We’ve decided to do a Cornwall special for this post, based on the fact that we couldn’t agree on the best film and TV programmes and locations to visit. There are just too many lovely places in Cornwall! And as the cold spells are due to disappear any day now (we hope!) we decided that there is no better time to book a holiday cottage in Cornwall and begin your exploration of filming locations in the area.
Obviously no article on Cornwall as a filming location would be complete without mentioning the Jamaica Inn on the edge of Bodmin Moor. From the famous ghost story of the same name by Daphne DuMaurier, and adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1939, the Jamaica Inn still proves very popular with visitors to the area. It was also featured in an episode of Most Haunted, where the team once again failed to prove the existence of ghosts. Still, it might be advisable to book your holiday cottage a safe distance away just to make sure!
Cornwall has also stood in for other countries. In Pierce Brosnan’s last outing as James Bond: 2002’s Die Another Day, the charming coastal village of Holywell Bay stood in for North Korea. We haven’t been to North Korea but the lack of charming self-catering accommodation in the film’s opening sequence certainly proved that the set designers earned their money! The film also featured the interior of the Eden Project, which makes an excellent location to visit whatever the weather.
Two UK films that were clear about their locations were 2000’s Saving Grace and 2004’s Ladies in Lavendar. It wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to suppose that the attractive locations played a large part in attracting Brenda Blethyn, Judi Dench and Maggie Smith to the films. Saving Grace was filmed in the stunning fishing village of Port Isaac and makes great use of this beautiful location, whereas Ladies in Lavendar was filmed in Penzance and the small village of Helston. All areas that are well-worth a visit for those looking for something uniquely English on their holidays.
Hopefully we’ve listed a filming location that peaks your interest. Even if we haven’t then Cornwall is worth visiting for the stunning scenery alone. If you’d like to book a bargain holiday cottage in the area then why not visit easycottages.com and search for availability.
