The Eden Project has been called "the eighth wonder of the world" by some. Already almost half-a-million people have visited the Big Build - watching the development of the Biomes which will house two of the world's climate zones. The largest Biome is so large that the Tower of London would fit inside it. And yet, the structure is so light - 400 tons - that it is the same weight as the air it contains!

Mevagissey is still very much a working fishing village. Although there is now also a wide selection of gift & craft shops, galleries, a local museum, Model Railway and an Aquarium, you can still go out on fishing trips - mackerel or even Shark!

Just along the coast, near St Austell, is the Georgian port and village of Charlestown. Built by Charles Rashleigh to export the local White Gold - China Clay - it was once a hive of industrial activity servicing the clay boats. Today, it is a more tranquil spot, with a not-to-miss Shipwreck Museum, and several pubs and cafes near to the harbour.

The world renowned Lost Gardens of Heligan is only a short distance from our secluded location in the Cornish countryside. Heligan is the largest European garden restoration project ever attempted. One particular success was the restoration of the Pineapple house - yes, we really can grow pineapples in Cornwall!

The Port of Fowey has many literary connections, perhaps most notably Daphne du Maurier, whose work is celebrated in the annual Daphne du Maurier Festival held in May. Throughout the year, Fowey draws visitors who enjoy the ambience of the narrow streets, crowded with shops, galleries, pubs and cafes combined with the superb views across to Polruan and wooded slopes enfolding the river Fowey.

Further afield, seek out the peaceful Roseland Peninsula with hidden coves, beautiful countryside and rugged coastline. It's possible to see flowers in bloom everyday of the year - indicative of the warm climate enjoyed. Enjoy a walk around St Mawes, explore the superb castle, take a boat trip up the river Fal or a passenger ferry trip across the Carrick Roads to Falmouth.