Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 29)

Did you know St Ives in Cornwall is the most lusted-after wedding location in the UK for a small celebration, according to a survey by KnowYourMoney. To find out more, visit www.nerdwallet.com/uk/ personal-finance/the-cost-to-be-in-love Tregulland &Co unveil luxury narrowboat Tregulland & Co have just announced the addition of Blackbird to its holiday accommodation portfolio, a luxury narrowboat ready for cosy off-grid escapes, the ideal minimoon choice. Sleek and black on the outside and bright and white on the inside, this luxury floating suite is located at the far end of a privately owned, three-acre freshwater lake in North Devon. The backdrop of mature oak and beech ensures total privacy for couples looking to escape and while there are a couple of other boats moored on the large land-locked lake, each one is positioned to ensure a fully private outlook, tucked out of view of neighbours. Blackbird is the first of a duo which will be offered at this location by Tregulland & Co. It started life as a traditional canal boat and has been refitted to offer an open-plan living space ideal for two people with an ensuite shower room as well as it’s very own bankside boudoir bathhouse complete with an elegant roll-top bath positioned to look out across the lake, a love seat and a dressing table. The internal space features white-washed timber cladding, bespoke sofa cushions, a wood burner for chillier evenings, reclaimed flooring and a slate kitchen worktop. There’s also a king-size bed and an adjacent shower room and toilet with REN products. There are 20 acres of newly planted woodland for guests to explore on foot and plenty of wildlife to see. During the summer months, wildflowers flourish attracting clouds of butterflies and dragonflies and binoculars are provided for wildlife watching. It’s a five-minute drive into Holsworthy, a lively town hosting the weekly farmers’ market known for its local beef, cream teas, ice cream and cider, and just 20 minutes from the coast for clifftop walks and surfing at the stunning National Trust Sandymouth beach in Bude or Widemouth Bay Beach. With limited mobile reception and no internet provided, guests are encouraged to switch off and enjoy the surroundings. There’s a portable music player with CD and radio player and Bluetooth. Three-night stays on the weekend during low season start from £480, four-night midweek stays from £400 and seven-night stays from £1300. To find out more and to book, call 01566 770 880 or visit https://tregullandandco.co.uk www.instagram.com/tregullandandco THREE MILE BEACH IN ST IVES BAY SET TO OPEN Easter 2021 will see the highly-anticipated launch of Three Mile Beach, a collection of 15 beach houses perched on the northern Cornish coast just four miles east of St. Ives designed to evoke the carefree fun and nostalgia of childhood seaside holidays. Hidden among dunes, coastal grasses and palms, Three Mile Beach redefines the self-catering experience offering comfort in the wild and rugged surroundings encouraging guests to disconnect from the rush of modern life. Catering for couples, families, groups and four-legged friends, each of the two, three and four-bedroom houses has been designed to offer privacy and a haven of laid-back luxury with open-plan kitchen lounge diners, plush sofas, warming log burners and wrap- around terraces complete with sunken cedar hot tubs, barrel saunas, and barbecues. The playful interiors see local Cornish craftsmanship sit happily alongside eclectic artworks sourced from the owners’ far-flung travels around the globe, while the sunken glass-topped cellars house a selection of games and entertainment, designed to bring guests of all ages together and ideal for staycation honeymoons. Kitchens are well-equipped but guests who don’t feel like cooking can book a private chef, nip to the Three Mile Beach street food truck, or explore the many local restaurants. Located just a stone’s throw from the rolling waves of Gwithian Towans Beach that’s adored by surfers, paddle boarders and kite surfers, guests can dive into adrenaline-fueled adventures. The team at Three Mile Beach will arrange hassle-free wetsuit and surfboard hire whilst group and private surf lessons can be organised with a nearby surf school. There’s also undiscovered walks and lesser-known coves to explore, seaside fitness and access to galleries and cultural hotspots where the team can help guests to be fast-tracked to the very best of West Cornwall. Prices start from £1,150 per week in low season for a three-bedroom house (accommodating between six and seven guests) including a welcome hamper, and from £3,100 in high season. To book, visit www.threemilebeach.co.uk 10