‘Portrush to Padstow’

Nicola Neill, renowned for her 5-star award winning seaside retreat Blackrock House Bed and Breakfast and Harbour Rock House luxury apartments in Portrush, recently traded the shores of the Causeway Coast for a festive foodie Cornish experience at the Padstow Christmas Festival; now proudly recognized as one of the UK's Top 20 Xmas Festivals.

At the heart of the charming Cornish village of Padstow, Nicola immersed in the culinary brilliance showcased through celebrity chef food demonstrations. The star-studded lineup included Paul Ainsworth, Matthew Fort, Charlie Stein, Valentine Warner, Jude Ereama, Glynn Purnell, Emily Scott and the legendary Rick Stein, creating a feast for the senses.

As the proud owner of a 5-star Bed and Breakfast, Nicola recognises the importance of quality, fresh local ingredients and has been a member of the local food network group Taste Causeway since its inception. Nicola now also retails her own Irish Whiskey Fruit Cake made with Blackbush Whiskey.   

The final day's highlight for Nicola was attending the charity event. The Big Cornish Breakfast, a nod to her passion for crafting exceptional morning experiences at Blackrock House. Nicola, a two-time winner of the Best Bed and Breakfast in Northern Ireland, was thrilled to meet some fo the celebrity chefs, including the renowned Rick Stein.