Boutique Diaries

For us, it’s not just our beautiful retreats that make memories but the experiences that you have during your stay. Here we share everything from the best places to eat, the nearest dog friendly beach and even the best Instagrammable views.

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Our stupendously spectacular family escape to bold and beautiful Porthcurnick House

Our stupendously spectacular family escape to bold and beautiful Porthcurnick House

Laura, Dan and their five children head to Portscatho on the Roseland Peninsula for much-needed family time at our Cornish coastal retreat, the very glamorous Porthcunick House.

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Relaxing at Rocksalt for our pre-Christmas getaway

Relaxing at Rocksalt for our pre-Christmas getaway

Stef from the BR team heads to Rocksalt, our newest retreat in Mousehole, for a pre-Christmas cosy getaway – bliss!

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A fabulously festive getaway at Apothecary Cottage

A fabulously festive getaway at Apothecary Cottage

Chantal from the BR Team heads to the oh-so-romantic Apothecary Cottage for a magical weekend at the Bath Christmas Market!

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Bubble baths, roaring fires and late-night harbour walks at Shellseekers

Bubble baths, roaring fires and late-night harbour walks at Shellseekers

Sennen from the BR Team heads to dreamy Shellseekers in St Ives for a weekend of winter walks and total relaxtion.

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Cooper’s Adventure at Cyder Barn

Cooper’s Adventure at Cyder Barn

Anna from the Boutique Retreats team heads to oh-so-sweet St Agnes for a dog-friendly getaway with Cooper, her larger than life rusty-coated Cockapoo.

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Origin's Coffee & Cocktail Masterclass at The Warehouse

Origin's Coffee & Cocktail Masterclass at The Warehouse

Anna from the BR Team spends a dreamy evening at Origin's coffee and cocktail event, at The Warehouse Penryn. Coffee lovers, this one's for you!

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A perfect autumnal weekend at Number Six, Totnes

A perfect autumnal weekend at Number Six, Totnes

Stef and Paul from the Boutique Retreats team head to Totnes for a weekend of relaxation at Number Six, a stunning Georgian townhouse.

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A seafood and shellfish day at Rick Stein’s Cookery School in Padstow

A seafood and shellfish day at Rick Stein’s Cookery School in Padstow

Stef from the BR Team heads to Padstow for a day of delicious decadence, learning all the basics on working with denizens of the deep.

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Cooking up Cornish Treats at Philleigh Way Cookery School

Cooking up Cornish Treats at Philleigh Way Cookery School

Anna from the BR Team experiences the 'Cornwall in a Day' culinary course at an esteemed cookery school - creating divine delicacies!

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Our dreamy, doggy-friendly getaway at Meris

Our dreamy, doggy-friendly getaway at Meris

Kitty from the BR Team heads to up-and-coming Newlyn in Cornwall for a bliissful escape with her hubby and two pooches.

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