We are very pleased to announce that Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages are this year’s winners of the Caradon in Bloom Awards. The team at Crylla Valley were delighted to receive this year’s winner of Best Self Catering and were also the Overall Winner. The competition was organised by South East Cornwall Tourism Association, (SECTA) with […]
The summer holiday season at Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages has drawn to a close and what a beautiful summer it has been this year. It’s been lovely to welcome back our regular visitors and a pleasure to have met our first time guests. We would like to say a big thank you to all of […]
Since we adopted Billy last year staff and guests alike have been keen to visit him. Here is a quick up-date on how “Our Billy” is getting on. Billy has had a great year and enjoyed showing off to all our guests who have visited him. He has been at The Monkey Sanctuary for two years, […]
Kernow is having a busy time again this summer, he started his adventures this year in May. On his first trip he was taken out by his new found friend Isolda, they had a great time together. Monday 26th May I was really pleased to be given Kernow to look after. We spent the day […]
Wednesday 6th August Today I went out with some new friends called Olivia and Alice and they took me to The Eden Project. We went to see dinosaurs when we got there I had a picture taken with one but Olivia kept me safe as I didn’t like the look of their big teeth!!! We […]
Saltash not only the gateway to Cornwall but a fascinating place all in its own right, don’t just pass through spend some time in this flourishing waterside town. Saltash is the nearest town to Crylla Valley Cottages being just a few minutes along the A38 and is the gateway to South East Cornwall either by rail or […]
Saturday 24th August Today I went to Fowey with my new friend called Joe, we had to go on a boat to get there so he held me to keep me safe. When we got there we walked around the town and Joe got his face painted as a leopard. We watched some of the boat races, then we […]
Wednesday 21st August 2013 Today I went to Morwellham Quay Port and Copper Mine with Frey age 5 and Sam age 3. We went on a train in to the mine it was very dark and bumpy! We went on a ship and saw piglets a pony a horse a chicken and a goat. We […]
When you next visit Saltash take a look at the statue of Ann Glanville, by pressing her brooch she will even tell you her story. For those of you who can’t get to Saltash we thought you might like to hear a little bit about this remarkable lady. Ann Glanville was born in Saltash as Ann Warren and married John Glanville; […]
Saturday 10th August Today I found a new friend holidaying at Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages called Katlyn. It was her ninth birthday today and we went to wildlife meadow with her dogs Polly. Before we went to wildlife meadow we took lots of photos. After we went shopping in lidls. Then we went to wildlife […]
Friday August 9th 2013 Today I went to Dartmoor Zoo with two new friends Kyle and Chloe. We saw some great animals, a lion, tiger, wolves, and we loved seeing the Reindeers. We even saw some baby meerkats they were so cute. We even got to see some small animals up at ‘close encounters’ a small […]
A short drive along the A38 from Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages is the historic City of Plymouth; although renowned for its great tradition of shipbuilding and seamanship the city now has such a diversity of attractions to suit everyone’s taste. The focal point for most visitors is The Hoe which provides a full day […]
Thursday August 8th 2013 Today I went to the beach at Whitsand with Caoimre and Caoilfhinn. We went rock pooling and caught some baby crabs! We went splashing in the sea. We had a lovely picnic and played on the sand. When the tide came in it was time to go home. We shared […]
Tuesday August 6th 2013 Today I made two new friends call Milly and Sally they were really nice. First of all we went to the park and Sally took me on the swings she pushed me really high! Next we went to the Monkey Sanctuary stall we made loads of poems and coloured monkeys in. […]
Sunday 4th August I spent the day today with Ralph and Oscar. As it was a bit rainy, we decided to go to the Eden Project. We saw banana trees and a giant waterfall. We went through the rainforest, and we built a great den. Oscar made himself a Bee Hat and he had to […]
Although Port Eliot House is only approx. 5 miles from Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages along the A38, you can feel transported back in time once you view this splendid estate. Situated in the village of St Germans it once served as a toll point to cross the River Tiddy and began life as an Augustinian […]
Friday 2nd August Today I went to Port Isaac with Mia Bates, Jodie Francis (both aged 10) and their mums and dads. We drove to Port Isaac and had the roof down in the car which was great and I nearly flew off! It is the first time I have ridden in a convertible. […]
Hello and welcome to my new blog. My name is Kernow the Kingfisher. Kernow is the Cornish word for Cornwall and I live on the River Lynher at Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages, in South East Cornwall. I’m really excited to have been adopted by Crylla Valley Cottages; they have included me in their logo design. […]
Approximately 10 miles from Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages and only 2 miles off the A38 at Plympton stands Saltram House. High above the River Plym it is a hidden treasure which is situated within the peace and quiet of its own estate. Saltram House is an elegant George II mansion housing its original contents from the Tudor […]
Within the grounds of Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages we have 18 acres of well tended gardens and woodlands. We are also very keen on our hanging basket and this year for the very first time Ed is trying out a new way of planting these so here is his step by step guide to Crylla Valley’s hanging baskets. The […]
With the forecast for a hot and sunny spell, now is the time for that much needed break and Cornwall’s beaches has to be the place to visit. With six beaches being awarded international Blue Flag status in 2012 no wonder they are rated among the best in the world. Cornwall has the mildest and […]
Less than 30 minutes away from us here at Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages, situated just off the A38 at the A384 Dart Bridge Junction sits the triple attraction of South Devon Railway, Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterfly Farm. A joint admission ticket is available or choose the one that is of most interest to you. The […]
During the open season The Monkey Sanctuary offers a Keeper for the Day Experience for those who have always wanted to know what it is like to be a primate Keeper. Working closely with the experienced members of the Primate Welfare Team, the experience gives a great ‘behind the scenes’ insight into the keeper’s roles […]
Crylla Valley Holiday Cottages are situated in SE Cornwall’s Tamar Valley which is recognized as an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” and is easily accessible using the A38 which runs through the counties of Devon and Cornwall. A number of well-known attractions can be found by using this main artery through South West Devon and […]
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