Places to Visit in Cornwall: Camel Side Cottages are the perfect holiday base for exploring Cornwall. From the local village pub, famous Camel Trail and stunning Bodmin Moor on the doorstep to the beaches and attractions of North Cornwall just a short drive away.
The Old Inn at St Breward is a truly old world Cornish pub that is the closest pub. It is both welcoming and pet freiendly. Moorland Grills and Sunday Roasts are their specialty but be warned the portions are big. This is a favourite with locals and holiday makers offering a cosy friendly atmosphere and good value.
17 miles of stunning cycle path from Wenfordbridge to Padstow along the old railway line beside the river Camel. Pass through beautiful countryside dotted with tea bars and picnic benches. Enjoy estuary views and even stop off at the Camel Velley Vinyards. Take the ride at your own pace, perfect for beginners and children being flat. Bike hire at Wenfordbridge snails Pace Cafe, Bodmin or Wedebridge.
For a breathtaking walk, cycle ride or drive take the moorland lanes over Bodmin Moor. Follow the cycleways from St Breward and take in the rugged beauty of the landscape. There are some idyllic picnic spots, river tributaries to dip your feet in or let your four legged friends splash about.
No trip to Cornwall is complete without visiting the Cornish beaches and harbour towns. Dine out at Rick Stein's Padstow, enjoy Jamie Oliver's 15 at Watergate Bay or Nathan Outlaw's Seafood restaurant in Doc Martin's town of Port Isaac. For golden sandy beaches, rock pools, surfing and costal walks then take a look at Polzeath, Daymer Bay, Trebarwith Strand, and Tregardock to name but a few.
Take a trip to The Eden Project and get a flavour of the famous Tropical and Mediterranean Biomes. Ice Skate in Winter or catch a concert in summer. Plenty of activities all year round for children and adults to enjoy.
Tintagel Castle is a clifftop castle steeped in History, with stories of Cornish rulers living there since the dark ages. Interlinked with many Cornish folk stories including the legend of King Arthur and Tristan and Iseult. Spread over the mainland and a headland island, it’s a sight to see and now boasts a new walking bridge with stunning views for easy access for all.
Steeped in history, and perfect for gardenners from the ameature to expert. The gardens around the Heligan estate fell victim to the first world war but were painstakingly restored in the 90’s. Heligan is ever expanding and has some wonderful places for kids as well as adults to explore. See the Jungle, acres of raised boardwalks along giant exotic plants with the longest Burmese rope bridge in Britain, and The Mud Maid, a living statue hidden in the woods.
Camel Side Cottages are owned and run by Fiona and Nick Cambouropoulos. We live next door to the cottages and are on hand to help.
Contact Fiona: 07964 282174
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