Christmas markets are now in full swing and it is the season – of present-buying. Three weeks to the big day means there’s still time to bag a Cornish gift, without setting foot in a fair. For all the virtual shoppers: here’s our Cornish present guide.
For her
- The Cornish Seaweed Bath Co Really revitalising shampoo and conditioner (it nourishes our windswept curls), range includes soap and moisturisers
- Scilly Flowers A bunch of heavily scented narcissi for Christmas? This will truly impress, and keep fragrant through to the New Year
- Seasalt Cornwall We love their dresses and knitwear, but there’s also great accessories and menswear too. Gift cards available
- Cornwall Life magazine subscription – the prezzie everyone can enjoy
For him
- Cornish Cheese - forget the stilton: there’s Cornish Blue! We adore the yarg too. Bundles and crackers/chutneys available too
- Ann’s Pasties are the nearest to homemade that we’ve come across. Range of flavours, vouchers and gift bundles available
- Celtic & Co sheepskin specialists - the slippers are magnificent. Knitwear, coats (and ladieswear) abound
- Rooted Ocean backpacks that look the part with rugged endurance
For littlies
- Kernow Chocolate feed the inner child in anyone – great chocolate (we favour the sea salt one!)
- Tea and Coast Children’s T-shirts and jumpers that are jolly yet stylish
- Keep Cosy we’re softies for soft toys and here’s the place for something a little bit different
For everyone
- Atlantic Blankets throws and blankets including the Hug in a Box range. Good quality and great designs, smaller price tag items available
- Seakisses sea inspired homeware, including china and beach items
- Cornishware home of the famous Cornish Blue (stripped crockery) now also available in other colours. Gift cards available
- Rodda’s clotted cream: the best of the best in our opinion; needed on mince pies, Christmas pudding and with bread and jam. By the carton or in hampers
All together (aka experiences)
- Fisherman’s Friends UK spring tour - tickets now live. Just home from their Australian tour, our local shanty group will be coming to somewhere near you! An autumn tour is also rumoured.
- Royal Cornwall Show tickets – the family day out of Cornwall: a festival of country, food and farming. (And just ¼ hour down the road from Tom’s Cottage)
- A Classic holiday in Cornwall: the ultimate family gathering (we saved the best till last – like any great prezzie!)
More ideas can be found in our previous Cornish Christmas blog
