Sarah And Rachael’s Local Guidebook
Sightseeing
Gorgeous National Trust Tudor property with pretty gardens and grounds, a quay and mill, lovely woodland walks and a great restaurant and tea rooms that source local Cornish produce.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele
99 locals recommend
Cotehele House
Gorgeous National Trust Tudor property with pretty gardens and grounds, a quay and mill, lovely woodland walks and a great restaurant and tea rooms that source local Cornish produce.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele
Brilliant historic pannier market with plenty of craft items and local produce!
14 locals recommend
Pannier Market
Market RoadBrilliant historic pannier market with plenty of craft items and local produce!
Downderry Beach
Lovely, dog friendly beach with dramatic tidal stones
Perfect for those seeking adventure! Some of the activities on offer include tree surfing, archery, horse riding, canoeing and bike hire for the Tamar Trails near Tavistock (25km of off-road biking with trails for all abilities). There's even a canoe safari that starts and ends at Cotehele Quay!
https://www.tamartrails.co.uk/biking/
https://www.tamartrails.co.uk/canoe-tamar/
Check out the options on the website for more information, prices and locations!
74 locals recommend
Tamar Trails Centre
Perfect for those seeking adventure! Some of the activities on offer include tree surfing, archery, horse riding, canoeing and bike hire for the Tamar Trails near Tavistock (25km of off-road biking with trails for all abilities). There's even a canoe safari that starts and ends at Cotehele Quay!
https://www.tamartrails.co.uk/biking/
https://www.tamartrails.co.uk/canoe-tamar/
Check out the options on the website for more information, prices and locations!
Bodmin Moor
Designated one of Cornwall's AONB
Great place to hire out paddle boards or rake lessons within Plymouth's Royal William Yard.
South West SUP
Great place to hire out paddle boards or rake lessons within Plymouth's Royal William Yard.
You can hire bikes to explore the Camel Trail and cycle to lovely Padstow or Bodmin!
https://www.cameltrailcyclehire.co.uk
68 locals recommend
Camel Trail Cycle Hire
Eddystone RoadYou can hire bikes to explore the Camel Trail and cycle to lovely Padstow or Bodmin!
https://www.cameltrailcyclehire.co.uk
Great for a rainy day. All new reclining seats with tray tables and tickets always £4.99 - vast array of places to eat before or after (Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito, Pizza Express, Nandos, Pizza Hut) and ten pin bowling next-door!
52 locals recommend
Vue Cinema
Shapters RoadGreat for a rainy day. All new reclining seats with tray tables and tickets always £4.99 - vast array of places to eat before or after (Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito, Pizza Express, Nandos, Pizza Hut) and ten pin bowling next-door!
Lovely sandy beach - great for topping up your tan, plenty of free parking up and down the coast line.
161 locals recommend
Widemouth Bay
Lovely sandy beach - great for topping up your tan, plenty of free parking up and down the coast line.
You'll feel like you're in the tropics - gorgeous beach, idea for swimming!
25 locals recommend
Bovisand Beach
You'll feel like you're in the tropics - gorgeous beach, idea for swimming!
Lovely, peaceful ancient oak woodland walks with tons of mossy boulders, historic relics from mining, and river access - NT car park.
Shaugh Prior
Lovely, peaceful ancient oak woodland walks with tons of mossy boulders, historic relics from mining, and river access - NT car park.
A NT house and secret gardens...lovely walks and cycles along the River Plym...
62 locals recommend
National Trust - Saltram
A NT house and secret gardens...lovely walks and cycles along the River Plym...
A beautiful NT house set in the Navy Valley landscape offering gorgeous views!
51 locals recommend
Buckland Abbey
A beautiful NT house set in the Navy Valley landscape offering gorgeous views!
Fantastic NT property set in woodland estate - the most impressive NT kitchens we've ever seen. Can even hire a bike to explore the vast estate!
45 locals recommend
Lanhydrock
Fantastic NT property set in woodland estate - the most impressive NT kitchens we've ever seen. Can even hire a bike to explore the vast estate!
A little bit further afield, but well worth the visit. Jungle likes gardens set in a valley leading to Helford River, and a wonderful hedge maze that is totally not just for children!
160 locals recommend
Glendurgan Garden
A little bit further afield, but well worth the visit. Jungle likes gardens set in a valley leading to Helford River, and a wonderful hedge maze that is totally not just for children!
Bit further away but so, so worth a visit. Check tide times so you can walk across the breezeway to the rocky island that's home to a medieval church and castle!
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
Bit further away but so, so worth a visit. Check tide times so you can walk across the breezeway to the rocky island that's home to a medieval church and castle!
This Cornish Minging World Heritage site is on the wild Tin Coast, for the Poldark lovers, or even just those who love dramatic views with abandoned tin mines, this is the place to visit!
30 locals recommend
Botallack
This Cornish Minging World Heritage site is on the wild Tin Coast, for the Poldark lovers, or even just those who love dramatic views with abandoned tin mines, this is the place to visit!
Food scene
Lovely local pub restaurant for a pint in the sunshine or lunch/dinner!
15 locals recommend
The Tamar Inn
Lovely local pub restaurant for a pint in the sunshine or lunch/dinner!
Great pub with extensive outdoor dining and delicious food - fabulous views of the valley - make sure you make reservations!
14 locals recommend
Rifle Volunteer
Great pub with extensive outdoor dining and delicious food - fabulous views of the valley - make sure you make reservations!
Fabulous neighbourhood led cafe/bar with relaxing and eccentric surroundings, set within the beautiful Royal Williams Yard.
19 locals recommend
Seco Lounge
4 Royal William RdFabulous neighbourhood led cafe/bar with relaxing and eccentric surroundings, set within the beautiful Royal Williams Yard.
Most delicious Indian takeaway around - try coconut rice and chicken makhani or badami!
The Royal Spice
78 West StreetMost delicious Indian takeaway around - try coconut rice and chicken makhani or badami!
Fabulous gelato shop with lots of flavours to explore - hazelnut is a fav!
7 locals recommend
Valentis Tamar Valley Ice cream shop
Fabulous gelato shop with lots of flavours to explore - hazelnut is a fav!
The Who'd Have Thought It Inn
Serves great local food and ale!
Great restaurant on Plymouth's water front with extensive sea views and delicious food - great atmosphere!
17 locals recommend
The Waterfront
9 Grand ParadeGreat restaurant on Plymouth's water front with extensive sea views and delicious food - great atmosphere!
The Cornish Arms
15 West StFantastic gastropub - make sure to make reservations beforehand!
City/town information
Great for getting on the water - hire row boats, pedalos etc. Lovely little boutique style shops!
196 locals recommend
Bude
13 Lansdown RdGreat for getting on the water - hire row boats, pedalos etc. Lovely little boutique style shops!
Lovely old market town filled with little independent shops and eateries - definitely check out the pannier market (different days for different stalls) and any events that might be running, like Street Food Festivals, Vintage and Salvage Fair...
157 locals recommend
Tavistock
Lovely old market town filled with little independent shops and eateries - definitely check out the pannier market (different days for different stalls) and any events that might be running, like Street Food Festivals, Vintage and Salvage Fair...
Tons to do in Plymouth - huge high streets and shopping centre, two big cinemas, tons of restaurants, the Hoe and waterfront - the Barbican is great for gift shops and a meal out. There's the new Box museum, mini golf inside and outside, Theatre Royal Plymouth always has shows on, and in the summer there are plenty of outdoor cinemas with Plymouth Arts, The Box and Adventure Cinema!
You can get the ferry to Cawsands from Royal William Yard, there are concerts at Plymouth Pavillions, and often markets and festivals going on throughout summer!
204 locals recommend
Plymouth
Tons to do in Plymouth - huge high streets and shopping centre, two big cinemas, tons of restaurants, the Hoe and waterfront - the Barbican is great for gift shops and a meal out. There's the new Box museum, mini golf inside and outside, Theatre Royal Plymouth always has shows on, and in the summer there are plenty of outdoor cinemas with Plymouth Arts, The Box and Adventure Cinema!
You can get the ferry to Cawsands from Royal William Yard, there are concerts at Plymouth Pavillions, and often markets and festivals going on throughout summer!
Lovely village on the Atlantic coast with a famous castle and bridge walkway!
138 locals recommend
Tintagel
Lovely village on the Atlantic coast with a famous castle and bridge walkway!
Padstow
Gorgeous seaside town on bike trail!
Looe
Great seaside town with sandy beach and plenty of fish & chip shops!
Quaint little town with gift shops and a walk down the hill (no driving down unless you live there)!
139 locals recommend
Polperro
Quaint little town with gift shops and a walk down the hill (no driving down unless you live there)!