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Top Attractions: Bodmin Moor, North Cornwall While staying ensconced in your peaceful retreat is tempting if you fancy venturing out, there is plenty to explore in the surrounding area. First, enjoy a trip down to the Camel Trial, with over 19 miles of off-road track, eventually ending in Padstow, a beautiful harbour with an excellent variety of shops and restaurants. Next, visit the quaint village of Blisland, with a unique local pub and its beautiful 12th-century church. Blisland church is the only one in the UK devoted to a pair of saints, St Protus and St Hyacinth. Sir John Betjeman has written and spoken about Blisland Church on several occasions: "Of all the country churches of the west I have seen, I think that Blisland is the most beautiful.? These words have resonated with many of the visitors who have come to see the church.

Recommended Places to Visit: Cornwall's craggy coastline doesn't get much more dramatic than the stretch around north Cornwall. While the walking scene may be dominated by the South West Coast Path, an excellent ol' stomp in the Duchy can be something other than strictly sea dependent. Cornwall has much to offer walkers, from moody moors to magical woodlands. If you fancy an evening stroll with breathtaking views, walk to the end of our lane, turn left on the road and walk to the top of the hill; as the road takes a sharp turn, directly in front of you is a metal gate with Wall house on a sign. This is the entrance to the moors; the higher you climb, the better the view! Please ensure you close the gates. POLKERRIS BEACH, SOUTH COAST Polkerris is a tiny hamlet, west of Fowey, down a winding lane past Kilmarth, the last home of Daphne du Maurier. It is also the next cove to Menabilly, the long-time home of the author. Polkerris is a sandy beach which gently shelves, sheltered by a harbour wall. It is a lovely spot to visit late afternoon when it quietens down. There is Sam?s on the Beach, a popular fish restaurant. And for more traditional meals, The Raleigh Inn is situated at the edge of the beach. Around 25 mins.

Recommended Places to Eat Out: CORNISH PASTIES & CREAM TEA You can?t visit Cornwall without trying some of the local delicacies; the Cornish Pasty being the most famous, historically the lunchtime choice for Cornwall?s miners, it?s now a staple for visitors from all over the world. Follow that with some clotted cream on a scone or a Cornish split (Just remember the Cornish way is jam first, then cream). THE OLD INN, ST BREWARD. The Old Inn and Restaurant in St Breward is known as the oldest and highest pub in the country. With a gleaming reputation, the pub, which is 1,000 years old, is in the beautiful location of St Breward, which overlooks Bodmin Moor. It has three bar areas that you can eat in or a spacious restaurant. There is an extensive menu and daily specials, and people come from afar to enjoy their substantial Sunday carvery. Booking is advisable in high season as it is popular. 10 mins drive across the moors. PL30 4PP THE JAMACIA INN Dating back to 1750 when the first coaches started crossing Bodmin Moor, linking the towns. It became famous worldwide when Daphne du Maurier wrote her best-selling novel ?Jamacia Inn, following her enforced stay in November 1930, where she recovered from the ordeal of being lost on the moors while riding. The Inn has retained its character and charm but now has a large restaurant and garden area. There is an extensive traditional menu with daily specials. There is also a Smuggling museum full of interesting artefacts. The farm shop is stacked with local produce. 10 mins up the A30. PL15 7TS Cornwall has an excellent selection of restaurants, especially seafood. This is just a small list of some of the most popular. More information can be found online. Prawn on the lawn, Padstow The hidden hut, Truro Paul Ainsworth at no;6, Padstow The Rocket store, Boscatsle Fitzroy, Fowey The Seafood Restaurant, Padstow Restaurant Nathan Outlaws, Port Isaac

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