Cornwall is a stunningly beautiful part of the British Isles that is a source of inspiration for artists and writers alike. Almost surrounded by the sea, The Cornish peninsula stands alone presenting a rugged face to the elements of sea and weather, yet blessed with the warmest climate in the UK . The rocks and cliffs of the coastline shelter small fishing villages unchanged after centuries of existence. Small cottages, thatched and whitewashed, cluster around tiny harbours. Colourful fishing boats pulled up on the shore or moored in quiet coves bear testsment to the fact that the sea still provides the mainstay for these small communities.