Great to see insect life flourishing on the farm! We've recently spotted a Gatekeeper butterfly, plus Elephant Hawk Moth, Large Yellow Underwing, and Magpie Moth. These butterflies and moths are vital pollinators and an important food source for birds and bats, making them a great indicator of a healthy habitat. Every sighting reminds us that creating space for nature really does make a difference.

What a treat for our campers this week, when we could safely view the incredible storms travelling the channel. We managed to capture a few moody photos of the clouds - what a night!

What a striking way to mark Midsummer’s Eve at the farm — sitting on the campsite with friends, watching the sun set and the colours change. Even later into the night, despite how busy it was, the campsite stayed peaceful: just the low background of conversation from families and friends. It felt like a simple, long-standing tradition — taking time to notice the season and mark the longest days of the year.

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?