Patricia Montana

There are so many things about travelling that can cause stress, that sometimes we wonder why we bother leaving the house at all. For one thing, there's the packing. Stressing about whether or not there's room in your suitcase for everything you need on your trip can be a real headache - and if you go over your baggage weight limit, you'll either have to pay the airline an excess baggage fee, or leave a few things behind.

There are many reasons to own a holiday cottage in Cornwall. There are the beautiful beaches, the sheltered coves, dramatic coastlines, friendly people and, of course, some amazing food. But there's another reason to set up a holiday residence in Cornwall: This land is the home to enduring myths and legends.

You owe it to yourself to explore these legends in the land in which they were born.