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The tiny village of Sheviock with its stone built cottages and 13th Century Church is set amid wooded hills and fields in an area of lanes and small villages.
This is Cornwall’s forgotten corner; part of The Rame Peninsula, bordered on 3 sides by water with Looe 9 miles away yet the splendid City of Plymouth only 7 via the car ferry. Portwrinkle with its beaches, harbour, coastal path and golf course is one mile away with Whitsand Bay and Mount Edgcumbe country park within easy driving.
The twin towns of East and West Looe are situated on either side of the estuary linked by a fine bridge of seven arches.
Stone cottages with blue slate roofs climb the hillsides with access through a maze of winding streets and narrow courts that fan out from the broad, cobbled quaysides. The old callings of the sea such as fishing and boat building are still very much in evidence, alongside the activities and entertainments of a popular holiday resort. In Looe, everything is to hand with a beach of sand and rock pools at Hannafore on the West side and a fine sandy beach across the bridge, a few minutes walk.
Fowey is a small Cornish town with a long history and much charm. With its safe anchorage in the lovely Fowey River Estuary, it has been a port since Norman times.
Whereas its sister ports of Plymouth and Falmouth had room to spread, Fowey was always confined to the hillsides and its relatively narrow valley which, most would say, has fortunately left it a small and simple town, an ad hoc mixture of the big house, ancient church and Cornish stone cottages mingling comfortably and easily with the elegant houses of Georgian and Victorian times.
For the beach going family, Readymoney Cove at the seaward end of the town provides sand and safe bathing. Fowey is a popular stopping-off point for cruising yachts and the river estuary provides ample safe dinghy sailing waters for the younger members of the family. There are several public car parks, the shops and supermarkets at St Austell are a 20 minute drive as is The Eden Project.
We have taken this area as being between Torpoint and Calstock along the very pretty tidal reaches of the River Tamar with its exit to the sea at the old City port and naval base of Plymouth.
A lovely rural area abounding in wildlife with small villages and hamlets but still only a maximum of 30 minutes drive to the wonderful sandy beaches at Whitsand Bay. The area contains the Championship Golf Course at St Mellion, the beautiful National Trust property at Cotehele and the museum village at the old mining port of Morwhelham Quay. There are extensive and numerous walks throughout the area as well as canoeing and sailing and there are boat trips from Plymouth to Calstock. From St Mellion roughly in the centre of the area Callington is 4 miles, Plymouth 10 miles and Tavistock at the entrance to Dartmoor is 15 miles.
The Rame Peninsula or “the Forgotten Corner” as it is known locally is bordered on three sides by water, the Rivers Lynher, Tamar and Plymouth Sound.
Here you will find an area of natural beauty, quiet secluded beaches, magnificent scenery and spectacular walks. Historical fishing villages, formerly the smuggling centre and anchorage for Plymouth, are unspoilt by time with colour washed cottages clinging to the cliffs, narrow streets and leaning walls. Old coastal forts such as Picklecombe indicate the importance of Plymouth Sound as a naval anchorage since time immemorial. The coastal path starts at Cremyll winding its way through the 800 acre Mount Edgcumbe Park and continues on past Penlee Point and Rame Head with its 11th Century monks chapel and stunning views to the glorious sandy beaches of Whitsand Bay. Antony House is well worth a visit, with its gardens sloping down to the Lynher River, sea angling and bird watching are very popular with golf and horse riding also available.
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Check out Active-8 if you are looking for adventure in Cornwall! Via this activities in Cornwall site, you can book and pay online for a range of first class Holiday Activities in Cornwall. They cater for families, singles, couples & groups and for beginners to experts alike. They have found the very best holiday activities and arrange them for you, often at the same price as direct booking. From Coasteering to Canoeing to Horse riding and Helicopter flights in Cornwall, they have something for everyone.
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The headquarters of the Great Britain Shark Angling Club offers boat charters of all kinds, for groups and individuals for basking shark and dolphin spotting. to mackerel and shark fishing.
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A fun filled day out for all the family, a real country experience with the donkeys, guinea pigs, goats and sheep to pet and feed.
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10% OFF YOUR FINAL BILL AT COUCH'S GREAT RESTAURANT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BOOKED A COTTAGE HOLIDAY WITH CORNISH TRADITIONAL COTTAGES.
Couch’s Great House Restaurant is situated in the quaint fishing village of Polperro Cornwall. A recent addition to Polperro, it has opened under the direction of Richard McGeown (Executive Head Chef) who hopes to draw from his past experience of working with country’s most famous names. -
'A colourful, quirky and cosy cafe that serves a mean breakfast and delicious light lunches. Perfect when you just want to sit back and nothing much else.' We have homemade specials everyday plus a crazy soup or two on the go. Why not chill out outside with a fresh smoothie in the summer or blag one of the sofas and get cosy with a Pinky's FatBoy hot chocolate in the winter?
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You will be able to experience fresh locally sourced ingredients that are transformed into creations from around the world to Cornwall’s own special dishes.
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Housed within a character filled period building the decor is a fusion of contemporary and antique offering an eclectic blend of old and new.
Specialising in local fish and seafood the menu combines contemporary British cooking with Mediterranean and Asian influences and reflects the best local produce that Cornwall has to offer.
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One of a pair of small artillery forts built by Henry VIII in the 1530s to defend Fowey Harbour, consisting of two storeys with gun ports at ground level.
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Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I Cornish Gardens within 865 acres Country Park on the Rame Peninsula, South East Cornwall.
Whether you are searching for a venue for a family outing or group visit, enthused by the magnificent Grade I Cornish gardens and famous historic house, combining your visit with a cruise of the River Tamar, looking for a civil wedding venue or viewing the national collection of camellias you are invited to come and explore, enjoy, learn its history or even dream awhile. -
A stunning range of photography from Cornwall and around the world all made locally, available as framed or mounted prints or even on canvas.
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A diverse range of exciting and interesting pieces of art from artists around the country, from jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and paintings.
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Cornish Hampers and Cornish Gifts from the award winning Purely Cornish Farm Shop. They have selected a range of Purely Cornish produce from all over Cornwall and as a family business, they take immense pride in all their products and are confident you will be impressed with their first rate customer service.
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The Cornish t-shirt factory offer a large selection of Cornish themed T-shirts which include many Cornish sayings, yarns and flag designs for you to choose from or simply add your own slogan! We also have a great range of gifts and fun bags, along with a new special offers, Cornish baby and fun sections. our range is constantly changing.. Please visit our web site to see what's on offer or alternatively you can email to:-shop@speedyprints.co.uk with any queries and we'll get back to you "DRECKLY"
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Instead of visiting the supermarket, why not order your week's fruit and vegetables from Keveral. Supplying seasonal local and organic produce, with additional extras such as egss, bread and homemade preserves, all delivered to your door.
