Cornish Gifts | Cornwall Mother's Day Gift Guide 2024

Support local with unique Cornish gifts from talented creators and makers in Cornwall…

From handcrafted gifts and baked delights to blooming bouquets and ocean-inspired art, Cornwall is home to an abundance of talented creatives and top quality brands with heartfelt stories and fierce passion behind every product.

Treat the special woman in your life this Mother’s Day (Sunday 27th March), whilst discovering new Cornish creators and supporting small, local businesses…

Kernow Alstroemeria

For a bouquet sure to blow her away, these eco-friendly, Cornish flowers will definitely do the trick. Growers of premium alstroemeria in the Tamar Valley, Thomas and his team grow, pick and package every stem and flower by hand.

I was kindly gifted a bouquet from Kernow Alstroemeria, which arrived beautifully packaged in fully recyclable materials, with thoughtfully written tips on how to care for my flowers.

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Kernow Alstroemeria are giving away a free bouquet of flowers to one of their email subscribers.

For the chance to win flowers for your mum, simply click here and fill out the newsletter sign-up form. The winner will be chosen on Monday 21st March, for delivery in time for Mother’s Day. Good luck!

Graces Court

Organic, quality, and divinely-scented – you’re spoiled for choice with Graces Court products. From wax melts, candles and organic soaps, to reed diffusers, room sprays, essential oils and bath bombs – there’s a gift option for every occasion in their range.

Based in the Cornish capital of Truro, Graces Court was born in the basement of the husband and wife duo’s house. What started out as a small box of wax, five fragrances, and a passion for creating products using quality, ethically-sourced ingredients, has become a huge success for these Cornish entrepreneurs.

If you’re not already tempted, Graces Court have kindly offered Scoop of Cornwall readers 15% off all items. Apply my exclusive discount code ‘SCOOPOFCORNWALL15’ to your basket when checking out and enjoy a little money off!

Head to Graces Court website, or follow them on Instagram – @gracescourt.

Best Makes

Signature jewellery in bold and beautiful designs, if your mum loves statement earrings, you’re guaranteed to discover a pair she’ll fall in love with by Best Makes.

Started in 2019 by best friends with a passion for jewellery making and creative eyes for crafting unique pieces, Becky and Tara love coming up with exciting new designs suitable for every occasion.

Keep your eyes peeled on their socials, where the pair announce new collections – the latest one being the ‘Home Grown’ series, inspired by nature and featuring lots of floral patterns.

Shop Best Makes jewellery here, and give them a follow on Instagram: @bestmakescornwall.

Kernow Terrazzo

Elegant and eco-conscious, these gorgeous homeware pieces by Kernow Terrazzo might just be my new favourite find.

Creator Zoe started this business in September 2021. Based in Helston, everything is handmade using an eco-friendly, water-based resin. Each piece is hand poured, sanded, polished and sealed with a coconut and soy wax, making every item individual and unique.

Use discount code ‘KERNOWMOTHERS‘ when you shop on Etsy to receive 10% off. Orders for delivery in time for Mother’s Day must be placed by Friday 18th March.

For the latest products, and behind-the-scenes content, follow @kernow.terrazzo.

Housel Bay Hotel’s Afternoon Tea for Two

After two years of being separated on Mother’s Day, this year we can finally celebrate with a bit more normality. The precious gift of quality time can be made all the more sweeter with an afternoon tea experience.

Last October I took my mum for afternoon tea at Housel Bay Hotel, perched on the Lizard peninsula, overlooking perfectly, manicured lawns and incredible coastlines, with food just as mind-blowing as the scenery. You can read the full review of our experience here.

To purchase a gift voucher for your mum this Mother’s Day, give the friendly team a call on 01326 567500, or use the contact form on their website.

Cornish Coastal Candles

Candles and wax melts are always a winner on Mother’s Day. Cornish Coastal Candles are all vegan, created with soy wax and handmade on the Roseland Peninsula.

Packaged with the environment in mind, these recyclable tins are bursting with a whole host of gorgeous scents, including strawberry and rhubarb, English pear and freesia, cocoa butter, gin & tonic, and sweet orange – to name just a few!

Discover the array of flavours and products on the Cornish Coastal Candles website, and follow on Instagram: @cornishcoastalcandles.

Fudge & More

For all the mums with a sweet tooth, a box of proper Cornish fudge is a sure fire way to put a smile on their faces this Mother’s Day.

Fudge & More are an independent confectionary based in St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall. Handmade in traditional copper pans with local clotted cream and coconut oil – these palm oil free bars are a fudging great gift idea for more than just their wonderful range of flavours.

Treat your mum to a box of Cornish fudge by heading to their online shop and follow on Instagram: @fudge_and_more.

Cornish Mermaid Soaps

Spoil your mum with sea-inspired soaps created with pure essential oils and 100% natural ingredients.

Using a traditional, cold process technique, Cornish Mermaid Soap thoughtfully combines gorgeous smells with nourishing alternatives to commercial, chemical-filled shower products.

Honouring the Cornish environment that inspired maker Elaine, each bar is handmade with care and consideration, and is paraben and palm oil free, vegan-friendly, cruelty free and plastic free!

Shop on the Cornish Mermaid Soap website here, and follow on Instagram: @cornishmermaidsoap.

Hanmade in Cornwall

A range of pretty, hand-embroidered accessories inspired by the coast and countryside in Cornwall. Hannah has an Etsy shop bursting with colourful creations, including nautical-themed designs and floral numbers.

Check out the full range of products on the Hanmade in Cornwall Etsy shop, or follow her on Instagram: @hanmadeincornwall.

Spilled Ink Stationery

These Cornish-inspired notebooks by Spilled Ink Stationery are an ideal gift for the organised mamas out there! I am absolutely obsessed with both of these designs – The Mermaid of Zennor and St Michael’s Mount – which are also available as prints or cards.

Born in 2020, this passion project was started by Ellie, who works with local illustrators to turn their art into unique notebook covers to brighten up any office or desk.

Shop Spilled Ink Stationery here and follow on Instagram: @spilledinkstationery

Truly Cornish Cupcakes & Bakes

Homemade cakes, brownies and cupcakes baked in the heart of Porthleven on the Lizard Peninsula. The Truly Cornish bakery is back open for business this year, after offering a delivery service over lockdown.

Choose from the delicious designs that are almost too wonderful to eat, or ask for bespoke, decorated cupcakes for that extra thoughtful and personal touch.

Order on the Truly Cornish website and follow on Instagram: @trulycornish.

Gullz R Loud

A charming range of seaside-inspired, Cornish gifts and accessories featuring vibrant illustrations from local artist Karen. The Gullz R Loud collection is ideal for brightening up any coastal home.

Created in Penzance, the cheeky seagulls, crabs and puffins feature on a whole host of products, from tea towels, placemats and oven gloves to clocks, mugs and scarves.

Check out the online shop here, follow on Instagram: @gullz_r_loud, or say hello to Karen and browse her beautiful shop in St Ives which opened in July 2020.

Land’s End Coffee

A cup of Joe roasted on the West Cornish coast. Land’s End Coffee is perfect for caffeine-lovers in search of a quality brew, sustainably sourced and responsibly packaged. Inspired by founder Ryan’s travels in Bali, Land’s End Coffee was born in an old mill barn on the Penwith Peninsula back in 2017.

The self-taught coffee connoisseur now operates from a fully-converted steel shipping container where passers-by can pop in for a coffee and some cake in the café. The online shop offers all the coffee flavours as well as branded mugs and other merchandise that make great Cornish gifts for loved ones.

Check out the Land’s End Coffee online shop here, and follow on Instagram: @landsendcoffee.