My birthday, so I chose the Talland Bay Hotel, my favourite. It’s only 15 minutes away so that’s a big advantage. As I have mentioned I love everything about it, especially all its quirky art inside and out…

One very good thing about Cornwall is its lushness (partly attributable to the rain, of course, but also due to its ambient temperature and coastal position). And one flower I particularly like and you see a lot of down here is the Agapanthus…

If you go to the Talland Bay blog they have a discussion of their art and sculpture in the January 2017 entry…well worth a look. As well as a stream of glowing TripAdvisor reviews from enthusiastic guests, several celebrity visitors have fallen for Talland Bay’s charms, among them Chris Evans and Dame Judi Dench. Retail guru and TV personality Mary Portas, whose mission is improving customer service on the high street observed, “Talland Bay Hotel is a crazy, fabulous, uplifting experience, with food and service to match. It’s my haven when in Cornwall.” So, we’re in good company.