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Visiting Cornwall
The famously mild climate, gorgeous beaches, picturesque villages and superb attractions – South Cornwall offers so much. From the spectacular Whitsand Bay to tiny hidden coves reached by winding tracks. The beaches of South Cornwall are as perfect for lazy summer days as for wonderful winter walking. And there’s a great range of water sports on offer too.
Venture inland and you’ll find an array of enticing attractions within easy reach of South Cornwall. The Eden Project, where giant transparent domes recreate different climate conditions, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan promise fascinating days out, and there’s plenty of thrills at Flambards and Dobwalls theme lodges.
Sea angling trips and boat rides from charming fishing villages like St Mawes, Mevagissey, Looe and Polperro attract many visitors staying locally in South Cornwall, and Fowey is a firm favourite with the sailing community. The cathedral city of Truro and historic Penzance are both well worth a visit.
In the last decade Cornwall has emerged as one of the world's iconic destinations.
From the dramatic coastline of the north to the sheltered bays in the south, from ancient moorland to soft river estuaries, surfers, walkers, sailing buffs, gastronauts and visitors simply seeking a break from a hectic world have discovered a fascinating, vibrant culture, first class accommodation, food to die for and a naturally thrilling adventure playground.
Cornwall has been a natural home to inspiration, art and ideas since the early 19th century. So much so that, apart from London, you'll find nowhere in the whole country that's host to more working artists than Cornwall.
The county's dramatic landscape has also provided the backdrop for many a film and TV production, and nowhere more so than the little fishing village of Port Isaac - which is now synonymous as the fictional Port Wenn in ITV's Doc Martin.
Some inspirational holiday ideas for you, no matter whether you're looking for a family holiday, a short break with the pre-schoolers, exploring the countryside on foot or a romantic getaway - Cornwall really does have something for everyone.
Eden Project
More than just a green theme park, then? Eden is about connecting plants, people and places. We are a living demonstration of regeneration and we aim to reconnect people with their environments locally and globally. We don't have all the answers, we don't want to tell others what to think; what we do is invite people to explore their world afresh. Visit the website
Dartmoor National Park where you can escape the hustle and bustle of modern life, sip a
pint of real Dartmoor ale, devour fresh home baked bread and farmhouse cheddars
while watching the sight of ponies roaming free. Search for bronze age tombs,
stone huts, trace the boundaries of hill forts and castles, then stumble across
the forbidding sight of Princetown Gaol, still in use ,built in 1806 to house
Napoleonic prisoners of war and once had between seven to nine thousand
prisoners crammed into it!!! Take a much needed rest in the pretty village of
Widdecombe-in–the-Moor famous for its annual Widdecombe Fair and ”Uncle Tom Cobbley and all!!! Choose to go horse riding at Chowell Farm, whether you’re experienced or a novice, discover a great holiday thrill riding on the open moor, all rides are escorted and qualified tuition is available, please ask at our reception for more details.
Cotehele House - Enchanted and remote, Cotehele is a Medieval House that was owned by the Edgecumb family for nearly six centuries. It has
beautiful walks and gardens leading down to the river Tamar from which you can take a boat trip. Superb collections of original furniture, armour and tapestries are housed in its rooms.
Tavistock - A classic West Country Market town and a shoppers delight!!! The birthplace of Sir Francis Drake, situated on the South West edge of the Dartmoor National Park and famous for its annual “Goosey Fair”. The re-designed Wharf is now a bustling entertainment area with live concerts, theatre, cinema, art gallery and piano bar.
Morwellam Quay - A lost world, deep in the Tamar Valley .A quaint, restored port once used for shipping copper ore down the river, You will be transported back to the bustling 1860’s, where you can visit an underground mine, Victorian farm and nature reserve while just soaking up the atmosphere. - http://www.morwellham-quay.co.uk
Whitsand Bay - The nearest sandy beach to your base, on the south Cornish coast, in Cornwalls forgotten corner, close to Torpoint. Visit Rame Head, Freathy and Tregantle with their excellent clean sandy beaches.
Tamar Valley Donkey Park - Cornwalls only donkey sanctuary!!! Over 25 donkeys on site for you to pet and interact with. Adopt a donkey and help the enormous costs of keeping it for a year. Visit the pet goats, ferrets, pigs, sheep, rabbits, chicken enclosures and play in the adventure playgrounds. Visit the website for more information - http://www.donkeypark.com
Launceston Castle - Fantastic views are on offer from the ramparts of this impressive Norman Castle. Launceston Steam Railway. Travel through glorious countryside by locomotives built in Victoria’s reign.
Plymouth and the Barbican Maritime Village
In the olden days, seafarers set sail from the ancient heart of the city, including the likes of Drake and Raleigh and of course The Pilgrim Fathers who sailed from the famous Mayflower steps to the New World on the good ship “The Mayflower”. Walk the cobbled streets and quayside now packed with cafes and bars like Tanners Restaurant run by brothers Chris and James Tanner of “ Ready, Steady, Cook” and “Saturday Kitchen Fame” or the World renown Cap’n Jaspers Burger Bar!!. Soak up the areas cosmopolitan atmosphere, visit the Barbican Glassworks where you can watch the glassblowers at work and next door marvel at the wonders of the deep at The National Maritime Aquarium and to end your day,head off to The Black Friars Distillery the home of Plymouth Gin where you can relax and eat or enjoy a tipple in its brasserie bar.
Climbing - Climbing is a great activity for people of all ages and physical abilities. All at once challenging and always exhilarating with the illusion of danger that sets your adrenalin pumping, even though you know that there’s someone keeping you safe on the other end of the rope.
We choose our climbing areas for their ease of access and general beauty, as well as the quality of the experiences that you will gain by visiting them with us.
Your instructor, Nigel Kerr is an experienced and qualified climbing instructor who has been involved in the training of potential instructors himself. If other Instructors are needed, they will always be qualified and experienced, in order to give you the best day out you’'ve had in a long while.
Canoe Trips with Canoe Tamar -
The first journey takes place between the ancient quays of Morwellham and Cotehele.
You will be on the water between two and a half and three hours and we will take a
short break at Calstock.
We will paddle past the steep woodlands of the estate and the chapel built by Sir Richard Edgcumbe to mark his escape from the Roundheads.A sharp bend in the river take us past Danescombe House, built for a mine captain and once a hotel.
Boatyards and moorings bring us to the famous Calstock viaduct completed in 1907 and our halt at the village. You may want to get out here, stretch your legs and have refreshments.
The river then winds it way up to Morwellham Quay. It is now a living history museum, depicting Victorian life in the 1800s.
Moorland walking
With beautiful walks around the archaeologically rich area of Bodmin Moor, the Coastal Paths of Cornwall, or the great open landscape of the Dartmoor National Park to choose from you can almost imagine yourself in times past, away from civilization.
Days will involve meeting up at 9:00am and deciding on the route we’ll take, ensuring that everyone has a pack lunch, plenty to drink and appropriate clothing before heading off to the start point. From there we’ll take a leisurely stroll around a circuitous route that will give you the opportunity to appreciate the countryside that you’re in. With awesome natural views and visible history all around you it will be a great day out for everyone.
For the kids and parents alike, our routes can take in some of the popular letter-boxing sites, see if you can find them, give you the opportunity to try your hand at Navigation and possibly even take in a village tea-room before we head back in plenty of time for you to relax and prepare yourself for the evening meal that you have earned.
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