Gail

Get to Know Gail

I'm Cornish born and bred — from the mining town of Camborne (although born in Redruth) now living in the fishing village of Mousehole, where I sit on the Harbour Authority board. I hold a Blue Badge in Guiding and am a member and an Examiner for The Institute of Guiding in the UK. My first degree is in Tourism specialising in Heritage and Culture. So it's not surprising that I have a deep pride in being Cornish that goes back to my Celtic roots. I met Winston Graham, the author of Poldark and love to share with my guests everything I learned from him. I also guide regularly in London, which gives me a unique perspective on the connections between Cornwall and the Crown, the royal warrants, the politics, the power. If you want castles, coastline, cream teas and a few stories that will genuinely surprise you, you're in the right hands.

"In Cornwall, we are spoilt with castles, coastline, culture, food, and art. It's too good to keep — it's got to be shared."

Gail's Tour

From Coast to Castle

by Gail

This tour begins with a castle and ends with one — because few things suit the Cornish coastline quite like a castle. In between, you'll find Georgian architecture, dramatic cliff walks, film locations, and a deliberate 'Kernara delight' built into each day. The hotels are some of Cornwall's finest — my personal favourite being the PIG-at Harlyn Bay — and the food ranges from a proper Cornish pasty to Michelin-starred fine dining.