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Seashells in September and October - a fantastic time of year to visit

We have a couple of rare weeks available this Autumn (22nd September and 6th October)...such a lovely time of year to visit.  The summer crowds have gone home but the weather often remains warm and sunny, with that lovely gentle golden light you get in the Autumn, and the village enjoys a welcome spell of calm after the hectic peak summer months.  It's so relaxing to take a stroll on the beach or ...[More]

A week at Seashells - Feb half term

We have just come home from a wonderful week at Seashells for February half term and I just had to write about it!  It was sooo nice to truly relax in our beautiful home-from-home and just while away the hours staring out at the sky and sea.  The view is ever changing, as you can see from the photos.  I especially love watching the light fade and all the twinkly lights come on - the sea is always ...[More]

Seashells in winter

Things are quietening down here at Seashells Porthtowan and we are enjoying the chance to spend time at our holiday home and get a few jobs done between bookings. The village has a completely different feel in the winter months - it is much quieter with a wild beauty and an almost bleak, deserted feel.  The views of the wild winter seas are simply spectacular from Seashells (we like to cosy up and...[More]

Porthtowan in Autumn

Autumn is fast approaching and we are looking forward to quieter times ahead. October is a great time of year to visit Porthtowan, when the village is peaceful and prices are much lower than in the summer months. You can look forward to beautiful Autumn walks on the beach or cliffs, with the waves crashing on the shore, or cosy days in just watching the ever changing sea. The 'honeypot' attraction...[More]

Cornwall in spring

The last two weeks have been glorious here in Cornwall and the promise of summer is in the air.  Cornwall is magic at this time of year...the hedgerows are a profusion of colour, littered with primroses, bluebells, cowslips and campion, and the sea is crystal clear and sparkling.  The stillness of a spring morning on an empty beach, with the sun on your back and the waves lapping at your feet, is ...[More]