Cornwall - The perfect getaway

Gorgeous blue skies in Cornwall

My attire for the journey - Aztec trousers from Peacocks - Similar style can be found here!

Matt's driving face.. haha

Our lounge and dining area..

We decided that rather than filling the fruit bowl with fruit, we'd fill it with quavers? :-)

Our balcony leading from our master bedroom..

Our own hot tub! However it wasn't the most private...

Ducks outside our home!

On the first morning we went for a romantic stroll around the grounds...

Boscastle was just beautiful. Although slightly over-run with school children on trips! However it didn't spoil our day out, I managed to find a cute little shop and purchased a gorgeous fishing boat tea light holder :-)

Capturing the waves at Tintagel..

Lanhydrock Entrance

Lanhyrock House

Jelly fish at Newquay aquarium!

A cute 'shy eel' (he was smaller than my pinky!)

He however was huge! I'm stood directly under him in a tunnel as he swam past..

Cheap drinks at the onsite bar.. cheeky!

Castle Drogo unfortunately was under serious rebuilding due to water leakage and will be for the next 5 years! 

On our last night we watched a firework display, before going for drinks..

After a busy week I was knackered, apparently!

We all need a break every now and again. Matthew and I decided in August that we deserved a holiday, so we began looking into places to stay in Cornwall. After searching through what felt like hundreds of holiday parks we discovered Hengar Manor! 

It sounded ideal, the perfect holiday. So we went for it and contacted them, with the intention to book a 'Park Villa' for 4 nights. However, they were fully booked! Thankfully they were able to upgrade us to a 'Park Villa Plus, + Hot tub' :-) (which was amazing btw!)

Finally September 23rd came and we happily left Somerset for the week. We were as excited as children are on Christmas morning, we couldn't have been happier! After stopping numerous times for loo breaks and sweetie buying we arrived in Cornwall around midday, so decided to go check out Bodmin Jail. Spooky as it was, it was very interesting to see all the old cells. ooohh! 

Still with time to spare before our 4.00pm check in, we drove around Bodmin looking for something to do. Unsuccessful, we ended up at Lanhydrock. A stunning National Trust owned Victorian House and Garden. 

As myself and Matthew are National Trust members, our entry was FREE! Winning.

Finally 4.00pm arrived and we were able to check in to our Villa. Excitement and nerves overwhelmed us, well mostly me (I had stupidly read reviews on the Park and not all were positive), as we picked up our key and welcome pack. 

On entering our home for the week, we both ran around excitedly looking in all the rooms (3 bed, 2 bath) and began unpacking. Luckily our particular villa was faultless. It was amazing! 

Although we were only there for 4 nights, we absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet, chilled out holiday. The on-site bar and restaurant was unexpectedly reasonably priced which was a massive bonus :-)

We managed to go to quite a lot of places during the week including

• Bodmin Jail
• Lanhydrock
• Boscastle
• Padstow
• Tintagel
• Newquay (aquarium)

I've probably forgotten some but you get the idea, :-)

Have you been on holiday this year? If so, where? I'd love to know!

Amy x

Tag - Questions & Answers

What is your current fashion obsession? - Scarves, woolly hats and thick tights (it's a tad nippy atm haha)

What is your current makeup obsession? - Garnier Pure Active Anti-Spots roll-on

What are you wearing today? - Leggings, baggy blue T, scarf and slippers

Hair? - In a messy donut bun

Do you nap a lot? - Naps were a must have when I was in my last year of school and first year of college (I had a very odd sleeping pattern) but now I rarely nap as I just don't have the time!

Why is today special? - Today is special because... I'm starting this new blog? Haha idk

What would you like to learn to do? - I would love to learn to play the piano and cook lush food?

What's for dinner today? - Beef stew...

What are you listening to right now? - Bastille - Oblivion

What is your favorite weather? - Hmm, I cannot choose. I love summer, but I hate being too hot. I love winter also, as long as I'm wrapped up all cosy

What's the last thing you bought? - A drink from Wetherspoons

What are your essentials when traveling? - Oh this could be never ending; clean underwear, tooth brush/paste, hair bands, deodorant, water bottles....

What's your style? - I really don't know. I tend to change styles all the time. Comfort is key though

What is your most challenging goal right now? - Finish college with an acceptable grade.. then decide where to go from there.. hmm

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be? I'm not too bothered as long as I'm happy with Matthew. Major cheese? Ah well

Favorite vacation spot? - Uh, somewhere warm?

Name the things you cannot live without? - My boyfriend, strawberry ribena and candles

How was your childhood? It had its ups and downs. I miss having no worries though

What would you like to have in your hands right now? - A drink, a phone that works and a winning lottery ticket. Please?

What would you like to get rid of? - The spider family in my house :-(

What are you most excited for? - Christmas! (and Matthews 21st birthday next week)

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? - New York

Which countries have you visited? - Wales, Spain and France

I tag anyone who reads this :-)

Amy x

About me...

Hello!

My name is Amy, I am a college student and I am 18 years old. I have a gorgeous boyfriend called Matthew who I am very much in love with, he is my absolute world.

I love making memories by taking photographs and documenting them in some way, whether it is keeping them in a folder on my laptop or uploading them to a social networking site.

After reading various blogs I have decided to create my own. My blog will include photographs and "diary like" entry's of any half interesting goings on in my life. It will also include anything from fashion and beauty posts/hauls to everyday lifestyle posts. Enjoy :)

"Embrace your dreams..."

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