Carol’s guidebook.
Activites
Roadford Activity Centre
Fun packed day, with water sports activies and more!
Tree Surfers
Adrenaline filled day!
Local arts and crafts .. book on a course, or browse the shop. And indulge in a cake (or two) with light lunch and suppers
15 locals recommend
Cowslip Workshops
Local arts and crafts .. book on a course, or browse the shop. And indulge in a cake (or two) with light lunch and suppers
The New Carlton Cinema
Market StreetExcellent cinema, for rainy days and cosy viewing
Nearly Home Honey & Beekeeping
offer 1 day courses on bee keeping ... might bee of interest..
St Leonards Equestrian Centre
lessons or a hack ...
Full day out ... lots to see, do and places to eat. Worth the journey
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
Full day out ... lots to see, do and places to eat. Worth the journey
Black Rock Cafe
Marine DriveIndependant cafe on a lovely beach
Delightful cycle ride along the trail. Wadebridge to Padstow - or from Bodmin
68 locals recommend
Camel Trail Cycle Hire
Eddystone RoadDelightful cycle ride along the trail. Wadebridge to Padstow - or from Bodmin
Camel Valley
Grand tour and tasting ... wine sales, sun terrace ...
Guided canoe trips - starting from Cotehel Quay - journey up the river, under Calstock viaduct, and stop for a picnic (can book a picnic, or take your own) .. lasts for approx 3 hours
74 locals recommend
Tamar Trails Centre
Guided canoe trips - starting from Cotehel Quay - journey up the river, under Calstock viaduct, and stop for a picnic (can book a picnic, or take your own) .. lasts for approx 3 hours
Europes largets garden restoration .. lost to brambles in WW1 and re-awakened in 1992. Events, cafe, Home Farm..
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Europes largets garden restoration .. lost to brambles in WW1 and re-awakened in 1992. Events, cafe, Home Farm..
Lovely forest cafe in the grounds of Cardinham Woods, with lots of woodland trails to explore ... or tackle the summit of Brown Willy (Cornwalls highest hill at 420m)
24 locals recommend
Woods Cafe
Lovely forest cafe in the grounds of Cardinham Woods, with lots of woodland trails to explore ... or tackle the summit of Brown Willy (Cornwalls highest hill at 420m)
waterfall trail, woodland trail, tea room and second hand book store! National Trust owned
82 locals recommend
Lydford Gorge Tea Rooms
1 Southgatewaterfall trail, woodland trail, tea room and second hand book store! National Trust owned
Alpaca Trekking with Moor View Alpacas
something a bit different!
Taw Valley Brewery
Westacott Laneformer threshing barn, turned micro brewery .. tours and testing
Food scene
Alder Vineyard
Vineyard tour, light delicious lunch and amazing views
Tre, Pol & Pen
Fantastic Farm shop and restaurant
Lifton Farm Shop
Fore StreetAward winning farm shop and cafe
Lakeside, Roadford Lake
Local coffee and cake and gentle stroll around the lake
The Springer Spaniel
Award winning Gastro pub ... definetly worth a visit
The Dartmoor Inn
somewhere special to relax and enjoy a lunch or evening meal
Eliot Arms Square and Compass
The Castle Inn
Relaxed atmosphere to eat and drink
££££ ... for that (very) special occassion ... but rather yummy
25 locals recommend
The Horn of Plenty
££££ ... for that (very) special occassion ... but rather yummy
Hotel Endsleigh
Special treat, fancy occassions ...
The White Hart Hotel
Fore Streetrelaxed pub
Toast Coffee House
2 Market Stcoffee, cakes and light lunches ..
Ma'ida
37 Fore StEat in or take away .. where we sometimes eat before going to the cinema!
Taw River Inn
homely pub food
worth stopping by if enjoying Bude ... the town, canal, beach ..
36 locals recommend
Olive Tree Bude ~ coffee house ~ bar ~ bistro ~
worth stopping by if enjoying Bude ... the town, canal, beach ..
The Weir Bistro
light meals, coffee, cakes. pit stop on the Bude canal walk
one of several Stein eateries ...or visit their website to order online a Stein At Home meal ... just remember the Hut offers 2 electirc rings and microwave
64 locals recommend
Rick Stein's Seafood Bar & Fishmongers
Unit 1 Station Rdone of several Stein eateries ...or visit their website to order online a Stein At Home meal ... just remember the Hut offers 2 electirc rings and microwave
The Deck
19 Summerleaze Crespleasant surroundings and fab food. Booking essential during high season
17 locals recommend
Coombeshead Farm
pleasant surroundings and fab food. Booking essential during high season
good feedback from previous guests .. hoping to try and advise, once I can get a booking!
Secret Stable Pizza
good feedback from previous guests .. hoping to try and advise, once I can get a booking!
local pub - pub grub - need to book for food - they also offer "take aways" on certain nights
Blue Lion Inn
local pub - pub grub - need to book for food - they also offer "take aways" on certain nights
The Eagle House Hotel
3 Castle Stguests have enjoyed a meal here
The Annex Tavistock
guests have enjoyed a meal here
under new ownership - John and Emma Hooker (BBC Great British Bake Off)
8 locals recommend
The Blacksmiths Arms
under new ownership - John and Emma Hooker (BBC Great British Bake Off)
Sightseeing
Launceston Castle
Castle DykeOldest Motte and Bailey Castle in the UK ... worth a visit ...
Visit and walk the surrounding area .... followed by eats and treats
49 locals recommend
National Trust - Castle Drogo
DriveVisit and walk the surrounding area .... followed by eats and treats
Bude Canal
hire a canoe, walk the canal ...
Nursery, gift shop .. specialist in Bonsai trees, succulents and Japenese Maples
17 locals recommend
The Japanese Garden
Nursery, gift shop .. specialist in Bonsai trees, succulents and Japenese Maples
St. Nectan's Glen
Fore Streetwoodland walk, waterfall and a cafe
medieval fortification, rugged coastal landscape, steep slopes ...
299 locals recommend
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast Pathmedieval fortification, rugged coastal landscape, steep slopes ...
Okehampton Castle
Castle Laneand another castle!
City/town information
Historic market town, with independant stores, eateries, indoor market and canal walk
157 locals recommend
Tavistock
Historic market town, with independant stores, eateries, indoor market and canal walk
Okehampton
Cinema, cafe, restaurants, Castle