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GIVEAWAY: 3 copies of One Summer by Taylor Cole – CORNWALL

28th July 2024

We are delighted to offer 3 copies of One Summer by Taylor Cole, a novel to transport the reader to CORNWALL. UK ONLY

One Summer by Taylor Cole

Two people. Two pasts. One summer to fall in love.

Caleb is a former professional surfer trying to build his life after a career-ending accident.

Lindy has moved to Loor island to start a new life, combing the shores for sea glass to weave into jewelry.

When the two meet, sparks fly – but not the good kind. Then they discover they’re neighbours, and they’re stuck with each other for one, long summer.

As they slowly learn to trust each other, and find themselves sharing their stories that brought them to Loor, their dislike begins to unravel into friendship, then maybe something more.

But will the weight of their pasts ruin their chance of a future?

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  2. Just let us know in the Comments below by midnight, 10 August 2024 – What are your thoughts on Cornwall? Best food? Best places to stay? Share your recommendations (your hopes to visit one day, even….) in the comments below!

THREE winners chosen at random. UK ENTRY ONLY

With thank to Aria fiction for organising this giveaway.

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  1. User: Tina Hartas

    Posted on: 17/08/2024 at 10:21 am

    WINNERS

    susan65
    Sheena Batey
    Curly

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  2. User: anmaedcr

    Posted on: 12/08/2024 at 7:05 pm

    Cornwall is so beautiful, one of my favourite places is Charlestown because of the amazing food in the area. My favourite restaurant there is Springtide.

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  3. User: gd2023

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 10:43 pm

    The best place to visit is St Ives.

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  4. User: Patricia Avery

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 9:35 pm

    Sadly with much regret I have never been to Cornwall although it is somewhere I have always wanted to visit as one of my grandparents was born in Liskeard where he started his working life as a tin miner. A tragic mining accident killed his father and the family then moved to Northumberland where Grandad transferred to a coal pit. Now too old to travel such a long distance so have to be satisfied by reading both non-fiction and fiction books of the county.

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  5. User: Victoria Bazley

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 9:12 pm

    Portreath has a lovely beach and is just so pretty, on the South West Coast Path walk too.

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  6. User: Natalia

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 6:19 pm

    I’ve never been, but dying to go and see the gorgeous beaches and sample the scones.

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  7. User: shivster

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 5:46 pm

    I have not been for over 40 years, but I can still remember their gorgeous beaches and delicious clotted cream scones!

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  8. User: SKnightley

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 5:35 pm

    I have holidayed several times in Cornwall and think it is a beautiful place to visit and explore. I have been to St Ives twice and love how busy and bustling it is, with a gorgeous beach. And I have also stayed on Lizard Peninsula which was a beautiful place to explore with stunning scenery.

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  9. User: sharonarnott

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 5:05 pm

    St Ives has some amazing food. Our favourite place is The Deli, when you get sick of pasties, their grilled goats cheese and beetroot salad is divine. We love to stay at 27 the Terrace. The seaview rooms have a lovely view over the beautiful Porthminster Beach

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  10. User: Leah Tonna

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 12:42 pm

    Best for watching the sea.

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  11. User: Pollygon

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 11:45 am

    It’s a long drive down to Cornwall from North West England so we break it up with a night stop. Two weeks in a cottage by the sea is our reward, a beautiful part of the world that rejuvenates the soul

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  12. User: keithymon

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 11:30 am

    It was a long time ago I visited (1973) but I have such fond memories of the high-banked and narrow twisty lanes and the relatively unknown beach and cove of Lansallos. Gorgeous place to spend a summer out of doors.

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  13. User: hayley davies

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 10:05 am

    it has some of the best beaches and coves

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  14. User: Heather N

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 6:40 am

    I love Cornwall – particularly the beaches, the scenery and the cozy pubs

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  15. User: GCotterill

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 6:37 am

    Port Isaac, can’t go wrong with a bit of the ‘Doc’, grab a pasty from the pasty shop too 😉

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  16. User: susan65

    Posted on: 10/08/2024 at 5:47 am

    Love the scenery, Cornish cream teas and mustn’t forget the Cornish pasties.

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  17. User: John Walker

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 10:52 pm

    The Eden Project which is a great family day out.

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  18. User: Patricia Barrett

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 10:35 pm

    I love to walk and hike, and there are so many amazing trails to discover all over Cornwall.

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  19. User: Claire Hamilton

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 10:29 pm

    I love Tintagel Castle which is in such a beautiful area.

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  20. User: Adrian Bold

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 10:12 pm

    I loved Fistral Beach when I was younger due to it’s amazing waves for surfing and body boarding.

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  21. User: Carolyn Corrin

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 10:02 pm

    It is a long time since I have been to Cornwall. I am housebound now.
    I used to love a family holiday there with my husband, son and in -law
    There was plenty to do for everyone and we all enjoyed our time there.I would love to go there again.

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  22. User: Rebecca F

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 9:43 pm

    We used to spend nearly every summer in Cornwall as kids. Love Newquay, Padstow, St Ives. I mean basically anywhere! Haven’t been back in 20 years though so really need to!

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  23. User: Angela Macdonald

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 9:14 pm

    I have lovely memories of visiting Cornwall as a child, and I would love to go back.

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  24. User: Priscilla Stubbs

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 9:11 pm

    I loved our visit to the Eden Project. I visited in the early days of the project and would love to visit again

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  25. User: claire Little

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 12:13 pm

    I’ve never been, would love to visit.

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  26. User: Turtledove

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 12:03 pm

    I’ve visited twice and both times the sea mist was so thick I couldn’t realistically travel any distance to see the sights. Looking forward to a ‘third time lucky’ visit soon to enjoy the coves and beaches.

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  27. User: Curly

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 10:50 am

    I love the coastal path, stunning scenery and loads of lovely pubs, cafes and guest houses along the route.

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  28. User: Lesevans6

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 10:11 am

    Cornwall is a great place I Particularly like Falmouth and enjoy eating at The Brasserie On The Bay.

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  29. User: cazza

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 8:43 am

    I’m hoping to go late next spring to avoid the summer crowds but to hopefully get good weather too. I’m looking forward to surfing at Polzeath the most.

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  30. User: Yatota74

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 7:05 am

    I have to admit I have never been in Cornwall yet but would love to go one day

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  31. User: zeenie

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 6:29 am

    id love to visit. ive heard only lovely things

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  32. User: elebjones

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 6:25 am

    I love st Ives for the food and shopping

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  33. User: Rachel Colclough

    Posted on: 09/08/2024 at 5:27 am

    I was a baby the last time I visited Cornwall, always went north to visit family in school holidays. From the photographs I have seen Cornwall does look lovely

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  34. User: Pnic72

    Posted on: 08/08/2024 at 10:26 pm

    I love Cornwall, used to take family holidays there when the kids were small. Would love to visit again

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  35. User: Holisticrmp

    Posted on: 08/08/2024 at 8:36 pm

    Narrow roads, sea gulls and food poisoning – all in all not a good last trip to Cornwall

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  36. User: Sheri

    Posted on: 08/08/2024 at 8:32 pm

    I love Cornwall, so much wonderful scenery and every town and village is unique

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  37. User: Amy

    Posted on: 08/08/2024 at 12:58 pm

    Cornwall is beautiful!

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  38. User: Angela Kelly

    Posted on: 08/08/2024 at 11:33 am

    I’ve never been to Cornwall but I love reading books set there!

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  39. User: Mary N

    Posted on: 08/08/2024 at 7:42 am

    We used to spend many a wonderful holiday in Cornwall when I was younger, and whenever I think of Cornwall I think of happy times. The food, the people, the scenery, it’s just perfect.

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  40. User: Monarch

    Posted on: 07/08/2024 at 3:33 pm

    A beautiful county, I have been several times, my favourite place would be Polperro.

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  41. User: Maya R.

    Posted on: 06/08/2024 at 5:37 am

    Have not been to Cornwall for many years but I do remember Portscatho was where we stayed, and it was lovely – great walks and a quiet holiday.

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  42. User: Beth21

    Posted on: 06/08/2024 at 12:25 am

    LOVE Kynance Cove, Sennen Cove and Polzeath.

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  43. User: icompmse1978

    Posted on: 05/08/2024 at 6:14 pm

    I love cornwall, – great food, occasionally sun 🙂 just too far usually to travel from newcastle

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  44. User: Beevans

    Posted on: 05/08/2024 at 4:53 pm

    Love the Coastal walks

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  45. User: Erica Hughes

    Posted on: 05/08/2024 at 1:34 pm

    Love visiting Padstow

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  46. User: TP21

    Posted on: 05/08/2024 at 11:01 am

    Cornwall is beautiful but such a long drive for us! Love the coastline, the walks & the cream teas.

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  47. User: Toby H

    Posted on: 05/08/2024 at 4:40 am

    Cornwall is beautiful!

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  48. User: nancyt

    Posted on: 05/08/2024 at 3:00 am

    We visit Cornwall every year. My favourite place is Gorran Haven. I’ve known it since childhood holidays and it still makes me happy to go there.

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  49. User: Margaret Ms. Gallagher

    Posted on: 04/08/2024 at 7:34 pm

    I’ve walked the coastal path in Cornwall – such breathtaking scenery I’d love to do again

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  50. User: Liz Hardy

    Posted on: 04/08/2024 at 4:33 pm

    Got to be the rugged coast, second to none.

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  51. User: Lisa

    Posted on: 04/08/2024 at 2:57 pm

    I love Cornwall. It’s such a beautiful part of the UK. I always go for a Cornish cream tea when I visit and my favourite place for this is Berryfields Farm. The food there is so fresh and delicious.

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  52. User: dana

    Posted on: 04/08/2024 at 1:57 pm

    The coastline in Cornwall is spectacular with many beautiful coves.

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  53. User: Lauren O

    Posted on: 04/08/2024 at 10:04 am

    I’m lucky enough to have been born and brought up in Cornwall – Rosa in Newquay does some amazing food and the Lizard has some incredible remote places to stay

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  54. User: lisabai20

    Posted on: 04/08/2024 at 9:48 am

    Cornwall is such a beautiful place. I have tried lots of cream teas during my visits there and my favourite is Berryfields Farm. The food there is always fresh and delicious.

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  55. User: Owl5454

    Posted on: 04/08/2024 at 8:46 am

    Amazing food – Roskillys Ice Cream in Helston is the best I’ve ever had

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  56. User: smith106

    Posted on: 03/08/2024 at 8:55 pm

    I’ve never visited Cornwall but it looks a lovely place to visit.

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  57. User: Amy Parkinson

    Posted on: 03/08/2024 at 8:21 pm

    I’ve never been to Cornwall but I would absolutely love to go to Padstow and eat at Rick Stein’s restaurant

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  58. User: Posycosy

    Posted on: 03/08/2024 at 8:00 pm

    I don’t get to visit Cornwall as often as I’d like. However when I am there it’s absolutely ‘essential’ to have a Cornish Cream Tea. They’re truly sublime!

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  59. User: Suzanne Croft

    Posted on: 03/08/2024 at 6:52 pm

    Bude is brilliant for being both dog friendly and wheelchair accessible

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  60. User: Tess P

    Posted on: 03/08/2024 at 5:26 pm

    Happy memories of visiting as a child and going to lots of farms with adventure playgrounds. And great literature!

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  61. User: Deepea

    Posted on: 03/08/2024 at 2:02 pm

    A visit to St Ives is a must. There are several beautiful beaches and some excellent restaurants. You can sit and watch the bustling harbour or explore the art galleries. You can get to St Ives on the train which follows the coastline which is a treat in itself.

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  62. User: Cristina McDowall

    Posted on: 03/08/2024 at 12:53 pm

    Love it – trailing the narrow roads and coming across amazing views

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  63. User: cazza

    Posted on: 03/08/2024 at 10:48 am

    I’ve never been to Cornwall, but would love to go to the beaches there as they look stunning.

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  64. User: AdiLee

    Posted on: 03/08/2024 at 8:24 am

    The best county in the UK for holidays

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  65. User: Michelle Bridges

    Posted on: 02/08/2024 at 4:48 pm

    Beautiful scenery and plenty to see

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  66. User: Gypsyqueen13

    Posted on: 02/08/2024 at 2:36 pm

    I love Cornwall – The Eden Project and Tintagel are definite places to visit. Fish and chips by the sea and ice cream too

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  67. User: Michie

    Posted on: 02/08/2024 at 7:23 am

    Moved to Cornwall 2 years ago from the Midlands and my life has completely changed! Days out at the fabulous beaches with some wonderful beach cafes. Amazing walks on the coast or moors. Just be careful of the roads!!

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  68. User: SeasideSuzi

    Posted on: 02/08/2024 at 5:42 am

    I love the fact you can still get to so many places on the train. The little stations are lovely.

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  69. User: Ellen Stafford

    Posted on: 01/08/2024 at 4:30 pm

    I love Cornwall the beaches are beautiful and clean and I absolutely love a Cornish Cream Tea.

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  70. User: andyi

    Posted on: 31/07/2024 at 5:54 pm

    Cornwall is a beautiful place. My brother and sister in law even moved there. Just be careful as the roads are really narrow and it is hard to find anywhere to park.

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  71. User: Quod

    Posted on: 31/07/2024 at 4:00 pm

    Cornwall is great for sea air beaches, food and walks

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  72. User: Amy

    Posted on: 31/07/2024 at 11:55 am

    I love Cornwall

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  73. User: Helen Sahl

    Posted on: 31/07/2024 at 11:42 am

    For me it has to be St Michael’s Mount, I like to go there and sometimes walk over the causeway or take a boat if the tide is in.

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  74. User: Sarah Hamilton

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 9:48 pm

    I’ve been to Cornwall once after uni – 30 years ago. It was gorgeous, about time I went back!

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  75. User: Kelly Jones

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 8:32 pm

    I love Cornwall, it’s just so beautiful. Been to a few different parts, but Fowey is special to me 🙂

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  76. User: Jennifer Moville

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 5:08 pm

    I love st ives – my favourite cornish town

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  77. User: spacebeagle

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 5:02 pm

    The wild places and then the surprise of a lovely cove with wonderful food and things to do. Bliss!

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  78. User: Lisa22

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 3:04 pm

    Cornwall is a firm favourite amongst my family and friends. I would love to go and see a show at The Minack Theatre as I’ve only ever seen it on TV and the views always look stunning but I’d only want to go in good weather, not in the wind and rain!

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  79. User: Cornelia Ridler

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 1:08 pm

    I love Cornwall – we used to go a lot when the kids were small, including the year when we were in our caravan one Easter when it snowed. One fond memory is buying smoked mackerel through a window in Penzance then eating in with our fingers with some lovely bread, on the beach

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  80. User: Ali13

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 1:03 pm

    I have only been to Newquay and that was 25 years ago. I would be great to revisit and see the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

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  81. User: Marycarol

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 11:27 am

    So beautiful but busy too. Love Doctor Martin country – Port Isaac

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  82. User: buzzybev

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 10:26 am

    Dolphin spotting near Padstow

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  83. User: Laura Pritchard

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 9:28 am

    For families, we loved Newquay!

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  84. User: chris2468

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 9:19 am

    Cornwall is our favourite place to visit, you can’t beat the cream tea at the Lizard with its fantastic views

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  85. User: jedicho

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 8:40 am

    We have never been to Cornwall but it is definitely o our to-do list – it is a long way from Yorkshire though! The scenery always looks amazing and I can just imagine enjoying the sea views with my wife whilst having an afternoon tea!

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  86. User: Sarah

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 7:02 am

    We love going to anywhere in Cornwall, it’s our favourite place to holiday. Especially love Looe, locals are so friendly and beautiful little area.

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  87. User: Sarah Parker

    Posted on: 30/07/2024 at 5:40 am

    so pretty 🙂

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  88. User: Sheena Batey

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 9:30 pm

    Gorgeous scenery but can get a bit too busy in the summer for me

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  89. User: becksta75

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 9:09 pm

    Visit Padstow and its beautiful harbour.

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  90. User: RoseBriar

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:50 pm

    Love The Eden Project. A great day out.

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  91. User: Jo Jones

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:44 pm

    I have only been to Cornwall once many years ago but would love to go back as it is very scenic with lots of quaint narrow streets.

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  92. User: Kathleen Marsden

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:41 pm

    I’ve never been to Cornwall but maybe one day and would love to visit The Minack Theatre and Newquay

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  93. User: Bookmark

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:40 pm

    I would love to visit Cornwall one day, hopefully soon.

    The beaches look so lovely with a Mediterranean feel.

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  94. User: Rowy45

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:33 pm

    Great story

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  95. User: Jen

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:29 pm

    I’ve never visited Cornwall but I would really like to. I’d want to spend the whole visit at the beautiful beaches, they are stunning

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  96. User: Sharon mead

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:18 pm

    love Cornwall out of season and Looe is my top spot!

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  97. User: redfox5

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:17 pm

    Ill be honest, I have been to Cornwall once on a Haven holiday, it rained the entire and a body washed up on the beach. I feel like I need to back and give it another go!

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  98. User: fiona waterworth

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:04 pm

    definitely best pasties, best climate in the uk and plenty to enjoy

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  99. User: clairew137

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 7:12 pm

    Best places to visit – Eden Centre, Porthcurno, St Michael’s Mount, The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Been to Cornwall twice now and loved it.

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  100. User: Zigz

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 6:33 pm

    Love the Minack Theatre – amazing venue to see a show

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  101. User: Jan22

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 5:19 pm

    We enjoy staying at the Penventon Hotel in Redruth. Fairly central for visiting many places, we have stayed there a number of times.

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  102. User: Sheila

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 5:03 pm

    Best place – Polzeath
    Best food – pasty of course!

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  103. User: Penelope Senior

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 3:48 pm

    Just love it. Perfect beaches and plenty of history for those cooler days. Kynance Cove is a must

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  104. User: Kim Murray

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 1:44 pm

    Loved Padstow with it’s great restaurants x

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  105. User: Joanne Darnell

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 1:25 pm

    Beautiful beaches

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  106. User: Linda Acaster

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 1:04 pm

    Cornwall is one of the most attractive counties in England with such beautiful scenery. I have been several times mainly to Padstow but also to Looe and Polperro. One restaurant I enjoyed was Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow.

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  107. User: Sue Gray

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 12:37 pm

    I would love to visit Cornwall one day. It looks beautiful and I too would love to go sea glass hunting on the gorgeous beaches there. A cream tea or two would be lovely too.

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  108. User: Claire Harris

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 11:35 am

    Cornish pasties & Cornish cream teas are two must haves when in Cornwall (jam first, remember!)
    My favourite place to stay is St Agnes, where you can watch the waves crash against the rocks & the surfers stay afloat!

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  109. User: philatel

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 9:42 am

    As a child I can remember staying in a tiny fisherman’s cottage overlooking the sea. The ceiling were very low even for me as a child and the staircase upstairs was miniscule. From memory, there were lovely beaches and shops.

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  110. User: lapsapchung

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 8:46 am

    The best thing to come out of Cornwall is my husband! As he was brought up there, he knows all the out-of-the-way places that are beautiful yet not overrun with tourists.

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  111. User: Heather Copping

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 7:54 am

    Cornwall is a lovely place to visit, with two great coastlines, plenty of heritage places too.

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  112. User: Janine

    Posted on: 29/07/2024 at 7:41 am

    My fave place is Porthleven, lovely little eating places, craft and art shops.

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