Distance: 46 Miles The Yarg Cheese Farm – Lynher Dairies, Truro. Cornish Yarg Cheese is quickly becoming a national favourite. There are guided tours of the dairy run thoughout the day where visitors can experience all aspects of cheese making. There’s a tea room and farm shop to explore as well as walks though the…
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Distance: 40 Miles Truro is a busy and picturesque city. A main feature on which is the magnificent Victorian Cathedral that dominates the skyline. Other places of historic interest include the Coinage Hall which houses Tea Rooms and an Antique Centre, The Royal Cornwall Museum, City Hall and Passmore Edwards Library. visittruro.org.uk
Distance: 12.5 Miles On the kids Farm, whatever the weather children can hold & feed a wide varietyof animals, there’s Ten Pin Bowling, Milk Daisy the Cow, Virtual Climbing Wall, Aerial Glide, Ball Pools, Games Room, Trampolines, Assault Course, Pony Rides, Toddlers Soft Play Area, Jolly Rogers Ball Blast Area. For the older generation there…
Distance: 8.5 Miles Everything under one roof. For Art Stationery, Bathrooms & Ceramics, Bedrooms, Carpets & Rugs, Clothing, D.I.Y., Furniture, Gardens, Gifts, Home Entertainment, Home Improvements, Household Textiles, Kitchens, Lighting, Nursery, Pet Care, Saddlery, Materials, Tools & Motoring Accessories, Toys & Sports + much more! trago.co.uk
Distance: 28 Miles Renowned for its association with Arthurian legend, Tintagel is well worth a visit. Take a scenic walk and visit the ruins of Tintagel Castle, merlins cave or St Nectan’s Kieve. english-heritage.org.uk
Distance: 60 Miles Still a busy and beautiful fishing harbour, with miles of narrow cobbled streets. St.Ives has very long clean beaches with surfing, boating, fishing etc. Why not visit the Tate St. Ives, part of the Tate Gallery in London or the Barbara Hepworth Museum. There are also many restaurants, bars and cafes. stives-cornwall.co.uk
Distance: 23 Miles Historically St.Austell was a valuable resource for China Clay and porcelain. The 15th century Holy Trinity Church is well worth a visit as well as St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre. If you’ve an interest in horticulture the Caerhays Castle or Pine Lodge Gardens are worth a look. staustell.co.uk staustelltown.co.uk
Distance: 4.5 Miles Siblyback Lake & watersports centre offers a wide range of activities. Tuition of windsurfing, sailing and canoeing plus rowing boats for hire. There is a bird hide & Anglers can fly fish for rainbow trout from bank or boat (permits on sale). There are a number of walks you can take including…
Distance: 45 Miles Redruth is a richly historic town with many reminants left over from it’s mineing past. The view is dominated by Carn Brea and Carn Marth, igneous rock formations. On Carn Brea there is one of the oldest & biggest Neolithic settlements in Cornwall, a 46-acre hillfort. discoverredruth.co.uk
Distance: 16.5 Miles Polperro is a picturesque harbour village which has a colourful history of seafarers and smuggling. As well as being a fishing village there are many places of interest and events to discover, like the local Museum and the annual festival. polperro.org
Distance: 22.5 Miles Rosecraddocs nearest major city, Plymouth boasts many shops, Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres, A National Marine Aquarium, The Plymouth Dome Visitors Centre. Pubs, Clubs and Restaraunts. Watersports, Country Pursuits, ice skating, bowling, shooting and Golf. The list is endless visitplymouth.co.uk
Distance: 39 Miles Perranporth offers plenty to see and do including, Golf, Gliding, boating lake, tennis, pitch and putt, outdoor bowling, Fishing, Bird watching and Horse riding. There’s also a local museum. Also of course is the local beach and plenty of beautiful places to explore on foot. perranporthinfo.co.uk
Distance: 11 Miles The Monkey Sanctuary Trust is situated in beautiful woodlands overlooking looe bay. This area has been home to a colony of woolly monkeys for 40 years and now also a bat colony. See how the sanctuary works, there are talks throughout the day. A treetop Cafe supplies refreshments and is also a…
Distance: 62 Miles Penzance , the home of smugglers and pirates. Plenty to see and do here including: St Michael’s Mount, a fortified offshore castle accessed via a granite causeway at low tide, The National Lighthouse Museum, The Museum of Submarine Telegraphy, Zennor Wayside Museum, Trengwainton Gardens. All this plus the Penzance harbour, shops &…
Distance: 36 Miles A busy picturesque fishing port, Padstow is a lovely place for a visit. Many places to eat and drink including the Rick Stein Seafood Restaurant. padstowlive.com
Distance: 34 Miles Newquay has so much to offer any visitor, attractions include: Newquay Waterworld, Newquay Zoo, Blue Reef Aquarium, Trenance Gardens, museum, Surfing, Fishing, clubs, pubs, discos and restaraunts, cafes or tearooms. Golf , Pitch and Putt and more. visitnewquay.org newquay.co.uk
Distance: 29 Miles A large fishing village, Mevagissey offers a scenic harbour, craftshops, art galleries, pubs & restaurants. There is also the World of Model Railways Exhibition which offers over 2000 models on a track layout with 50 running trains. Other attractions include an aquarium and folk museum. If you are here during june there…
Distance: 12 Miles Very close to the rosecraddoc area, Looe is a lovely place to visit. This busy harbour town is disected by a river filled with sea faring craft. Many shops and restaurants and a large beach and banjo peer. Make this town a premier location in Cornwall. visitlooe.co.uk
Distance: 66.5 Miles A long way from the manor The Lizard is great for inspiring scenary. Why not Visit Lizard village where unusual ornimental souvenirs can be found made from the unique local stone. There is many species of wildlife here, especially birds. A lighthouse has been present on Lizard point since 1751. nationaltrust.org.uk/lizard-point
Distance: 3 Miles Just down the road Liskeard offers many resources, there’s a local Tescos shopping centre as well as the Trago Mills Shopping Centre. For leisure activities there is the Lux Park Leisure Centre. This nearby sports centre has swimming pool, squash, indoor bowling, badminton, Gym, Health Suite, Creches, Basket Ball, Football, Sports Hall,…
14 Dean St, Liskeard PL14 4AA Tel:- 01579 344844 At Tapenades we offer a selection of Cornish fish, meat and vegetarian dishes from our a la carte menu which changes with each season. Sourcing local produce where possible and preparing each dish fresh allowing the opportunity for our guests to swap the appropriate courses around.…
The King Doniert, Barras Street, Liskeard, PL14 6AB Tel:- 01579 342599 Liskeard is one of Cornwall’s oldest towns, claimed in ancient times to be the seat of King Doniert or Dungarth (also spelled Donyarth). The Doniert Stone, three miles to the north, commemorates the king, who drowned in around AD875. The historic monument is managed…
Well Lane, St Cleer, Liskeard PL14 5DG Tel:- 01579 347978 This is a friendly traditional moorland village pub, built in 1860 as lodgings for miners. The light and airy bar has a separate area for euchre, darts and pool teams, also a restaurant area, and there is an outside patio with protected area for smokers.
Church View, North Hill, Launceston PL15 7PG Tel:- 01566 782101 Whether a cider in the beer garden on a warm summer evening or a cosy Ale in front of the log burner on a windy winters day, the charm is always the same. Our restaurant serves good old favourites with some tasty surprises from our…
Great Tree Farm, Looe, Cornwall, England, PL13 1NX Tel:- 01503 263091 The Coddy Shack is whatever you want it to be. That could be a quick stop-off for fish and chips after a day on the beach, or sharing seafood with friends in our restaurant. Add to this a well-stocked bar and live music nights,…
Lower Clicker Road, Menheniot, Liskeard, PL14 3PJ Tel: 01503 240241 Situated outside Menheniot just off the A38, in between Looe & Liskeard, Bodmin & Plymouth in the heart of South East Cornwall; our award-winning team source the freshest of local fish, meat & vegetables seasonally to serve you the best of homemade food with a…
Callington, PL17 7NT Tel:- 01579 362354 Kim, Joss and our team welcome you to our charming village pub in Rilla Mill, near Callington, on the edge of the picturesque Bodmin Moor. A truly wonderful pub offering a warm and friendly welcome to all. You can enjoy fabulous, home cooked food, which is lovingly prepared by…
Liskeard Retail Park, Haviland Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3FG Tel:- 01579 341 752 Liskeard Tavern serves up delicious dishes full of seasonal flavour and a variety of drinks including local cask ales, and all of your bottled favourites. So, come along, make yourself at home, and let Ellen and the team look after you
Bolventor, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, PL15 7TS Tel: 01566 86250 CORNWALL’S MOST FAMOUS SMUGGLING INN In 1750 it became a coaching Inn when coaches first started crossing the moor, linking the towns of Launceston and Bodmin. The Inn is exactly halfway and where horses were changed and weary passengers rested and they have been doing this…
Darite, Liskeard, PL14 5JQ Tel: 01579 345930 The Crow’s Nest Inn is a beautiful 16th Century white washed building in the hamlet of Crow’s Nest. We are on the Eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, surrounded by old mine engine houses and ancient relics such as Trethevy Quoit, The Cheese Wring and the Hurlers. There are…
Distance: 13 Miles Visit Launceston Castle, a ruined Norman keep & gateway which dominates the surronding area. Take a trip on Launceston Steam Railway 2.5 miles long it takes in a picturesque journey which includes a transport museum featuring Vintage cars & motor cycles as well as many steam related exhibits. visitlaunceston.co.uk
Distance: 71 Miles Although a long way from Rosecraddoc, this the most westerly point of England has many coves and coastline to explore with truely awesome views. There is also The Minack open air Theatre near by. Many attractions include Fireworks displays, sweet factory, Multi- Sensory show, a farm where you can meet animals and…
Distance: 6 Miles Unique Gravity Park with Zip Wire abd Giant Swing, Aqua Park with inflatables including wild swimming & Motorised Karting Race Track with spectacular views and picnic spots available – free entry. adrenalinquarry.co.uk
Distance: 10 Miles Cornwall’s legendary coach house which is immortalised in Daphne du Maurier’s novel of the same name. The Inn has stood on Bodmin Moor for over 4 centuries. Learn of the many ghostly hauntings at the inn & visit the ‘Jamaica Inn story’ which tells of the evil yet romantic era of Cornwall…
Distance: 55 Miles Helston is an old tin mining town with local shops, pubs, restaurants, a sports club, and boating lake. Nearby is the Flambards Theme Park which is a great day out for the family in itself. Other places of interest include the Goonhilly – the largest satellite earth station in the world, which…
Distance: 22 Miles Popular with tourists Fowey has much to offer, with its many narrow streets and walkways to explore where you’ll find various shops & restuarants. If fishing is for you then why not hire a dinghy or motor boat for the day? (in season). Visit the Du Maurier Literary Centre & round off…
Distance: 50 Miles Falmouth is a town with a great history, with two castles which were built in Henry 8th Tudor times. On the West side is Pendennis Castle and on the East side is St Mawes Castle, both Castles are well preserved & are well worth a visit. Also of interest is the National…
Distance: 20 Miles If you enjoy the beauty and wondrousness of nature then why not visit The Eden Project? Situated just 30 minutes from the Manor, it has many different attractions all with a nature theme. The site boasts several ‘Bio Domes’ which house many exotic plants which would otherwise perish in the UK climate.…
Distance: 12 miles Primarily a Donkey Park but also home to other animals including: Goats, Sheep, Rabbits, Chipmunks, Guinea Pigs, Pigs, Chickens & Birds. Acres of space to enjoy. Eeyore’s Souvenir Store, Season Tickets, Children’s Parties, Ample Parking, Disabled Facilities. Holly’s Cafe for hot & cold meals & Cornish cream teas. donkeypark.com
Distance: 13 miles Colliford Lake Park combines the beauty of Bodmin Moor & Colliford Lake with plenty of fun activities. There’s extensive indoor & outdoor play areas for the kids, while adults can enjoy the miles of varied Nature-Trails. You can stop off at the Black Cat Snack Shack, have a family picnic in the…
Distance: 9 miles Originally an opencast quarry that’s been extended into vast underground caverns set in six & a half acres of wooded hillside. You’ll be taken on a guided tour through beautiful caverns of cathedral proportions. You’ll see the famous subterranean lake with its crystal clear blue/green water. One of the caverns has been…
Distance: 34 miles Bude is a place of beauty which has many sandy beaches and a canal which runs along the sea front and is nice and relaxing to walk along. A haven for surfers there is plenty to do and see here. visitbude.info
Distance: 26 miles An extremely beautiful and peaceful village and harbor Boscastle is a lovely place to visit and welcomes any visitor, local gift shops & bakery as well as restaurants and pubs. nationaltrust.org.uk/boscastle
Distance: 12 miles Situated only half a mile to the North West of the Manor, this windswept upland made famous by Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Jamaca Inn’ is the perfect venue for a visit or long walk, with it’s giant standing stones, cairns and Bronze Age settlements. cornwall-aonb.gov.uk/bodminmoor
Distance: 16 miles This railway is Cornwall’s only standard gauge railway still operated by steam locomotives & they travel through some beautiful Cornish scenery. There’s a Souvenir shop & refreshment room in the restored station buildings. Boscarne Junction provides a direct link with the “Camel Trail” and cycle/footpath. Bodmin Parkway station is on the main…
Distance: 16 miles Bodmin is in the very heart of Cornwall, you can take a short trip on the Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway, Bodmin Gaol (Historic House of Correction notorious over the years for hosting many public executions), Bodmin Folk Club, Camel Trail, Cardinham Woods Nature Trails, Lanhydrock (National Trust), Pencarrow House, Cornwall Theatre.…