As well as welcoming guests to the converted barns in our little corner of Cornwall, Callestock is also a working farm. This keeps us busy 12 months a year, maintaining the holiday cottages, looking after the herd of Jersey cows, giving guests a terrific holiday, and even building a brand new holiday property ready for 2018.
Ian Butler the fundraising manager came to Callestock last month to meet with Liz and receive the donation made by Callestock to the Cornwall Blood Bikes, volunteer service.
Earlier this year we ran a competition with Cornwall Living, offering one lucky winner a holiday with us here at Callestock. Thousands entered, and a winner was picked at random in the Spring....
The biennual fundraiser at Callestock Courtyard has raised more than ever before, thanks to the generosity of guests, the business community and local people.
If you're planning a holiday over the festive season, you're probably looking to get away from the stress and pressure of preparing the perfect Christmas lunch. It's not a holiday if you've still got the veg to peel, the turkey to baste and the gravy to make, so here are five of the best places to enjoy Christmas dinner in Cornwall.
Cornwall's population swells by around 300,000 people every Summer, as families and couples head to the county to enjoy the beaches, the coastpath and the sunshine. But we prefer Cornwall in the Autumn - the stunning colours, the mild temperatures, and the deserted beaches.
Callestock owner Liz Down and her husband Nick were featured in the Western Morning News this Summer as they shared some of their favourite Cornish haunts in the monthly magazine supplement.
It's not just Cornish pasties and cider that Cornwall's famous for - its culinary reputation has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Celebrity chefs have set down roots, opening Michelin-starred restaurants and making the most of the fine fresh ingredients and local produce.
In Spring and Summer, Cornwall's amazing gardens are all about colour. The daffodils, bluebells, camellia, rhododendrons, geraniums and agapanthus put on an impressive display. But the Autumn is a fantastic time to give all the senses a treat.
There's nothing quite like a country fair to bring your inner Kirsty Allsop or Nigella to life. Not only are the fresh cakes and biscuits to die for, but the handmade crafts, live music, homewares and vintage vehicles offer plenty of inspiration to take away with you.
