Further afield

Most of the local towns Bodmin, Liskeard, Lostwithel, St.Austell & Truro are classic market towns.

Our favourite is Liskeard which has easy parking by the Cattle market on the road in from Polruan. It is a compact town that retains some of its original character but also has a good range of shops including Pengelly's fishmongers, Oughs delicatessen and for the basics a Woolworths & Boots. There are a range of cafes; try Beans for good coffee and paninis.

The best of Plymouth, about 45 mins by car, is to be found on the Hoe and at the Barbican, the National Marine Aquarium has a great reputation. Plymouth also has cinemas, ten pin bowling and dry ski slope.

Cornwall is awash with harbours and visitor attractions ranging from small children's farms to the Eden Project they are too numerous to mention by name, the tourist information in Fowey stocks a good range of leaflets and is very helpful with ideas.

Now open to the public is the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth.

Our personal favourites are below.

Whether it is the concept, the architecture or the plants you won't fail to be amazed. A third biome is at the planning stage.

James Bond fans may be also keen to visit now; the biomes are featured in the latest Bond film Die Another Day.

Rather careless to lose such a treasure. I am just glad they have found it now.

Best approached by boat or the coastal path. The harbour is superb. Refesh yourself at The Blue Peter, now under new management and serving food for the first time but nothing fried!

A colony of woolly monkeys living as one with humans.

Good day out, take the passenger ferry over to Rock and enjoy some time on the wide open sands of Daymer Bay. Stein's cafe is worth a visit.

Portloe is a tiny harbour above which stands this fine hotel and restaurant. There is a small heated patio area ideal for a special lunch looking out to sea.

The BBC series Wild West was filmed completley on location in Portloe mainly around the hills and harbour. But don't expect to find the Post Office or Pub as they were both built purely for the series.

The Eden Project	Whether it is the concept, the architecture or the plants you won't fail to be amazed. A third biome is at the planning stage. James Bond fans may be also keen to visit now; the biomes are featured in the latest Bond film Die Another Day.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan	Rather careless to lose such a treasure. I am just glad they have found it now.
Polperro (out of season)	Best approached by boat or the coastal path. The harbour is superb. Refesh yourself at The Blue Peter, now under new management and serving food for the first time but nothing fried!
The Looe Monkey Sanctuary	A colony of woolly monkeys living as one with humans.
Padstow	Good day out, take the passenger ferry over to Rock and enjoy some time on the wide open sands of Daymer Bay. Stein's cafe is worth a visit.
Watergate Bay	Home to the Extreme Sports Academy. A huge expanse of beach near Newquay airport used for all sorts of Wind and Wave sports. The Beach Hut Cafe, is rather more than just a beach hut and serves great food with a view to match over the bay. The second floor extension is now complete; even more spectacular views. What's the surf like at Watergate Bay?
The Lugger Hotel, Portloe nr Truro.	Portloe is a tiny harbour above which stands this fine hotel and restaurant. There is a small heated patio area ideal for a special lunch looking out to sea. The BBC series Wild West was filmed completley on location in Portloe mainly around the hills and harbour. But don't expect to find the Post Office or Pub as they were both built purely for the series.
Looe	Looe is a mix of good and not so, but definelty worth a trip. To be avoided is the busy high street. However, the fish market is where Fowey Fish buy their stock. The fish are landed early in the morning and you can watch the whole process close up. Most of the fish go into refrigerated lorries for onward journeys. However, the two fish and chip shops behind the market serve wonderful fresh fish & chips. Depending on the catch that day, and EU restrictions, some wonderful cod can be served up. The beach can also be good fun when not too busy.
National Maritime Museum	The musuem has now completed it's sea-trails and is open to the public. Set on the edge of the docks just outside Falmouth but within walking distance the musuem is well worth a visit. Plenty to see and do; interactive exhibits and remote control yachts. Plenty of full size small boats and a spectacular multimedia display. The best of Falmouth seems to be along the same road as the musuem. Parking is rather limited and in some strange places, follow the signs.