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Gwelmor wins dog-friendly award for second year running

Gwelmor has won an award for best 'dog-friendly business of the year' for the second year running.

The book that inspired our walk

With The South West Coast Path right on its doorstep, Gwelmor holiday cottage is perfectly positioned for exploring some of the most sensational coastal walks that this national trail has to offer. But it was a book that actually inspired Gwelmor's owners to pull on their hiking books and attempt to walk the Path in its entirety. Our story so far...

Top 10 things to do in Bude

It may be small, but the coastal town of Bude certainly packs a punch. With it's independent shops, Blue Flag beaches and host of outdoor activities, you'll be wishing you booked another week! Here's our Top 10 Things to do in Bude.

Benefits of a UK 'staycation'

Trends have been showing a huge rise in the popularity of ‘staycations’ among UK residents seeking their next get-away. But what are the benefits of choosing a UK staycation over a sun-soaked trip abroad?

Morwenstow to Bude: Walk the South West Coast Path

This breath-taking and dramatic stretch of coastline has some seriously arduous climbs and descents, but the rewards are worth the effort. This is one of my favourite legs so far in our bid to walk the entire South West Coast Path

Rain fails to stop play at these Cornish attractions

Great weather is never guaranteed in the great South West. But no matter - we have you covered! Kath Kay takes her family, including five-year-old Harvey and two-year-old Harriet to road test three of the most popular theme parks, to see what might work for a wet weather day (and not too far from Gwelmor).

Amazing shots of Widemouth Bay

Some of north Cornwall's spectacular views have been captured on film by one of Gwelmor's guests, and he's given us permission to share them with you in this blog post.

Gwelmor is 'Safe, Clean and Legal' - Quality in Tourism

Quality in Tourism assessors have reported Gwelmor in Widemouth Bay as a "very attractive and stylish accommodation offering with lots of personal touches, yet feeling safe, clean and like it’s your own..."

Porthcothan to Watergate Bay: Walk the South West Coast Path

A short and easy leg in comparison to other sections but it certainly packs a punch with its sensational views, so it is worth taking your time over.

Padstow to Porthcothan: Walk the South West Coast Path

On any other day a 13-miler branded ‘easy’ in the guide book would have probably been a breeze, but with aching muscles and 21miles already under my belt, today was tougher than I expected. To be fair though, walking 13 miles is never easy, even when relatively flat like this leg.

Port Isaac to Rock: Walk the South West Coast Path

If you feel the need to blow away the cobwebs the last seven hideous months have left us with then try walking Port Isaac to Rock in a 51mph wind. Trust me, it does the trick. The wind was relentless from start to finish and always against us, never behind us egging us on, making every mile feel like three.

Tintagel to Port Isaac: Walk The South West Coast Path

I never thought I’d be so excited for a 9.2-mile walk that a guide-book brands ‘severe’, but after the year we’ve all had nothing could have been better as we finally resumed our mission to walk The South West Coast Path.

Dog Days at Gwelmor: As seen in Cornwall Today

"Though we only stayed for two nights, we had a wonderful time and loved the quiet yet close location to one of North Cornwall’s finest surfing beaches"

Boscastle to Tintagel: Walk the South West Coast Path

This may be a shorter section but it still comes packed with jagged headlands, sandy beaches, steep climbs and historic features. A great local favourite.

Doggie rules

Fire Risk Assessment

Crackington Haven to Boscastle: Walk the South West Coast Path

If you fancy a fitness challenge whilst taking in some of the splendid coastal views that Cornwall has to offer, then the hike from Crackington Haven to Boscastle ticks all the boxes.

Widemouth to Crackington Haven: Walk the South West Coast Path

The walk from Widemouth Bay to Crackington Haven is a stunner and the Path is just four minutes walk away from Gwelmor. High cliffs tops, layered rock formations and steep valleys set the scene for some sensational scenery. It's well worth the effort.

Hartland Quay to Morwenstow: Walk the South West Coast Path

The stretch from Hartland Quay to Morwenstow is not easy but you'll be rewarded with some amazing views of the rugged north Devon coastline.

Clovelly to Hartland Quay: Walk the South West Coast Path

This particular leg of The South West Coast Path has some of the most stunning coastal views which definitely make up for tough climbs along the way.