A leisurely 10-minute stroll from the city, at Merchant House Hotel we are perfectly placed for exploring all that Truro has to offer. From its amazing food to its rich history to its shopping opportunities and more, Truro offers something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of our favourite attractions in Truro: Food, Glorious […]
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Scattered around the county are some of the most amazing picnic spots imaginable. All the more reason to grab your gear and get outside, our list of Cornwall’s best picnic spots will have you savouring every moment. Brown Willy Overlooking the heather-strewn expanse of Bodmin Moor, Brown Willy is Cornwall’s highest point and a wonderful […]
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At Merchant House Hotel, we think that everyone should be able to enjoy the holiday of a lifetime in Cornwall – and that includes four-legged friends! Home to dog-friendly rooms and kitted out with pooch-proof amenities (including a specially-designed doggy shower, a dry-room for wet things and self-service laundry facilities), our Truro-based hotel is the […]
Read MoreNothing is better than a holiday in Cornwall. Afterall, where else in the UK can you enjoy such a wide variety of landscapes? From brooding moors to Caribbean-esque beaches to ancient woodland with an orchestral accompaniment of creaking oaks and chirruping birds, Cornwall really has it all. Fortunately, with our central location in Truro, the […]
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We’re so excited about Christmas! This is our fifth Christmas at Merchant House and as always, we take this time to close and celebrate with our family. However, we love the Christmas countdown like everybody else and have our own little things that we do to count it down. Here’s some of them….
Read MoreWe love it when winter approaches as there is so much magic in the city. We’re getting excited at Merchant House as winter approaches and the festive fun begins! Here are some of the things we love most when it gets a bit colder and the nights drawn in!
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We love dogs at Merchant House. In fact, dogs visiting us on dog-cation get to enjoy a welcome pack, complimentary treats and use of our outdoor heated doggy shower complete with fluffy towels. We’ve put together some of our favourite places for pooches to visit when on holiday in Cornwall. Read on for inspiration on […]
Read MoreWe love walking, it’s one of our favourite ways to keep fit and have fun. And, in Cornwall, we couldn’t be better placed for admiring the stunning scenery and changing seasons. With so many walks to choose from, we really are spoiled for choice! Here’s five of our favourites to make the most of Cornwall […]
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There is so much to see and do in Cornwall, especially when the sun is shining! We’ve blogged about our best ways to spend summer days this month. Read on to be inspired for your holiday in Cornwall:
Read MoreWe love nothing more than good old British fish and chips on holiday and in Cornwall, they taste even better because it’s fresh from the Cornish coast! Here are our favourite fish and chips to try and taste for yourselves:
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