The Tamar Valley has a unique history. Come and explore our part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. See where Sir Francis Drake prepared to meet the Spanish Armada. Wander the narrow alleys of Plymouth's Barbican, from where the Pilgrim fathers set sail to the New World in 1620. Discover the valley's famous stately homes.
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| Tavistock Music and Arts Festival |
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Festivals |
Two Months of Music, Art and Literary Events in Devon’s Top Award Winning Market Town The 16th annual festival in 2018 again features concerts (of a wide range of musical genres), lectures, art... more |
| Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre |
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History & Heritage |
Nestling in the peaceful Devon countryside, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre offers a unique indoor opportunity to view and experience our fairground heritage. Working fairground rides alongside traditional games and sideshows combine... more |
| Burrator Reservoir |
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Active & Outdoors |
Undisturbed Burrator is surrounded by mixed woodland which sharply contrasts with the open moor and rugged Dartmoor tors. The reservoir is popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders due to its wealth of footpaths and bridleways. Many of the... more |
| Bella Vista Lodge |
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Holiday Cottages & Self Catering |
This comfortable lodge, providing spacious holiday accommodation, sleeps 6 in four bedrooms. There is a fully fitted kitchen/dining area, comfortable lounge with TV and DVD, bathroom and separate shower room and hot tub on the patio. The... more |
| Endsleigh Gardens Nursery |
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Nurseries & Garden Centres |
Endsleigh Garden Nursery is set in an old walled garden in woods above the River Tamar. It was once part of the Duke of Bedford's estate at Endsleigh. We grow a wide range of grafted trees and are particularly proud of our extensive... more |
| Hotel Endsleigh Restaurant |
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Restaurants |
Hotel Endsleigh offers a range of dining opportunities, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner to residents and non-residents in elegant Regency surroundings, with breathtaking views of the garden and open countryside. We offer... more |
| Andrew Thompson Heritage |
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Guided Tours |
Andrew Thompson is an archaeologist and historian who has spent his working life exploring, explaining and interpreting the history and heritage of South West England. He has over 25 years' experience teaching, lecturing and leading... more |
| Cornish Welcome Tours | Guided Tours |
Cornish Welcome Tours aim to provide tours which cater for whatever interest you may have. These may include History and Historic Houses, Film location tours such as Poldark, Doc Martin or Rosamund Pilcher Tours, Antiques, Gardens, Art, Golf,... more |
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| The Horn of Plenty Restaurant |
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Restaurants |
The Horn of Plenty is a privately owned multi award winning Country House Hotel which sits proudly in 5 acres of English country gardens, overlooking the spectacular Tamar Valley. Expect superb food, elegant surroundings, stunning views... more |
| Kite Vision |
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Business Services |
Kite Vision is a Video and Photography production company located on the border of Devon and Cornwall, specialising in Aerial technology. - Property |
| Kit Hill Country Park |
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Active & Outdoors |
A wild rugged granite hill top famous for it fine views and fascinating history. Kit Hill is a 400 acre Country Park at the highest point in the Tamar Valley and forms a dominating feature to be seen for miles around. Stunning views over the... more |
| Rowse Holiday Cottages |
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Holiday Cottages & Self Catering |
THREE LUXURY HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN CORNWALL ROWSE, PILLATON, CORNWALL, PL12 6QU, ENGLAND Cornwall is one of England’s most beautiful areas with fantastic scenery and a stunning coastline. There are wonderful beaches,... more |
| Launceston Castle - English Heritage |
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History & Heritage |
From the motte of this Norman castle, you'll enjoy the most fantastic views. Launceston was the former capital of Cornwall and the castle, commanding the town and surrounding countryside, controlled the main entry route into the county. Discover... more |
| Just Be Coffee and Wine Lounge |
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Restaurants |
Just Be is a place where you can truly relax and enjoy the remarkable surroundings of the waterside at Saltash, whether you are choosing from the freshly prepared selection of food dishes, enjoying one of our great... more |
| J D Motorcycle Tours UK |
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Guided Tours |
Are you looking for an adventure on a motorcycle? There’s no better way to discover Devon & Cornwall than on a motorcycle? Why not book a Guided Motorcycle Tour with Joe & Di - husband and wife team who are trained and... more |
| Pentillie Castle |
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Wedding Venues |
Your Cornish Castle for the wedding of your dreams… 17th Century Pentillie Castle is set within a 2,000 acre private estate on the Devon and Cornwall border. With breathtaking views across the River Tamar and to Dartmoor, this unique venue... more |
| The Shippen at Coombe Mill |
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Holiday Cottages & Self Catering |
WILDLIFE HAVEN WITH RIVER, CORNWALL: Private nature reserve, wildlife tours, woodland paths, free parking, walkers and cyclists welcome, romantic breaks. Regrettably no pets or children. The Shippen at Coombe Mill is a one bedroomed... more |
| Take a Trip on the Tamar Valley Line |
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Transport |
This scenic train journey is one of the gems of Britain's rail network. Linking city, river and beautiful countryside through an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the line packs a huge amount into its fifteen mile length, not least the... more |
| Saltash Heritage Trail | History & Heritage |
Saltash Heritage Trail, including: Town Museum; Brunel's famous Royal Albert Bridge over the Tamar; Elliott's historic shop, and Mary Newman's Cottage (first wife of Sir Francis Drake). Pre-booked tours to include entry to museums. Please... more |
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| Cotehele Gallery |
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Arts & Crafts |
Cotehele Gallery. A showcase of ever-changing high quality craft from professional West Country Makers. A pure delight for browsing. Open daily mid-Feb to December (except 25 and 26 December) |
| Pentillie Castle and Estate |
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Bed & Breakfast |
Pentillie Castle is every bit as fabulous as its name suggests! It's a picture-perfect, fairytale kind of a place; a stylishly renovated 17th century castle that sits pretty in an idyllic setting on the banks of the River Tamar. It's... more |
| The Garden House |
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Houses & Gardens |
An enchanting, terraced walled garden set around romantic 16th century vicarage ruins. Quarry, cottage and South African gardens in naturalistic style giving glorious year-round colour. Rhododendrons, camellias, and spring bulbs, wisteria bridges... more |
| Coombe Trenchard Gardens |
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Houses & Gardens |
Coombe Trenchard house and gardens was designed in 1906 by architect Walter Sarel, with terraces, garden buildings, paths and bridges. Still a work in progress, forgotten paths, woodland garden, water gardens and the pattern of long forgotten... more |
| Devon Yurt |
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Glamping |
Devon Yurt is one of the Uk’s leading luxury Glamping sites. It is set within 18 acres of beautiful organic farmland and gardens at Borough Farm, Kelly, with stunning views towards Dartmoor. The yurts are contempary in style and a mix of... more |
| Launceston Town Hall and Guildhall |
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Wedding Venues |
Launceston Town Hall was built in 1887, and completely refurbished in 2010. The main hall is ideal for weddings, theatre productions, films, exhibitions, balls, dinners, dances, concerts, , fashion shows, private parties, fetes & fayres. ... more |
| Countryman Cider | Food & Drink |
Traditional cider maker located in 15th century stables. You are welcome to tour our orchard, mill and press barn and taste samples in our shop. We also sell country wines, brandy, apple juice, cider vinegar and mead. Pottery jars on sale. ... more |
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| The Doc Martin Experience |
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Guided Tours |
From the quaint fishing village of Port Isaac to the wild and rugged landscape of Bodmin Moor, an individually designed one day tour that promises to give you a Doc Martin experience you will never forget. Doc Martin Tours is a subsidiary... more |
| Rosamund Pilcher Tours |
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Guided Tours |
The route our Rosamunde Pilcher tour takes can be adapted dependant on your accommodation pick up point. Alternatively why not let us take the hassle out of booking your accommodation and stay in a comfortable Bed and Breakfast near Launceston on... more |
| Gospenheale Barn |
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Holiday Cottages & Self Catering |
Carefully restored in 2006 using local materials, the barn retains much of its original character with granite lintels, oak beams and Cornish rag slates and yet makes use of modern 'green' technology with solar panels and underfloor heating.... more |
| Launceston Steam Railway |
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History & Heritage |
Victorian locomotives haul your train through the beautiful Kensey Valley to Newmills. Ride all day if you wish, tickets valid for unlimited travel. Five mile round trip with café, shop and museum. Large car park at Launceston. Follow the brown... more |
