Bluebells are starting to come through and they don’t hang around for long.
For a couple of weeks, the woods - and coast - feel completely different, softer and full of colour.
Worth getting out to catch them if you can. Thank me later! Full list of the best spots at the LINKINBIO.
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@swcoastpath at Pentire near Polzeath
Tehidy Woods (@rogueotherworld )
Camel Trail near Wadebridge (hire bikes @bridgebikehire_cameltrail and head towards Bodmin)
Trelill near @pengennamanorweddings
Other local spots
@enysgardens@pencarrowhouse@lanhydrocknt@great_gardens_of_cornwall
Save this for your next weekend walk, or share with someone you’d love to join you.
#BluebellSeason #SpringWalks #cornwall #ThingsToDoCornwall #LoveLocal
Overlooking the famous surf beach, Fistral, Newquay, @esplanadehotel , is famed for its laid back beach vibe, free family activities during the school holidays and on-site surf school. Whether it’s a family adventure, romantic couples Coast to Coast Break or Walking Break, or a group surf trip, The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay is the perfect spot for unforgettable seaside stays. We are delighted they remain on our Little Black Book.
Walk out of the hotel and onto the beach, where you’ll find rockpools, sand and waves for days – surfers of all abilities are welcomed and the Quiksilver Surf School, which is a one-stop-shop for board hire, wetsuit hire, individual tuition and classes, is on hand, so you don’t even need to bring a bodyboard.
No matter what your family set-up, you’ll find plenty of options – from family rooms with bunkbeds, to a double with sofa bed, all 85 rooms are en-suite. A babysitting service is provided so adults can enjoy live entertainment in the Elements Cocktail Bar. The whole clan meanwhile can enjoy films in the cinema room and splash to their hearts content in the swimming pool. Parents wanting a little peace and quiet can also escape to the adults only spa at sister hotel, Fistral Spa, just up the road.
#cornwall #coastalstays #muddycornwalllittleblackbook #muddystilettosweekendescapes
Win Jimmy Fairly sunglasses of your choice, worth £175 🕶
Sun’s out, and we’re celebrating the Muddy Awards Finals and the unexpected vitamin D boost with a fantastic giveaway 🌞
One lucky person has the chance to win a pair of Jimmy Fairly sunglasses of their choice, with upgraded polarised lenses ✨
Jimmy Fairly is a mecca for top-of-the-range glasses and sunnies at a revolutionary price. Its mission is simple: to offer stylish, planet-friendly eyewear that won’t leave you weeping at your bank balance. For extra feel-good, for every pair bought, Jimmy Fairly donates a pair to someone in need ❤️
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FLASH GIVEAWAY! The much loved @stivesfoodfest is back on Porthminster Beach’s white sands for 2026 (15 - 17 May) for three free days of top chef demonstrations, live music, artisan food and drink, and unforgettable seaside atmosphere.
For one lucky reader we’ve not one but four tickets to the exclusive recording of the Sharp’s Private Podcast – a one-time only live session at the St Ives Food & Drink Festival. Pop on your headphones and join Ed Hughes as he hosts an all-star panel featuring chefs Andi Tuck, Ben Palmer, and Guy Owen, and bring three friends too. @andrewdtuck@chefbenpalmer@guy_owen@edbeersommelier
To enter
🍴follow @stivesfoodfest@muddycornwall@sharpsbrewery
🍴tag your foodie loving mates that you’ll bring with you
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Competition closes midnight Thursday 14 May 2026.
Winner has 24 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Entrants must be residents of the UK and aged 18 and over.
The Prize is non-transferrable, no cash alternative and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
The Prize is only valid at St Ives Food & Drink Festival 2026 (May 17th).
If due to unforeseen reasons St Ives Food & Drink Festival reserves the right to replace the prize for an equal or greater value.
The winner will be selected at random by Muddy Stilettos Cornwall and the winner’s name and email address will be shared with St Ives Food & Drink Festival to issue the tickets.
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#giveaway #stivesfoodfestival #stives #cornwall #whatsoncornwall
To get you in the mood for Rivals S2 launching on Disney+ on Friday we’ve imagined where all that steamy drama might unfold in Cornwall – pairing the show’s characters with real properties that feel entirely capable of hosting that level of, er, action. Head to the LINKINBIO to see where we imagine RCB, Lord B and the rest of the cast might choose for their Cornish places. #rivals #propertyflirt
