About the Area

Things to see & do whilst staying at Cartole Cottages

See and Do near Cartole Cottages

Cartole Cottages are ideally placed to explore all that Cornwall has to offer including its amazing gardens, National Trust properties, wonderful beaches and fantastic scenery.

It is possible to reach most parts of Cornwall within one to two hours but why not leave the car behind and take the train from the mainline station at Liskeard.

There are always plenty of things to do and enjoy including walking, cycling, horse riding, kayaking, swimming or simply taking in the culture.

Below you will find our suggestions on what is on offer in Southeast Cornwall and further afield.
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Coastline & Beaches…

Cornwall is surrounded by coastline so as you would expect there are numerous beaches and stretches of coastline to visit, close to Cartole Cottages you will find a variety of different beaches suited to all your holidaying needs, whether it’s sunbathing on Lantic Bay, South East Cornwall’s best kept secret or rock pooling at Hannafore Beach, watching the Wrass and Pollack whilst Snorkelling at Talland Bay or even at our local beach in Looe, where there truly is something for all the family, you are assured of finding a beach for you.

South West Coast Path & Walking

South West Coast Path Cartole is perfect place to join the South West Coast Path, the award winning path Offers 5.7 miles stunning coastal scenery ...
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Polruan & The Lugger Inn

An ancient fishing village with a long history of boat building, Polruan is situated on the Polperro Heritage Coast. This village in South Cornwall has ...
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Shipwreck Museum & Charlestown

Quay Road, Charlestown, St Austell, PL25 3NJ. Located above the Historic Port of Charlestown, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the award-winning Shipwreck Treasure Museum shows ...
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Lantivet Bay

Lantivet Bay – PL23 1NP In between the bays of Lansallos and Lantic you will discover the secluded bay of Lantivet. Walk along the Southwest ...
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Millendreath Beach

Millendreath Beach – PL13 1NY Close to the resort town of Looe is Millendreath Beach. A south facing beach Millendreath lies at the foot of ...
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Trebah Garden

Trebah Garden - Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth TR11 5JZ Trebah Garden is a uniquely beautiful, wooded 25-acre sub-tropical ravine garden that descends to its own ...
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Portwrinkle

Portwrinkle Beach - PL11 3BY. At Portwrinkle there are two beaches immediately accessible from Portwrinkle; to the west of the harbour is the sandy crescent ...
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Seaton

Seaton Beach - PL11 3JT Seaton Beach is a spacious grey sand beach popular with families. All facilities are close by and there is a ...
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Polkerris Beach

Polkerris Beach - PL24 2TL. Polkerris is a tiny hamlet, west of Fowey, down a winding lane past Kilmarth, the last home of Daphne du ...
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Readymoney Cove

Ready Money Cove - PL23 1JH. A small, sheltered, sandy beach, slightly shelving. It is sheltered by cliffs close to the mouth of the River ...
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Lansallos Beach

Lansallos Cove - PL13 2PX Our nearest beache only two miles from Cartole and perfect for a family day away from the distractions of Looe. ...
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Lantic Bay

Lantic Bay – PL13 2QU Southeast Cornwall's best kept secret, Lantic Bay is a quiet sheltered cove with white sands, feeling more like the Mediterranean, ...
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Talland Bay

Talland Bay - PL13 2RY Located midway between Looe and Polperro are the secluded twin coves of Talland Bay. This section of the Cornish coast ...
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Hannafore Beach (West Looe)

Hannafore Beach - PL13 2DH A sandy shingle beach with a rocky reef and footpath, uncovered at low tide, with fascinating rock pools to explore. ...
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Looe Beach

The beach in East Looe sits directly in front of the old town, sheltered from the west by the famous Banjo Pier and overlooked from ...
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Fowey

Fowey’s picturesque town centre has a variety of shops and eateries to enjoy, all set amongst the historic buildings of Fowey. There is a strong ...
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Polperro

A picture postcard fishing village, with its picturesque harbour, narrow streets and jumble of cottages. Take a boat trip along the coast to give you ...
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Looe

Being Cornwall’s second largest fishing port means that there is always an abundance of freshly caught fish on the menus of the many quality restaurants ...
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Towns & Villages…

Much of Cornwall’s history lies in fishing and there are plenty of quaint fishing villages to visit, traditional fishermen’s cottages, which tumble down the narrow streets to the sea, evoking a sense of times gone by.

Looe, Cornwall’s second largest fishing port and Polperro, a picture postcard fishing village can both be found a mere ten minute car journey away from Cartole.

Equally, Polruan, famous for it’s ship building heritage and Fowey, with its natural harbour, unspoilt narrow streets and quality shops and galleries are both easily accessible from the Cottages and both have plenty to offer visitors.

Pelynt Village

The nearest village to Cartole is the historic village of Pelynt with its links to Bishop Trelawny and ancient barrows and Iron Age settlements. The name ...
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Polruan & The Lugger Inn

An ancient fishing village with a long history of boat building, Polruan is situated on the Polperro Heritage Coast. This village in South Cornwall has ...
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Bodmin

Bodmin, Cornwall is a historic town which was once the county town of Cornwall. Although it doesn’t lie on the main tourist trail, the town ...
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Truro

Cornwall’s one & only city, Truro thrived as a port and the prosperity of the late 18th & early 19th that continues to this day ...
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Fowey

Fowey’s picturesque town centre has a variety of shops and eateries to enjoy, all set amongst the historic buildings of Fowey. There is a strong ...
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Polperro

A picture postcard fishing village, with its picturesque harbour, narrow streets and jumble of cottages. Take a boat trip along the coast to give you ...
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Looe

Being Cornwall’s second largest fishing port means that there is always an abundance of freshly caught fish on the menus of the many quality restaurants ...
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Children’s Activities…

Cornwall is full of places to take the children to give them a great day out. Whether they are toddlers or teenagers there is something for them all and in many cases mum and dad can join in as well. Be it thrill rides, water activities, adventure parks, indoors or outdoors, its all here.

Sterts Theatre

Upton Cross, Liskeard, PL14 5AX Cornwall's unique tented amphitheatre! Sterts host several touring companies throughout the year where you can experience high-quality live performance, from ...
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Shipwreck Museum & Charlestown

Quay Road, Charlestown, St Austell, PL25 3NJ. Located above the Historic Port of Charlestown, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the award-winning Shipwreck Treasure Museum shows ...
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Screech Owl Sanctuary

Goss Moor, nr. Indian Queens, Cornwall, UK. TR9 6HP Providing care and rehabilitation for wild sick and injured owls and ensuring their safe release back ...
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Bodmin Jail

Immerse yourself in Cornwall's Dark History in our new 'Dark Walk' with state-of-the-art theatrical effects that bring some of the grimmest stories vividly to life. ...
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Bodmin

Bodmin, Cornwall is a historic town which was once the county town of Cornwall. Although it doesn’t lie on the main tourist trail, the town ...
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Millendreath Beach

Millendreath Beach – PL13 1NY Close to the resort town of Looe is Millendreath Beach. A south facing beach Millendreath lies at the foot of ...
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Camel Trail

The Camel Trail provides access to the beautiful Cornish countryside along a disused railway line between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. The Camel Trail is ...
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Cardinham Woods

Cardinham Woods Bodmin, PL30 4AL Owned by the Forestry Commission, the woods provide varying terrains for riders of all abilities. Set in the Cardinham Water ...
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Siblyback Lake

Siblyback Lake Common Moor, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6ER There is a beautiful 5km round lake circuit, which is perfect for pushchairs, wheelchairs, and bicycles. The ...
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Cycling & Bike Hire

Cycling in Cornwall has something for everyone regardless of what bike you ride or your level of fitness. There are limitless opportunities to get away ...
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South West Lakes Trust

Siblyback Lake, near Liskeard is surrounded by the striking Bodmin Moor and offers a great day out for the whole family. The lake is surrounded ...
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Adrenalin Quarry

Adrenalin Quarry Lower Clicker Rd, Menheniot, Liskeard PL14 3PJ Cornwall adventure activities for all the family, Throwing people off cliffs since 2009. With huge double ...
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KidzWorld

Kidzworld Stadium Retail Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RP All year round – come rain or shine – at Kidzworld in St ...
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Crealy Great Adventure Park

Crealy Theme Park Sidmouth Rd, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DR Crealy Theme Park & Resort, formerly Crealy Adventure Park & Resort, is Southwest England's ...
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Talland Bay

Talland Bay - PL13 2RY Located midway between Looe and Polperro are the secluded twin coves of Talland Bay. This section of the Cornish coast ...
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Hannafore Beach (West Looe)

Hannafore Beach - PL13 2DH A sandy shingle beach with a rocky reef and footpath, uncovered at low tide, with fascinating rock pools to explore. ...
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Looe Beach

The beach in East Looe sits directly in front of the old town, sheltered from the west by the famous Banjo Pier and overlooked from ...
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Looe

Being Cornwall’s second largest fishing port means that there is always an abundance of freshly caught fish on the menus of the many quality restaurants ...
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Places to Eat & Drink

There are so many great places to Eat & Drink nearby…

Polruan & The Lugger Inn

An ancient fishing village with a long history of boat building, Polruan is situated on the Polperro Heritage Coast. This village in South Cornwall has ...
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The Plough at Duloe

The Plough at Duloe Nr Looe, Duloe, PL14 4PN The Plough at Duloe use locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality and meals are freshly ...
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Golitha Falls & Inkie’s Smoke House Liskeard

Golitha Falls Draynes, St Cleer, Liskeard PL14 6RU The Golitha Falls are a series of spectacular cascades and waterfalls along a section of the river ...
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Talland Bay Hotel Restaurant Nr Looe

Talland Bay Hotel Talland Bay Hotel, Porthallow, Cornwall, PL13 2JB The experience is nothing short of a show-stopping culinary adventure. With many different components and ...
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The Sardine Factory Restaurant Looe

The Sardine Factory Restaurant Looe Quay Road West, West Looe, PL13 2BX A converted sardine factory on the quayside plays host to this laid-back first ...
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Little Barn Restaurant Looe

Little Barn Restaurant Looe THE LITTLE BARN IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Great tree farm, East Looe, PL13 1NX Little Barn sun-soaked terrace welcomes ...
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La Bocca Pizza Restaurant & Takeaway Looe

La Bocca Pizza Higher Market Street, East Looe, PL13 1BS Looe's Traditional Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria. Fresh, wood fired pizza hand stretched to order. Takeaway ...
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The Old Sail Loft Restaurant Looe

The Old Sail Loft Quay Street, East Looe, PL13 1 AP The Old Sail Loft is one of Looe’s top restaurants, fresh seafood straight from ...
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The Coddy Shack Restaurant & Takeaway Looe

The Coddy Shack Great Tree Farm, St Martins, Looe, PL13 1NX It started back in ’66, when Colin’s parents bought a chip shop in Looe. ...
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Smugglers Cott Restaurant Looe

Smugglers Cott Middle Market Street, Looe, PL13 1AY Built in 1420 and Situated in the heart of East Looe in the famous backstreets 100yds from ...
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The Fish Market Restaurant Looe

The Fish Market The Quay, East Looe, PL13 1DX Specialising in the freshest fish and shellfish that Cornwall has to offer and situated directly on ...
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The Kitchen Restaurant Polperro

The Kitchen Restaurant The Coombes, Polperro, PL13 2QR Retaining the cosiness of the tearoom it once was, The Kitchen Restaurant is run by husband-and-wife team ...
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Michelle’s Restaurant Polperro

Michelle's is a small family run restaurant which specialises in fresh fish & scallops caught by their own boats directly from Polperro harbour. It has ...
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Couch’s Great House Polperro

Couch’s Great House Saxon Bridge, Polperro, PL13 2Q2 Couch’s Great House Restaurant is situated in the fishing village of Polperro Cornwall. Opened in 2004 in ...
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The Blue Peter Inn Polperro

The Blue Peter Inn Quay Road, Polperro, PL13 2QZ The moto at the Blue is “Enter as strangers, Leave as friends..." And they certainly live ...
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The Three pilchards Polperro

The Three pilchards Quay Road, Polperro, PL13 2QZ The Pilchards is a family friendly and dog friendly pub with the emphasis on making sure that ...
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Polperro Restaurants

Polperro has everything from a Cornish pasty or cream tea to pub grub or fine dining. The quality is outstanding and here is a sample ...
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The King of Prussia Fowey

3 Town Quay Fowey Cornwall PL23 1AQ The King of Prussia is a hotel and restaurant housed in one of Fowey’s most prominent 17-century waterfront ...
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Old Quay House Restaurant Fowey

28 Fore Street Fowey Cornwall PL23 1AQ Ask for a window seat or head to the terrific waterside terrace of this romantic hotel restaurant. Dinner ...
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North Street Kitchen Fowey

55 North Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1DB Excellent Pop-Up seafood restaurant with outside terrace overlooking the river. You might have to queue at this simple, ...
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Looe Restaurants

Whether you’re looking for fine dining or a hearty family meal you’re sure to find it in Looe. Below is a selection of restaurants that ...
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Havener’s Bar and Grill Fowey

Town Quay, FOWEY, Cornwall, PL23 1AT Havener’s is Fowey’s latest restaurant that holds prime position on the Fowey quayside and is just the place if ...
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Historic Houses…

Local to us are some fabulous houses which are looked after by the National Trust, these include:

Bodmin Jail

Immerse yourself in Cornwall's Dark History in our new 'Dark Walk' with state-of-the-art theatrical effects that bring some of the grimmest stories vividly to life. ...
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Bodmin

Bodmin, Cornwall is a historic town which was once the county town of Cornwall. Although it doesn’t lie on the main tourist trail, the town ...
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Pencarrow House and Garden

Pencarrow House & Gardens Washaway, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3AG Pencarrow House is home to the Molesworth-St Aubyn family and is set in 50 acres of ...
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Antony House

Antony House and Garden Torpoint PL11 2QA Used as the film set for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, with grounds, which border the Lynher Estuary ...
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Cotehele

Cotehele House St Dominick, Nr Saltash PL12 6TA The National Trust's Cotehele House and Gardens now has a newly planted orchard of fruit trees. The ...
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Lanhydrock House and Gardens 

Lanhydrock House & Gardens Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4AB The National Trust’s Lanhydrock in Cornwall is a beautiful Victorian family home nestled within 900 acres of ...
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Gardens…

Buffered by warm Gulf Stream air, Cornwall’s growing season begins much earlier than in other parts of the UK, this is why you will find so many beautiful gardens in Cornwall.

The warm climate combined with the fertile soil enables plants of a more exotic nature to thrive. You will find beautiful Magnolias, Camellias and Rhododendrons in flower weeks earlier than in other parts of the country. Local Cornish gardens you can visit include:

Trebah Garden

Trebah Garden - Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth TR11 5JZ Trebah Garden is a uniquely beautiful, wooded 25-acre sub-tropical ravine garden that descends to its own ...
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Trewithen Gardens & House

Trewithen Gardens Trewithen Grampound Road, Near Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4DD. Trewithen means ‘house of the trees’ and with 30 acres of surrounding woodland gardens and ...
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Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens

Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens Pinetum Gardens, Holmbush, St Austell Cornwall PL25 3RQ In the heart of St Austell, discover Pinetum Gardens, a place ...
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan

The Lost Gardens of Heligan Pentewan, St.Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN Explore Victorian Productive Gardens and Pleasure Grounds along winding paths laid out over two centuries ...
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The Eden Project

The Eden Project Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG Dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World by some, Eden is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical ...
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Other Outdoor Activities…

Sterts Theatre

Upton Cross, Liskeard, PL14 5AX Cornwall's unique tented amphitheatre! Sterts host several touring companies throughout the year where you can experience high-quality live performance, from ...
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South West Coast Path & Walking

South West Coast Path Cartole is perfect place to join the South West Coast Path, the award winning path Offers 5.7 miles stunning coastal scenery ...
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Shipwreck Museum & Charlestown

Quay Road, Charlestown, St Austell, PL25 3NJ. Located above the Historic Port of Charlestown, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the award-winning Shipwreck Treasure Museum shows ...
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Screech Owl Sanctuary

Goss Moor, nr. Indian Queens, Cornwall, UK. TR9 6HP Providing care and rehabilitation for wild sick and injured owls and ensuring their safe release back ...
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Bodmin

Bodmin, Cornwall is a historic town which was once the county town of Cornwall. Although it doesn’t lie on the main tourist trail, the town ...
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Golitha Falls & Inkie’s Smoke House Liskeard

Golitha Falls Draynes, St Cleer, Liskeard PL14 6RU The Golitha Falls are a series of spectacular cascades and waterfalls along a section of the river ...
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Golf

Golfers are spoilt for choice in Cornwall with dozens of golf courses to choose from, whether you are a novice, or a pro. Choose from ...
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Restormel Castle

Restormel Castle Off Restormel Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EE Restormel Castle, Lostwithiel is one of the most remarkable castles in Britain. The present circular structure, ...
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Horse Riding

What could be better than experiencing Cornwall from the back of a horse? Horse riding makes you feel part of your surroundings and gets you ...
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Fishing

Whether you are hooked on rock fishing, beach fishing, river and game fishing, coarse water fishing or lake fishing Cornwall has it all. Within a ...
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Camel Trail

The Camel Trail provides access to the beautiful Cornish countryside along a disused railway line between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. The Camel Trail is ...
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Cardinham Woods

Cardinham Woods Bodmin, PL30 4AL Owned by the Forestry Commission, the woods provide varying terrains for riders of all abilities. Set in the Cardinham Water ...
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Siblyback Lake

Siblyback Lake Common Moor, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6ER There is a beautiful 5km round lake circuit, which is perfect for pushchairs, wheelchairs, and bicycles. The ...
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Cycling & Bike Hire

Cycling in Cornwall has something for everyone regardless of what bike you ride or your level of fitness. There are limitless opportunities to get away ...
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Fowey

Fowey’s picturesque town centre has a variety of shops and eateries to enjoy, all set amongst the historic buildings of Fowey. There is a strong ...
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