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“Croust” In Cornish, croust (or crowst) generally refers to a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack, often enjoyed with bread and cheese. It can also sometimes refer to a lunchtime snack. The term is closely associated with the Cornish mining tradition, where miners would take a "croust" break for food and rest. As it is the summer holidays, we thought we would do a little exploring whilst sampling t...

Nadelik Lowen! A very happy Christmas to all friends of Okel Tor Mine. Here’s a roundup of news from 2024. Awards and returning guests We’re delighted to announce we have earned the SECTA Green Acorn Award for environmental business practice this year, https://greenacorn.org.uk/, reflecting our commitment to reduce the impact of our business, and that of our guests, on the environment. We have als...

Special Offers Treat yourself to a spring break at Okel Tor Mine. Long weekends during April (Friday to Monday) are now discounted to £399 in both The Smithy and The Count House. Check out our availability and pricing page here for dates and to book. News from Okel Tor Mine Gorse management around the mine ruins is now complete and it has made a remarkable difference. The buildings were becoming h...

Happy Christmas to all friends of Okel Tor Mine August 2023 saw the first change of ownership of the mine since Greg and Nick bought it as ruin 25 years ago. We feel privileged and excited to take over stewardship of such a special place and are indebted to both Nick and Greg for their hard work and determination in making the mine such a wonderful place to stay, as owners or guests. We arrived on...

Nick's farewells "It's a quarter of a century since we first set eyes on this magical place and now it's time to pass on the baton - for the next 25 years! Yes, the mine has new owners and we're delighted to welcome Jon and Jenny as new custodians. Okel Tor Mine couldn't be in better hands and we are absolutely confident that its future - and that of the cottages - is assured. Thank you to all who...