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A typical Cornish moorland village with church, pub and a few shops.
To the west the ground falls away sharply to the lovely Camel Valley and the well sheltered waters and sands of the estuary. The beaches there, at Rock and Daymer Bay, are about a 12 mile drive away, whilst the coastal sands of Trebarwith and Port Gaverne are 9 miles. The high untamed moorland of Bodmin Moor hugs the eastern edge of the village - but circles show that Stone Age Man was here about 3000 BC. The softer coastline of the South Coast, The Eden Project and the many lovely gardens of central Cornwall are about 30 minutes by car.
A charming inland Parish, full of variety from moorland to lush rolling countryside and the village with its Manor, Church, post office / shop, Inn and, unusually for Cornwall, a large 'Goose' green, makes it one of the most pleasant in the West Country. The coast at Polzeath is about nine miles away.
Three mile northeast of Bodmin and midway between north and south coasts, Cardinham lies between Bodmin Moor and the lovely wooded valley of the River Fowey.
The earthworks of the old castle, once belonging to the Earls of Cornwall, commands the steep valleys leading to the village. The ancient trackways across Cardinham Downs show the importance of the place in former times and include both the modern A30 running north to Launceston and the A38 going east to Plymouth. The area is ideal for walking, riding and exploring, yet is only twelve miles from the sea and ten from The Eden Project.
Bodmin is the former county town of Cornwall and boasts a fascinating history and a large number of popular visitor attractions.
The famous Bodmin Gaol is a must-see, as are the beautiful 15th century Church of St Petroc - the largest in Cornwall - and the Regimental Museum, which boasts a superb collection of medals, uniforms, silver and arms of all sorts. Bodmin & Wenford Railway offers journeys daily. Pencarrow House & Gardens, the National Trust property at Lanhydrock and The Eden Project are within easy reach and there is golf and riding available locally. For walkers, The Camel Trail is close at hand and for the more adventurous there is, of course, an abundance of walks across Bodmin Moor.
Bodmin Moor is most famous for its mysterious ‘beast’ but this majestic wilderness, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is also the site of a wealth of historical monuments.
Visitors can explore Bronze Age settlements, burial chambers and holy wells, all indicators of Cornwall’s rich heritage. The moor is also home to ‘Jamaica Inn’, the ancient hostelry made famous by Daphne du Maurier’s novel.
This delightful area to the north and east of Bodmin Moor runs down to the pretty wooded valleys of the Tamar and Inny rivers.
This is an area of unspoilt beauty with excellent walks both on the moor and in the soft countryside hereabouts. It is still only a maximum drive of half an hour from both north and south coasts. Although some of the villages have pubs and village shops the nearest town is Launceston, the original gateway to Cornwall, protected by its castle.
This pretty and unspoilt rural village, with its village green, an unusual feature for a Cornish village, lies on the eastern edge of Bodmin Moor.
Surrounded by farmland it offers a quiet and relaxing base from which to explore the surrounding area, an ideal place for the walker yet almost equidistant from both coasts which are approximately a 25 minute drive. The old capital of Cornwall, Launceston, with its Castle, shops, golf and a swimming pool, is about four miles.
Chapel Amble is a small unspoilt attractive village at the head of a once tidal stream in the Parish of St Kew.
It has a post office stores and a very good local pub. Two miles upstream, nestled in a wooded valley, is St Kew with its 16th Century church, Georgian Vicarage and Inn. Wadebridge is four miles away and both villages are ideally situated for the sandy beaches on the Camel Estuary.
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Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Cornwall's only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives. Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely 13 mile round trip through beautiful countryside, taking in the sights, sound and smells of a bygone age, as the era of a Cornish branch line in the 1950s reveals itself during the course of your journey.
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Situated in the heart of Bodmin Moor, Colliford Lake Park is one of Cornwall's forgotten jewels. With over 58 acres of woodland, moorland, wetland and play facilities to explore, you're guaranteed to have a fantastic day out.
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Leisure Centre with indoor heated pool, tennis courts, squash courts, health suite, fitness suite, weights room, all weather/ grass pitches and cafe/ bar facilities.
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A warm welcome awaits you to this old fashioned CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2001 with wooden beams situated in Blisland. Real Ale and home made pies and delicious soups are a specialty, ingredients sourced locally.
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After a visit around the Jail Museum we also have a newly refurbished bar and lounge serving hot and cold refreshments; remember, a cream tea always goes down well after a good walk. Or join other weary travellers in the dining room where we serve a great range of home cooked food freshly prepared from local produce by our team of qualified chefs.
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Viraj Contemporary Indian Restaurant and Takeaway, We are firmly established as Bodmin's number one Indian Restaurant.
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A great stop off on the way down or way home, serving good food and drink alongside the spooky myths of smugglers and ghosts, while you're there have a wander around the Smugglers Museum.
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Bodmin Jail is an all weather, family attraction, that includes a licensed bar and restaurant, covered courtyard, with a Civil and Naval Prison housing a museum within its walls split over three levels. It was the last County Jail in Cornwall, eventually closing in 1927. The Jail now sits at the start of the famous Camel Trail and is the perfect alternative day out.
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Lanhydrock is the perfect country house and estate, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home. Follow in the footsteps of generations of the Robartes family, walking in the 17th-century Long Gallery among the rare book collection under the remarkable plasterwork ceiling. After a devastating fire in 1881 the house was refurbished in the high-Victorian style, with the latest mod cons. Boasting the best in country-house design and planning, the kitchens, nurseries and servants' quarters offer a thrilling glimpse into life 'below stairs', while the spacious dining room and bedrooms are truly and deeply elegant. Don't miss the 50 rooms to explore, Tommy Agar-Robartes's poignant wartime suitcase or your chance to play the Steinway piano in the Long Gallery.
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Three fine late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles arranged in a line, a grouping unique in England. Probably the best examples of ceremonial circles in the south west, they are traditionally reputed to be the remains of men petrified for playing 'hurling' on a Sunday.
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Carnglaze consists of three underground caverns set in 6.5 acres of wooded hillside of the Loveny valley at St. Neot, near Liskeard. During the Second World War the Royal Navy used the first of three caverns at Carnglaze to store its supply of rum. In 2001 it was converted into an auditorium with seating for 400. The slate walls and roof form a stunning backdrop for performances, making this a unique venue.
Set amongst the wooded hillside at Carnglaze is the Enchanted Dell. Within the Dell is an enchanting collection of limited edition bronze faeries, mushrooms and a dragon. The Dell is arrived at via a landscaped terrace garden incorporating water features. Come and see Shanhara and her friends set amongst the ancient woodland with seasonal streams and waterfalls. -
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