The Old Parlour
Lower Wheatley
Maxworthy
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 8LY
Polkerris
Beautiful little sandy cove with a nice walk to the top of the hill. Two great lunch spots- Sams on the Beach and the Rashleigh Inn.
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Bude Sea Pool at Summerleaze Beach
The pool nestles under the cliffs on the north Cornwall coast and is topped up twice a day by the waves of the Atlantic. A treat for bathers!
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Daymer Bay
Golden sand backed by dunes from Daymer Bay to Rock with superb views across Camel Estuary
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Trebarwith Strand
The sandy beach becomes completely covered at high tide and is accessed over rocks.
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Crackington Haven
Shingle cove with a stretch of golden sand along with many rock pools when the tide is out.
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Watergate Bay
Huge sandy beach and dog friendly all year round. Try surfing and paddle boarding with Extreme Academy
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Crooklets Beach
Crooklets Beach has a lovely sloped promenade which offers level access and a flat viewing area. There are lots of cute beach huts available for daily hire.
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Sumerleeze - Bude
Great spot to try surfing for all the family
Dogs must be on a lead from 10am to 6pm in July and August
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Widemouth Bay
Vast expanse of sand with lots of rock pools to explore.
Seasonal Dog ban from 15th May to 30th September between 10am and 6pm
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Black Rock
Reef breaks draw the surfers, while nature lovers of all ages will enjoy looking through the abundance of rock pools at low tide.
Dogs allowed all year round
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Polzeath Beach
A great North Coast beach for surfing, paddle boarding and a perfect stream for paddling kids. Hit up Wave Hunters for your lessons.
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Castle Drogo
Set high above the Teign Gorge on the edge of Dartmoor, Castle Drogo is a masterpiece of early 20th-century architecture.
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Launceston Castle
Set on a large natural mound, Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape.
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Restormel Castle
13th Century Castle with amazing panoramic view. Visit in the Spring for the bluebells, rhododendrons and daffodils.
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Tamar Trails
25 km of dedicated off-road mountain biking trails. Families with younger children and first timers use the Mineral Railway Trail. For a more adventurous ride tackle the Wheal Maria Trail
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Cardinham Woods biking trails
Enjoy some off-road biking at Cardinham Woods with the 12km Bodmin Beast blue (moderate) trail and two tough red graded trails.
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Camel Trail
Cycle the 5.5 miles along the picturesque Camel Estuary from Wadebridge to Padstow or head inland from Wadebridge towards Bodmin through wonderful woodlands
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RHS Rosemoor
Stroll around the enchanting 65-acre garden. with woodland walks, water features and open spaces, there is something for children and adults alike to enjoy each time - one of our favourites.
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Lanhydrock - National Trust
Magnificent late Victorian country house with garden and wooded estate is great for children and adults to explore. There are also bike trails exploring on 2 wheels.
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
200 acres of gardens to explore, the farm and also the Heligan Owls.
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The Eden Project
Explore the largest indoor rainforest in the world! They have a huge program of activities all year round so check out their website for the most up to date attractions.
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Bowood Park
18 hole course just outside Camelford with great views and excellent clubhouse
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Launceston Golf Club
18 hole course only 15 minutes from The Old Parlour
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Bude Golf Course
An 18 hole links golf course right on the North Cornish Coast
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Trevose Golf & Country Club
Trevose has 3 golf courses, The Championship, Headland and the Short course catering for golfers of all standards
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Bovey Castle Golf Course
Bovey Castle's 18 hole Championship golf course in Devon is set on Dartmoor so is both beautiful and challenging
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Trethorne Golf club
18 hole course with separate driving range
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Bude Castle and Heritage Centre
In the centre of Bude overlooking Summerleaze beach. Limelight café. Art exhibitions. Gift Shop. Events. Grounds with bandstand and adjacent to Bude Canal.
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Camel Creek Adventure Park
For the thrill seekers amongst us... a leisure Park filled with adventure and suitable for all year round. There are attractions to suits all ages.
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Milky Way Adventure Park
Enjoy outdoor rides, play areas, mazes and Bird of Prey shows
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Launceston Museum
Delightful local museum, situated in a fine Georgian house, contains themed rooms on 3 floors & a wonderful garden with fine views, ideal for picnics on fine days.
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The Cornish Arms
Award winning pub and restaurant in the heart of Tavistock. A great British pub serving good honest food and drink in warm welcoming surroundings.
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Cafe Rojanos by Paul Ainsworth
In the heart of Padstow, Cafe Rojanos is a real gem. Italian influenced and there is something for everyone on the menu
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The Beach Hut
Enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch overlooking Watergate Bay
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Tintagnel Brewary
Fantastic views towards the sea at Trebarwith Strand and a great selection of British classics
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Eliot Arms
Traditional pub serving all the great British favourites you'd expect
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Strawberry Fields
Bustling cafe and restaurant with a large menu which is great for families, Their afternoon picnic teas showcase their homemade produce.
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The Beach
Fine Dining, cocktail bar and terrace with sea views, The Beach is a great place for a special treat
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Widemouth Manor
Restaurant, outdoor dinning, children playground and teh Sunset Drinks lunge, Widemouth Manor caters for everyone
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Life's a Beach
Overlooking Summerleaze beach, with locally sourced food its the perfect spot for great food and drink throughout the day and those post-surf sundowners.
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The Bank
Cornish Tapas beside the canal in Bude, relaxed dinning at its best
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Elements
With sea views and a fabulous modern Italian menu, Elements is one of our favourites
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Olive Tree
Situated beside Bude Canal, The Olive Tree is great for a quick coffee and cake or for a longer lunch. Many meals you can choose from small or larger portions.
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Tavistock
With beautiful local independent shops, the famous pannier market and award-winning farmers’ market, Tavistock is a must visit, plus Dartmoor is right on its doorstep
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Launceston
Visit the castle and explore the growing number of independent shops
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Bude
Bude really does have everything, great beaches, fantastic restaurants, walks along the coastal path plus a great variety of independent shops.
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Padstow
Home of Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth. Great eateries' and lovely shops to roam around. Plus Roly's fudge pantry for those with a sweet tooth.
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Lostwithiel
Small town with an historic museum from the 12th Century, lovely boutiques, local market and cafes. Also swimming in the river!
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Fowey
Beautiful town on the coast down a rather steep hill! Hire a boat on the river, eat a pasty on the harbour & visit its many attractions.
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Clovelly
World famous steep cobbled streets down to quaint harbour. Stunning Views. Donkey stables, restaurants, cafes, visitor centre.
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Boscastle
World famous steep-sided quaint fishing village and harbour. Shops, cafes, walks, car-parking.
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Cornish Maize Maze
Open 25th July to 5th September, the maze has 3 miles of paths and two look out towers plus Farm & Rare Breed Animals and outdoor playground
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Tree Surfers at Tamar Trails
Tree top adventures will test your limits, stretch your mind and give you a natural high.
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FlowRider at Retallack
Surf the perfect wave all year round on Cornwall’s only FlowRider
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Aqua Park at Retallack
Jump, splash, bounce and climb over the Total Wipeout style course, Wake boarding, SPU and FlowRider Wave Machine also available at Retallack
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Tamar Otter Park
See otters playing and being fed up close and In the woodland Wallabies and Muntjac Deer roam which can be hand fed
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Pencarrow House & Gardens
Privately owned large Georgian mansion with beautiful gardens to explore.
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Lanhydrock House
National Trust House & Gardens with plenty of space to run around. Cycling trails and adventure playground with café on site.
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Blue Reef Aquarium
Underwater tunnels, sharks and interactive feeding sessions.
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Tintagel Castle
Legendary home of King Arthur. A steep walk but well worth it. Stunning views and castle ruins.
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Lappa Valley
Lappa Valley is the only attraction in Cornwall that transports families on an exciting nostalgic steam train ride into a secret world of traditional fun and family adventures.
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Hidden Valley Discovery Park
Hidden Valley is full of puzzles, mystery, missions and secrets. All waiting for you to discover. A truly extraordinary experience for everyone.
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Segway - Bude
Follow the Segway safari for a great family adventure. All safety equipment and training provided.
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Rocky Valley walk
A short walk through a rocky gorge-like valley and follow a tumbling stream to the sea.
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Lydford George
Walk to the deepest river gorge in the South West, with 30m high waterfall
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Crackington Haven
Walk up to the top of the cliff for the most amazing views and the circular walk continues through woodland bringing you back into Crackington
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Boscastle
Explore the Valency valley with a circular walk or take the South West Coast path to Crackington Haven
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Tamar Lakes
2 Mile circular walk around the lake, great for little ones to take their bikes as well
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Cardinham Woods
Fab walks, adventure playground and lovely café right in the heart of the woods.
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Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.
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