Situated on Cornwall's
dramatic north coast
bask in the warmth of
the Atlantic Gulf Stream

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Fathers Day May 29th, 2012

Its nearly that time of year when we get to tell our darling dads how much we love them. Why not suprise yours with a fantastic holiday in sunny Cornwall? We still have the week of 16th June left at the Granary. It sleeps 6 people, so you could even bring grandpa too! We’ll give you a £50 discount as a sweetener. More money to spend on slippers, cigars, and chocolate!

First Post – Padstow May Day April 25th, 2012

Not long now until Padstow May Day. It is held on the 1st May and is truly a spectacle to behold. The men, women and children of Padstow take to the streets dressed in their whites, armed with their melodiums and drums, following their beloved ‘obby ‘oss. There is a red ‘os (the old ‘oss), and a blue ‘oss (the peace ‘oss), that whirls and dances through the narrow streets to the incredible beat of the May Song. The streets are adorned with flags and trees, as well as the beautiful maypole.This is an ancient pagan fertility festival – beware if you get taken underneath the ‘oss. I was seized twice one year, and now have twins!!

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