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The Old Post Office Tintagel |
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Palmers Lodge, although being in a Rural Setting has many places of interest as well as outdoor sports or hobbies nearby. |
National Trust have many properties throughout the area, including the historical and the dramatic with such places as:- |
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| Golf There are two excellent Golf Courses within 4 miles of Palmers Lodge. There are other courses, including links courses, not too far distant but they are too numerous to list fully here. Details can be provided on request. The closest Golf Course is Launceston Golf Club set upon the high land which overlooks the Valley of the River Ottery on the one side and the Hills of Bodmin Moor on the other. The other Golf Course is at Trethorne which has been developed originally as a diversification project for the proprietors. It also has a children's adventure playground on the site with the opportunity to see farm animals too. |
Lydford Gorge
Just south of the centre of Lydford, at the bottom of the hill that acted as part of King Alfred's defences of the Saxon town is a stone bridge over the Lyd, a river that flows fast and southwards from the hills of Dartmoor. Immediately below the bridge the river falls sharply down into the deep and beautiful, tree-lined ravine which is Lydford Gorge. |
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| Fishing The area boasts excellent fishing Course, Sea & River. The fishing beats of the Launceston Area are very popular and comprise of some of the Tamar beats as well as the smaller rivers such as the Ottery, Lyhner and the Inny to name just a few. Fishing day or weekly tickets can be arranged for guests as an extra charge. There are also a number of Trout Fisheries in the area none of which are too far to travel. |
Castle Drogo
A 20th century castle, built of granite, to a design by Sir Edward Lutyens. As it sits on a high moorland outcrop, there are fine views over Dartmoor. Being built for a self made man. Julius Drewe, it 's interior is sumptuous, with details like elaborate bathrooms. This is Castle Drogo |
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| Surfing The beaches of North Cornwall and parts of North Devon provide excellent surfing for both the inexperienced and the experienced surfer. If you have never surfed before there are beaches, Bude & Widemouth, where instruction is available. Newquay's Fistral Beach is probably the most well known surfing centre is just under 45 miles away but can be reached in just under an hour. |
Cotehele House
Cotehele House is a well preserved, and little altered, Tudor manor house in the east of Cornwall and on the banks of the River Tamar. Cotehele has a series of formal gardens near the house. Plus a richly planted valley garden, with a medieval dovecote and stewpond, a Victorian summerhouse and an 18th century tower with fine views. This is Cotehele House |
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Walking & Cycling There are many areas for walking & cycling, such as "The Granite Way", "Camel Trail" & "Tarka Trail" within just a few miles. Bodmin Moor is just a short drive away and the mystical beauty of Dartmoor can be reached within a 30 minute drive.
Books, Maps & Walk Guide books can be provided on request.
There are many interesting walks across Dartmoor providing exhilarating views from all parts of the High Ground. The narrow rivulets running down into larger river beds provide spectacular views of rugged open countryside. The area abounds with Towns that have links with the moor for a variety of reasons. markets for Cattle & Sheep are held regularly in Okehampton & Tavistock. The latter being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake |
Trelissick Gardens
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Dartmoor Railway
Departing from Okehampton Station, the 'Dartmoor Pony' climbs for 2 miles through scenic Devon countryside, past the ruins of medieval Okehampton Castle, through Estrayer Park tunnel, past open meadows (in which you may see a real Dartmoor Pony) finally running alongside the fascinating workings of Meldon stone quarry to Meldon Viaduct station in the Dartmoor National Park. On arrival at Meldon, why not break your journey and take time to enjoy the beautiful Dartmoor countryside? Go for a stroll across Meldon Viaduct, the largest structure of its kind remaining in the UK. |
Other Sports & Pastimes
Available in the area are Horse Riding, Sailing & Canoeing. Roadford Lake is also an area where there are excellent walks, cycling, some bird hides and of course fishing..
Canoeing and Wind Surfing are available on most of the South West Lakes Water in the area. The closest being Roadford Lake which is approximately 8 miles.
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