Lynsey’s guidebook

Lynsey
Lynsey’s guidebook

Neighbourhoods

Quiet village with a small well stocked shop and a popular Pub that are about a 20 minute walk from Butterwell House or 3/4 minute drive.
Duloe
Quiet village with a small well stocked shop and a popular Pub that are about a 20 minute walk from Butterwell House or 3/4 minute drive.

Sightseeing

Our nearest seaside town, about 4.1 miles away, with with beaches, shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants, boat trips, coast path walks. See the filming location of the BBC drama, Beyond Paradise.
209 locals recommend
Looe
209 locals recommend
Our nearest seaside town, about 4.1 miles away, with with beaches, shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants, boat trips, coast path walks. See the filming location of the BBC drama, Beyond Paradise.
Idyllic old fishing village with hidden coves and wonderful views. Located along the South West coast path. Offers shops, pubs and restaurants.
139 locals recommend
Polperro
139 locals recommend
Idyllic old fishing village with hidden coves and wonderful views. Located along the South West coast path. Offers shops, pubs and restaurants.
Miles of Moorland with stunning views and places of interest. 11 miles away, under 30 minute drive.
53 locals recommend
Minions
53 locals recommend
Miles of Moorland with stunning views and places of interest. 11 miles away, under 30 minute drive.
85 locals recommend
Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve
15 Well Ln
85 locals recommend
Lovely walks to choose from along the river from Watergate to Looe.
6 locals recommend
Kilminorth Wood
6 locals recommend
Lovely walks to choose from along the river from Watergate to Looe.
Lovely woodland walks 5 minute drive from Butterwell House. Or walk from the property if you don't kind hills! To drive, take the turning on the opposite side of the road in Duloe from the Village Shop/Hall, and follow it down into the woods at Churchbridge. There are a few winding tracks to explore
Tremadart Wood
Lovely woodland walks 5 minute drive from Butterwell House. Or walk from the property if you don't kind hills! To drive, take the turning on the opposite side of the road in Duloe from the Village Shop/Hall, and follow it down into the woods at Churchbridge. There are a few winding tracks to explore
Popular stretch of beach, also café, Pubs, small children's park & woodland river walks.
30 locals recommend
Seaton Beach
30 locals recommend
Popular stretch of beach, also café, Pubs, small children's park & woodland river walks.

Local Attractions

Rural Quarry site with Zipline, Cliff top swing, Go Carts and AquaPark.
144 locals recommend
Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker Road
144 locals recommend
Rural Quarry site with Zipline, Cliff top swing, Go Carts and AquaPark.
Great family fun day out! It is about 1 and a half hours away, with indoor and outdoor rides, activities, Britain in the Blitz exhibitions and more.
207 locals recommend
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey Lane
207 locals recommend
Great family fun day out! It is about 1 and a half hours away, with indoor and outdoor rides, activities, Britain in the Blitz exhibitions and more.
Large botanical garden, top eco-visitor attraction. About 40 minute drive.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
1111 locals recommend
Large botanical garden, top eco-visitor attraction. About 40 minute drive.
Beautiful National Trust place to visit. Cafés, park, cycle trails, House, Gardens & walks.
119 locals recommend
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry Lane
119 locals recommend
Beautiful National Trust place to visit. Cafés, park, cycle trails, House, Gardens & walks.
Riding stables offering hacking, Clubs & lessons
Great Trethew Trekking
Riding stables offering hacking, Clubs & lessons
Beautiful hacking
Caradon Hill Trekking and Equestrian Centre
Beautiful hacking
Lovely lake with impressive Dam. Offers flat 3 mile round walk suitable for pushchairs, picnic areas, cafe.
81 locals recommend
Siblyback Lake
81 locals recommend
Lovely lake with impressive Dam. Offers flat 3 mile round walk suitable for pushchairs, picnic areas, cafe.
National Trust House & Gardens that, although further away than Lanhydrock, is definitely worth a visit.
99 locals recommend
Cotehele House
99 locals recommend
National Trust House & Gardens that, although further away than Lanhydrock, is definitely worth a visit.
Lovely woodland walks or differing levels of cycle trails with park, picnic/bbq areas and a great cafe.
131 locals recommend
Cardinham Woods
131 locals recommend
Lovely woodland walks or differing levels of cycle trails with park, picnic/bbq areas and a great cafe.
A different theatre experience that's worth a visit.
24 locals recommend
Sterts Theatre and Arts Centre
24 locals recommend
A different theatre experience that's worth a visit.
Steam train ride along a beautiful route.
39 locals recommend
Bodmin General Station
Harleigh Road
39 locals recommend
Steam train ride along a beautiful route.
Under 15 minutes away you can hire Paddleboards, Kayaks, Seascooters and take advantage of the lovely beach at Millendreath. Café, beach bar & accessable parking.
Sea Explorers UK - Millendreath Beach Shop
May Lane
Under 15 minutes away you can hire Paddleboards, Kayaks, Seascooters and take advantage of the lovely beach at Millendreath. Café, beach bar & accessable parking.
Duloe Stone Circle
The skate park is situated at Duloe cricket ground and the area can be used for dog walking, football, skateboards, bikes and has a Café that is often open.
Duloe Skatepark
The skate park is situated at Duloe cricket ground and the area can be used for dog walking, football, skateboards, bikes and has a Café that is often open.
A very popular and worthwhile place to visit.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273
594 locals recommend
A very popular and worthwhile place to visit.
Good family day out, with rides, animal petting, indoor play areas, 5D cinema plus dining.
93 locals recommend
Camel Creek Adventure Park
93 locals recommend
Good family day out, with rides, animal petting, indoor play areas, 5D cinema plus dining.
The Sardine Factory, West Looe, not only houses a lovely restaurant, but a history of Looe museum and a fab climbing wall suitable for all ages
Adventure Fit Southwest
The Sardine Factory, West Looe, not only houses a lovely restaurant, but a history of Looe museum and a fab climbing wall suitable for all ages
Visit for an interactive experience at this historic, former Jail, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, has the only original, fully working Victorian Hanging Pit. Choose from a self-tour, guided tour including museum or brave a paranormal experience, also has The Jolly Hangman Tavern. Suitable for children ages 8 and over.
95 locals recommend
Bodmin Jail
Berrycoombe Road
95 locals recommend
Visit for an interactive experience at this historic, former Jail, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, has the only original, fully working Victorian Hanging Pit. Choose from a self-tour, guided tour including museum or brave a paranormal experience, also has The Jolly Hangman Tavern. Suitable for children ages 8 and over.
Charity run animal sanctuary, lots of lovely rescue's to meet.
12 locals recommend
Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary
12 locals recommend
Charity run animal sanctuary, lots of lovely rescue's to meet.
Sanctuary for Owls and other animals. Animal experiences available.
25 locals recommend
Screech Owl Sanctuary
25 locals recommend
Sanctuary for Owls and other animals. Animal experiences available.

Shops

One stop shop for absolutely anything!
35 locals recommend
Trago Liskeard
35 locals recommend
One stop shop for absolutely anything!
Our closest, friendly, village shop
Duloe Community Shop
Our closest, friendly, village shop
Nearby supermarket, approx 15 minute drive.
54 locals recommend
Morrisons
54 locals recommend
Nearby supermarket, approx 15 minute drive.
Nearby supermarket, approx 15 minute drive.
36 locals recommend
Aldi
1 Charter Way
36 locals recommend
Nearby supermarket, approx 15 minute drive.
Good for when our village shop is closed.
SPAR
Hugus Road
Good for when our village shop is closed.
Cornish Cider on our doorstep, on site shop.
Cornish Orchards
Cornish Cider on our doorstep, on site shop.

City/town information

A lovely city to visit. As well as beautiful architecture, shops, places to eat, drink, it has the Hall for Cornwall theatre.
397 locals recommend
Truro
397 locals recommend
A lovely city to visit. As well as beautiful architecture, shops, places to eat, drink, it has the Hall for Cornwall theatre.

Food Scene

Very popular restaurant in Looe owned by a lovely family, specialising in Seafood & Steak.
24 locals recommend
The Old Sail Loft Restaurant
Quay Street
24 locals recommend
Very popular restaurant in Looe owned by a lovely family, specialising in Seafood & Steak.
Newer restaurant in West Looe offering a selection of local seafood.
40 locals recommend
The Sardine Factory Looe
Quay Road
40 locals recommend
Newer restaurant in West Looe offering a selection of local seafood.
A Traditional Pub offering a choice a good pub grub, 10 minute drive from Butterwell House in Pelynt.
13 locals recommend
Jubilee Inn
13 locals recommend
A Traditional Pub offering a choice a good pub grub, 10 minute drive from Butterwell House in Pelynt.
Our closest restaurant, located in the middle of Duloe village, about a 3 minute drive or 20 minute walk. Good food & Sunday lunch.
26 locals recommend
The Plough Duloe
B3254
26 locals recommend
Our closest restaurant, located in the middle of Duloe village, about a 3 minute drive or 20 minute walk. Good food & Sunday lunch.
A hidden gem at the beautiful setting of Golitha Falls. Whether you want a coffee or thickshake with a sweet treat after a walk or a hearty burger, breakfast or American pancakes, it's definitely worth a visit.
20 locals recommend
Inkie's Smokehouse
20 locals recommend
A hidden gem at the beautiful setting of Golitha Falls. Whether you want a coffee or thickshake with a sweet treat after a walk or a hearty burger, breakfast or American pancakes, it's definitely worth a visit.
Restaurant located in the heart of Looe, within one of the oldest buildings bulit in 1420 using timber from the Armada. Serving local seafood, steaks and a rib roast carvery.
13 locals recommend
Smugglers Cott Restaurant
Middle Market Street
13 locals recommend
Restaurant located in the heart of Looe, within one of the oldest buildings bulit in 1420 using timber from the Armada. Serving local seafood, steaks and a rib roast carvery.
Tapas & restaurant. Downderry, approx 20 minute drive from Butterwell House.
Bewshea's By The Beach
Tapas & restaurant. Downderry, approx 20 minute drive from Butterwell House.
About 15 minute drive away from Butterwell House.
10 locals recommend
Liskeard Tavern
Haviland Road
10 locals recommend
About 15 minute drive away from Butterwell House.
Not just Fish and Chips! Great selection of food Inc loaded burgers, dirty fries, Monfishbites, Prawns, halloumi etc. Also has a nice selection of drinks. Best to takeaway rather than eat in as not much space. 10 minutes away, not in Looe centre so good for free parking.
Ben's Plaice Looe
Not just Fish and Chips! Great selection of food Inc loaded burgers, dirty fries, Monfishbites, Prawns, halloumi etc. Also has a nice selection of drinks. Best to takeaway rather than eat in as not much space. 10 minutes away, not in Looe centre so good for free parking.