We’d love to fit a swimming pool into Burrow Cott’s courtyard, but alas... the outdoor bath will have to do. Luckily, 5-star luxury is never far away.

Treat yourself to an evening at Watergate Bay Hotel, where you can unwind in their incredible infinity pool and cliff-top jacuzzi before heading to Zacry’s for dinner.

Stroll down the hill into Wadebridge and rent a bike from Camel Trail Cycle Hire, then cycle the quieter Wadebridge–Bodmin section of the Camel Trail.

The route winds through tranquil woodland and alongside bubbling streams before delivering you to the vineyard. The ride takes around 45 minutes at a leisurely pace - the return journey can vary based on wine consumption.

Parking in St Ives is famously painful, so save yourself the stress and hop on the train from St Erth. The views along the coast are spectacular - far better than anything you’ll see from a car park queue.

If your train conductor happens to be a tall Cornish pard called Gareth, that’s my brother - do say hello from Burrow Cott.

St Ives is full of things to do, but a visit to Tate St Ives is always top of my list.

As kids, we used to joke that we were off “camel hunting” whenever we headed down to the Camel Estuary - one of the most beautiful spots right on our doorstep.

Pack up your beach kit and stroll down the hill into Wadebridge, where you can hire bikes from Camel Trail Bike Hire. From there, head along the scenic, flat Wadebridge-to-Padstow stretch of the Camel Trail - around 5.5 miles of estuary views. It’ll take about an hour at a leisurely pace.

Once in Padstow, lock up the bikes and explore the town. For a longer adventure, hop on the Padstow–Rock ferry and walk over to St Enodoc Church - a peaceful, windswept gem nestled among the dunes.

Book lunch in Padstow or Rock (you’re spoiled for choice), or simply grab a pasty and settle in for a picnic on the beach.

Growing up, PE was always my favourite lesson - mainly because, once the weather warmed up, our classes were surfing or sailing.

We’re incredibly lucky to have some of the best surf beaches in the world on our doorstep. Polzeath is an excellent place to learn: the waves are consistent, and its sheltered position makes the water safer than many other local beaches. We also have an outstanding sailing club in Rock.

There are plenty of surf and sailing schools to choose from, but Surf’s Up! in Polzeath and the Rock Sailing Club hold a special place for me. Both actively support local schools by providing heavily subsidised access to watersports. In a county as deprived as Cornwall, gestures like this genuinely change young people’s prospects. Please support them if you can.

A visit to the Eden Project feels a little like stepping into another world. Set within a former clay pit - the Rainforest Biome is the largest indoor rainforest on the planet, a humid, immersive canopy of tropical plants and winding walkways. The Mediterranean Biome offers warmth, colour and sunlight even on Cornwall’s greyest days.

A great activity for a rainy day.

A part of Cornwall often overlooked by visitors, Bodmin Moor offers more than 80 square miles of rugged, open granite landscape - wild, windswept and unmistakably beautiful. Its exposed uplands, granite tors and shallow valleys create some of the most dramatic scenery in the county.

The moor is the source of several rivers, including the River Fowey and our own River Camel, and is home to Cornwall’s two highest points: Brown Willy and Rough Tor.

While summer visitors flock to the beaches, locals tend to escape to the moor. Delphi Bridge, where the River Camel rises, is a favourite spot for a picnic and a paddle on a hot August day.

For those who enjoy a walk, the climb to the top of Rough Tor is rewarded with spectacular views across the moorland. Along the way you’ll pass free-grazing livestock and wild ponies, which add to the sense of untamed beauty.

Park in Polly Joke Car Park and wander down the coastal path to find some wonderful Cornish seals lolloping in the sunshine.

Give the Bowgie Inn a miss for lunch - a known tourist trap - and stop in for a coffee and bite to eat at Sabzi’s, on your way home to Burrow Cott.

Boat rides are plentiful on the Camel Estuary - from leisurely cruises to high-octane spins and full-blown coastal adventures. There truly is something for everyone.

My favourite relaxed afternoon out is aboard the Jubilee Queen, a larger, dog-friendly vessel built and still owned by a local Wadebridge family. They run trips most days throughout the warmer months, departing from Padstow and offering a wonderfully calm way to experience the estuary.

If you’re after something a little less sedate, Jaws Speedboats provide an exhilarating 15-minute blast around the estuary on one of their vintage wooden boats — Thunder, Fireball or Jaws. Also based on Padstow Harbour, they’re a brilliant option for thrill-seekers.

For those wanting to venture further, Wavehunters offer sea safaris along the North Cornish coast, with the chance to spot wildlife and explore dramatic stretches of coastline you can’t reach on foot.