Escape for a country cottage break to the charming village of Blisland, just on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
With a village shop, a pub, along with quaint stone-built cottages and tree lined streets, Blisland is a great place for a take it easy break in rural Cornwall.
Blisland lies around 5 miles east of Bodmin in Cornwall. Consisting of just a few streets of cottages, the Blisland Inn for pub meals and the parish church of St Protus and St Hyacinth with St Pratt's holy well nearby - one of hundreds of holy wells across Cornwall. The village is surrounded by farmland making it a good spot for a peaceful self catering cottage holiday.
Hints and Tips on Cottage Holidays in Blisland
There are country walks from the village through Lavethan Woods and across the river, also riverside walks along a tributary of the Camel River to the hamlet of Waterloo.
The Camel trail is within easy distance for traffic free safe cycling - ideal for the whole family.
Blisland is surrounded by several villages with saints names such as St Tudy, St Breward, and St Mabyn among others. Fowey and Par are the nearest coastal locations for beaches about 18 miles away.
Discover Bodmin Moor on a Cottage Holiday
Enjoy days out exploring the unique wild scenery of Bodmin Moor, walking, hiking, cycling or horse riding.
Visit Tintagel and Explore the North Cornish Coast on Holiday
The coast is within easy reach too for day trips if you fancy a change of scene. History buffs will want to visit Tintagel with its Castle just 13 miles away, with its impressive clifftop setting. Tintagel Castle has interesting associations with the legends of King Arthur, making this place ideal for a fascinating day out.
Another historical attraction worth a visit nearby is Trippet Stone Circle.
If you fancy a day out by the beach, Polzeath Beach with its sandy bay is only 14 miles from Blisland.
Whatever type of holiday accommodation you have in mind to rent, you are bound to have a fascinating and invigorating holiday in and around Blisland in Cornwall.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Blisland, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Cornwall.