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Learning Traditional Wisdom
Words by Jamie Crocker | Images by Joya Berrows From online fame to land-led living and shared knowledge. There are worse places to be stranded than Barcelona, though few would choose six hours of enforced reflection between departure boards and another airport coffee. For Jack Harries, it became an apt pause in transit: a moment that mirrors a broader recalibration, one that has taken him from early internet notoriety to a slower, more deliberate engagement with land and lea
Jamie Crocker
Apr 20
Beyond the drive
Words by Hannah Tapping The finest spaces have always served more than one purpose. At Porsche Centre Exeter, a new series of owner events is redefining what it means to belong to the Porsche family. A morning of wellness A Porsche showroom at rest has its own atmosphere: the gleam of precision engineering, the clean architectural lines and a sense that everything here has been positioned with thought and purpose. Even the air plays its part as bespoke Porsche scent drifts th
Hannah Tapping
Apr 20
Oak frame craft
Words by Jamie Crocker Two Cornish businesses collaborated to shape Halwyn’s restaurant. The Restaurant at Halwyn On the edge of Crantock, a new purpose-built structure houses the latest venture of the Eustice family, combining dining, recreation and community in a single space. It is the culmination of decades of local farming history and the vision of Will Eustice, a fourth-generation custodian of Trevowah Farm. The restaurant and bar building, now open to the public, exemp
Jamie Crocker
Apr 20
Step Inside
Words by Jilly Easterby An invitation to experience the cornucopia of colour and creativity that is Cornwall Open Studios 2026. This May, 322 artists and makers will welcome visitors from across the county and beyond into their studios and workshops throughout Cornwall. During the nine-day event, creatives will showcase their skills, share their stories and illuminate artistic practice in its myriad forms. The range of studios is as diverse as the landscape they inhabit; pain
Jilly Easterby
Apr 20
Eden, an explanation
Words by Jamie Crocker Twenty-five years on, the Eden Project asks what kind of future follows. There is a temptation, when confronted with the scale of the Eden Project, to treat it as a spectacle, something akin to a grand Victorian construction that has been laid before a wide-eyed public for inspection. The biomes are photographed, the pit is admired, whilst visitor numbers are tallied and offered for inspection as a form of justification. Yet its 25th anniversary arrives
Jamie Crocker
Apr 20
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Measured modernity
A refined coastal house displaying an appreciation of scale and considered detailing. Spindlewood is a confident piece of contemporary architecture, extending to more than 2,900 square feet and arranged with clarity and purpose. Jackie Stanley introduces a house where specifications have been handled with care. A full-height entrance hall sets the tone, leading to a generous living room with an inset fireplace and a flexible snug that can serve as a fourth bedroom with en sui
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Apr 20
Rich in character
A period property that has the hallmarks of substance, offering space and practical family living. The Old Vicarage presents a substantial period house set within well-managed grounds that extend to formal gardens, a swimming pool and a tennis court. Approached by a long driveway, the house makes a confident first impression, with origins dating to the 14th century and later additions shaping its current form. Inside, a galleried entrance hall sets the tone, leading to a sequ
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Apr 20
Rural Beauty
Words by Mercedes Smith An inspirational collection of art on show in spectacular floral gardens. Delamore gardens featuring Laqueus by Stephanie Cushing One of the best things to happen to fine art in the last few decades is the rise of the rural art venue. Away from the typical citycentric locations of the artworld, big names and inspired independents have opened galleries and sculpture gardens deep in the English countryside. Kestle Barton was a notable pioneer, opening a
Mercedes Smith
Apr 20
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A point of equilibrium
If you’re seeking a place that consistently delivers beyond expectation, then go no further than St Michaels Resort in Falmouth. Turquoise blue water glitters for miles until it is ruled off by a hard, straight horizon, supporting ships waiting to enter Falmouth harbour. Gyllyngvase Beach, running round like a pale-yellow bow, sits beneath the point where I am standing on Cliff Road.
Extending the appeal
Cornwall holiday cottages now offer guests connective experiences. Old Lanwarnick has long been recognised for offering family oriented, dog-friendly accommodation that allows visitors to explore Cornwall beyond the usual tourist routes. Its story began in 1086, though its roots likely reach back further still. The estate earned its first mention in the Domesday Book – England’s pioneering census, commissioned by William the Conqueror to document the nation’s wealth.
Heritage by the sea
It is something that cannot be bought, but is earned through consistency and time. Asteadfast business in the South West, independent and family-run St Austell Brewery has stood the test of time since 1851. From humble beginnings as a supplier of wines and spirits, St Austell Brewery has grown into an award-winning business spanning pubs, brewing and drinks wholesale, continually championing hospitality.
Built upon trust
It is something that cannot be bought, but is earned through consistency and time. John Bray Cornish Holidays has been a trusted name in North Cornwall for over five decades, offering a truly local and personalised service that’s hard to match. With offices in both Rock and Port Isaac, their team lives and breathes the area, and therefore they are a willing component of the community. We take a closer look to find out how they achieve this. Â
A curated portfolio
From snug shepherd huts to cosy country cottages, via relaxing retreats by the coast, an inviting array of holiday properties stands ready to be discovered. If the draw of the west has already caught you in its thrall, then Cornwall and Devon Hideaways should be the lifeline that you reach for to ensure that your stay in one of these two wonderful counties is near perfect.
A sense of personality
Old-world charm meets modern luxury at one of Cornwall’s most enduring hotels. More than just a place to stay while visiting Cornwall, the Penventon offers an escape from the everyday, it’s a place where Georgian glamour marries contemporary elegance, dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences that blend the richness of the past with the comfort of the present; where artisanal dining and theatrical drinks come together with genuine hospitality and hard to match service.
Picking up the baton
Skybus, part of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, takes to the air, connecting Cornwall with the capital.
An atlantic interlude
Finding sun, solace and serenity at St Moritz Hotel.
The ‘Ladies that – indecision – spa’ WhatsApp group pings on my phone. It’s that time of year when we plan our annual weekend of pure indulgence. No husbands, no children, no work, no responsibility… other than for ourselves and a short shopping list that majors on prosecco.
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