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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| Lawrence House Museum |
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History & Heritage |
Delightful local museum, situated in a fine Georgian house, contains themed rooms on 3 floors & a wonderful garden with fine views, ideal for picnics on fine days. Rooms feature local history, Launceston at war, a scale model of the... more |
| Hotel Endsleigh Gardens |
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Houses & Gardens |
It’s Little Wonder that the Duke of Bedford, who two centuries ago owned a third of Devon, chose this spot for his hunting and fishing lodge. Overlooking the River Tamar and beyond into Cornwall, Endsleigh, now owned by... more |
| Fishing at Hotel Endsleigh |
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Active & Outdoors |
Hotel Endsleigh is a member of the historic Endsleigh Fishing Club and as such can offer guests access to some of the best salmon fishing in England. With eight miles of bank along the River Tamar, guests can fly fish for salmon and sea trout... 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 |
| Golf at China Fleet Country Club |
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Active & Outdoors |
With a par 72 parkland course, enjoy a challenging round of golf including holes with water hazards, tree lined fairways & 3 holes where out of bounds comes into play. Our 14th... 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 |
| The Forgotten Garden of Lewtrenchard |
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Houses & Gardens |
A Woodland Delight Nestling serenely in the secluded Lew valley, in the heart of the Devon countryside, is a small wooded area known as the Forgotten Garden of Lewtrenchard. It is not a formal garden, but... more |
| 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) |
| Trematon Castle Gardens |
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Houses & Gardens |
In a miniature mediaeval castle lies a minimalist regency villa with a magical garden and magnificent views. In 2012, garden designers Julian and Isabel Bannerman moved in and began to plant a garden which is intended to play to the Castle... more |
| The Horn of Plenty Hotel |
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Hotels |
The Horn of Plenty sits in 5 acres of English country gardens, overlooking the spectacular Tamar Valley. Expect superb food, elegant surroundings, stunning views and warm, friendly staff. Located close to Tavistock, Dartmoor,... more |
| The Charles Causley Festival |
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Festivals |
2018’s annual Charles Causley Festival (the 9th one!) is on its way, with an attractive and varied programme offering something for everyone. It runs from the evening of Thursday 31 May until... more |
| Around the Valley Tours |
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Guided Tours |
Walks, talks and boat train and coach trips can be organised for individuals, small parties, wedding guests and special interest groups up and down the valley, from Plymouth to Bude via Launceston and of course further afield. The ... 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 |
| Tavistock Town Council |
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History & Heritage |
Tavistock Town Council is responsible for the museums and gardens of Tavistock and for the pannier market. The Town Hall can be hired for functions and for weddings. |
| Tavistock Library |
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Arts & Crafts |
Tavistock Library is located opposite the bus station, close to the Wharf and town centre. The library offers a fun and vibrant environment, with a warm welcome to everyone. There are lots of activities for children including... 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Plymouth Boat Trips |
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Guided Tours |
Plymouth Boat Trips offers a service for the public offering one hour scenic Dockyard and Warship Cruises, Private Hire cruising for parties and other events as well as ferry service to historic Cawsand. Our fishing boats offer 3 and 4... more |
| Darren's Cars |
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Guided Tours |
Hello and welcome to Darren's Cars in Callington, Cornwall. We can offer you Local trips, long distance journeys, one off trips, regular runs, specialised trips or just getting back from the shops - We can accommodate all your... more |
| 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 |
| Port Eliot Estate |
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Houses & Gardens |
The house dates back to the 5th century and further spectacular additions, such as the mural in the Round Room by Robert Lenkiewicz and the maze in the gardens, are more recent. The grounds were landscaped in the 1790s by Humphrey Repton whilst... 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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| 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 |
| Morwellham Quay |
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History & Heritage |
A fun day out for all ages, with lots to see and do: ... more |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Bella Vista Lodge |
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Holiday Cottages & Self Catering |
This comfortable lodge, providing spacious holiday accommodation, sleeps 6 in four bedrooms (1xdouble, 1xtwin, 2xsingle). There is a fully fitted kitchen/dining area, comfortable lounge with TV and DVD, bathroom and separate shower room and hot... 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 |
