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The most picturesque villages in Cornwall

The charming villages along the Cornish coast have much to offer all year round. Here we highlight some of our favourites, with suggestions of delightful places to stay
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The most beautiful beaches in Cornwall

Sun, surf and its own subtropical climate are just some of the reasons why Cornwall's beautiful beaches are recognised as being the best in the United Kingdom
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All the best things to do in Cornwall

There are so many things to do in Cornwall and it can be hard to navigate the expanse of pristine beaches and pretty fishing villages. This is where the House & Garden editors head on their Cornish holidays
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How to plan a tour of Cornwall's great gardens

Plan an early spring visit to Cornwall, when the magnolias and rhododendrons are coming into bloom in the mild, coastal climate, and you’ll find a wealth of gardens to explore
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The best restaurants in Cornwall

A new crew of creative chefs are doing imaginative things with the county’s abundant larder
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Why Tresco in the Scilly Isles should be your next UK destination

Clare Foster discovers the delights of Tresco in the Scilly Isles and makes a pilgrimage to the historic Abbey Garden that lies at the heart of this magical island
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A magical escape from the real world on the Isles of Scilly

Kate Eshelby enjoys the abundance of subtropical plants and birds, and the unexpected sense of escape offered by an archipelago off the coast of Cornwall
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How Barbara Hepworth lived: the St Ives home of one of our greatest sculptors

As the Hepworth Wakefield in Yorkshire mounts a major retrospective of the sculptor's work, Fiona McKenzie Johnston looks at Barbara Hepworth's life in St Ives and how it influenced her work
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A charming family-run retreat by the sea in Padstow, Cornwall

Fiona McCarthy enjoys the relaxes, contemporary style of this family-run retreat near Padstow.