tuesday 27 July.
Paddington Bear will be at Bodmin General Station this weekend, as well as a children’s entertainer – and there will be Miniature Railway rides and Brake Van rides too! And after that, take a trip down to Events Square in Falmouth, where a weekend of live music, stalls and entertainment will be raising money for local charity Shelterbox, culminating in a sponsored sleepover in a Shelterbox Disaster Relief tent!
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If you are looking for last minute offers on self catering holiday accommodation in Cornwall then look no further than the Cornish Cottage Holidays’ website. We have many last minute offers, including Gunvor Cottage at Coverack, now offering 15% off the week commencing Saturday 24 July, and no booking fee. This makes a total saving of £140!
Gunvor Cottage – believed to be the oldest in the village – is full of charm and character, with an inglenook fireplace, original bread oven, old beams and stable front door. Just moments away from the beach, Gunvor is perfect for families.
Riviera at Newquay is now offering 20% off this coming week (Friday 23 July), a saving of over £100. Riviera, a chic apartment in a quiet residential part of the town, is perfect for couples. The tasteful furnishings and delicate décor combine to create a relaxing and romantic ambience, and the elevated patio to the rear provides an ideal spot to relax or sip a cocktail.
Call our office now on 01326 573808 to book, or for further information on these and other fantastic last-minute offers.
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Langarrack, a sleep 4, enjoys spectacular views of St Michael’s Mount and Marazion beach from its small private balcony and the rooms at the front of the property. Marazion village centre, with its charming blend of galleries, curio shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes, is just a short walk from the property.
By the Sea, an open-plan ground floor apartment which also sleeps 4, stands on the low cliff above Towan beach and harbour. Tastefully furnished throughout, By the Sea also has a balcony, as well as communal gardens. The owners of By the Sea are now offering 10% off the price of the coming week (commencing Friday 20 August) – call our office now on 01326 573808 for more information or to book.
Fistral Edge, a sleep 6, enjoys breathtaking 180 degree views of Fistral Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. A stone’s throw from the golden sands of Fistral beach and on the quiet side of town, Fistral Edge is comfortably furnished with private parking and a sunny, enclosed garden. Fistral Edge is now available the week commencing Saturday 28 August at just £898 plus a £25 booking fee – a saving of £100! Call now to book.
