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A delightfully unspoilt cove nestling in the dramatic cliffs of the North Cornish Coast, with footpaths carefully maintained by the National Trust, to take you through breathtaking scenery to nearby Boscastle, Tintagle or Widemouth Bay. Originally existing as a small port importing lime and coal and exporting slate, the operation of it must have been a hazardous affair as the ships simply ran up onto the beach at high tide. Sand and seaweed for the land were removed by donkey and a water mill operated in the village. Surfing is possible from the sandy beach which, at low tide with its surrounding rock pools, provides the ideal playground for children. Sea fishing is easily available from Boscastle and horse and pony riding locally, whilst a full range of family entertainment and shops can be found at Bude, 20 minutes away by car and The Eden Project and many lovely gardens of central Cornwall are just under an hour. Higher Crackington has a post office stores and down at the cove are small shops, car parks, a beach café and hotels open to non residents. In the past days of sails, many a ship sought shelter here, now it is the ideal haven for a family holiday.
An historic village with a beautiful 15th Century Church, old coaching Inn, cobbled lanes and thatched cottages. Just two miles away from the coastal resorts of Bude and Widemouth Bay with excellent facilities for fishing, surfing, golf, riding, canal and coastal walks.
Bude is the most northerly of the Cornish resort towns and boasts excellent facilities for surfing, sailing, golf and a host of other activities. The beaches at Bude itself and close by Widemouth Bay, are some of the finest in the country, making it an ideal area for a family holiday. Visitors to the Bude area also have the opportunity to explore the very pretty North Cornish and North Devon hinterland and the North Devon coastline with Clovelly only being 16 miles. The Eden Project and the many lovely gardens of central Cornwall are just over an hours drive.
Bude provides a good selection of shops, restaurants and bars, all within walking distance of the cottage. A feature of Summerleaze Beach is the large sea water swimming pool which is patrolled during high season by qualified lifeguards. Dogs are permitted on Summerleaze Beach, but not on the adjacent Crooklets Beach. Outdoor sporting facilities include a Links golf course, tennis, rowing on the canal and mini golf. The Leisure Centre with go karting, ten pin bowling and ball park are 5 minutes drive away (adjacent to Morrisons Supermarket) as is the indoor swimming pool with wave machine and large slide. There are also lovely walks along the Canal and over the cliffs to Compass Point and Widemouth Bay.
No other village in Cornwall remotely resembles Boscastle. There is perhaps a little of Clovelly in the Old High Street and the harbour is vaguely akin to Port Quin, but the overall effect is quite unique. John Betjeman says that Boscastle contains the biggest variety of scenery and character in a small area to be found on the North Cornwall Coast. Whilst here, Hardy wrote his lovely lyric 'at Castle Botterel' (the old name for Boscastle). The beach is tiny, but it is possible to swim in the harbour. Most people, however, go to Trebarwith where there is a long expanse of sand at low tide and are amply rewarded for the 4 mile journey. Bude and Clovelly are both within easy reach and The Eden Project and the many lovely gardens of central Cornwall are just under an hours drive.
Launceston became known as Cornwall’s northern gateway with the building of the Keep in 1067. Still an imposing monument that overlooks the town and surrounding countryside. Interesting small shops, a museum and the steam railway which runs for 1.5 miles through the Kensey Valley makes this town a worthwhile visit. There are two golf courses, a riding school and, not far from North Petherwin the Tamar Otter Sanctuary. The many attractions of West Cornwall are only an hour and a half’s drive and the Eden Project in central Cornwall only 45 minutes.
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Trethorne is the ideal choice for excellent home cooked food in our licenced restaurant, fun activities for adults and children, and all on one site near Launceston on the Devon / Cornwall border! Trethorne is a large all weather tourist attraction with something for everyone, a fun filled family day out!
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Leisure centre with multi-use sports hall, squash, fitness suite, outdoor tennis courts and roller discos.
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The centre has a poolside cafe and a shop selling quality swim wear and accessories.Enjoy the wave machine and monster flume slide. Comprehensive programme of swimming lessons for adults and children.
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Bude Sea Pool is a beautiful, part natural, part man-made pool in the rocks at Summerleaze Beach.
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25m indoor swimming pool and learner pool, 26 station Fitness Suite, Squash court, activity hall, floodlit all weather pitch.
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See the beauty of the Cornish countryside from anything up to 5000 feet in the air, with a hot air balloon ride over Cornwall with Virgin Balloon Flights. Virgin Balloon Flights operate the largest fleet of hot air balloons in the UK and have launch sites in both Liskeard and Launceston, so why not take to the skies and see the county from a completely different perspective.
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To make your holiday one to remember why not take the family for a country ride in North Cornwall, with rides to suit beginners to the experienced horseman.
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To make your Cornish escape something to remember, why not take to horse back and experience the rural way of life, whilst taking in the views out to sea and across the rolling hills.
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Established in 1979, BSX provides adrenalin rushing fun for all the family to enjoy, from beginners to experienced surfers on the beautiful North Coast of Cornwall.
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Canoeing, kayaking, boogie boarding and surfing, Atlantic Pursuits offers something for the whole family to enjoy, making your trip to Cornwall one to remember.
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Offering a great selection of traditional ales, fine wines and spirits to complement the delicious home cooked food available in both the bars and the restaurant. Live music events are frequently held in the function room.
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The Launceston Steam Railway- a two and a half mile steam railway running through the glorious Kensey Valley, linking the historic town of Launceston to the hamlet of Newmills.
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The Museum of Witchcraft houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts and regalia. The museum is 50 years old and has been in Boscastle since 1960. It is one of Cornwall's most popular museums.
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Set on a large natural mound, Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, its focus is an unusual keep consisting of a 13th-century round tower built by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, inside an earlier circular shell-keep. The tower top is now reached via a dark internal staircase.
The castle long remained a prison and George Fox, founder of the Quakers, suffered harsh confinement here in 1656. A display traces 1,000 years of history, with finds from site excavations. -
Set within grounds of over 100 acres, Hidden Valley offers visitors one of the most unique attractions in the coucountry - The Crystal Challenges. Similar in concept to the 'Crystal Maze' the challenges are great fun for all the family! Lots of treats around every corner wait your discovery as well; even more trains within the Secret Garden, a beech hedge maze, a charming farm complete with waterwheel but the most fun and entertaining treat is the fountain run, a challenge on it's own to negotiate it's watery power!
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On your visit to the Centre you will see British and Asian Short Clawed Otters playing and being fed close at hand. There are Fallow Deer in a woodland enclosure and you will see Wallabies and Muntjac Deer roaming around the grounds. We have Owl aviaries, peacocks and a variety of waterfowl on the two lakes.There is a woodland walk and a waterfall in our Old Quarry.
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The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.
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Homeleigh Garden Centre, one of the south west's largest family run garden centres.Find everything for the keen gardener, for the home maker, for the angler, for pets, plus much, much more.
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Chef-selected quality Cornish produce, plus all the other basic supplies you’ll need for your holiday in Cornwall. Delivered to the door of your holiday accommodation(actually the kitchen and the fridge whenever possible!)
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Incredible fruitcake, with a secret recipe passed down through generations, deliverable to your door.
