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Towns & Villages
Within walking distance from the holiday home, this sleepy Cornish village on the banks of the River Tamar hosts cosy country pubs and a magnificent viaduct. You can journey across the viaduct on train from Gunnislake station to Plymouth, or alternatively, you can catch a small ferry in summertime which runs between Cothele and Calstock
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Calstock
Within walking distance from the holiday home, this sleepy Cornish village on the banks of the River Tamar hosts cosy country pubs and a magnificent viaduct. You can journey across the viaduct on train from Gunnislake station to Plymouth, or alternatively, you can catch a small ferry in summertime which runs between Cothele and Calstock
A bustling harbour town situated on the infamous Doom Bar, with Rick Stein restaurants, fish & chips, pubs, cafes, ice creams, pitch and putt. There is also a Lobster Hatchery. Combining Padstow with the Camel Trail cycle path and the surrounding beaches makes for a great day out! You can take a small boat across to Rock.
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Padstow
A bustling harbour town situated on the infamous Doom Bar, with Rick Stein restaurants, fish & chips, pubs, cafes, ice creams, pitch and putt. There is also a Lobster Hatchery. Combining Padstow with the Camel Trail cycle path and the surrounding beaches makes for a great day out! You can take a small boat across to Rock.
One of our nearest harbour towns and beaches. A small, picturesque fishing village, where fishing trips are available. Go crabbing from the harbour and enjoy the sea air. Fresh fish market and lots of excellent chippys!
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Looe
One of our nearest harbour towns and beaches. A small, picturesque fishing village, where fishing trips are available. Go crabbing from the harbour and enjoy the sea air. Fresh fish market and lots of excellent chippys!
A bustling historic town nestled in the foothills of Dartmoor with a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and the infamous local Pannier market. A great base to explore Dartmoor and to grab some delicious food.
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Tavistock
A bustling historic town nestled in the foothills of Dartmoor with a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and the infamous local Pannier market. A great base to explore Dartmoor and to grab some delicious food.
Our nearest city, 30 to 45 minutes' drive. You can go via Tavistock or travel down the Cornish side to Saltash before crossing over the Tamar Bridge. (Toll payable.) Plymouth is on the sea front and has a marina, open air swimming pool, multiple restaurants, and cafes with stunning views. The Hoe overlooks the sea front, the Barbican, and the Citadel.
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Plymouth
Our nearest city, 30 to 45 minutes' drive. You can go via Tavistock or travel down the Cornish side to Saltash before crossing over the Tamar Bridge. (Toll payable.) Plymouth is on the sea front and has a marina, open air swimming pool, multiple restaurants, and cafes with stunning views. The Hoe overlooks the sea front, the Barbican, and the Citadel.
Cornish Coast
One of our favourite Cornish beaches - vast sandy beach with fantastic dunes.
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Holywell
One of our favourite Cornish beaches - vast sandy beach with fantastic dunes.
Beautiful beach linked to Tintagel by a stunning coastal walk.
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Trebarwith Beach
Beautiful beach linked to Tintagel by a stunning coastal walk.
Hidden gem just a short 10 min walk from Padstow, this huge beach has sheltered waters great for families.
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Hawker's Cove, Padstow
South West Coast PathHidden gem just a short 10 min walk from Padstow, this huge beach has sheltered waters great for families.
Moors
Just 5 min drive away - lovely short walk with great views over the Tamar Valley
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Kit Hill
Just 5 min drive away - lovely short walk with great views over the Tamar Valley
Activities
World-renowned gardens and bio-Domes, featuring the world’s largest indoor rainforest, stunning plants, and striking contemporary gardens. Hangloose is also based at Eden and offers zip wire over the domes, plus other activities such as Sky Trek, Giant Swing, and Base Jump
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Eden Projekt
World-renowned gardens and bio-Domes, featuring the world’s largest indoor rainforest, stunning plants, and striking contemporary gardens. Hangloose is also based at Eden and offers zip wire over the domes, plus other activities such as Sky Trek, Giant Swing, and Base Jump
Exciting high ropes courses and zip wires, also with a junior’s course suitable for 4 years and up. Archery, Bike Hire, and Canoe trips are also available. Online booking is advised. Also has a café, and superb base for walks through the Tamar Valley Area of Natural Beauty.
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Tamar Trails Centre
Exciting high ropes courses and zip wires, also with a junior’s course suitable for 4 years and up. Archery, Bike Hire, and Canoe trips are also available. Online booking is advised. Also has a café, and superb base for walks through the Tamar Valley Area of Natural Beauty.
A beautiful, flat cycle path between Wadebridge and Padstow. Five miles along a peaceful disused railway track. Large car park and cycle hire available in Wadebridge, including baby buggy carriages, and tandem child/adult bikes, locks, and helmets. Take a picnic and enjoy the views or treat yourself to Rick Stein’s Fish and Chips in Padstow.
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The Camel Trail
A beautiful, flat cycle path between Wadebridge and Padstow. Five miles along a peaceful disused railway track. Large car park and cycle hire available in Wadebridge, including baby buggy carriages, and tandem child/adult bikes, locks, and helmets. Take a picnic and enjoy the views or treat yourself to Rick Stein’s Fish and Chips in Padstow.
Food scene
Lovely pub in Tavistock which boasts great food. Currently in the top 20 UK GastroPubs.
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The Cornish Arms
15 West StLovely pub in Tavistock which boasts great food. Currently in the top 20 UK GastroPubs.
Great gastro pub nestled in Dartmoor's beauty, just 20 mins away
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Peter Tavy Inn
Great gastro pub nestled in Dartmoor's beauty, just 20 mins away
Lovely local pub with great food and drink, just 5-10 mins drive away!
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The Who'd Have Thought It Inn
Lovely local pub with great food and drink, just 5-10 mins drive away!
Country pub overlooking small village green, with great food, friendly welcome and local Dartmoor beer.
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The Royal Oak
Country pub overlooking small village green, with great food, friendly welcome and local Dartmoor beer.
Sightseeing
Cornish branch of the famous Tate Art Galleries, located in St Ives
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Tate St. Ives
Cornish branch of the famous Tate Art Galleries, located in St Ives
This National Trust location, located just a few miles away, boasts a beautiful quayside and gardens, with a delightful coffee and ice cream shop. There is no charge to visit the quayside, however there is a fee to enter Cotehele House and the formal gardens. It is also the base for numerous walks, including the stunning riverside walk to Calstock, where there are pubs and cafes for refreshments!
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Cotehele House
This National Trust location, located just a few miles away, boasts a beautiful quayside and gardens, with a delightful coffee and ice cream shop. There is no charge to visit the quayside, however there is a fee to enter Cotehele House and the formal gardens. It is also the base for numerous walks, including the stunning riverside walk to Calstock, where there are pubs and cafes for refreshments!