Ollie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Owned by my family until the 1950s when the house and garden were gifted to the National Trust. This is a must visit when staying with us on the Lanhydrock Estate. Any questions - just ask!
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Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry LaneOwned by my family until the 1950s when the house and garden were gifted to the National Trust. This is a must visit when staying with us on the Lanhydrock Estate. Any questions - just ask!
Bodmin and Wenford Railway - a historic steam line - taking you into Bodmin. The Parkway is a 2 mile walk along station drive- a stunning walk along the River Fowey. Just walk over both bridges and turn right at the carpark all the way along the walkway to the station! Perfect activity for couples but also all the family.
Bodmin Parkway Station
Liskeard RoadBodmin and Wenford Railway - a historic steam line - taking you into Bodmin. The Parkway is a 2 mile walk along station drive- a stunning walk along the River Fowey. Just walk over both bridges and turn right at the carpark all the way along the walkway to the station! Perfect activity for couples but also all the family.
Learn the darkest history of Cornwall in this brand new state of the art attraction. The site of one of the last hangings in the country. Bodmin Jail was an active jail until the early 20th century. The incredible building dates back to the 16th Century.
Recently subject of a £50m investment - it is not to be missed.
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Bodmin Jail
Berrycoombe RoadLearn the darkest history of Cornwall in this brand new state of the art attraction. The site of one of the last hangings in the country. Bodmin Jail was an active jail until the early 20th century. The incredible building dates back to the 16th Century.
Recently subject of a £50m investment - it is not to be missed.
One of the most famous sites on Earth, the Eden Project is only a 15 minute drive. Breathtaking for all ages. Must see.
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Eden Project
One of the most famous sites on Earth, the Eden Project is only a 15 minute drive. Breathtaking for all ages. Must see.
Best Beaches
Safe, fully life guarded, little to no rips, perfect for kids who like the waves. Can get busy mid summer, get down early for good pitches.
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Polzeath
Safe, fully life guarded, little to no rips, perfect for kids who like the waves. Can get busy mid summer, get down early for good pitches.
Epic cliff-jumping, but keep it quiet as it’s a local secret! Can be dangerous so make sure kids are supervised. There is also a tour company (Cornish Rock Tours) that will guide you with full safety gear.
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Port Gaverne
Epic cliff-jumping, but keep it quiet as it’s a local secret! Can be dangerous so make sure kids are supervised. There is also a tour company (Cornish Rock Tours) that will guide you with full safety gear.
South coast sending, such a gem of a beach. Boiling hot with no waves - a true sun trap with great food and drink right on the beach. There is also a great pier you can jump off only at high tide.
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Polkerris Beach
South coast sending, such a gem of a beach. Boiling hot with no waves - a true sun trap with great food and drink right on the beach. There is also a great pier you can jump off only at high tide.
Home to the sacred wave ‘The Cribbar’ Fistral is the surfing capital of the U.K.
A beach more suited to experienced surfers. Can get disgustingly massive, but is lifeguarded.
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Fistral Beach
Home to the sacred wave ‘The Cribbar’ Fistral is the surfing capital of the U.K.
A beach more suited to experienced surfers. Can get disgustingly massive, but is lifeguarded.
The Cribbar is a wave that very rarely gets going/is actually rideable.. it breaks to the right of Fistral beach and is essentially legendary.. nasty rocks and huge rips. Only pros/clinically insane take this wave on. Insanely dangerous. Can get triple/quad overhead.
If it gets going it is a must see from the headland above. Bucket list.
The Cribbar Reef
The Cribbar is a wave that very rarely gets going/is actually rideable.. it breaks to the right of Fistral beach and is essentially legendary.. nasty rocks and huge rips. Only pros/clinically insane take this wave on. Insanely dangerous. Can get triple/quad overhead.
If it gets going it is a must see from the headland above. Bucket list.
Very difficult to get to- long walk down steep paths - or easy via boat.
But worth it - flat calm seas with the right winds, crystal clear water and very quiet due to the above reasons. Bring a BBQ and get settled in!
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Lantic Bay
Very difficult to get to- long walk down steep paths - or easy via boat.
But worth it - flat calm seas with the right winds, crystal clear water and very quiet due to the above reasons. Bring a BBQ and get settled in!
Activity
Just a 10 minute ride or a 3 minute drive - endless mountain bike trails are just on the other side of the valley! Head over both bridges and to the top of the hill where you will crest the hill- then see the bike crossing where fun awaits for all abilities. Great family activity.
Lanhydrock Cycle Trails
Just a 10 minute ride or a 3 minute drive - endless mountain bike trails are just on the other side of the valley! Head over both bridges and to the top of the hill where you will crest the hill- then see the bike crossing where fun awaits for all abilities. Great family activity.
Another fantastic mountain biking spot. The cafe is also fabulous if there are some amongst the group who would rather watch than hurtle down a hillside!
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Woods Cafe
Another fantastic mountain biking spot. The cafe is also fabulous if there are some amongst the group who would rather watch than hurtle down a hillside!
The famous caverns are only a 15 minute drive and highly recommended.
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Carnglaze Caverns
St NeotThe famous caverns are only a 15 minute drive and highly recommended.
Vineyard
Fine local wines - for the sommeliers out there! A must try.
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Camel Valley
Fine local wines - for the sommeliers out there! A must try.
Food scene
Owned and run by a very good friend of mine, the food is superb and is only outdone by the views out over the sunset beach. The belly pork is my recommendation - as it is my home bred pork!
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Sams On The Beach, Restaurant
Owned and run by a very good friend of mine, the food is superb and is only outdone by the views out over the sunset beach. The belly pork is my recommendation - as it is my home bred pork!
Another Sams - the original. Atmosphere and service legendary. Local produce at the heart and good times guaranteed.
The seafood is fab but if you’re hungry then try and take on the Super Beast Burger!
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Sam's Fowey
20 Fore StAnother Sams - the original. Atmosphere and service legendary. Local produce at the heart and good times guaranteed.
The seafood is fab but if you’re hungry then try and take on the Super Beast Burger!
A mile up the hill- away from the river… is the Duchy! A lovely gastro-cafe, in the beautiful surroundings of the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, the Cornish Home of the Duke and Duchess. You may well see them whilst you eat or browse the beautiful plants!
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Duchy Of Cornwall Nursery
Cott RoadA mile up the hill- away from the river… is the Duchy! A lovely gastro-cafe, in the beautiful surroundings of the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, the Cornish Home of the Duke and Duchess. You may well see them whilst you eat or browse the beautiful plants!
Local produce, my favourite restaurant in Cornwall. The best food and wine you’ll find in Cornwall.
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The Pig at Harlyn Bay
Local produce, my favourite restaurant in Cornwall. The best food and wine you’ll find in Cornwall.
Michelin star, the only one in Cornwall. For the real foodies. Sous chef is Mason Winwood- a wizard in the kitchen and a good friend of mine - he will look after you.
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Paul Ainsworth at Number 6
6 Middle StMichelin star, the only one in Cornwall. For the real foodies. Sous chef is Mason Winwood- a wizard in the kitchen and a good friend of mine - he will look after you.
Fowey
One of my favourite towns in Cornwall. Fowey is stunning and historic.
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Fowey
One of my favourite towns in Cornwall. Fowey is stunning and historic.
St Catherine's Castle
South West Coast PathTHE PLACE to catch crabs- buy some lines from most local shops. Top tip- the best bait is bacon! Make sure you put them back once you’ve counted them though as these ones aren’t edible!
Albert Quay
THE PLACE to catch crabs- buy some lines from most local shops. Top tip- the best bait is bacon! Make sure you put them back once you’ve counted them though as these ones aren’t edible!
Golf
For the for-fun golfers amongst you, just a 3 minute drive for green fees of around £30 and cheaper for twilight round. A good value course.
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Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club
Lostwithiel RoadFor the for-fun golfers amongst you, just a 3 minute drive for green fees of around £30 and cheaper for twilight round. A good value course.
My club and the best course in Cornwall, a real test for the best of golfers.
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St Enodoc Golf Club
My club and the best course in Cornwall, a real test for the best of golfers.
Cracking golf course - designed by Jack Nicklaus. Very American - need a straight tee shot on almost every hole, long and very entertaining. Close-by. Spa also at the resort.
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St. Mellion Estate - Hotel, Golf, Spa, Gym, Weddings, Meetings and Events near Plymouth
Cracking golf course - designed by Jack Nicklaus. Very American - need a straight tee shot on almost every hole, long and very entertaining. Close-by. Spa also at the resort.