The weather this Summer has been stunning, with records for both temperatures and sunshine hours tumbling. Nearly everyone who has been in Cornwall has had a stunning time in beautiful weather. And on that note we're already taking bookings for next year for our dog friendly cottages, so if you're planning to come please do contact us as soon as you can.

We've teamed up with local organisation 'Best of Bodmin Moor' to bring you a unique set of guide books which feature walks all around the Bodmin Moor area. They include the new guide to the Copper Trail which is a circular walk around the whole moor, it's a real achievement if you can complete it but you can also break it up into shorter walks if it suits you. We've a special offer for all our readers of £15.00 for all 4 books including postage. To get your copies just drop us an email by clicking below.

Air Southwest has teamed-up with Cornwall's leading vineyard, Camel Valley, to promote the county to visitors. The low fares regional airline and the award-winning vineyard are giving away two return flights to or from Newquay to Gatwick, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff or Dublin, and a VIP wine tasting. Newquay airport is only about 40 minutes from Helsbury and the trip must be taken before the end of May 07 so you can take avantage of our short break rate. Click on the link to enter.

If you are down in Cornwall at half term there is a wonderful spectacle to be had at Colliford Lake Park on Sunday 29th October at 6pm. You can follow a grand lantern procession and then watch the beast come alive with snap, crackles & pops! Wonder at the lights and magnificent firework show and see the burning of the wooden sculpture of the beast. Numbers are limited so do book early to save disappointment.