Lynsey’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Quiet village with a small well stocked shop and a popular Pub that are about a 20 minute walk from Butterwell House or 3/4 minute drive.
Duloe
Quiet village with a small well stocked shop and a popular Pub that are about a 20 minute walk from Butterwell House or 3/4 minute drive.
Sightseeing
Our nearest seaside town, about 4.1 miles away, with with beaches, shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants, boat trips, coast path walks. See the filming location of the BBC drama, Beyond Paradise.
209 habitants recommandent
Looe
Our nearest seaside town, about 4.1 miles away, with with beaches, shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants, boat trips, coast path walks. See the filming location of the BBC drama, Beyond Paradise.
Idyllic old fishing village with hidden coves and wonderful views. Located along the South West coast path.
Offers shops, pubs and restaurants.
139 habitants recommandent
Polperro
Idyllic old fishing village with hidden coves and wonderful views. Located along the South West coast path.
Offers shops, pubs and restaurants.
Miles of Moorland with stunning views and places of interest.
11 miles away, under 30 minute drive.
53 habitants recommandent
Minions
Miles of Moorland with stunning views and places of interest.
11 miles away, under 30 minute drive.
Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve
15 Well LnLovely walks to choose from along the river from Watergate to Looe.
6 habitants recommandent
Kilminorth Wood
Lovely walks to choose from along the river from Watergate to Looe.
Lovely woodland walks 5 minute drive from Butterwell House. Or walk from the property if you don't mind hills!
To drive, take the turning on the opposite side of the road in Duloe from the Village Shop/Hall, and follow it down into the woods at Churchbridge.
There are a few winding tracks to explore
Tremadart Wood
Lovely woodland walks 5 minute drive from Butterwell House. Or walk from the property if you don't mind hills!
To drive, take the turning on the opposite side of the road in Duloe from the Village Shop/Hall, and follow it down into the woods at Churchbridge.
There are a few winding tracks to explore
Popular stretch of beach, also café, Pubs, small children's park & woodland river walks.
30 habitants recommandent
Seaton Beach
Popular stretch of beach, also café, Pubs, small children's park & woodland river walks.
Local Attractions
Rural Quarry site with Zipline, Cliff top swing, Go Carts and AquaPark.
144 habitants recommandent
Carrière d'Adrénaline
Lower Clicker RoadRural Quarry site with Zipline, Cliff top swing, Go Carts and AquaPark.
Great family fun day out!
It is about 1 and a half hours away, with indoor and outdoor rides, activities, Britain in the Blitz exhibitions and more.
207 habitants recommandent
Parc à thème Flambards
Clodgey LaneGreat family fun day out!
It is about 1 and a half hours away, with indoor and outdoor rides, activities, Britain in the Blitz exhibitions and more.
Large botanical garden, top eco-visitor attraction.
About 40 minute drive.
1111 habitants recommandent
Projet Eden
Large botanical garden, top eco-visitor attraction.
About 40 minute drive.
Beautiful National Trust place to visit.
Cafés, park, cycle trails, House, Gardens & walks.
119 habitants recommandent
Maison et jardin Lanhydrock
Treffry LaneBeautiful National Trust place to visit.
Cafés, park, cycle trails, House, Gardens & walks.
Great Trethew Trekking
Riding stables offering hacking, Clubs & lessons
Caradon Hill Trekking and Equestrian Centre
Beautiful hacking
Lovely lake with impressive Dam.
Offers flat 3 mile round walk suitable for pushchairs, picnic areas, cafe.
81 habitants recommandent
Siblyback Lake
Lovely lake with impressive Dam.
Offers flat 3 mile round walk suitable for pushchairs, picnic areas, cafe.
National Trust House & Gardens that, although further away than Lanhydrock, is definitely worth a visit.
99 habitants recommandent
Maison Cotehele
National Trust House & Gardens that, although further away than Lanhydrock, is definitely worth a visit.
Lovely woodland walks or differing levels of cycle trails with park, picnic/bbq areas and a great cafe.
131 habitants recommandent
Forêt de Cardinham
Lovely woodland walks or differing levels of cycle trails with park, picnic/bbq areas and a great cafe.
A different theatre experience that's worth a visit.
24 habitants recommandent
Sterts Theatre and Arts Centre
A different theatre experience that's worth a visit.
Bodmin General Station
Harleigh RoadSteam train ride along a beautiful route.
Under 15 minutes away you can hire Paddleboards, Kayaks, Seascooters and take advantage of the lovely beach at Millendreath. Café, beach bar & accessable parking.
Sea Explorers UK - Millendreath Beach Shop
May LaneUnder 15 minutes away you can hire Paddleboards, Kayaks, Seascooters and take advantage of the lovely beach at Millendreath. Café, beach bar & accessable parking.
Duloe Stone Circle
The skate park is situated at Duloe cricket ground and the area can be used for dog walking, football, skateboards, bikes and has a Café that is often open.
Duloe Skatepark
The skate park is situated at Duloe cricket ground and the area can be used for dog walking, football, skateboards, bikes and has a Café that is often open.
A very popular and worthwhile place to visit.
594 habitants recommandent
Les Jardins Perdus de Heligan
B3273A very popular and worthwhile place to visit.
Good family day out, with rides, animal petting, indoor play areas, 5D cinema plus dining.
93 habitants recommandent
Parc d'aventures Camel Creek
Good family day out, with rides, animal petting, indoor play areas, 5D cinema plus dining.
Visit for an interactive experience at this historic, former Jail, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, has the only original, fully working Victorian Hanging Pit. Choose from a self-tour, guided tour including museum or brave a paranormal experience, also has The Jolly Hangman Tavern.
Suitable for children ages 8 and over.
95 habitants recommandent
Prison de Bodmin
Berrycoombe RoadVisit for an interactive experience at this historic, former Jail, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, has the only original, fully working Victorian Hanging Pit. Choose from a self-tour, guided tour including museum or brave a paranormal experience, also has The Jolly Hangman Tavern.
Suitable for children ages 8 and over.
Charity run animal sanctuary, lots of lovely rescue's to meet.
12 habitants recommandent
Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary
Charity run animal sanctuary, lots of lovely rescue's to meet.
Sanctuary for Owls and other animals. Animal experiences available.
25 habitants recommandent
Sanctuaire de la chouette Screech
Sanctuary for Owls and other animals. Animal experiences available.
Shops
Trago Liskeard
One stop shop for absolutely anything!
Duloe Community Shop
Our closest, friendly, village shop
Morrisons
Nearby supermarket, approx 15 minute drive.
Aldi
1 Charter WayNearby supermarket, approx 15 minute drive.
SPAR
Hugus RoadGood for when our village shop is closed.
Cornish Orchards
Cornish Cider on our doorstep, on site shop.
City/town information
A lovely city to visit. As well as beautiful architecture, shops, places to eat, drink, it has the Hall for Cornwall theatre.
397 habitants recommandent
Truro
A lovely city to visit. As well as beautiful architecture, shops, places to eat, drink, it has the Hall for Cornwall theatre.
Food Scene
The Sardine Factory, West Looe, houses a lovely restaurant whose Chef Ben Palmer is 2024 Great British Menu finalist, café & a history of Looe museum.
Adventure Fit Southwest
The Sardine Factory, West Looe, houses a lovely restaurant whose Chef Ben Palmer is 2024 Great British Menu finalist, café & a history of Looe museum.
Very popular restaurant in Looe owned by a lovely family, specialising in Seafood & Steak.
24 habitants recommandent
The Old Sail Loft Restaurant
Quay StreetVery popular restaurant in Looe owned by a lovely family, specialising in Seafood & Steak.
Newer restaurant in West Looe offering a selection of local seafood.
40 habitants recommandent
The Sardine Factory Looe
Quay RoadNewer restaurant in West Looe offering a selection of local seafood.
A Traditional Pub offering a choice a good pub grub, 10 minute drive from Butterwell House in Pelynt.
13 habitants recommandent
Jubilee Inn
A Traditional Pub offering a choice a good pub grub, 10 minute drive from Butterwell House in Pelynt.
Our closest restaurant, located in the middle of Duloe village, about a 3 minute drive or 20 minute walk. Good food & Sunday lunch.
26 habitants recommandent
The Plough Duloe
B3254Our closest restaurant, located in the middle of Duloe village, about a 3 minute drive or 20 minute walk. Good food & Sunday lunch.
A hidden gem at the beautiful setting of Golitha Falls. Whether you want a coffee or thickshake with a sweet treat after a walk or a hearty burger, breakfast or American pancakes, it's definitely worth a visit.
20 habitants recommandent
Inkie's Smokehouse
A hidden gem at the beautiful setting of Golitha Falls. Whether you want a coffee or thickshake with a sweet treat after a walk or a hearty burger, breakfast or American pancakes, it's definitely worth a visit.
Restaurant located in the heart of Looe, within one of the oldest buildings bulit in 1420 using timber from the Armada. Serving local seafood, steaks and a rib roast carvery.
13 habitants recommandent
Smugglers Cott Restaurant
Middle Market StreetRestaurant located in the heart of Looe, within one of the oldest buildings bulit in 1420 using timber from the Armada. Serving local seafood, steaks and a rib roast carvery.
Bewshea's By The Beach
Tapas & restaurant.
Downderry, approx 20 minute drive from Butterwell House.
Liskeard Tavern
Haviland RoadAbout 15 minute drive away from Butterwell House.
Not just Fish and Chips! Great selection of food Inc loaded burgers, dirty fries, Monfishbites, Prawns, halloumi etc.
Also has a nice selection of drinks.
Best to takeaway rather than eat in as not much space.
10 minutes away, not in Looe centre so good for free parking.
Ben's Plaice Looe
Not just Fish and Chips! Great selection of food Inc loaded burgers, dirty fries, Monfishbites, Prawns, halloumi etc.
Also has a nice selection of drinks.
Best to takeaway rather than eat in as not much space.
10 minutes away, not in Looe centre so good for free parking.