December is here at last and we finally allow ourselves to use the ‘C’ word without apology (not ‘cornish’ obviously we fling that about with pride all year round) together they sound more hygge though: Cornish Christmas. The hygge hype may have passed but the idea wasn’t new in Cornwall: that pared back, slow grown, […]
The saying “The best time to plant trees was 20 years ago, the second best time is today” may or may not be an ancient Chinese proverb but it certainly makes sense. Earlier this year a chance meeting with a lovely lady whose aim was to educate people about dormice started us thinking. Dormice love […]
We thought it would be good to produce a definitive guide to our local area so we have put together this poster: Around Helsbury – the Highlights of North Cornwall. If you haven’t been to this area before it gives you the key places to aim for while you’re here, in a week you’ll need […]
New Year is a great time to be in Cornwall, with cosy log fires, wintry walks and dog friendly beaches to enjoy, you can really take time to relax together as a family. Let’s face it we’re all going to be ‘Brexmased’ out by then and some tranquility and quality R&R will be just what […]
Apples are a big part of autumn around here., we planted our little orchard at Helsbury Park about 10 years ago using mainly traditional Cornish varieties and this year has given us our best harvest yet. Originally from Asia, apples came to Britain with the Romans. The National Fruit Collection at Brogdale in Kent has […]
Keeping up standards at Helsbury Park is a bit like painting the Forth Bridge. We have chosen a country style of décor and solid furniture that can be refinished as we feel this is more sustainable than blowing with the winds of fashion. And where better for that ‘Farmhouse’ look than in a Farmhouse or […]