Cornwall’s Christmas markets will soon be starting, and we can’t wait! Dark days are brightened by festive shopping amongst twinkly lights, with the scent of mulled wine, cinnamon and cloves in the air, and the sound of carols being sung by local choirs. So here's our pick of the Christmas fayres and markets to visit in Cornwall this winter.

As the days shorten and the temperature drops, nothing beats a weekend coastal walk followed by a warming Sunday roast dinner. Luckily there are several places in the local area which serve up great roasts, so here’s a round-up of where to get the best local roast by the coast!

Research has shown that short breaks (typically three or four nights away), make people happier than a single long holiday per year*, with psychologists explaining that people who take mini-breaks make more happy memories. Short breaks are certainly on the increase, with just a few nights away at a time better suited to some people’s work commitments and allowing holiday-makers to enjoy several different holidays throughout the year.

October half term is creeping up on us again. We were just starting to relax a little after the rush of a busy summer and now we’re already planning the next influx of guests for the next month half term.

Although we’re currently enjoying an Indian summer and making the most of these last balmy days of sun, there’s a definite feeling in the air of the change of the season. The light has a glorious golden hue, sending soft sparkles across the waves, and once the sun has set at the end of another beautiful day, there’s a crispness in the air hinting at Autumn just around the corner.

You’ve packed your clothes, checked the directions, and remembered your toothbrush. All that’s left to do is choose your holiday reading! If you’re planning lazy days reading on a Cornish beach, or curled up in your holiday accommodation looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, how about matching your reading material to the local environment?