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Pillaton, Cornwall, PL12 6QS. Tel: +44 (0)1579 351130 Fax: +44 (0)1579 351130 |
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Self catering holiday cottages and shooting holidays in Cornwall. |
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Cotehele house & gardens (St. Dominick).
A medieval house with a superb collection of textiles, armour and furniture, and set in its own extensive grounds and wonderful gardens with views of Calstock and the river Tamar.
Antony (Torpoint).
Superb early 18th-century mansion set in parkland and fine gardens.
Saltram (Plympton).
A magnificent Georgian house with opulent Robert Adam interiors, gardens, follies and landscaped parkland.
Lanhydrock house & gardens (Bodmin).
Magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate.
Mount Edgcumbe house and garden (Rame peninsula).
Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I Cornish Gardens within 865 acres Country Park on the Rame Peninsula.
Boconnoc House and gardens (Lostwithiel).
Boconnoc House and its surrounding estate is one of the most beautiful locations in hidden Cornwall. It has one of the most beautiful of all spring gardens and still has camellias and azaleas from the original 1850 planting.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (St. Austell).
Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one of the most mysterious estates in England.
For a complete guide of house gardens to be found in Cornwall, visit:
www.gardensofcornwall.com.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk. |
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Our local beaches in and around the South East of Cornwall are some of the most varied, yet beautiful in the country. They are unspoilt with some spectacular seascapes - so have the cameras at the ready.
Head for the south beaches for sailing, canoeing and windsurfing, and the north coastline for some of the best surfing conditions you will find in Europe.
Some local beaches worth a visit are: Looe Beach, Polperro Beach, Cawsand Bay, Kingsands Beach, Talland Bay, Whitsand Bay, Seaton Beach and Hannafore Beach but to mention a few.
For a complete view of what beaches Cornwall has to offer, why not visit www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk.
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Eden Poject (St. Austell).
More than just a green theme park, then? Eden is about connecting plants, people and places.
National Marine Aquarium (Plymouth).
Take a journey through an amazing underwater world at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth - Britain's biggest & Europe's deepest aquarium.
The Monkey Sanctuary (Looe).
The Monkey Sanctuary Trust is a unique environmental charity dedicated to promoting the welfare, conservation and survival of primates, particularly woolly monkeys.
The Tamar Donkey Park (St. Ann's Chapel, Gunnislake).
Cornwall's only donkey sanctuary. Set in the beautiful countryside of the Devon and Cornwall border, The Tamar Valley Donkey Park offers you the friendliest day out in the west.
Porfell Animal Land (Trecangate, nr. Lanreath, Liskeard).
Where the peace and tranquility of the Cornish countryside combine with the exotic world of wild animals.Ther's a warm welcome at for everyone who enjoys animals and the countryside.
China Clay Country Park (St. Austell).
The China Clay Country Park is set in the grounds of two former working China Clay Pits and provides visitors with a fascinating insight into China Clay.
Bodmin & Wenford Railway (Bodmin).
A Standard Gauge Railway that operates mainly steam locomotives in the County of Cornwall. Come and a enjoy a 13 mile round trip on this steeply graded line through the beautiful countryside.
Minack Theatre (Porthcurno - Penzance).
Cornwall's theatre under the stars.......... a unique place to visit all year round.
Morwellham Quay
An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre based around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar.
Bodmin Moor.
First farmed over 4000 years ago by bronze age settlers Bodmin Moor is of one the last great unspoilt areas in the South West. The Moor is dominated by dramatic granite tors which tower over the sweeping expanses of open moorland.
Dartmoor.
Heather-covered moorland and deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers, thriving market towns and villages, patchwork farmland and craggy granite tors, the Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest, and wildest, area of open country in southern England. |
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The Weary Friar Inn (Pillaton).
The local old 12th century village inn "The Weary Friar" serves good home cooked food and local real ales and is within a short walking distance.
The Spaniards Riverside Inn (Cargreen).
The Spaniards Riverside is a family run inn where you can enjoy a range of fine ales, wines & spirits, delicious home made food and a beautiful riverside view.
The Manor House Country Inn (Rilla Mill).
The Manor House Country Inn offers a warm inviting atmosphere which is popular with the locals. Excellent food and a good choice of wines from around the world and Camel Valley sparkling is a must for that special occasion.
Langmans Restaurant (Callington).
A great gourmet experience in Cornwall. Everything from bread rolls to petit fours is freshly prepared by Chef Anton Buttery. Enjoy our six course Tasting Menu, offering Modern British Dishes. Relax in comfortable surroundings; this 2 AA Rosette Restaurant is an ideal venue for any occasion.
For a complete guide for eating out in Cornwall, visit: www.eatoutcornwall.com
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In-season shooting.
Shooting available - please enquire for dates and details.
St. Mellion Golf & Country Club.
St Mellion International Golf and Country Club is recognised as the leading Westcountry venue for golf and leisure here in Cornwall.
China Fleet Championship Golf & Country Club.
With some of the finest views in South West England, our par 72, 18-hole Championship course is a firm favourite with golfers of all levels.
Cycling.
Miles of quiet country lanes to explore..... pack a picnic! Why not cycle The Camel Trail that meanders alongside the Camel estuary to Padstow. Bike hire available at The Camel Trail.
Horse Riding.
If you desire the open lanes and moors on horse back, then there are plenty of riding stables at hand.
Walking.
Walking for all types available right on the doorstep. There are picturesque moors to explore, miles of coastal paths and woodland pathways.
Diving.
There are plenty of diving schools and facilities availble. Why not dive the now world famous scuttled warship 'Scylla' and experience a developing reef at first hand.
Watersports.
The are watersports for all from fishing, canoeing, sailing, wind surfing and of course surfing. |
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