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Surrounding Area -
What to do on a rainy day
in Cornwall? Lostwithiel: Just over the hill from Eden Valley lies
the ancient stannary town of Lostwithiel Cornwall’s hidden
treasure, nestling in the Fowey River valley and overlooked
by the 12th century Restormel Castle. This ancient town with
its quaint old buildings is full of the hustle and bustle of
everyday life, centering around St. Bartholomew church which
dates back to before 1170. The town is surrounded by
beautiful countryside with the Fowey River meandering
through the centre of the town.
Fowey: Follow the river down from Lostwithiel for some 6
miles and you will find the historic seaport of Fowey. A
natural harbour and a haven for yachtsmen and also a popular
destination for several cruise liners. The town has a
selection of quality restaurants, local shops and galleries,
exhibiting local artists work..
Lanhydrock: The National Trust jewel in the crown. A
perfect historic country house and gardens a magnificent
collection of magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons. Beyond
you can follow numerous paths through woods and parkland
down to the banks of the River Fowey, haunt of otters and
kingfishers.
Bodmin Moor: Home to the Beast of Bodmin the wild and
beautiful moor has a wealth of mysteries, legends and
archaeological remains:- standing stones, burial chambers,
bridges, cottages and farms all built from granite boulders
taken from the surface of the moor. |