Exploring Polperro
How could I have not written about Polperro before? There’s my blog post from five years ago about the Cornish fishing village’s celebrated Shell House, titled Thank you, Mr and Mrs Puckey, but nothing else,...
Trelissick and the King Harry Ferry
After Storm Goretti swept through the Southwest, I was unhappy to hear that Trelissick was closed due to fallen trees and debris. It is one of my favourite Cornish National Trust properties. The weather had...
Up and Around Kit Hill
After a hectic few weeks, it was wonderful to exercise in the green outdoors. I’m passionate about Christmas and relish festivities with family and friends. But once the New Year has been celebrated, I’m eager...
From St Ive to Africa
Intrigued by a leaflet’s content, I picked it up. It advertised The Story of Emily experience, honouring the 19th-century welfare campaigner and humanitarian’s life. The interactive museum is set in the village of St Ive,...
Vineyard Wanderings
An unintended detour led to my discovery of a romantic and unexpected landscape deep in the Cornish countryside. Last autumn, Mr Word Loft and I planned to meet up at Forder to go for an...
Glorious Poppies
Like other flowers, poppies seem to be blooming earlier each summer with climate change. It came to my attention four years ago in May when I was on holiday in Tuscany. I shrilled with joy...
Stepping Back in Time
Enchantment was instant as I walked through the entrance of what must be Cornwall’s first attraction after crossing the border from Devon. Mary Newman’s Cottage imparts a fascinating tale, portraying 16th-century life, especially that of...
Pentillie Paradise
“I knew we hadn’t been here,” I said to Mr Word Loft. I pointed out the crenellated rooftop of the grand two-storey building of Pentillie Castle as we veered up the driveway. Before leaving home,...
A Storybook Village
I can’t resist going to Mousehole whenever I’m near. I’ve been to the Cornish fishing village on numerous occasions. Stayed there for a weekend with Mr Word Loft, and holidayed there for a week in...
The Merry Maidens
At last, I’ve been to the ancient circle after hearing about the Merry Maidens a few years ago. The site is located near St Buryan on the road between Newlyn and Land’s End. According to...