The Four Seasons in North Cornwall

Spring is a wonderful time in Cornwall; the weather is getting warmer, but it's still quiet, with deserted beaches and moorland. The spring flowers are emerging, lambs are running in fields, and the sea is beginning to calm down fro the wild winter storms. The influence of the Gulf Stream washing our shores means many of the National Trust Gardens are in full bloom, so this is a great time to visit them without having to contend with the crowds of summertime.

Summer is when Cornwall truly comes alive. The sea becomes calm as a lake and as clear and blue as any tropical ocean. People flock from far and wide for the sun, sand and surf for which Cornwall is famed. As the waters warm, summer visitors such as dolphins, basking sharks and sunfish start to arrive, and the wonderful frenzy of festivals takes place. Park Farm is situated in a location away from the crowds, enabling you to enjoy some peace and quite after days out at busy tourist attractions.

In Autumn, Cornwall slows down from the frantic pace of the summer season. The beaches are no longer crowded but sea is at its warmest and for the energetic there is still plenty to do: surfing, windsurfing, swimming, riding and golf, to mention just a few of the activities available locally. For those who enjoy walking, the coastal footpath and the moors are glorious at this time of the year; a blaze of colour from the heather and the bright yellow gorse. In the evenings, magnificent Autumn sunsets can be observed over the Atlantic Ocean.

Winter shows Cornwall at its most dramatic and romantic; the sea is at its wildest, with crashing waves rolling onto deserted beaches, empty fishing boats creak on their moorings in quiet harbours, and winds sweep the barren moorland and snow capped peaks. Shelter can be sought in the warm, cosy Cornish inns, where despite the wild of winter, log fires burn and traditional folk music can be heard all around.