Sawday’s at home: in Cornwall

In the second of our Sawday’s at home series, we let our minds wander down the coast to Cornwall, in search of sun-drenched sea and the simple, outdoor life we’re all missing.   

We’ve gathered recipes, activities, podcasts and tours from our owners, food writers and some Cornish institutions, to bring a bit of Cornwall to you, wherever you are. Foraging tips and classic dishes to recreate the flavours, garden camping ideas to get the feeling of those long days and fresh air, and seaside stories to make you yearn for a trip out into the UK’s wild west.

Fresh, local food

From the richness of clotted cream to the crunch of thick batter on fish, Cornwall is a place to indulge your taste buds. Try some of the classics for yourself, with recipes from our owners and food writer Anna Jones.

Beer-battered fish and chips

Nothing says you’re at the seaside like fresh fish and chips, whether it’s from a chippy on the beach or in a local pub. This beer-battered fish and chips recipe will bring a bit of Cornwall into your kitchen and a big smile to your face.

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Homemade cream tea

Christen from Middle Colenso Farm shares her homemade recipes for scones and jam so you can enjoy a cream tea in your garden. This is Cornish style, so it’s definitely jam first…  Isn’t it?

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Nettle and gorse cake

A delicious recipe from Sawday’s owner Tia at Botelet. This cake uses nettle and gorse that has been foraged from the Cornish woods. It’s sure to transport you to beautiful days in the countryside.

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Anna Jones’ homemade ice lollies

For chef and food writer Anna Jones, ice lollies are a memory of childhood holidays by the coast. Here, she shares her own, simple ice lolly recipes that’ll cool the whole family down on sunny days out in the garden.

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Make the most of the outdoors

Our first thoughts of Cornwall are always windswept cliffs, wild moors and soft-sanded beaches. Here are a few ways to keep the outdoors in our hearts while we can only dream of wandering its remote corners.

Our simple guide to foraging

The Cornish woodlands and coast are perfect for foraging fresh ingredients, but many useful, delicious things can be found countrywide if you know where to look. In this simple guide to foraging, you’ll learn what to look out for on your next daily walk.

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Wildlife to spot from your window

Cornwall has an impressive range of wildlife that you can spot: dolphins, seals and basking sharks, to name a few. While we can’t be out and about looking for amazing animals right now, our sister company Canopy & Stars show us that we can still do some spotting from our windows!

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How to create the ultimate campout

Holidays in Cornwall make us think of being outside all day; from long, salty days on the beach to evenings under the stars. We share our top tips for recreating fun campfire evenings in your garden.

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A little escapism…

Always ready to rise to a challenge, Cornwall has come up with plenty to offer the armchair travellers we’ve all become. Experience the county’s history, wildlife and culture in fascinating virtual company, get cracking creatively or just start making a list of places to visit as soon as you can.

A podcast with Cornwall’s oldest surfer

At 75, Gwyn Haslock is one of the UK’s oldest surfers. In this podcast, you’ll hear her inspirational life story, which includes memories of the early years of surfing and how she developed her passion for the ocean.

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Five works of art inspired by St Ives

While Tate St Ives isn’t open to the public right now, it is still offering brilliant resources on how to get creative during lockdown. Admire beautiful Cornish landscapes through the eyes of the artists who made the area their home.

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Explore Cornwall from different angles

Watergate Bay Hotel’s magazine is jam-packed with beautiful images of the Cornish coast as well as interesting articles from guest writers. Take a walk on the beach with David Attenborough’s soundman and see Cornwall’s distinctive light through the eyes of a local photographer.

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Our favourite travel stories

Visit our content hub, Detour, for a wealth of stories and inspiration from Cornwall – some written by travel writers and others by ourselves, using local tips from our on-the-ground experts and owners.

The science of water

“Time spent in, on, under, or near water interspersed with the periods spent thinking about where, when, and how to reach it next.” We all know the feeling, but in his book Blue Mind, Marine biologist Wallace J. Nicholls explores the science behind our deep relationship with water.

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A foodie’s guide to Cornwall

Cornwall is typically known for its rugged coastlines, quaint fishing villages and nostalgic summer holidays. While its impressive reputation for a few classic dishes and snacks is deserved, the county has an emerging food culture that surprises visitors with its diversity and creativity.

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Slow Guide to Cultural Cornwall

Discover our Slow Guide to Cornwall. Get beyond the beaches and away from celebrity seafood restaurants, pasties and cream teas to discover a region bursting with proud traditions, roguish history, strange delicacies, theatre, stories and song.

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