Ivey's Blog
Our top 5 spring gardens to visit in Cornwall
Cornwall’s gardens are a delight whatever the season, but in spring they are truly a sight to behold. Stunning displays of magnolia, rhododendron, camellia and azalea adorn the grounds of stately manor homes – whilst bluebells and daffodils create carpets of colour amongst the woodland... Read more
“A Hundred Pubs, A Thousand Voices, One Song”
Proud Cornish men & women will erupt in jubilant verse this week as the county celebrates St Piran’s Day. “The Song of the Western Men”, also known as “Trelawny”, is the traditional patriotic song of the county and it will blast from inns and public... Read more
Who Was St Piran?
This week is a very important week in the Cornish calendar. St Piran’s Day, Cornwall’s very own patron saint’s day, is a national day celebrating everything it means to be Cornish. You can’t miss the lead up to this exciting celebration but who was St... Read more
How to avoid these top camping mistakes – from tent size to footwear
Camping in Cornwall should be a time to relive childhood memories, spend time with loved ones, experience nature and sleep under the stars. However, simple mistakes can ruin a holiday under canvas, so make sure you avoid our top 8 camping mistakes: Arriving late in... Read more
Our top locations for popping the question this Valentine’s day in Cornwall
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, perhaps your thoughts are turning to a romantic proposal? Take a look at our top five unique places in Cornwall, perfect for popping the question. St Nectan’s Glen What could be a more memorable experience than declaring your love... Read more
Our favourite walks to enjoy this January on the Cornish coast
After numerous days of eating, drinking and being merry over the festive period, January is the perfect time to get out in the fresh air, walk off those mince pies and enjoy the Cornish coast. We’ve picked some of our favourite walks to enjoy this... Read more
Our 5 favourite Cornish myths and legends, including that of Mother Ivey
Cornwall’s mystical landscape has often been the source of legend. As well as being home to giants and pixies, it’s also thought to be the birthplace of kings and the downfall of thieves. Discover a few of our favourite myths here: Jack the Giant Killer... Read more
Novel writing month – discover the stories inspired by Cornwall
With its rugged clifftops, breath-taking beaches and a unique history, it’s no wonder Cornwall has inspired great authors, including Winston Graham, Daphne Du Maurier and Rosamunde Pilcher. Here at Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park we love nothing more than settling down with a good tale... Read more
Gold again for our outstanding work with Cornwall’s wildlife
We had a fantastic evening at The Headland Hotel earlier this month, when we were presented with not one, but two awards for our outstanding contribution to preserving Cornwall’s beautiful wildlife. Having donned our ball gowns and bow-ties, we enjoyed a great evening celebrating the... Read more
Spookiest places to visit in Cornwall
With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve put a list together of a few of our favourite places to visit in Cornwall for mysterious encounters! Pendennis Castle Situated in a superior position overlooking the River Fal, Pendennis Castle is one of the most haunted buildings... Read more