We spotted a 'Little Egret' on the Lizard this week. These small white herons are most often seen around wet ground, ditches, ponds and streams, where they feed on insects, small fish and amphibians. Seeing an Egret is a useful sign for biodiversity because it suggests the habitat is supporting a working food chain: healthy water margins and damp areas produce invertebrates and other prey, which then attract birds higher up the chain.

A lovely afternoon spent with the children in the garden. We love teaching our children about foraging and all the amazing things we can use from our local area. This week, we did some brewing using our own 'Sambucus Elderflower' trees. We can't wait to celebrate with some pink champagne in a few weeks!

One of the loveliest things about staying with us at Gwavas—whether you’re camping or in the B&B—is waking to the dawn chorus. From the garden and surrounding hedgerows we regularly hear robins, blackbirds, wrens, chaffinches, goldfinches, blue tits and great tits. We manage the garden and hedgerows to support this. A range of flowers provides nectar and habitat for insects through spring and summer, which in turn supports the birds that feed on them. Later in the year, seed

This week on the farm we’ve been treated to a real burst of wildlife. We’ve seen so many clouded yellow butterflies, along with a huge variety of other insects busy in the grass, hedgerows and field margins. The peregrine has been busy overhead — a reminder that healthy habitats support life at every level of the food chain. One of the most exciting finds was a slow worm. Despite the name, slow worms are actually legless lizards, and they’re a great sign that the farm is prov

This Sunday will be very special: a rare Blue Moon — the second full moon in a single month. From our campsite at Gwavas Jersey Farm, Cadgwith Camping, you can watch the moon rise straight over the sea, and if the sky is clear it should be a spectacular sight. If you’re staying with us this weekend, it’s one of the best natural displays you can catch from the Lizard coast — and well worth a trip down to see.

Did you know, we also run a food van throughout the summer months? Coastal Cravings, is thrilled to announce the start of our season! Join us this Friday, 6 p.m. onwards, for our Pizza Night. Enjoy freshly made pizzas while soaking in the breath-taking sea views or call us and pick up a takeaway! We are on-site throughout half term, open all day, starting with full breakfasts until 11 a.m., followed by delicious homemade cakes and paninis served throughout the day. Every even

This weekend, we welcomed a group of walkers from 'Heartlands and Wild Edges' who joined us from a coastal pilgrimage along the Southwest Coastal Path. After a hike along the path, they joined us for some vegetarian curry and fresh mint tea, before relaxing around the fire. What a lovely night, thank you :) https://www.heartlandsandwildedges.co.uk/

This week, we hosted Loewie, and Rinske of the Seaweed Sisters. They arrived with freshly caught spider crab after a day of sea foraging. This delicious meal reminds us of the importance of sustainable food practices and the joy of sharing as a community. Thank you, Loewie and Rinske, for the delicious meal and lovely company! You can find out more about their incredible work at https://www.seaweedsisters.nl/

While checking the cows this morning, we were treated to the most beautiful sunrise. Early morning is the perfect time for wildlife spotting—he was lucky enough to see some deer wandering through the camping field!

It's a lovely walk from Gwavas Jersey Farm and Cadgwith Camping to the St Grada church. Dating back to the fourteenth century, the site boasts fantastic views across the bay and is surrounded by blackthorn and bluebells. ❤️🌊⛵☀️

Cadgwith Camping: A Stargazer's Paradise When it comes to astrophotography and stargazing, Cadgwith Camping offers an exceptional experience. Nestled in a remote area with minimal light pollution, this location is perfect for capturing the beauty of the night sky while maintaining a low-impact footprint on the environment. Low Impact Camping Cadgwith Camping promotes low-impact camping, making it an eco-friendly choice for nature lovers and stargazers alike. Here’s how: Leave

Foxgloves thrive in lightly disturbed ground, appearing along our campsite hedgerows. Spring is when our campsite landscape wakes up—fresh growth, returning insects, and birds beginning to nest. Beyond its tall spires and bell-shaped flowers, they’re also an important part of a thriving wildlife eco-system, supporting pollinators and adding to the rich mix of plants that make our campsite feel alive.

We are loving this time of year! The calves are frolicking around in the fields and the fields are looking beautiful!

At Gwavas, we love to grow our own veg. We were very excited to find our first cauliflower this morning!

Each Sunday, we prepare a traditional roast dinner and invite our B&B guests and campers to join us. We wanted to recreate the atmosphere of communal meals on the Camino de Santiago, where guests can gather and share travel stories.

Some of our guests engaged their children with a photography 'colour challenge'. How wonderful are the results?

Sea thrift is more than a beautiful splash of colour along the coast path. Its flowers support biodiversity by attracting vital pollinators like bees and butterflies, helping to sustain local ecosystems. It also grows in tight, tufted mats that bind the soil, reducing erosion from wind and rain.

Did you know that Gwavas has a history of being a B&B? Although this is our first season, many people stayed here in the past and still remember the magic of Gwavas... We had a lovely visit from a family who stayed here decades ago; moments like this remind us why this place is so loved—and we feel incredibly lucky to be bringing it back to life.

Beautiful blossoming 'Spring Squill' spotted this week on our coastal fields! This native wildflower is a sign of a healthy, undisturbed ecosystem. As a natural soil indicator, its presence confirms well-drained, resilient ground that hasn't been overworked or over-fertilised. By blooming early, it provides a vital meal for pollinators before most crops or wildflowers wake up, boosting the farm's biodiversity without the need for chemical inputs. It’s a beautiful reminder t

Honestly, it's hard to focus on anything with these little beauties at home. Absolute time-wasters, we love them!