Meet the Locals – Fowey Valley Cider
It’s no secret that we really love our little corner of the world – there’s really nowhere better than Cornwall! And there are some incredible Cornish businesses working and living here right alongside us. We wanted to introduce you to a few of them over the next few weeks, starting with Fowey Valley Cider. Now, […]
Meet the Locals – Buttermilk
Of course we have a soft spot for other family run businesses, especially when they’re just up the road in Bodmin. Extra especially when they make something so ridiculously delicious! Enter Buttermilk! Tracey and David make the loveliest vegan and dairy free treats we’ve had…maybe ever. We stock their plant powered treats in our little […]
Planning your first holiday with a baby? Our top tips for survival
First things first, congratulations!! Whether it’s your first baby or you’ve recently grown your family, you’ve already done an awesome job! And now you’re here, maybe thinking about that hugely exciting first holiday with your new addition. We know that the idea of upheaving your carefully crafted routines or gathering up all the STUFF that […]
Family Christmas in Cornwall
Christmas at Glynn Barton Want a Christmas Break with a little difference? Whether its dipping your toes in the icy sea (yes it is a little chilly!) blowing away the cobwebs on the coastal path or melting a marshmallow on the campfire we have out together a few of our favourite things to do in […]
Menabilly to Fowey – The beauty of the Coastal Path
One of our favourite walks is the circular walk from Menabilly to Fowey and back through the headland. And YES, we do it with the boys! Walking with kids is always entertaining. “Mummy I’ve got tired legs”, “Mummy I’m hungry”, and the ultimate “Mummy I need a poo!” The South West Coastal Path is full […]
Walking with Kids… where is the question!
The South West Coast path is home to 630 miles of the most breath taking views as well as being the UK’s longest and most loved National Trail. We are lucky to be located in central Cornwall which means we get the best of both the North and South Cornish Coasts. There are lots of […]
Local Cornish Food at it’s Best….. Where to shop?
The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker…… We are lucky to be surrounded by GREAT local food producers, farm shops and markets near to Glynn Barton Cottages. In fact we are positively bursting at the seams with organic gardens and small businesses that deliver their locally grown and produced fruit, veg, meats etc direct to […]
When is the BEST time to visit Cornwall
Whether it’s a family friendly holiday or a child friendly short break we have all typed into Google…. When is the best time to visit Cornwall! When you’re planning a family holiday there are always so many things to consider, where to stay, what to do, kids activities- both inside and out (we know the […]
Covid 19 Update on Activities at Glynn Barton
How we are staying safe We are still continuing to monitor the ever changing landscape during the current climate and we are following government guidelines. We ask that everyone remain as alert as possible and to practise common sense when social distancing. We ask that everyone follows government guidelines both at Glynn Barton and in […]
When Honest Mum came to stay….
Sometimes going on holiday with the kids can be daunting! Remember the days of romantic mini breaks, lush lie ins, fluffy towelling robes, long breakfasts with the papers and long coastal walks? Then the kids arrived and holidays took on a different style! We were no longer looking for peace and quiet but places with […]
