Our Ultimate Cornish Christmas Gift Guide
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN CORNWALL…
Christmas shopping in Cornwall is a dream, from artisan products to homemade gifts and Cornish experiences for wonderful memories. We’ve compiled this guide to help you find the perfect present that your loved ones will treasure this Christmas.
This is the year to really show our support to local and independent businesses. And what better way than to purchase your Christmas presents locally this year? Read on for our Cornish Christmas gift guide…
AFTERNOON TEA AT THE GREENBANK
Time for tea? When the January blues strike, an afternoon tea in our Water’s Edge restaurant is a sure-fire way to perk up a mizzly winter’s day. Choose from our range of wonderful afternoon tea options to gift your foodie friends. For the friend who loves a glass of fizz, why not treat them to our new bottomless prosecco afternoon tea? They can use one of our vouchers to book in whenever suits them best.
Afternoon tea starts from £22 per person. You can even choose to make it sparkling or bottomless for an additional cost. A delicious vegan menu is also available.
MONOPOLY: FALMOUTH EDITION
Christmas is the perfect time to pull out the board games and get competitive with friends and family. Make moves around Falmouth with this special edition Monopoly board, the perfect gift for the game-lover who lives in Falmouth. We’re proud to hold a space on the board, and you can buy directly from us for £30 by popping into the hotel and speaking to reception.
SHELTERBOX BOOK CLUB
Want to buy a gift that gives back this Christmas? Cornish-based disaster relief charity, ShelterBox, has the perfect option.
From just £10 a month, you can pick up a gift for your favourite bookworm. The ShelterBox Book Club subscription sends a hand-picked book every six weeks which reflects the incredible people and places the charity works.
Members will also get the opportunity to vote on their next book, attend online events and get involved in exclusive live Q&As with some of the authors. All profits go towards the charity’s work providing disaster relief for families around the world. Gifts start with a three-month subscription for £30.
📷 : PENTIRE
PENTIRE NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRIT
The ideal gift for anyone who is embarking on dry January. Pentire’s non-alcoholic spirits are made from unique plants native to the North Cornwall coastline. With different botanical options, from herbaceous to floral and zesty, they make the perfect accompaniment to tonic soda, or your favourite cocktail.
📷 : UNEEKA
CORNISH MADE SCENTED CANDLES
Hand poured in Cornwall, these scented candles make the perfect stocking filler for friends and family. With a burn time of up to 45 hours, they will create a warm, fragrant glow to get you through the winter months.
Choose from scents such as Orange & Cinnamon, Winter Thyme and Figgy Pudding. Pick up in Uneeka in Falmouth or buy on their online store.
A CORNISH GOURMET GETAWAY FOR TWO
Wow someone you love this Christmas with our Cornish Gourmet Getaway for two. Your nearest and dearest can expect to fall in love with Falmouth and its exceptional food and drink offering during this one-night stay by the sea. They’ll be greeted with two tantalising tipples expertly crafted by our Water’s Edge bar crew, before heading to their perfectly appointed room. Then they’ll dive into a delicious meal while watching the waves lap the shoreline, before waking up feeling refreshed with a hearty breakfast to look forward to. All this, and a bespoke Cornish hamper to take home too! If you’re lucky, they may even take you with you.
📷 : VERDANT BREWERY
VERDANT BEERS AND MERCHANDISE
Is there a beer lover in your life?
Independent Penryn-based craft brewery is the perfect place to pick up a few extra stocking fillers. Grab a six pack of their much-loved ales or lagers, or some of their personalised merch. Verdant-themed t-shirts, jumpers and beanies are available to purchase from their online store. Alternatively, grab them a gift card so they can pick out their own!
📷 : ATLANTIC BLANKETS
ATLANTIC BLANKETS
Exuding warmth and comfort, this Cornish company’s luxury range of beach blankets are excellent presents for those who love the coast.
Made from 100% wool and recycled cotton and in an array of sizes and styles, they are the ultimate companions for days by the sea and cosy evenings at home.
📷 : STEPHANIE JOHNSON
HANDCRAFTED CORNISH JEWELLERY
Gift someone you love something very special this Christmas. Stephanie Johnson is a Falmouth-based jewellery designer who creates beautiful handmade silver jewellery inspired by nature. Choose from her beautiful designs such as an asymmetric wrap ring, a silver curl pendant and silver and gold palladium earrings.
📷 : NATALIE BONNEY
NATALIE BONNEY CERAMIC DESIGNS
If you’re doing your Christmas shopping in Cornwall and want to get something unique and hand-crafted, we guarantee you’ll find something special from Natalie Bonney Ceramic Designs. A wonderful way to support local businesses, Natalie has been potting in Cornwall since 2001, and now sells a range of beautiful ceramic dishes, pots, vases, mugs and more! She has even designed a unique set of ceramic toiletry bottles for our hotel, as part of our initiative to eliminate all use of plastic at The Greenbank.
VOUCHERS FOR THE GREENBANK OR THE WORKING BOAT
Give your loved one the chance to pick their gift themselves by gifting them a Greenbank or Working Boat gift card. Send them anything from £10 upwards to put towards a dinner, afternoon tea, or just a round of drinks in the pub!
Let’s get festive!
From festive afternoon tea to leisurely pre-Christmas lunches, join us for a jolly celebration in Falmouth.
