Gemma Collins lives her best life as she makes a splash in the sea during staycation in Cornwall

Gemma Collins is living her best life (Picture: Mega)

Gemma Collins could be seen having the time of her life in the water as she made the most of her staycation in Cornwall.

The reality star looked to be in great spirits, and clearly without a care in the world, as she donned a colourful beach dress over a black swimsuit as she made a wave in the sea.

Gemma was in her element, as she smiled while clutching a bodyboard in her hand.

Just a few days ago, the 40-year-old revealed she had tried out surfing at Watergate Beach during her holiday, and she reckons ‘it’s so much fun’.

Sharing a picture of herself posing alongside a yellow surf board, she wrote: ‘COWABUNGA absolutely loving the surf dude life.

‘It’s so much fun I can’t tell you never did a staycation before but fallen in love with Cornwall.’

Gemma was in great spirits as she wore a colourful summer dress over a black swimsuit in the water (Picture: Mega)

The reality star smiled as she posed with a bodyboard (Picture: Mega)

Referring to the fact that Gordon Ramsay has his own residence in the county, she added: ‘Might need to get myself a place next to Ramsey.’

Gemma has been eagerly updating fans on her getaway to social media, and she has since uploaded a short clip to Instagram Stories showcasing the stunning views of the beach from the place she is staying at.

Before she headed out to Cornwall, the former Towie star kept herself busy with her ongoing home renovations, and her latest addition is definitely more Ibiza than Essex, featuring a luxury summerhouse.

Gemma has also given surfing a go (Picture: Instagram)

Gemma has been giving fans many updates during her time in Cornwall (Picture: Instagram)

Gemma showed her followers the progress of the build, with intricately patterned walls and a roof and four sun loungers waiting to be used.

The interior was also given a touch of Gemma’s own style with large white heart ornaments hanging down as well as some lanterns.

Gemma asked one of the workmen what it was like working for her, to which he replied: ‘Fantastic! I’ve had a beer, I’ve been getting cakes today and tea.’

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However, it wasn’t only the builders that were roped in to help out with the finishing touches – Gemma’s spray tanner also revealed she had been enlisted to add lanterns to the summerhouse too.

She joked: ‘Come round to give her a spray tan and look at me!’ to which Gemma replied: ‘Honey, we’ve all got to do a bit and chip in.’

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