Pass the Duchy

Discover incredible Cornwall, says LOUIE KENYON CROCKETT

FLY TO SCILLY The islands of Scilly get thousands of visitors every year by boat. Buck the trend and arrive in style in a plane which carries just eight to 19 passengers.

With amazing views like no other of the islands, the sparkling sea with cresting waves and the varied wildlife, nothing beats approaching Scilly in a small plane.

Your pilot doubles as a tourist guide and you see the islands as a whole before touching down to explore.

Once you hit the ground, try snorkelling with the Scilly seals or ride a horse through the ocean waves as you relax in the sun and see Scilly’s coastline from a brand new perspective. LIVE LIKE A SHEPHERD Deep in the heart of Cornwall in pretty Padstow you can rent Skipper’s Cabin.

In its own Cornish valley that runs down to Porthmeor Cove and Porthcothan, it is the ultimate secluded location for romantic getaways and escapes from the rat race.

Your neighbours are livestock and your cottage is rustic but you’ll find the cottage has been renovated completely inside with a sleek kitchen and a barbecue for enjoying the great outdoors.

Mawgan Porth and Watergate are just a few miles away, making Skipper’s Cabin a fantastic base for walks with sprawling views of Cornish countryside and the dramatic Cornish coast. UNKNOWN VILLAGES Explore the Cawsand and Kingsand Beaches and find for yourself the ancient county border. In each pub you’ll find delicious, fresh seafood and nearby you’ll find the Rame Peninsula with all its stunning views and pretty harbours.

Take the coastal path from Cremyll and wind your way through 800 acres of Mount Edgcumbe Park.

You’ll be greeted by colour-washed cottages and narrow streets, perfect for losing yourself in old English nostalgia.

Stop off at Cawsand Bay and you’ll be in the best spot for camping, swimming and windsurfing too.