Kate's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Launceston Castle
Castle DykeCrackington Haven
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry LaneBodmin Moor
Widemouth Bay
Probably our favourite and closest beach, around 35 minute drive
Boscastle Harbour
Padstow Harbour Commissioners
Polperro
Food scene
For the keen foodie Tre, Pol & Pen shouldn't be missed. Selling an abundance of delicious, fresh Cornish produce, local groceries and drinks, you will find everything you need for your stay.
Tre, Pol & Pen also have an amazing restaurant, perfect for a lazy brunch or coffee stop before a days sightseeing.
27 locals recommend
Tre, Pol & Pen
For the keen foodie Tre, Pol & Pen shouldn't be missed. Selling an abundance of delicious, fresh Cornish produce, local groceries and drinks, you will find everything you need for your stay.
Tre, Pol & Pen also have an amazing restaurant, perfect for a lazy brunch or coffee stop before a days sightseeing.
A firm favourite with locals, Lifton Farm Shop boasts delicious local produce and a canteen style restaurant for breakfasts and lunches. The perfect pasty stop off!
44 locals recommend
Lifton Farm Shop
Fore StreetA firm favourite with locals, Lifton Farm Shop boasts delicious local produce and a canteen style restaurant for breakfasts and lunches. The perfect pasty stop off!
Treguddick Manor
Cowslip Cafe
The Weir Bistro
The Bank at Bude Tapas and Grill
Plymouth Gin Distillery
60 Southside StLittle Bakehouse @ Launceston
26 Church StThe Cornish Arms
15 West StMicrobrewery and pop up restaurants. Great for a friday night, but check their socials for up to date info
Firebrand Brewing Co
Microbrewery and pop up restaurants. Great for a friday night, but check their socials for up to date info
Boscastle Farm Shop
Launceston Castle
Castle Dykelocal chippy
Alder Vineyard
One of our favourite days out, the only problem is...who's driving home!
90 locals recommend
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
One of our favourite days out, the only problem is...who's driving home!
Secret Stable Pizza
City/town information
Tavistock
Launceston
Bude
13 Lansdown RdLocal Pubs
Eliot Arms Square and Compass
The Springer Spaniel
The Royal Inn station
The Eagle House Hotel
3 Castle StThings to do
Canoe Tamar
St Leonards Equestrian Centre
Bude Segway & Outdoor Pursuits
Just one of many surf companies in Cornwall, there is one based on most beaches all along the North coast. We have personally used Surf's up a few times and have found them brilliant, definitely an experience not to be missed!
16 locals recommend
Surf's Up Surf School
Just one of many surf companies in Cornwall, there is one based on most beaches all along the North coast. We have personally used Surf's up a few times and have found them brilliant, definitely an experience not to be missed!
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
Hire a bike and take a trip along the granite way, with spectacular views over Dartmoor
8 locals recommend
Granite Way Cycle Hire Shop
Hire a bike and take a trip along the granite way, with spectacular views over Dartmoor
Stunning and highly popular cycle trail connecting Padstow, Wadebridge and even Bodmin (if your legs stretch that far!)
182 locals recommend
Camel Trail (Cycle Way)
Stunning and highly popular cycle trail connecting Padstow, Wadebridge and even Bodmin (if your legs stretch that far!)
Outdoor centre with high ropes, archery, cycling, walks and canoe trips
74 locals recommend
Tamar Trails Centre
Outdoor centre with high ropes, archery, cycling, walks and canoe trips
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathSouthwestern Distillery
St ErvanThe Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Eden Project
Bodmin Jail
Berrycoombe RoadAdrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker RoadSiblyback Lake
A must see for fans of teddy bears and soft toys. Charlie bears HQ is in Launceston and a wander around the centre and visiting the bears is a magical experience. Entry is free via the shop, enter through the round oak door into the world of bears!
Charlie Bears
A must see for fans of teddy bears and soft toys. Charlie bears HQ is in Launceston and a wander around the centre and visiting the bears is a magical experience. Entry is free via the shop, enter through the round oak door into the world of bears!
The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
Morwellham Quay