Cornwall Self Catering

A Duchy is defined as the territory ruled by a duke or duchess. The Duchy estate was created in 1337 by Edward III to provude income for his son and heir. The Duchy (or Dukedom) has been passed down since generations since.

The current Duchy of Cornwall is Prince Charles. He owns 51,885 hectares of land most of which is actually in Dartmoor in Devon. (The total area of Cornwall is about 356,300 hectares.) You can find more information on the Duchy of Cornwall website

Prince Charles is very keen on the idea of sustainability in argriculture and food production. To this end, Duchy Originals, a brand founded on the principles of creating high quality products with organic ingredients in a sustainable enviroment, was officially launched in 1992.