Lisa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Golitha Falls is approx 5/10 minutes drive from Grandads Cottage. Golitha is a beautiful nature reserve, surrounded by ancient woodland. There is a large car park with free parking. There is also Inkies barbeque restaurant/cafe situated in the car park. Lovely place to visit and not far from the famous Jamaica Inn.
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Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve
15 Well LnGolitha Falls is approx 5/10 minutes drive from Grandads Cottage. Golitha is a beautiful nature reserve, surrounded by ancient woodland. There is a large car park with free parking. There is also Inkies barbeque restaurant/cafe situated in the car park. Lovely place to visit and not far from the famous Jamaica Inn.
Siblyback Lake is 5 minutes drive away.
Siblyback Lake is a reservoir on the edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England, UK. It is one of 12 areas in Cornwall designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a flat, circular walk, suitable for wheelchair access.
Perfect lake location to enjoy windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, cable wakeboarding, cycling and climbing in Cornwall. There is plenty to do at this scenic lake, including miles of walks, cycle trails, excellent bird watching, children's play areas and a cafe overlooking the water.
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=d2708c70-5f53-4fc4-a5db-63616a1801a7
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Siblyback Lake
Siblyback Lake is 5 minutes drive away.
Siblyback Lake is a reservoir on the edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England, UK. It is one of 12 areas in Cornwall designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a flat, circular walk, suitable for wheelchair access.
Perfect lake location to enjoy windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, cable wakeboarding, cycling and climbing in Cornwall. There is plenty to do at this scenic lake, including miles of walks, cycle trails, excellent bird watching, children's play areas and a cafe overlooking the water.
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=d2708c70-5f53-4fc4-a5db-63616a1801a7
Minions which is approx 5/10 minutes drive from Grandads is the highest village in Cornwall, situated on the south east side of Bodmin Moor, home to the Hurlers Stone circle and several other prehistoric monuments. Set in a dramatic landscape, Minions and the surrounding area is a perfect location for walking the Moors.
There is a shop at Minions and the Cheesewring Restaurant.
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Minions
Minions which is approx 5/10 minutes drive from Grandads is the highest village in Cornwall, situated on the south east side of Bodmin Moor, home to the Hurlers Stone circle and several other prehistoric monuments. Set in a dramatic landscape, Minions and the surrounding area is a perfect location for walking the Moors.
There is a shop at Minions and the Cheesewring Restaurant.
King Doniert's Stone
5 minute drive from Grandads. There is a parking bay alongside.
You can walk to Trethevy Quoit on your way to the Crows Nest. From Grandads. Come out of the cottage to the road, turn left then 1st left up the hill, Trethevy is situated at the top of the hill in a field on your left. 20 minute walk. If continuing to Crows Nest take the road on the right at Trevethy.
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Trethevy Quoit
You can walk to Trethevy Quoit on your way to the Crows Nest. From Grandads. Come out of the cottage to the road, turn left then 1st left up the hill, Trethevy is situated at the top of the hill in a field on your left. 20 minute walk. If continuing to Crows Nest take the road on the right at Trevethy.
St Neot village is a lovely idyllic Cornish village with local pub The London Inn, local club and children's park and little amphitheatre and beautiful gardens down by the river. The church if St Neot contains what is said to be the most complete survival of medieval stained glass in the country. They were installed between about 1450 and the 1530s. The earliest window is just inside the south door, though originally the figures were in the east window where the tracery lights remain. Most are filled with figures of saints as well as Biblical stories.
Saint Neot
St Neot village is a lovely idyllic Cornish village with local pub The London Inn, local club and children's park and little amphitheatre and beautiful gardens down by the river. The church if St Neot contains what is said to be the most complete survival of medieval stained glass in the country. They were installed between about 1450 and the 1530s. The earliest window is just inside the south door, though originally the figures were in the east window where the tracery lights remain. Most are filled with figures of saints as well as Biblical stories.
Looe is a great bustling sea side town full of bars restaurants, shops etc. Enjoy rock pooling on Hannafore beach where parking is free all along the road or head down to Looe town sandy beach, sunbathe, crabbing, fishing or take a walk along the coastal path to Plaidy beach, which has a pebble beach and is only half an hour walk away. You can also walk from Hannafore along the coastal path to a smaller beach just on through the field down some steep steps or continue on to Talland Bay or even further onto Polperro.
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Looe
Looe is a great bustling sea side town full of bars restaurants, shops etc. Enjoy rock pooling on Hannafore beach where parking is free all along the road or head down to Looe town sandy beach, sunbathe, crabbing, fishing or take a walk along the coastal path to Plaidy beach, which has a pebble beach and is only half an hour walk away. You can also walk from Hannafore along the coastal path to a smaller beach just on through the field down some steep steps or continue on to Talland Bay or even further onto Polperro.
Food Scene
On your doorstep, approx 15 minutes drive away is the famous Jamaica Inn.
Made famous by Daphne du Maurier's 1936 novel, this greystone hotel and pub dates from 1750, when its remote Bodmin Moor location attracted smugglers. It's 4 miles' walk from Brown Willy, the highest hill in Cornwall, and the A30, halfway between Bodmin and Liskeard.
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Jamaica Inn
On your doorstep, approx 15 minutes drive away is the famous Jamaica Inn.
Made famous by Daphne du Maurier's 1936 novel, this greystone hotel and pub dates from 1750, when its remote Bodmin Moor location attracted smugglers. It's 4 miles' walk from Brown Willy, the highest hill in Cornwall, and the A30, halfway between Bodmin and Liskeard.
Great local pub situated in the village of Crows Best. 1.2 miles away from Grandads. You can walk but will take approx 40-45mins, it is up hill. The pub is situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor. You are very high up here, right near Caradon Mast with a few old Mines dotted around. Great for walking, you can walk to Minions from here but isn't signposted. A good adventure.
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The Crows Nest
Great local pub situated in the village of Crows Best. 1.2 miles away from Grandads. You can walk but will take approx 40-45mins, it is up hill. The pub is situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor. You are very high up here, right near Caradon Mast with a few old Mines dotted around. Great for walking, you can walk to Minions from here but isn't signposted. A good adventure.
Shopping
Trago Mills has everything you need. Approximately a 15 minute drive away. It is situated alongside the river Fowey in the beautiful Glynn Valley, on the A38 between Liskeard and Bodmin. There are cafes and picnic areas a small aviary and a lovely walk along the river where you will find a lovely place to sit and have a picnic. The store does get very busy but there is lots of parking.
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Trago Liskeard
Trago Mills has everything you need. Approximately a 15 minute drive away. It is situated alongside the river Fowey in the beautiful Glynn Valley, on the A38 between Liskeard and Bodmin. There are cafes and picnic areas a small aviary and a lovely walk along the river where you will find a lovely place to sit and have a picnic. The store does get very busy but there is lots of parking.