Carruan

Mike & Clare farm a total of 350 acres. This includes Carruan which is owned by Clare's parents, Norah and Tony White who live in the farmhouse. They bought the farm in the 1960's and moved there in 1966 when Tony White sold his veterinary practice in Plymouth. His family farm was Cutliffe, just outside Taunton in Somerset, but this was sold when his father retired.

Clare has lived on the farm since she was seven, and apart from periods away travelling and at University has worked on the farm all her life. Mike was born and bred at Pityme, near Rock but until 12 years ago worked as a Bosun in the Merchant Navy before deciding to go farming.

Mike & Clare work the farm together with Clare's father and nephew Philip Kent. Philip is the third generation farming at Carruan....

Padstow

Padstow is situated on the beautiful and rugged North Cornwall coast with its towering cliffs, wide sandy beaches, hidden coves and beautiful countryside.

The town of Padstow is an ancient, but busy fishing port with picturesque pastel colourwashed and stone cottages nestling in the narrow streets leading down to the harbour and quays.

A few miles away along the coast is the busy village of St Merryn with its seven spectacular bays and surfing beaches.

Inland among the beautiful countryside are several rural villages, which include Little Petherick and St. Issey near to the Pretty Camel Valley.

Camel Trail

The Camel Trail is a 17 mile disused railway track which winds through some of Cornwall's most beautiful countryside. The trail is used by walkers, joggers and horse–riders and is especially popular with cyclists of all ages and abilities.

With spectacular views over woodland, moorland and the estuary, there is a breathtaking moment around every corner.

For a gentle ride, the route from Padstow to Wadebridge (6 miles) is perfect for families, or for the more adventurous why not try a further 8 miles to Bodmin.

If you are looking to hire your bicycles, there are several bike shops in Padstow, Wadebridge and Bodmin who will rent you a bike for the day…..

The Eden Project

The Eden Project was set up to commemorate the millennium and consists of three bio-domes filled with plants collected from all over the world. The first dome houses a tropical environment, the second a warm, temperate Mediterranean environment and a recently added third, an outdoor environment.

Dubbed 'The Eighth Wonder of the World' the project is located in a reclaimed china clay pit, 3 miles from St Austell.

Eden also stages fantastic live music events, family activity days and has a thriving education centre. These may need to be booked in advance, so check out their website for details…

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Heligan is so much more than just a garden. The estate had its heyday during the reign of Queen Victoria, however in the 20th century it fell into decline and was virtually abandoned.

In 1991 a huge restoration project began, which has seen the estate transformed into a living and working museum of 19th century horticulture.

Heligan has woodland and farm walks through beautiful and sustainably-managed Cornish countryside, and the pioneering conservation project offers visitors a close-up view of the flora and fauna on the estate.

These gardens near Mevigissey are a must see during any visit to Cornwall.

Lanhydrock House

Majestic Lanhydrock House is a late Victorian country house, which was given to the National Trust in 1953, along with 450 acres of grounds, running down to the Fowey River.

Dating back to the 17th century, but largely re-built after a fire in 1881, Lanhydrock offers a fascinating insight into the life and workings of a Victorian country house.

With 50 rooms on view, ranging from the lavishly furnished main rooms to the servants' bedrooms, nursery and the great kitchen, the house is well worth visiting all year round.

The gardens at Lanhydrock provide a tranquil setting with magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias and herbaceous borders ablaze with colour in mid summer.

Just 2½ miles from Bodmin, Lanhydrock is superb for an historical day out.

Crealy Adventure Park

Cornwall's Crealy provides the ultimate family day out. Discover endless play in the Adventure Realm, Cornwall's Playtime Farm, Round the World Playzone, the Crealy Construction Company or Enchanted Realm which is especially for the little ones.

In addition to the playzones you can test your nerves on Brave the Beast, the Thunder Falls Log Flume or the Viking Pirate Ship.

The park is wide open with a large play area in the middle and an indoor play area for when the heavens open.

Just a few miles form Wadebridge, Crealy is one of Cornwall’s premier family attractions.