Scoop of Cornwall
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Discover the best of Cornish living. Welcome to Scoop of Cornwall the Cornish lifestyle blog. Follow my adventures in the south west, from local walks, must-see beauty spots and travel tales, to recipes, reviews and lifestyle tips from a 26 year old Cornish writer and coastal explorer. Born and raised in Cornwall, the beach is my middle name. With a passion and first-class degree in creative..
Scoop of Cornwall
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Where to eat in Copenhagen – a foodie’s guide to the city…
Home to some of the world’s best restaurants, cosiest bakeries, and speakeasy bars – it’s no wonder Copenhagen is voted the second happiest city in the world. We spent five days eating and drinking our way around Denmark’s capital. If you’re wondering where to eat in Copenhagen, we’ve tried and tested everything from six-course tasting menus, to affordable brunch spots, and local street food.
Hyttefadet
Location: Nyhavn
Price: ££
Located along the postcard waterfront, Hyttefadet is one of the many colourfully painted restaurants th ..read more
Scoop of Cornwall
1y ago
Sometimes creativity glides effortlessly from pen the paper, paintbrush to canvas, brain to blog, without us having to think twice. Other times, it can be as successful as collecting water with a fork. Here are a few ways I encourage a natural burst of creative energy. Read now, or bookmark for when you need some top tips for creativity.
1. Get outside
The first thing I ask myself when I’m feeling creatively blocked or demotivated; when was the last time you saw the sea? Living ten minutes from the beach, this is a pretty easy problem to solve if the answer is “ages ago”.
Nothing attracts insp ..read more
Scoop of Cornwall
1y ago
Since starting my own blog, I have had so much fun being a tourist in my own home county. I often get quite a few messages from followers asking me about the best things to do in Cornwall, places to visit and sights to see during their holiday.
I thought this would be the perfect time to jot down my top Cornish recommendations. There are still so many new spots on my “Cornwall places to visit” list that I have yet to explore, so this will most certainly be a work in progress blog post. Any new gems I discover later on I will be sure to add.
For now, read on for my top recommendations on the mu ..read more
Scoop of Cornwall
1y ago
Getting outdoors more and enjoying the Cornish sunshine has been a refreshing distraction for most of us recently. The social distance picnic has become the new dining out, and you’re guaranteed a table with a view.
From rocky perches to sandy coves and cliff faces with glorious ocean views, pack a lunch and head to the west coast for dreamy picnic spots in Cornwall off the beaten track.
Logan Rock, Treen
A magnificent 80 ton rocking stone naturally balanced on the headland overlooking turquoise waters, Logan Rock and the surrounding cliff face offers breathtaking lunch views. Take a seat ..read more
Scoop of Cornwall
1y ago
Sometimes creativity glides effortlessly from pen the paper, paintbrush to canvas, brain to blog, without us having to think twice. Other times, it can be as successful as collecting water with a fork. Here are a few ways I encourage a natural burst of creative energy. Read now, or bookmark for when you need some top tips for creativity.
1. Get outside
The first thing I ask myself when I’m feeling creatively blocked or demotivated; when was the last time you saw the sea? Living ten minutes from the beach, this is a pretty easy problem to solve if the answer is “ages ago”.
Nothing attracts insp ..read more
Scoop of Cornwall
1y ago
Getting outdoors more and enjoying the Cornish sunshine has been a refreshing distraction for most of us recently. The social distance picnic has become the new dining out, and you’re guaranteed a table with a view.
From rocky perches to sandy coves and cliff faces with glorious ocean views, pack a lunch and head to the west coast for dreamy picnic spots in Cornwall off the beaten track.
Logan Rock, Treen
A magnificent 80 ton rocking stone naturally balanced on the headland overlooking turquoise waters, Logan Rock and the surrounding cliff face offers breathtaking lunch views. Take a seat ..read more
Scoop of Cornwall
1y ago
If you’re spending lockdown in Falmouth like me, here are some of the prettiest locations that are within walking distance in beautiful Falifornia…
With lockdown 3.0 in full swing, I’ve never been more grateful for where I live. It’s been a weird and quite frankly depressing beginning to 2021. When I first published this blog post back in April 2020 I was kind of hoping we’d just have the one lockdown and that would be that. But we go again…
This past year has taught me to really appreciate the little things that are right on my doorstep. I have rediscovered some of the picturesque parts of my ..read more
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1y ago
If you’re a seafood-lover in Cornwall, Padstow restaurant Prawn on the Lawn’s summer pop-up ‘Prawn on the Farm’ needs to be added to your visit list ASAP.
The Location
Head to Trerethern Farm between now and 2nd October, just outside of the famous fishing port of Padstow, and discover the marquee of seafood dreams.
Passing chicken pens and hay bales, you’ll be greeted into the restaurant’s ‘summer alter-ego’ with pretty bunting and hessian drapes, picnic benches decorated with pots of fresh flowers, and a leafy, neon ‘selfie’ wall next to a fully stocked bar. A set-up worthy of a rustic wedd ..read more
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1y ago
Support local with unique Cornish gifts from talented creators and makers in Cornwall…
From handcrafted gifts and baked delights to blooming bouquets and ocean-inspired art, Cornwall is home to an abundance of talented creatives and top quality brands with heartfelt stories and fierce passion behind every product.
Treat the special woman in your life this Mother’s Day (Sunday 27th March), whilst discovering new Cornish creators and supporting small, local businesses…
Kernow Alstroemeria
For a bouquet sure to blow her away, these eco-friendly, Cornish flowers will definitely do the trick ..read more
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1y ago
Beers, beats and belly-filling pizzas. When Verdant Brewing invited me to their brand new Taproom in Penryn to celebrate their launch, I did not need any persuading!
Penryn’s hottest, brewery bar
Follow the waft of fresh hops and wood-fired pizzas across Kernick Industrial Estate in Penryn, and you’ll discover Verdant Brewing’s buzzing new Taproom. Attached to the working brewery, your beers aren’t getting much fresher than this.
The spacious, warehouse interior and long, wooden tables give the space a laidback and sociable atmosphere, where you can pull up a pew and relax amongst fellow b ..read more