For centuries Cornwall was a land apart from the rest of Britain, with its own language, dress and folklore and the beautiful Tamar River fo...

Still deciding where to holiday this summer?   Well, put the kettle on and get ready to be inspired! We’ve just released our second 20...

You'll find an even greater choice of holiday cottages in east Devon, Dartmoor, South Hams and Cornwall for 2012. The number of places c...

Cotehele estate near Saltash makes the most of a scenic sheltered spot - albeit 1,289 acres big - on the west bank of the river Tamar. The ...

We've been busy finding more good places for happy holidays in the West Country. Our first colour supplement of 2011 features 44 self-c...

Stay in a cottage in far west Cornwall from Saturday 5th February and join in the fun at  St Ives Feast . On the 6th, a spectacular parade ...

A principal boy played by a woman, a dame played by a man, chants of “He’s behind you!”, two men in a horse costume, a good fairy, an evil v...

Helpful Holidays has been sponsoring the British number one Lady Pistol Shooter Georgina ‘Gorgs’ Geikie for the past year – here’s part two...

Helpful Holidays has been sponsoring the British number one Lady Pistol Shooter Georgina ‘Gorgs’ Geikie for the past year – and what a yea...

Looking for something a little different this New Year? How about going for the life aquatic with a cottage with an indoor pool? The 16th ce...

Here are two beautiful Cornish holiday cottages available over New Year with a 10% discount*… This 300 year old cottage in St Veep, south ...

We've picked out some of the best Christmas events coming up: 28th Nov: Padstow Christmas Lights (pictured) will illuminate this beauti...

We think the South West is a very special part of the world. Biased because we live and work here? Perhaps, but it seems we're not alone...

For peaceful seclusion, there could hardly be a better choice of holiday location – detached, with unobtrusive neighbours, fantastic views, ...