The Story of The Crantock Cave Carvings

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There are caves on Crantock Beach that reveal a secret at low tide. Within them is a beautiful carving of a woman’s face and an inscription that reads:

Mar not my face but let me be,
Secure in this lone cavern by the sea,
Let the wild waves around me roar,
Kissing my lips for evermore.

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Cookie or Crantock?

‘Hotdogs or Legs’ was a photo trend thats been and gone. You may be familiar with the new trend sweeping twitter thanks to the genius that is @teenybiscuit that includes montages entitled ‘apple or barn owl?’ or ‘chihuahua or muffin?’ and our personal favourite ‘labradoodle or fried chicken?’ We like that two lovely things can become indistinguishable from one another Click to read

5 Things which prove Humans and Animals are just the same

Humans think we’re superior to animals – but actually, as this blog will prove, we are just the same.

  1. Reason why Humans and Squirrels are the same.

Both creatures (squirrels and humans) put too much food in their mouth. We see humans do this regularly on Steak Night. OK, so whilst humans don’t stretch their cheeks painfully to breaking point, … Click to read

10 Reasons to Get Really Excited for Summer!

EEEEEEEEEEEEK! Summer is almost here and we are soooooo excited. What’s that? You’re not feeling it? Then quickly read this list and you’ll soon feel the summer vibes.

  1. Blue Skies

It’s the most beautiful shade of blue there is. No photograph truly captures its gorgeousness and no painting truly matches its splendour. They are the perfect backdrop to everything we … Click to read

Why Cheese Lovers Love The Bowgie

Here at The Bowgie Inn, Crantock, we are cheese lovers and we aren’t afraid to admit it. We like cheese of all strengths, smells, colours and ages. We like it grated melted and sliced and at times, we like to bite a chunk straight off the block (don’t pretend you haven’t done that before).

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10 Facts for Everyone Who Loves Crantock

When you fall in love with someone, you want to know everything about your new partner from the first album they bought to their favourite colour and their biggest fear. It’s the same when you fall in love with a place. We know Crantock has stolen the hearts of many people who have come here, so this blog is for … Click to read

WIN with The Bowgie this Easter!!!

It’s time for our FINAL Easter Competition and of course, it’s another good one! This week, we’re giving you the chance to win a £50 Bowgie Voucher to spend on whatever you fancy. You can treat your family to a weekend feast or if you’re feeling indulgent, spend it all on Prosecco or Champagne!

If you’re thinking, “YES YES YES!”, … Click to read