Louise's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a fabulous, quirky place to visit. The gardens and views are stunning. The drinks are a little pricey, but for the setting and service I feel it’s worth it. The food and service is amazing, however I would suggest you book in advance as it is very popular.
15 locals recommend
Talland Bay Hotel
This is a fabulous, quirky place to visit. The gardens and views are stunning. The drinks are a little pricey, but for the setting and service I feel it’s worth it. The food and service is amazing, however I would suggest you book in advance as it is very popular.
Eat in or takeaway this fish and chip restaurant comes highly recommended.
48 locals recommend
The Coddy Shack
Eat in or takeaway this fish and chip restaurant comes highly recommended.
I lovely, friendly little tea room with a great selection of teas, coffee is and food. Personally I can highly recommend the cheese scones with chilli jam. There is a small outside seating area to the rear.
10 locals recommend
The Dwelling House at Fowey
6 Fore StI lovely, friendly little tea room with a great selection of teas, coffee is and food. Personally I can highly recommend the cheese scones with chilli jam. There is a small outside seating area to the rear.
Fabulous pizzas and more from the woodfired pizza oven. They also do takeaways. Pretty extensive menu and very happy to help with variations.
La Bocca Looe
Higher Market StreetFabulous pizzas and more from the woodfired pizza oven. They also do takeaways. Pretty extensive menu and very happy to help with variations.
Activities
The adrenaline quarry now has an aqua park in addition to zip wires, a giant swing, karting and axe throwing. Booking is advisable.
144 locals recommend
Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker RoadThe adrenaline quarry now has an aqua park in addition to zip wires, a giant swing, karting and axe throwing. Booking is advisable.
Local sports centre with swimming pool and children’s pool. Waterslide. Gym. Also has badminton/squash courts. Other activities take place during the school holidays.
7 locals recommend
Lux Park Leisure Centre
Coldstyle RoadLocal sports centre with swimming pool and children’s pool. Waterslide. Gym. Also has badminton/squash courts. Other activities take place during the school holidays.
Rescued exotic animals. Masai village. Picnic area.
12 locals recommend
Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary
Rescued exotic animals. Masai village. Picnic area.
The Tamar Valley Donkey Park
Donkey sanctuary offering refuge for 30 years
A three hour trip including time for a picnic (you can bring your own or book bears). The canoes are perfect for beginners and for family outings. You need to wear casual, comfy clothing suitable for the weather conditions
74 locals recommend
Tamar Trails Centre
A three hour trip including time for a picnic (you can bring your own or book bears). The canoes are perfect for beginners and for family outings. You need to wear casual, comfy clothing suitable for the weather conditions
Home to England’s longest and fastest zip wire, parachute simulator, virtual reality and more.
17 locals recommend
Hangloose Adventure (Eden)
Home to England’s longest and fastest zip wire, parachute simulator, virtual reality and more.
Sightseeing
Great for families, groups and enthusiast of all ages. Journey aboard a heritage steam or diesel train and be transported back to the golden age of travel. Explore 6 1/2 miles of track with the freedom of the line ticket-payments and travel all day. Special events throughout the year.
39 locals recommend
Bodmin General Station
Harleigh RoadGreat for families, groups and enthusiast of all ages. Journey aboard a heritage steam or diesel train and be transported back to the golden age of travel. Explore 6 1/2 miles of track with the freedom of the line ticket-payments and travel all day. Special events throughout the year.
The monkey sanctuary is a project of Wild Futures, the UK charity dedicated to protecting primates and habitats worldwide. The sanctuary provides a safe home for life to monkeys rescued from conditions of isolation and neglect and is internationally recognised for its skills, experience and high standards of care. Look online at least 24 hours before your visit to get a 10% discount
11 locals recommend
The Monkey Sanctuary
The monkey sanctuary is a project of Wild Futures, the UK charity dedicated to protecting primates and habitats worldwide. The sanctuary provides a safe home for life to monkeys rescued from conditions of isolation and neglect and is internationally recognised for its skills, experience and high standards of care. Look online at least 24 hours before your visit to get a 10% discount
5 mile round trip along the old North Cornwall railway with a free transport museum to visit. Picnic areas.
20 locals recommend
Launceston Steam Railway
Saint Thomas Road5 mile round trip along the old North Cornwall railway with a free transport museum to visit. Picnic areas.
Find out what it was life behind bars as an 18th-century prisoner and explore the many cells, the execution shed, the civil prison/exhibition and the naval prison. Open all year.
95 locals recommend
Bodmin Jail
Berrycoombe RoadFind out what it was life behind bars as an 18th-century prisoner and explore the many cells, the execution shed, the civil prison/exhibition and the naval prison. Open all year.
Halligan is one of the most mysterious estates in England. The garden restoration started in 1992 and is called the U.K.’s most romantic garden. Also see the U.K.’s only outdoor jungle and visit the home farm
7 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens Heligan
B3273Halligan is one of the most mysterious estates in England. The garden restoration started in 1992 and is called the U.K.’s most romantic garden. Also see the U.K.’s only outdoor jungle and visit the home farm
250-year-old Cornish coaching inn with a smuggling museum, Daphne du Maurier room, a kids pirate ship to climb on, situated on Bodmin Moor with great views
50 locals recommend
Jamaica Inn
250-year-old Cornish coaching inn with a smuggling museum, Daphne du Maurier room, a kids pirate ship to climb on, situated on Bodmin Moor with great views