The long-awaited kiss of the lovers, finally united after 90 minutes, is accompanied by the turquoise blue sea glistening in the background and the green coasts shining in the sunshine - this is probably how almost every Rosamunde Pilcher film ends.
Let's be honest, it's not so much the actors or the intricate storylines about heartbreak or family drama that make Rosamunde Pilcher films so popular, but above all the breathtaking backdrops. We reveal more about the secret stars of the popular romance films: discover the most beautiful film locations of the well-known TV romances with us.
Fascination Rosamunde Pilcher
Born in 1924 in the small village of Lelant in Cornwall, Rosamunde Pilcher also grew up in Cornwall. Later she moved to Scotland. She is one of the most successful contemporary authors, with over 60 million books sold worldwide. Many of her novels are set in Cornwall and describe the landscape there in a very vivid and graceful way. Since 1990, more than 100 of her novels and short stories have been adapted for German television. On average, the broadcasts attract 7 million viewers, making the Rosamunde Pilcher films some of ZDF’s most successful productions. In Great Britain, however, she is much less well known. Since 2012, Rosamunde Pilcher has stopped writing.
Famous Filming Locations of the Rosamunde Pilcher Films
The filming for Rosamunde Pilcher adaptations has already taken place in many locations throughout Cornwall. Here are what are probably the most famous ones:
Land’s End
This locality and the headland of the same name were the filming location for “Stormy Encounters”. The tip of the headland is the westernmost point of Great Britain and absolutely worth seeing - not just for Pilcher fans.
Bodmin
This small, picturesque town lies in the interior of Cornwall. The forests around Bodmin feel like something out of a fairytale film. A few kilometers north of Bodmin is the estate Pencarrow House, which served as a filming location for several Rosamunde Pilcher films, such as “Cliffs of Love,” “A Question of Honor,” and “Wind Over the Sea.” Parts of “The Woman on the Cliff” were filmed in the town of Bodmin itself.
Newquay
This coastal town on the north coast of Cornwall is absolutely stunning thanks to its beaches and impressive cliffs. Fittingly, scenes from the production “Cliffs of Love” were filmed here. Another popular Rosamunde Pilcher filming location here is the Victorian Headland Hotel on Fistral Beach in Newquay.
Prideaux Place near Padstow
Padstow is a small harbor town in northern Cornwall. Interior rooms of Prideaux Place served as film sets in several Rosamunde Pilcher films, including “The End of Summer,” “Homecoming,” and “The Woman on the Cliff.” From spring to autumn, guided tours are offered - sometimes even by the homeowner Peter Prideaux himself. Prideaux Place is considered something of a Mecca for Rosamunde Pilcher fans - a must-see for all visitors exploring the Pilcher filming locations.
St Michael’s Mount
This tidal island at the southwestern tip of Cornwall is one of the most romantic places in the region. It served as a filming location in the melodramas “The Shell Seekers” and “Homecoming.”
Pilcher Tourism Boosts the Local Economy
In the scenically beautiful but economically weaker Cornwall, where there is a wide gap between rich and poor, the Rosamunde Pilcher films help promote tourism. The film productions themselves also create additional jobs, as extras and craftsmen are needed, for example. One third of all tourists each year come from Germany alone.
If you also like to visit the enchanting filming locations of the Rosamunde Pilcher movies and experience the fascination of Cornwall’s beautiful coasts, we recommend an individual discovery tour by car along the spots mentioned above. Our ferries across the English Channel will bring you quickly and easily to southern England. Don’t forget your picnic basket for a trip to the dreamlike beaches!
