It’s a long way to suggest that anyone drive when they’re staying at Tregiffian, but this is relevant. We’re big fans of The Old Coastguards in Mousehole, and The Gurnard’s Head on the north cliffs between Zennor and Pendeen. Both offer comfortable eating and drinking in amazing locations. So we were keen to try the [...]
Drink Archive
Montol Festival in Penzance, and the revitalised Coastguards, Mousehole.
West Cornwall loves a festival, and the more pagan the better. Montol, the winter solstice festival apparently balances Golowan, the summer solstice. Whatever the story, the event is fun, if low key so far. The fabulously named Turkey Rhubarb Band leads the affair which is a procession of lanterns and eerily dressed folk from the big [...]
Back to Tregiffian for self catering holiday joy!
Ah, tomorrow night we’ll head back to Tregiffian after far too long away. Fortunately bookings have been brisk, with a flurry of last minute interest. We’ve had to squeeze in some time with friends who were there all week and asked to stay on a bit longer. Yes was our answer – but only if [...]
Polgoon Cider at Booths!
The New Forge team often find themselves in Manchester and while it’s a heck of a difference from the wilds of West Penwith it makes for great contrast and it’s not something we object to. Just recently we were invited to the opening of Booths’ new deli/supermarket at Media City where the BBC are supposed [...]
