I like all the names of places you see as you drive around Cornwall. My particular favourite is the ‘Atlantic Highway’ as it conjures up such optimistic visions of an incredible road surrounded by sea but in reality it’s just like any other bit of tarmac. Still, good to say you’ve been on it. The views (as you can see) are good from wherever you are; blue skies (we were quite lucky), sea and green fields. As we were only down for a few days we tried to cram as much in as possible. We started with a trip to the Wadebridge Wine Shop which sells some amazing wines from all over the world, beers, ciders and spirits; they have two Cornish gins available there too.
We managed to fit in a trip to Sharp’s Brewery (which was so much fun it’s getting its own blog post) and we also popped over to St Ives. I think St Ives is probably my favourite town in Cornwall; a great mixture of shops, cafés and restaurants it’s a lovely seaside place to have a good mooch around. I found the above deli which I haven’t seen before and it was crammed full of local produce and all sorts of tempting things.
If you are heading down to Cornwall there are a few things that you really should try. Firstly, a Cornish cream tea with a disgraceful amount of clotted cream on your scones. Secondly, a pasty but do try to get one from a butcher or baker as they tend to be cheaper and more generously filled than those from some of the cafés. Lastly, fish and chips by the sea (in any weather) but do watch out for the seagulls otherwise your chips (and/or you) might end up going for an unintentional swim.
Beautiful place and that Cornish cream teas sounds interestingly.
Se ven deliciosas sus empanadas me gustarìa probarlas,abrazos.
Proper job! (as they say in Cornwall). I love Saffron Cake, but I find it hard to get a really good pasty these days. They so often tend to have grey gristly meat and mechanically sliced (as opposed to chopped) potatoes in them. Not like I remember them from my youth! There are some good Cornish cheeses too. I wonder if you tried any at that deli…
It all sounds wonderful, I love Cornwall and the café below Fifteen is one of my favourite places to have a coffee or snack lunch after a blustery walk along the beach. Those pasties and saffron buns sound like the best food around though.
It sounds like a wonderful time. Great photos.
Ah miss Cornwall…. great photos, reminds me of the good old times.
I wish I had a grandmother like that!
Disappointing about Fifteen but confirmed my suspicions. I’m glad you found something you liked in the drink, though.
That allotment deli looks wonderful.
I’ve never been to Cornwall – would like to go sometime. Loved the pictures! Really fun post – thanks so much.
Such an enjoyable trip and love the wonderful treat!
Oh my, This looks insane!
It looks beautiful. I love the sound of a proper Cornish cream tea and of course, I would love to eat a pasty. I am sure they are different from the ones you get in London!