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Lusty Glaze Beach is developing a reputation as an amazing live music venue. The natural amphitheatre of this horseshoe shaped cove surrounded by high cliffs makes a truly remarkable concert venue.

Last year saw an amazing line up play the Sundowner Sessions on the beach and this year is no different. Check out the line up…

Fisherman’s Friends

Friday 4 July, 2014
If folk is your thing, this is for you. Fisherman’s Friends are a male singing group from Port Isaac, Cornwall, who sing sea shanties. Whilst essentially an acappella group, their studio recordings now often include traditional simple instrumentation. Tickets are available through the office on 01637 872444.

The Feeling

Thursday 24 July, 2014
BRIT award-nominated English rock band will be making their Lusty Glaze debut this year, bringing back their well known hits such as ‘Fill My Little World’ and ‘Sewn’. Tickets are available through the office on 01637 872444.

Morcheeba

Thursday 31 July, 2014
Morcheeba are a British band, mixing influences from trip hop, rock, adult contemporary, folk-rock and downtempo. They have produced eight albums since 1995, two of which reached the UK top ten. Tickets are available through the office on 01637 872444.

Newton Faulkner

Friday 1 August, 2014
Known for his characteristic percussive style of guitar playing, Newton Faulkner topped the UK album chart with ‘Hand Built By Robots’, featuring songs such as ‘Teardrop’ and ‘Gone in The Morning’. Tickets are available through the office on 01637 872444.

Simon & Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene

Sunday 17 August, 2014
Ocean Colour Scene, a well know Brit-pop band have had five Top 10 albums and six Top 10 singles to date. This year see Simon and Oscar perfom an acoustic set of songs you’ll know and love. Tickets are available through the office on 01637 872444.

Bellowhead

Monday 18 August, 2014
Simply, there is no one else quite like Bellowhead. Formed in 2004 this 11-piece big band fuses an exceptional amount of individual musical talent into something unique and truly uplifting. Tickets are available through the office on 01637 872444.

The live music doesn’t stop their either, throughout the summer Lusty Glaze are putting on a whole host of free Sundowner Sessions. Find the line up here.

New to Newquay town centre is the Surf Diner. Serving 100% Cornish burgers, steaks and seafood with authentic american flavours, this is the new place to hang out.

‘At our diner your food is sourced locally for the best in freshness and provenance. The meats we use are procured from Cornish farmers, hung for 28 days and all traceable. Our chefs hand-make your burgers, hand-cut your steaks and take pride in every dish we serve, even those that are meat free’.

As you walk up the stairs you know this is the real deal, massive pop culture artwork is hung on the walls, the juke box is hooked up with classic songs and genuine coca-cola memorabilia brings the whole restaurant together.

But, the pièce de résistance has got to be the view. The jewel in this diner’s crown is the commanding view it owns over the Atlantic. If you’re looking for alfresco dining we suggest you head to Surf Diner, you won’t be disappointed.

The second of our walk through series takes us along four beaches, across one harbour, to several tasty cafés and on top of one Huer’s hut.

Starting at Lusty Glaze. Lusty Glaze, a North side neighbour of Porth Beach, is a beach with a lot going on. As well as being a beautiful sandy cove to spend the day sunbathing and relaxing on, it also has a great beach-side restaurant, ice-cream hut and a fantastic adventure centre.

Up on the 150ft cliff you can zoom your way along the 750ft zip wire and get a birds-eye-view of the beach and Atlantic. But if flying isn’t your thing why not abseil down the cliff face or take on the tight-rope challenge.

By night the beach is equally as busy, especially throughout summer, with Sundowner Sessions. The natural amphitheatre of this horseshoe shaped cove makes a great concert venue. This summer the likes of The Feeling and Newton Faulkner will play at Lusty Glaze. Check out the full line up here.

If it’s low tide you can go to the bottom of Lusty Glaze and head North to the next beach along the coast Tolcarne. Tolcarne has great character thanks to its quintessential British seaside huts painted in ice-cream tones.

Further along the sandy path is Great Western Beach. Relatively empty, Great Western is used as a beach for guests of the former Hotel Victoria, where a lift was installed through the cliff to take people down to sand level!

Our fourth and final beach in our walk through is Towan made famous by the ‘House on the Island’, aquarium and harbour. Often busy, Towan beach has direct access to Newquay town centre and the harbour. You could sit here all day and watch people and boats come and go, but that’s hungry work.

Luckily Gusto’s is just round the corner.

This is unique take away, somewhat a Cornish gem, that the locals love! Cooking their own flatbreads and filling them with falafel, meats from the hot plate, delicious salads and sauces AND serving the best cake in town you’d be hard pushed not to fall in love at first bite.

We stopped for a wrap and ‘Tobler Tastic Brownie’ and took in the sights from the harbour wall.

Having filled up we set off in search of one of Newquay’s Huer’s Huts. Perched on top of the cliff above the harbour and distinguished by it’s small, white round shape and large chimney, the Huer’s Hut can be made out from miles down the coast. Thought to date back to the 14^th Century the hut was used by a Huer who’s job was to watch for the tell tale signs of pilchard (now more commonly known as sardines) shoals and then alert townsfolk of their arrival by crying out ‘Heva Heva’ (here they are!). The townsfolk would then rush to the harbour and prepare for the pilchards arrival.

Turning back towards Newquay the town was buzzing with happy holiday makers enjoying the cafes and shops like…

The Beached Lamb (now closed)

Martha’s Tea Room

WaterShed Shop

And the coolest Vintage shop in Newquay

It’s fair to say a holiday in Newquay will combine a perfect balance of chilling on the beach, eating great local produce and burning it all off surfing, walking and shopping.

Take a look at our holiday lets in Fistral and Newquay.

Lanhydrock is known the Victorian National Trust House and estate that once belonged to the Agar-Robartes family through the 18^th Century. Seeped in history and currounded by ancient woodlands, winding rivers and well-kept gardens, Lanhydrock is a great day out.

And it just got even better!

This spring Lanhydrock Cycle Hub was opened, Cornwall’s newest cycling attraction. The £3 million Cycle Hub at the National Trust Lanhydrock estate near Bodmin includes 10km of purpose-built trails winding through the estate’s woodland – including a skills area, a cycle hire shop, the new Park Café and children’s play area, all with plenty of parking.

The trails are cycle specific and designed to be ridden in one direction; however, mums and dads can enjoy running along the green track just as much, especially if your little cyclist isn’t that proficient yet. The green route is smoother and wider and winds through relatively level woodland, so it’s perfect for families and novice riders.

There are three blue trails designed for moderate riders. These are narrower and have sharper turns, dips and jumps.

And finally the red route which has a much steeper incline and created for the more experienced mountain biker.

Take a close look at the trails here.

Bikes are available to hire from Lanhyrdock for the following costs:

Adult bike                         £12 half day     £16 full day
Child bike                         £10 half day     £14 full day
Balance bike                    £5 half day       £7 full day
Tag-along                         £7 half day       £10 full day
Tag-along + adult bike   £17 half day     £24 full day
Trailer                                £7 half day       £10 full day
Trailer + adult bike          £17 half day     £24 full day
Child seat                         £5 half day       £7 full day

Lanhydrock have a full range of bikes for all heights and abilities, child seat mounts and they offer free helmets as standard.

If, like us, you have been left out of Roy Hodgson’s preliminary squad for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, we have a plan B. Spend some time in Cornwall.

It’s really not that different to Brazil, we have great food and drink, currently good weather and beautiful beaches. And it’s those beaches we want to test you on today.

We’ve got ten stunning beaches, but are they in Cornwall or Brazil?  Answers are the bottom of the page (no cheating).

Let us know how you scored by leaving a comment at the bottom.

1. Wide expanses of sand make for a great playground, but is this Cornwall or Brazil?

2. Stunning Coastal walks will inspire and reinvigorate, but is this Cornwall or Brazil?

3. Gentle lapping waves, but is it Cornwall or Brazil?

4. Dawn and dusk make for perfect photo opportunities, but is it Cornwall or Brazil?

5. You have to share the beaches with the wildlife, but is it Cornwall or Brazil?

6. An inspiring mix of sand, sea and scenery, but is it Cornwall or Brazil?

7. Space to breathe, but is it Cornwall or Brazil?

8. Coves and caves to explore, but is it Cornwall or Brazil?

9. Time to get in the water, but is it Cornwall or Brazil?

10. The end to a perfect day, but is it Cornwall or Brazil?

 

Answers: how well did you do?

1. Watergate Bay in Cornwall
2. A coastal footpath in Southern Brazil
3. Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall
4. Copacabana Beach, Brazil
5. A seagull on a Brazilian Beach
6. Carbis Bay, Cornwall
7. Sennen Cove, Cornwall
8. Nanjizal Beach, near, Land’s End, Cornwall
9. A surfer on a Brazilian Beach.
10. Perranporth in Cornwall

Whether you’re on holiday or live locally there are so many things going on in Cornwall this half term.

Love your Zoo at Newquay Zoo – 24 May – 1 June
Celebrate ‘Love Your Zoo’ week at Newquay Zoo with special trails, talks and facepainting, plus a very special guest on the 29th May!

The Pendennis Cup – 26 May
View a fleet of super yachts race along the coast near to Falmouth. The best vantage point to watch the races will be Pendennis Point. The yachts will be moored at Port Pendennis Marina throughout the week for you to get an up close look at.

Pirates on the Prom – 26 May
Head to Penzance for a day of pirate related music, dance, parade displays and mayhem, including an attempt to regain the pirate world record of fancy dress. There will be a designated area for children with games, displays, rides and cannons and muskets!

Once Upon a Time – National Maritime Museum, Falmouth – 28 & 30 May
This is storytelling with a twist! Get creative and make props to bring the enchanting tales to life.
Times: 11:30am, 2pm and 3:30pm

Zip Wire at Eden Project: Throughout the year
Take an adrenaline-fuelled ride over the Biomes on the SkyWire. At 660m, SkyWire is still the longest zip wire in England and now it’s definitely the fastest. And you can now fly headfirst in our ‘superman’ harness.
Booking is advised.

Lanhydrock Cycle Trails – Throughout the year
Head to Lanhydrock Estate and try out the new cycle trails that take you deep into little explored woodland on the estate. With trails suitable for families and beginners, trailers, tagalongs and disability bikes.
Bike and helmet hire available.

Inspired by the beautiful women of Brazil’s famous carnivals, the Samba Caipirinha cocktail is colourful, embellished and full of flavour.

Made with Sagatiba Pura Cachaca rum, the Samba Caipirinha is infused with the spirit of Brazil. This is the perfect cocktail to make whilst watching the imminent World Cup.

Serves one

Ingredients

50ml Sagatiba Pura Cachaca rum
10ml Aqua Riva Agave syrup
1 whole lime de-pithed
1/4 fresh mango
1/2 passion fruit
2 medium sized brown sugar cubes

To garnish

LBV port reduction sugar work
Caramelized passion fruit
Amalfi lemon leaf
Mango slice
Disco Beads

 

Method

Blend Sagatiba pura cachaça together with quarter of melon until pulp texture.

Whilst blender is doing what it does best (blend) cut lime in half and remove pith from both sides, slice each half into 3 creating 6 pac-man shaped wedges.

Add lime and sugar cubes into your chosen glassware and muddle using the sugar to release oils from lime zest and juice from lime to dissolve the sugar.

Add the ½ of passion fruit, Sagatiba and mango pulp and Aqua riva organic agave syrup and stir.

Add a small scoop of crushed ice and stir, taste, WOW! Nice isn’t it! Check the balance of the drink; now is your chance to add a little more citrus or sugar to create epic balance bearing in mind these fruits have natural sweetness.

Time to get creative. Use your imagination to garnish to make it look as good as it tastes!

Sagatiba rum is a very clean spirit with the delicate flavour and aroma of fresh cut sugarcane. It’s an extremely versatile spirit and adds plenty of Brazilian flavour to any drink.

Thank you to Josh Linfitt, Head Bartender at Fifteen Cornwall for providing us with this recipe. For help on sugar work feel free to contact us over at Fifteen Cornwall or tweet to @joshlinfitt.

This is the naughtiest milkshake you’ll ever taste. Made with gin, ice cream and sparkling wine, it’s indulgent to say the least.

As it’s made with all Cornish ingredients you can recreate it whilst you’re on holiday with Beach Retreats.

Serves one

Ingredients

60ml Tarquins Cornish dry gin
40ml Camel Valley Annie’s Anniversary Estate sparkling wine
1 small tub of Moomaid strawberry ice cream
5 Cornish strawberries
1 small scoop of ice

 

Method

Blend all ingredients, apart from the Camel Valley sparkling wine, until smooth.

Pour into a chilled glass.

Very gently pour Camel Valley sparkling wine on top and very slowly stir.

Garnish with edible flowers and a few extra strawberries.

Tarquin’s Gin was launched in 2013 it’s a contemporary take on a classic London Dry. Distilled in North Cornwall, only 300 bottles are made per batch, and each bottle is given an extraordinary amount of personal attention.

Moomaid of Zennor ice cream is a small family run business making luxury Cornish ice cream. With a range of 30 delicious flavours including strawberry, orange and mascarpone and sea salt caramel.

Camel Valley have been producing sparkling wines in Cornwall since 1989 on the sun-drenched slopes near the River Camel.

Thank you to Josh Linfitt, Head Bartender at Fifteen Cornwall, for providing us with the cocktail recipe.

Named after the square, rocky outcrop at the south end of the beach between Watergate Bay and Whipsiderry, comes Zacry’s – the newest restaurant in Watergate Bay.

Inspired by Executive Chef, Neil Haydock‘s, passion for contemporary American cuisine, the seasonal menu draws on international influences and local inspiration. Grilled meat and seafood feature large. With an indoor charcoal oven at the heart of the kitchen the flavours are bold. You can expect dishes such as Cote de Boeuf, Fiorentina Steak, and Whole Lemon Sole.

Choose from leather banquette’s, zinc-wrapped tables or private dining areas that provide almost complete seclusion to complete your visit to Zacry’s.

There’s a camaraderie here around food which brings a unique energy and buzz. Zacry’s is a place to share both food and good company.

Reserve your table at Zacry’s here or call 01637 861231.

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