Alex Brier

Alex grew up in Birmingham and came to Cornwall to study at Exeter University’s campus in Penryn. Here she quickly found herself at home, enjoying this slower pace of life and the quiet beauty of her new surroundings. Since graduating she’s undertaken a mix of copywriting, photography and digital marketing work, and found herself living around Helston and the Lizard area. With interests in literature, history and culture, she largely spends her free time reading, writing and gardening. As well as visiting museums and galleries and her favourite foodie spots. If she weren’t living in Cornwall she’d probably be in Somerset or Sussex or any other place with an abundance of rolling countryside and old stone architecture - the south of France or Tuscany perhaps?

Swim & Sauna at Scorrier House

Tucked away on the historic Scorrier Estate, in their blissfully secluded Pool Garden, is a swim and sauna experience unlike any other - think thermal wellness spa meets Brideshead Revisited.

Alex Brier

A day in Newlyn & Penzance

From sea swimming to independent cinema, galleries to good food, here's a locals guide to spending 24 hours in Newlyn and Penzance.

Alex Brier