Demelza's Diary

What to wear in Cornwall

Whatever the weather in Cornwall, it's best to be prepared. Cornwall is green for a reason. The county has the most amazing, lush landscape all year round, and this is what makes it such a beautiful place to visit, but you can be sure that during part of your stay, it will rain. If it doesn't you have been truly lucky. There is a saying I've heard here in Cornwall. Rain before seven, clear by el...[More]

Best Beaches in Cornwall, from someone who lives there

Demelza Cottage is situated inland, equidistant from Padstow, Newquay, Bodmin, and St Austell, making it the ideal spot to explore Cornwall’s stunning beaches, north and south. We thought we’d make it easy for you to plan your beach day, according to what you want out of it, so we have selected five beaches, all stunningly beautiful, but offering slightly different things to the holidaymaker. Best...[More]

Christmas in Cornwall

There's lots of great things to do in Cornwall, in the run up to Christmas, including Padstow Christmas Festival, Mousehole Lights, Truro Christmas Market, Heligan Night Garden, and Eden Project

The Hut, B&B, and the best breakfast ever!

It's been a full year since we got the shepherd's hut up and running, but now in its second year, we have had five-star reviews all the way. It's been a great extra space for family and visitors as well as the occasional guests who want to get away from it all.

A labour of love

The last eighteen months have seen a fabulous guy walk into my life. From the outset, he embraced the smallholding lifestyle and completely got the game plan for the smallholding.