Liskeard in south east Cornwall is a pleasant market town above the Looe Valley, between St Austell and Plymouth, which has retained its character and has quite a few historic buildings remaining including the Church of St Martin which dates back to the 15th century. Local granite features extensively in walls and buildings and Victorian buildings abound.
One of the nice things about shopping in Liskeard as a tourist is that it has quite a number of original independent shops that sell Cornish goods and crafts in the pedestrianised town centre. You will be able to buy Cornish pasties and cream teas in a tea shop or real Cornish ice cream. We all like to indulge a little on holiday and where better than in Cornwall?
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.
Find a self catering cottage in Cornwall, near Liskeard, as a comfortable good quality base and enjoy the sights and sounds of this south east part of Cornwall. Liskeard is surrounded by attractive countryside, perfect if you appreciate the seclusion and tranquillity of country cottage holidays.
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