Many of our guests tell us that they spent more time than they expected to on East Trenean Farm relaxing in the hot tub, sitting in the garden taking in the peaceful environment or sitting by the stove with a good book. But for those who would like to venture over the horizon, there is plenty to do and see. We are ideally located to explore both Cornwall and Devon.

Each cottage has plenty of information leaflets about places and attractions to visit. There is so much to do and see, but here is a selection of what is on offer, along with website links to help get you started.

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Villages & Towns

Looe (3 miles) is a picturesque, small fishing town with river and harbour. Charming by day and night with several excellent restaurants, numerous cafes, very good small shops, fresh ‘catch of the day’ fish sold on the quay, beaches, rockpools, sea fishing, boats hire – including a glass bottom boat, trips to Looe Island and neighbouring fishing villages.

Polperro (6 miles) is a well-known fishing village. There are some breath-taking views if approached via the coastal footpath from Talland or Lantic Bay. 

Fowey (8 miles) the deep natural harbour is picturesque from every approach. The car ferry from Bodinnick or the passenger ferry from Polruan are very picturesque approaches. The town has many lovely small shops, cafes and restaurants. Walk through the town to Money Ready Cove a lovely sandy beach with a delightful small café and beach shop. Take a boat trip around the coast to Mevagissey and enjoy fish and chips in the harbour.

Padstow is a fishing village on the north coast, on the Camel estuary and home to Rick Stein. Arrive on bike via the Camel Trial, visit The National Lobster Hatchery and enjoy a pasty while watching the world go by in the harbour. Lovely sandy beach beyond the harbour and views across the river.

Mevagissey a lovely fishing village on the south coast. A busy harbour with lots of fishing boats and very good fish and chips! Boat trips to Fowey. Lots of lovely little shops and cafes. 

Plymouth destroyed in 1941 but now a modern city with a history. Drake played bowls on the Hoe while awaiting the Armada and the Founding Fathers departed from here for America. The Barbican area has marinas full of yachts and many restaurants and bars spilling out into the quayside. Home to Plymouth National Marine Aquarium

Truro is Cornwall’s capital and only city. Pedestrian streets, old and modern shops, clustered round the cathedral. An unusually lovely city to visit.

 

Eating Out

The Copley Arms is our nearest pub. At the top of the Seaton Valley Country Park a good place to start a walk down to the sea and on your return enjoy a drink and a meal. https://www.thecopleyarms.co.uk

The Plough Fantastic local pub in Duloe. Lovely food and our favourite for Sunday lunch. Serves Orchards delicious cider from across the valley. https://www.ploughduloe.co.uk 

The Coddy Shack is our closets fish and chip shop. You can eat in the restaurant which also has a bar. Very popular so book! They do also have evenings with local bands. https://www.coddyshack.com

The Smuggler’s Cott built in 1420 amongst the narrow streets of East Looe serves local seafood, prime steaks and has a carvery for Sunday lunch. https://www.looerestaurants.co.uk

The Old Sail Loft A very atmospheric restaurant serving very good food next to the quay East Looe. https://oldsailloftlooe.co

The Sardine Factory On the quayside West Looe serving local catch of the day with great. Views over the river and to sea. http://www.thesardinefactorylooe.com

The Courtyard Cafe A delightful cafe with delicious coffee and cakes, lunches and some evenings. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Courtyard/226053514099331

The Lookout a coffee shop East Looe on the sea front serving breakfast, coffee and cake and sandwiches.https://www.facebook.com/thelookoutinlooe/

Couch's Great House Restaurant: Situated in the old fishing village of Polperro. www.couchspolperro.com

The Blue Peter Inn in Polperro near the harbour mouth, serving food, drinks and live music Friday and Saturday evenings. https://www.thebluepeterinn.com

The Blue Plate Delicious sea food and local meats and produce restaurant in Downderry. www.blueplatecornwall.com

The View situated on the cliff above Whitsand Bay with views right out to sea serving delicious local produce from sea food to meat. www.theview-restaurant.co.uk 

Rick Stein's Restaurants There are four restaurants in Padstow where you can try his food, The Seafood Restaurant, St Petroc's Bistro, Rick Stein's Café and Stein's Fish & Chips . There is also a pub in St Merryn called The Cornish Arms.

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Eating In

The Coddy Shack is our closets take away fish and chip shop on road to Looe. https://www.coddyshack.com

The Viceroy of Cornwall is a Tandoori Restaurant and Take Away on Fore Street, Looe. www.viceroyofcornwall.co.uk

New Peking Garden Chinese Restaurant and Take Away on Fore Street, Looe. www.pekinggardenlooe.co.uk

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Beaches 

There are many delightful coves and dramatic beaches within easy reach on the coast of SE Cornwall.https://www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk/south-east/

Looe Beach is a sandy beach that you reach by walking through the town, with views out to Looe Island. There is kayak hire from the beach front during the warmer months.

Millendreath a sandy beach. Car park, beach café and a bar. Good if you have small children and lots to carry!

Seaton Beach at the end of the Nature Reserve in the Seaton Valley a shale beach.

Talland Bay sand and dramatic different coloured rocks. Small car park and a beach café.

Whitsands Bay a flat sandy beach with dramatic views all the way from Looe to Rame Head.

Lansallos Beach is sand and at the end of a wooded valley walk. There is a NT car park in the village.

Lantic Bay beautiful scenery and a sandy beach at the bottom of a very step path! The coastal path at the top is very popular for walks.

Beach Life Guards: The RNLI operates over 140 lifeguard units around the coast of the UK. https://www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk/lifeguards

 

Attractions

Eden Project is a must for all visitors to Cornwall and is about a 40 mins drive. https://www.edenproject.com

Plymouth National Marine Aquarium Located in Plymouth, the National Marine Aquarium is the UKs largest. www.national-aquarium.co.uk 

The Monkey Sanctuary Trust The Sanctuary near Looe is currently home to four species of monkey: woolly monkeys, ex-pet capuchins, patas monkeys and barbary macaques. www.monkeysanctuary.org

Bodmin Jail Experience unlocking Cornwall’s dark history. https://www.bodminjail.org

Bodmin & Wenword Railway runs steam trains and links with the Camel valley for walking and cycling.https://bodminrailway.co.uk/the-railway/the-stations/

Looe to Liskeard Railway Line One of the most scenic railway lines in the U.K https://greatscenicrailways.co.uk/lines/looe-valley-line/

Carnglaze Caverns Tour the underground caverns, find out about mining in Cornwall and see the underground lake. http://www.carnglaze.com

Tamar Valley Donkey Park Good for those with small children with in and outdoor play and animals including donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs to feed and pet.  www.donkeypark.com

Historic Charlestown an historic port involved in china clay export and a location for the filming of the Poldark TV series. Home to the Shipwreck & Heritage Centre https://www.shipwreckcharlestown.co.uk

Newquay Zoo is ideal for those with younger children as not too big. There are plenty of facilities including baby changing rooms. Lots to see. https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk

101 Things to do on Rainy Day in Cornwall www.101-things-to-do-on-a-rainy-day-in-cornwall.co.uk

 

Adventure

Adrenalin Quarry Just 10 minutes up the road. One of Britain's longest and fastest Zip Wires, The Giant Swing, go-carting and a Water Park.  www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk

Football Golf Situated on the road to Polperro. https://www.facebook.com/polperrofootballgolf/

Wave Hunters Surf School Learn to surf (north Cornwall). www.wavehunters.co.uk

Lower Lake Shooting Grounds They teach clay pigeon shooting from total beginners to intermediate and include cartridges and clays. www.shootingincornwall.co.uk

Tamar Trails Outdoor activities for all ages, family friendly. Activities include tree surfing, biking. walking, running and archery https://www.tamartrails.co.uk

 

Horse Riding

Lower Tokenbury Equestrian Situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor with both rides on the Estate and Bodmin Moor. http://www.lowertokenburyequestriancentre.co.uk/

Polmartin Riding Centre in Liskeard is one of only two BHS-approved riding centres in Cornwall. Set in beautiful Cornish countryside, near Lanreath which is close to Looe and Liskeard. Trekking and lessons are available all year, whatever the weather with riding out along their own tracks and trails so completely traffic free. www.polmartinfarm.com

 

Gardens, Houses & Castles

Cornwall is world famous for its many wonderful gardens, especially in the spring. The Lost Gardens of Helligan is just 45 mins away. The National Trust also have many, including Lanhydrock (25 Mins) and Cotehele (45 mins).

Cornwall National Garden Scheme Gardens open for charity with events and tours. www.ngs.org.uk

The Eden Project This is an unforgettable experience in a breath taking location, a global plant collection and a place of beauty and wonder. www.edenproject.com

Cotehele House A Tudor house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds situated on the edge of the River Tamar with walks and kayaking opportunities. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

Lanhydrock House Magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate.  http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock

Antony House Superb early 18th-century mansion set in parkland and fine gardens. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/antony

The Lost Gardens of Heligan A rediscovered and now famous garden inspired by Tim Schmidt. Quite a wonderful garden giving real insight into how it was before the First World War. The original vegetable garden for the 'Big House' is now cultivated all year round. The Jungle area with enormous gunnera and ferns is a sight to see. www.heligan.com

Trebah Gardens Trebah has a huge jungle area as well as formal gardens, this leads down to the river Helford from where the American 29th Infantry division met to be taken for the landings at Dunkirk on D-Day. www.trebahgarden.co.uk

The Garden House is just over the border in Devon on the edge of Dartmoor. The Garden house is exquisite and has been featured on TV several times. www.thegardenhouse.org.uk

Trelissick is another National Trust garden near Truro at Feock. This is a tranquil tiered garden with panoramic views down to Falmouth and the open sea. www.gardensincornwall.co.uk

Pinetum Gardens is at Saint Austell is quite a special garden with cafe. www.pinetumpark.com

Tregrehan Near Par. Particularly good for Camellias in spring. Also have outdoor plays in summer. www.tregrehan.org 

Restormel Castle and Duchy of Cornwall Nursery: Restormel Castle at Lostwithiel is a C13th semi-ruin, great for spring wildflowers.https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/restormel-castle/ .There is a walking trail between the castle and the nearby Duchy of Cornwall Nursery where you can buy all sorts of plants and stop for a really good lunch with a view of the castle www.duchyofcornwallnursery.co.uk

Tintagel Immerse yourself in history, myths and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle set high on Cornwall's rugged north coast. Inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle/

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Theatres 

Plymouth Theatre Royal Offering a wide variety of shows for everyone. www.theatreroyal.com 

Minack Theatre is Cornwall's Theatre under the stars, with performances with the sea as the backdrop!  www.minack.com 

Sterts Theatre Just north of Liskeard. Performing arts in an outdoor covered amphitheatre.  www.sterts.co.uk

 

Cinemas

Barbican Leisure Park has a Vue cinema, food and entertainment www.barbican-leisure.co.uk

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Museums & Galleries

Tate Gallery, St Ives Offering International Modern and Contemporary Art. www.tate.org.uk/stives 

Barbara Hepworth visit her home and sculpture garden in St Ives. https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives/barbara-hepworth-museum-and-sculpture-garden

Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro. A broad array of objects from Egyptology (including an unwrapped mummy!) to classical Greek and Roman objects. www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk

 

Golf

Looe Golf Club Just across the way, fantastic golf, stunning views and a warm welcome assured. www.looegolfclub.co.uk

St Mellion Golf Club With two championship golf courses, including Europe’s first Jack Nicklaus designed course. www.st-mellion.co.uk

Lanhydrock Golf Club In a sheltered wooded valley near Bodmin, concealing one of the finest golf courses in the South West. http://www.lanhydrockhotel.com/golf/

Carlyon Bay Golf Course Overlooking St Austell Bay. https://carlyonbay.com/

Whitsand Bay Golf Club plays host to a fabulous 18-hole cliff top course which features some of the most stunning coastal views in the Westcountry. https://www.whitsandbaygolf.com

Golf in Cornwall Information on all of the major Golf Courses in Cornwall. www.golfincornwall.co.uk

 

Walking and Wildlife

South West Coast Path the UK’s longest and best-loved National Trail. www.southwestcoastpath.com

iWalk Cornwall 260 walks in Cornwall ranging from 2 to 10 miles, nearly all are circular walks. Download the app and then purchase walks. Has been recommended by our guests. www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk

Looe Island Walk on the beautiful island nature reserve. Boat trips out to the island leave from near the Looe Lifeboat station https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looe-island/getting-island

Wild Food & Foraging Walks with Rachel Lambert. Tailor-made or join a group. www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk

Bodmin Moor the home of Daphne du Maurier’s Jamaica Inn, the Cheese Ring and Hurlers near Minions and Golitha Falls. https://www.cornwalls.co.uk/walking/bodmin_moor.htm

Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society Dedicated to the study and conservation of birds in the county of Cornwall, in the far south-west of England. www.cbwps.org.uk

Cornwall Wildlife Trust Helping you enjoy Cornwall's wildlife and countryside. www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

 

Cycling

Landhydrock Estate mountain bike trails for different abilities.  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock/features/cycling-at-lanhydrock

Cardinham Woods Mountain Bike trails for different ability levels. https://www.forestryengland.uk/cardinham-woods/cycling-and-mountain-biking-trails-cardinham-woods

Camel Valley cycling along the route of a disused railway line along the side of the river into Padstow. Suitable for families. Very picturesque with bike hire available. https://www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do/outdoor/north-coast/padstow/camel-trail

Tamar Trails offer off road cycle routes suitable for families. https://www.tamartrails.co.uk

Cornwall Cycling routes including around Looe https://www.komoot.com/discover/Looe/@50.3524460%2C-4.4598430?sport=touringbicycle&distance=16.1

Cycle shop & repairs in Liskeard Pig Meadow Lane, the Parade.www.liskeardcycles.co.uk

 

Boat Trips

Nautilus Glass bottom boat trips from Looe. https://looedirectory.co.uk/fishing/glass-bottom-boats.html

Looe Island boat trips out to the island from near the Looe Lifeboat station https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looe-island/getting-island

Boat trips and ferries from Fowey Combine a visit to two of Cornwall’s most picturesque and contrasting ports with a return ferry trip across St Austell Bay between Fowey and Mevagissey. www.mevagissey-ferries.co.uk

 

Fishing

Looe Shark Angling Club The premier shark angling centre in Great Britain. http://www.sharkanglingclubofgreatbritain.org.uk/book-a-day-shark-fishing/

Siblyback Lake is surrounded by the striking Bodmin Moor and offers a wide range of facilities and activities from fishing to windsurfing & sailing, to rowing boat hire or walking and bird watching.https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/siblyback

Bake Fishing Lakes 15 acres of water offering fishing for all and natural history in abundance. We have a Kingfisher in residence and rare dragonflies regularly recorded. www.bakelakes.co.uk

SW Lakes Trust At the lakes of the South West, you have an unrivalled choice of water-based activities, angling, relaxation and wildlife, walking and cycling. www.swlakestrust.org.uk

 

Tourist Information

Cornish Tourist Information: www.visitcornwall.com

Looe Tourist Information Centre: www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk 

Welcome to Looe & Polperro https://welcometolooe.com

Tourist Information for Fowey: www.fowey.co.uk

Truro Cathedral: Visit our local cathedral at Truro. www.trurocathedral.org.uk

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