Liskeard is a market town situated in the south east of Cornwall in the West Country close by to some popular resorts. The town can be found above the Looe river valley and not far from the River Tamar in the east. Liskeard is a great place to stay on a self-catering cottage holiday because of its location just north of the Cornish coastal resorts and just south of beautiful Bodmin Moor. Home to some beautiful architecture, Liskeard boasts many original Victorian shop fronts as well as a clock tower and town hall. Enjoy finding country cottages and rural retreats in and near Liskeard.
When looking for places to visit, Liskeard and District Museum is worth a trip as well as the Ancient Pipe well. Close by at St Cleer you can also find some interesting history to find out about including a holy well which was used to treat the insane. People were repeatedly tossed up and down in the water until their sanity returned. If you’re looking for something a bit more fun for the family then the nearby Colliford Lake offers a pets corner, rare breeds, bird watching and great walks around the lake. The Carnglaze Slate Caverns may also be of interest as there you can see the subterranean blue lake.
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Things to look out for around the town are the local museum, the various historic murals and the number of curious narrow lanes from centuries ago. The waters of Pipe Well in Well Lane reputedly possess healing powers. Tin mining in the early 20th century contributed to the town's prosperity. The town also has six Masonic Lodges, more than would be expected for a town of its size which might be of interested to anyone associated with the Freemasons.
Liskeard has good travel connections with Plymouth and other locations in Cornwall making it a good base if you plan to include a trip to the Eden Project or Bodmin Moor in your holiday. The sea and beaches are an easy drive away and not being located in a seaside town means that you are more likely to visit several different beaches on the south Cornish coast over the course of your holiday. See seaside cottage holidays Cornwall.
As well as specific attractions, Liskeard is positioned in a great area of the Cornwall countryside so you will find plenty to explore and enjoy in the local area and surrounding villages. We hope you find our information on Liskeard helpful and that you find the right self-catering accommodation in or near Liskeard for you.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Liskeard, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Cornwall.
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