Since the 12th Century there has been a port at Polperro. It’s location on the South Cornwall coast meant that its proximity to France and Spain was perfect for smugglers. The high cliffs around the entrance to the harbour with the town sitting in a bay provided a favourite landing place for the lace, tea [...]

Padstow is a small harbourside town situated mid way up the north cornish coast near to the mouth of the River Camel. Famous for it’s ancient annual Obby Oss festival and a whole lot more too! The town of Padstow is superbly placed for the perfect holiday, whether this be the traditional two week stay [...]

Dorcas was an elderly lady who lived in a cottage near Polbreen Mine in St. Agnes, Cornwall.
One night, unexpectedly she committed suicide by throwing herself down a deep mine shaft.
Her body was recovered and buried but her spirit is believed to live on in the mine.
Dorcas usually causes mischief by distracting the men from their [...]