A Stargazy Christmas at Lanyon
Jane and family are spending Christmas in Lanyon Manor. All their presenets are now safely underneath the traditional Christmas tree ready for tomorrow and last night for supper they celebrated a 16th century Cornish legend by tucking into a home cooked stargazy pie washed down with a chilled glass of chilled wine. Verdict on the pie yet to come!
The pie is one for fish lovers - a pastry based pie traditionally made with pilchards, eggs and potatoes and is called ‘stargazy’ because it is presented with the pilchards heads poking through the pastry crust - gazing at the stars.
The pie originates from Mousehole a small fishing village in West Cornwall. The legend explains that winter had been very stormy and the fishing boats had been unable to leave the harbour. As Christmas approached, the villagers, who relied on fish as their primary source of food, were facing starvation so on the 23rd December Tom Bawcock braved the weather and seas and returned with enough fish to feed the village.
Merry Christmas!
With the run up to Christmas there is nothing better to really get you into that festive spirit than heading to a traditional Christmas market, stalls will be laden with Cornish goodies and gifts. Explore Padstow’s boutique retailers for a little late night shopping. Theres is also entertainment and live music to keep the children entertained.
Cornwall is agreat producer of food; food and drink stands will be celebrating all things Cornish theres will be tastings, seasonal food, mulled wine and live cookery demonstrations. Sample the best of Cornwall’s produce from the town’s local suppliers or enjoy a meal in one of Padstow’s renowned restaurants, cafés and pubs –many of whom will be running special seasonal offers throughout the weekend.
There will be carols around the Christmas tree and live music, why not soak up the merry atmosphere whilst escaping the hustle and bustle of city life.
Lanyon Holiday Cottages is the perfect escape from city living - the perfect hideaway, where you’ll find everything you need to ease away life’s stresses and strains. Escape, play, relax and enjoy...you are now on holiday.
There are a multitude of activities and things for you to do and see whilst holidaying at Lanyon Manor, many are in close proximity of your holiday accommodation, for example the glorious beaches of Porthmeor & Carbis bay near St. Ives and the huge stretches of golden sand at Godrevy on the North Cornish coast. All that fresh air and open space and depending on what time of year it is it could be only you there...what a great way to relax. And for those that really want to treat themselves why not book a massage.
Facials also include massage of the shoulder, neck and face. When added to a massage treatment for the body you will have a truly deeply relaxing and beneficial time.
Beverley from mybreathingspace will help you choose the perfect massage for you, or you may like a beauty treatment to make you feel rejuvenated; all of which can take place in the comfort of your holiday accommodation.
Arrive at Lanyon Holiday Cottages on the 23rd of December and find Christmas waiting for you. A traditional Christmas tree will be in pride of place waiting for the presents to go underneath...the fires will be lit and if that wasn’t enough celebrate a 16th century Cornish legend about the bravery of a local Cornish fisherman Tom Bawcock by tucking into a home cooked ‘stargazy pie’ washed down with a cold glass of dry white wine.
The pie is one for fish lovers - a pastry based pie traditionally made with pilchards, eggs and potatoes and is called ‘stargazy’ because it is presented with the pilchards heads poking through the pastry crust - gazing at the stars.
The pie originates from Mousehole a small fishing village in West Cornwall. The legend explains that winter had been very stormy and the fishing boats had been unable to leave the harbour. As Christmas approached, the villagers, who relied on fish as their primary source of food, were facing starvation so on the 23rd December Tom Bawcock braved the weather and seas and returned with enough fish to feed the village.
If the stargazy pie is not for you, choose instead the homemade Christmas pudding served with the famous Roddas Cornish cream and a glass of Champagne.
Put it to the vote, which dish will win? A traditional Christmas Cornish stargazy pie with seasonal vegetables all washed down with a glass of dry white wine or a homemade Christmas pudding with Roddas Cornish cream and Champagne? The choice is yours, no
There are over 300 beaches in Cornwall for you to explore whilst holidaying at Lanyon Manor, some of the best are in close proximity of your holiday accommodation, for example the glorious beaches of Porthmeor & Carbis Bay near St. Ives and the huge stretches of golden sand at Godrevy and Portreath on the North Cornish coast.
The beaches are empty in winter...well there are still the surfers and kite surfers that enjoy the great outdoors in all weathers. You cannot beat taking a brisk walk on an empty beach and then enjoying a hot chocolate or something stronger in a beach cafe. The Watering Hole at Perranporth has a great beach vibe and the Blue Bar at Porthtowan Beach is where all the cool surfers hang out! Both are well worth a visit.
So whatever you’re choice of holiday and if you like beaches at anytime of year then we believe you will experience it at Lanyon Manor the perfect Christmas holiday destination.
