22AugAugust 22, 2019

7 Best Ice Cream Parlours in Cornwall

The ‘inside scoop’ on where to get the best ice cream in Cornwall, including one renowned Ice Cream parlour that’s actually in Hayle itself!

Roskilly’s Organic Farm - 9am-9pm

Dog friendly,
Woodland walk
Dairy cow milking

Tregellast Barton Farm, St Keverne, Cornwall TR12 6NX For a cow to cone experience head to Roskilly’s Organic Farm on the Lizard Peninsula. This is where the grass is green, the cows are happy and the milk is luscious making oh-so-scrumptious Cornish ice cream in more than 30 delicious flavours. Stroll through the meadows, meet the animals and if you time it right, catch the star Jersey cows being milked. Finish up in the ice cream parlour for an indulgent tasting - we’re big fans of the Cream Tea flavour and just love all the chewy, crunchy and nutty bits; in true Roskilly stylee they're all made on the farm!

Callestick Farm - 10am-5:30pm

Open 7 days a week
10am - 5.30pm (Sundays 5pm),
Farm animals to visit
Watch the ice cream being made!

Callestick farm, Callestick, Truro, Cornwall TR4 9LL It’s all about natural goodness at Callestick Farm, producers of to-die-for creamy yumminess. A small herd of Friesian cows live the life of luxury here, soaking up the sunshine from their lush fields near the north Cornish coast. They are looked after by the Parker family who over the last 25 years have perfected the ultimate ice cream recipe and have created 26 awesome flavours. Take a sneak peek into what they get up to from the farm viewing gallery which looks into the ice cream factory and say hello to the farmyard animals. Oh, and if we could forget…visit the shop for some of the most delicious ice cream you’ll ever taste!

Jelberts - 9am-5pm

Jelberts, New Road, Newlyn, Cornwall TR18 5PZ One for ice cream purists, Jelberts on the seafront in Newlyn is a little piece of vanilla heaven. There is a choice of flavours; vanilla, vanilla or...yup, you guessed it, vanilla and oh is it good! Masters of keeping things simple these guys make their praised chilled treat themselves and take their milk straight from the cows. Mix it up with a dollop of Cornish clotted cream or opt for a flake!

Mr B's Ice Cream Parlour - 9am-8pm

Two shops in Hayle, with one site open til 8pm for all your ice-cream needs!

24 Penpol Terrace, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4BQ
7 Market Square, Hayle TR27 4EA.

If variety is your thing head to the center of Hayle for more choice than you could ever dream. From the classic to the eye-popping, the flavours are ever-changing and the tastes truly amazing. Pistacio, pic-n-mix, marshmallow, gingerbread, wild cherry, cinnamon…it’s all going on!

Chapel Porth Beach Cafe - 10am-5pm

Chapel Porth Beach Cafe, St Agnes, Truro, TR5 0NS The little National Trust run café here is famous for serving up legendary 'hedgehog' ice creams, a concoction of Cornish ice cream, covered in clotted cream and topped with crushed hazelnuts. Yes, it’s naughty but boy is it good. Delish!

Moomaid of Zennor - 9:30am-10pm

1 Wharf Road, St Ives, TR26 1LG - Open approx. 9.30am - 10pm in Summer & 9.30am - 5pm in Winter Beach Road, Porthtowan, Truro, TR4 8AD - Open approx. 10.30am - 5.30pm (March to October) You can also visit the farm itself: On the coast road between Zennor and St Ives overlooking the farm – just drive until you see the signs. Open approx. March – October (weather dependent) Made on the farm at Tremedda in far-flung west Cornwall, Moomaid of Zennor ice cream is the stuff of legends. With milk from the farms very own Friesian cows it is as fresh and as pure as it comes and is offered up in over 30 sumptuous flavours. Try it with a view from the Moomaid Parlours in St Ives and Porthtowan.

Treleavens - 8am-5pm

Treleavens luxury cornish ice cream, The Ice House, Tretoil Farm, Lanivet, Cornwall, PL30 5BA. Seriously special, Treleavens is Cornish ice cream with a touch of luxury. It’s the ice cream of aficionados served in top restaurants and ice cream parlours up and down Cornwall. Feeling flamboyant? Try the vodka pink grapefruit flavour. The strawberries and cream flavour is Cornish class in a scoop, while sticky toffee fudge is nothing short of sheer indulgence.

By Twice As Nice ChaletsCornwall, Newlyn, St Ives, St Keverne, Truro‎callestick farm, chapel porth cafe, farm, jelberts, moomaid of zennor, mr bs, roskilly, treleavensComments Off

20AugAugust 20, 2019

Directions to Twice as Nice Beach Chalets

Full Address: 52 Upton Towans, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5BL - the site map is above.

Twice As Nice Chalets are actually located at the rear of Atlantic Coast Holiday Park so that’s the entrance you’re looking out for from the main road, a big sign saying ‘Atlantic Coast Holiday Park’.

When you first turn into Atlantic Coast Holiday Park, you will see that the road splits off three ways as you drive past the white reception / shop. (NB that’s the reception for Atlantic Coast Holiday Park, so Twice As Nice Chalets holidaymakers don’t need to stop there. You can however visit the shop to make daily purchases should you wish to do so). To get to your chalet, you need to take the middle road as you go past the shop.

When the road forks again, take the left turn and then keep going until you come to a permanent Chalet (like a little house) on the left-side corner in front of you. Drive straight past that onto the grass and you’re now alongside the chalets - see the picture below, based on the picture you either need to turn left for the four chalets at the front or go straight ahead to one of the first three chalets you can see.

As you drive up to the chalets you’ll see the names and numbers (green box illustrates on picture above) next to the doors (if you go back to the first picture though, you’ll see we’ve added the numbers onto the roofs for you so you can plan exactly which chalet to pull up in front of!). Enter the code we give you into the box at the side of the door to find your key, and hey presto you’re home!! Enjoy your holiday!!

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05AugAugust 5, 2019

What Do I Need To Bring To My Chalet?

So you’re coming to Hayle, Cornwall, to one of our gorgeous holiday chalets for a break - but what do you need to bring with you, and what’s already provided at the Chalet? If you’ve never been to stay with us before - or even if you’d like a reminder of what to bring and what’s already there, this is the guide for you! Let’s look on a room-by room basis so you can be sure you don’t miss anything, but first let’s not forget a few basic things that you’re going to need to bring when you come to stay at the beautiful Twice As Nice Holiday Chalets in Hayle, Cornwall.

Overall:-

Pound coins for the electric meter (located in the tall store cupboard in your Chalet) - the average amount used is £10 for the week, and remember you can always get change while you’re out and about
Pound coins for the laundrette (located on the small caravan park next door)

If you’re bringing your dog/dogs:-

Remember to book your dog(s) in with us, so we can make sure to allocate extra cleaning time to your chalet once you leave. Dogs carry a surcharge of just £30 each, so it won’t break the bank to bring your four-legged friend along
Bring your own poo bags, and a bin-bag (or small bin) to store the used poo bags outside the chalet (bins can be emptied in the bin/recycling centre at the centre of the chalet area)
Crate (if you use one), dog bed, throws, lead - and of course your dogs favourite toys!

Room-by-room in the Chalet, what you need to bring. Let’s look at what you’ll need to pack - (and what’s already provided is listed in brackets for you, for ease of reference).

Kitchen:-

Food and Drink
Salt, Pepper, Sauces - general condiments - and herbs / spices for cooking
Washing up liquid, dishcloths and tea towels; bin liners / bags
(Everything else - pots, pans, cutlery, mugs and glasses - is provided for you)

Living Room:-

(Everything is provided, including comfy sofas and even blankets to sit under!)
(There’s lamps, a TV, and spare powerpoints for you to charge your phone / tablet too)

Bathroom:-

Towels, washcloths, soap, shower gels, shampoo, conditioner etc
Toilet Rolls, we provide 1 just in case!
Don’t forget your toothbrush and toothpaste - and your hairbrush!

Bedroom:-

Sheets, Quilt Covers and Pillowcases
(Pillows and Quilts all provided)
(There’s lamps, a TV, and spare powerpoints for you to charge your phone / tablet too)

The absolute main things to remember to bring when you’re coming for a beach holiday in Cornwall? Suntan lotion, and enough books to read while you’re relaxing in the Cornish sun!

By Twice As Nice ChaletsCornwall, HayleBathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, required linen for holiday, Suntan lotionComments Off

02AugAugust 2, 2019

Chalets To rent near Riviere Towans

Looking to come to beautiful Hayle, Cornwall for your next getaway? Look no further than Twice As Nice Chalets, where you and your four-legged friend can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy some well-earned peace and relaxation.

For dog-friendly holidays all year (except for high summer season, mid-July to end-August), you can’t get much better than the peace and tranquility offered by holidaying in Hayle.

You can choose from 6 equally gorgeous chalets situated on the very highly regarded Atlantic Coast Holiday Park - and no matter which chalet you choose, you’ll soon be relaxing and enjoying your home away from home.

Each of our beautiful holiday rentals have free Wi-Fi, TVs in the living room and each of the two bedrooms, and you can choose your bed configuration (between doubles and twin rooms) as each of the chalets are slightly different. All however have a sofa bed in the lounge enabling you to sleep up to 6 people comfortably for group getaways.

With a private deck and outdoor barbeque area and seating provided, you’ll be able to enjoy the glorious Cornish weather - and a cocktail or two! - in privacy and seclusion.

The Chalet kitchens are fully equipped with a tall fridge-freezer, an oven and a microwave, and contain all the pots, pans and plates you’ll need for your week away! There’s also seating around the kitchen bar - or why not enjoy the sunshine and have your meal on the deck outside the sliding patio doors off your living room?!

Choose from any of our six gorgeous chalets, each with a slightly different layout and bedroom configuration so we can cater for all your holiday needs!

Your four-legged friends are welcome to stay in our chalets with you (except for high summer), but do tell us when booking about your dogs please, as a small charge is made to cover our additional cleaning costs.

Enjoy meals and drinks outdoors on your private patio area - you can even barbeque out there (barbeque provided!).

Hopefully the weather during your stay is nice enough for you to take advantage of the brilliant outdoor spaces that come with the chalets. There’s plenty to do in the local area too - check out our ‘Events in Cornwall in August’ article to see what’s coming up. Hayle is just a few minutes drive away, and has a lot to offer both new visitors to this part of Cornwall and those who are already familiar with it’s charms.

Shops, cafes, restaurants and genuine Cornish pasty shops - you’ll find it all right on your doorstep. For you and your dog together, there are no end of dog-friendly beaches in the nearby area to visit. Whichever of our Chalets you choose for your holiday, we hope that you have a brilliant time - don’t forget to leave us a review so we can see how your stay went!

By Twice As Nice ChaletsCornwall, Haylecafes, chalets, cornall, Gwithian Sands chalets, hayle, restaurants, Shops, WiFiComments Off

30JulJuly 30, 2019

Events this Month in Cornwall (August 2019)

Huguette Caland at Tate St Ives

24 May 2019 to 1 Sep 2019

St. Ives

Shifting between figuration and abstraction, large, colourful canvasses and detailed drawings from the 1970s and 1980s will explore the delicate balance between the suggestive and the explicit that Huguette Caland created in her work.

Miracle Theatre presents: 'A Perfect World'

8 Jun 2019 to 24 Aug 2019

Redruth

Miracle celebrates its 40th year with a brand new comic escapade! Gather your friends and family and take a journey to the end of the earth and beyond....

A World of My Own

12 Jun 2019 to 8 Sep 2019

Falmouth

A World of My Own features photographs and objects from Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s personal collection and celebrates fifty years since his remarkable single handed journey around the world.

Munnings in Cornwall Exhibition

15 Jun 2019 to 7 Sep 2019

Penzance

Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Penzance is showing a special exhibition to mark 60 years since the death of the eccentric and controversial artist Sir Alfred Munnings exploring his works from the years he spent living in Cornwall.

Stuff and Nonsense

22 Jun 2019 to 7 Sep 2019

Falmouth

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and emerge into Falmouth Art Gallery’s extraordinary summer exhibition including poetry, illustration and photographs by Edward Lear, Spike Milligan, Quentin Blake, Lewis Carroll and other recognised ‘nonsense’ artists.

Wheal Martyn Summer Activities

5 Jul 2019 to 14 Sep 2019

St. Austell

There's loads to do at Wheal Martyn Clay Works this summer from Forest Schools to clay animation workshops, Teddy Bears picnic to paper making....

Outdoor Theatre at Bedruthan

6 Jul 2019 to 3 Aug 2019

Mawgan Porth

This summer catch two children's classics on the lawn at Bedruthan Hotel, Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves and Wind in the Willows will entertain you while you watch the sun go down over the bay.

Paulos Circus 2019 Rockets Tour

12 Jul 2019 to 7 Sep 2019

Newquay

We will be blasting off our 2019 tour with out of this world acts we have created to show you and your family the very best of live entertainment.

Tin Mine Clay

18 Jul 2019 to 31 Oct 2019

West Cornwall

An exhibition of ceramics made of clay found in Penwith tin mines that coincides with the centennial of two major events - the sinking of Victory shaft at Geevor Mine and the Levant mining disaster which claimed 31 lives.

Summer of Fun & Fireworks at Flambards

20 Jul 2019 to 2 Sep 2019

Helston

A fun-packed line up of entertainment has been put together for the summer holidays at the Cornish attraction with creepy crawly shows, fantastic firework displays, VR adventures, music and much, much more.

Open Air Cinema at Porthminster Beach