February - From the Farm...

Well, February certainly started in a very un-Cornish way – snow! Almost unheard of in our normally mild winter. Some very puzzled looking cows wandering around. Cats, Chloe, Trevor and Sammy were not best pleased, but dog Marli was thrilled and couldn’t stop racing around in the white stuff. Garden birds much appreciated the snacks we put out and lots of finches queued up to enjoy the thistle seed. Ronnie spotted a couple of snipe feeding in the front field while on a major fencing repair job.

As for the flowers, the daffodils were stopped in their tracks and the poor little primroses had a fright. Now there are lots of daffodils out and the camellias are looking a picture.

Daughter home for a few days so went for a very cheering and cheerful lunch at the Blue Bar on the beach at Porthtowan which was bustling with walkers and the odd surfer. Am planning a trip to Eden Project with various nephews before end of February when the skating rink finishes there - that is if they can be distracted from the local skateboarding park.

Paintbrushes are at the ready preparing for the start of the season – won’t be long now.

Things To Do

• Activities

Walking
www.southwestcoastpath.com

Cycling (Coast to coast Cycling Trail)
www.cornwall.gov.uk

Cycle Hire
www.elmfarm.co.uk

Mountain Biking
www.the-track.co.uk

Surfing BBHQ Portreath
www.bodyboardhq.co.uk
www.surfacademy.co.uk
www.porthtowansurfschool.co.uk
www.shoresurf.com

Tennis
www.aviarycourthotel.co.uk

Swimming Pool
www.carnbrealeisurecentre.co.uk

Horse Riding
www.cornish-riding-holidays.co.uk

• Attractions

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm Callestick
Cornish Goldsmiths Bridge*
Cornish Mines and Engines near Redruth*
Eden Project near St. Austell - Only an hour away, the world famous Eden Project is a must-see for anyone visiting Cornwall.
Geevor Tin Min St. Just*
Lost Gardens of Heligan near St. Austell
Minack Theatre Porthcurno
Mineral Tramways Discovery Centre near Redruth*
National Maritime Museum Falmouth*
National Seal Sanctuary Gweek
Newquay Zoo
Paradise Park Hayle
Pendennis Castle Falmouth*
Penlee House Museum and Gallery Penzance*
Poldark Mine Helston*
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum*
Royal Cornwall Museum Truro*
Tate Gallery St. Ives*
Truro Cathedral* - Stunning Gothic Revival Cathedral in the heart of Cornwall's only city. Three soaring spires and beautiful stained glass. Unique 'church within a church'. Cornish Saints found in windows, wood and stone. Fantastic Shop. Restaurant serves delicious Cornish Cream Teas and meals. Free Guided tours Easter to Oct. Free Friday 1.10pm lunchtime organ recitals Mar to Oct. Free Entry.

*Rainy day suggestions

• Restaurants

The Bridge Inn
The Treleigh Arms Redruth
The Inn for All Seasons Carvery Redruth
The Fox and Hounds Comford Lanner
The Portreath Arms Hotel
The Royal Oak Perranwell
The Dining Galleries Penventon Park Hotel Redruth
The Blue Bar Porthtowan

Resources

Canada

• Ontario Cottage Rental - Cottage Link Rental Management, specializing in cottage and cabin rentals across Ontario & southern Quebec.