IN THE AREA

The Cottages are situated about ¾ mile from the small market town of Launceston which is full of history with its Norman Castle towering over the town centre and narrow winding streets with traces of its Medieval past. There is a small museum and a very interesting church. Bamham Farm is the perfect base to explore and enjoy all the West Country has to offer. In the immediate vicinity, of interest are the Launceston Steam Railway, The Tamar Otter Park, Trethorne Leisure Farm. 

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Less than 20 miles by quiet country roads, you are on the rugged north Cornish coast, with its beautiful hidden coves and finest beaches imaginable, from Bude to Padstow the entire coastline is as dramatic as it is beautiful. Among the most popular places to visit are Crackington Haven, Boscastle and Tintagel. This coastline is wonderfully under populated  and is ideal for walking, surfing or just lying on the beach.  

The South coast, about  25 miles away, has many thriving fishing villages such as Polperro and Mevigissey and lots of tourist attractions including the Monkey Sanctuary at Looe and the Dobwalls Theme Park. Visit the world famous Jamaica Inn and enjoy the unspoilt Bodmin moor with its reservoirs and majestic scenery. The rugged hills and valleys of  Dartmoor are just a short  drive away, with interesting towns and villages such as Tavistock, Brentor & Lydford, among the places to visit are Lydford Gorge, Morwelham Quay, Roadford Reservoir and Dingles Steam Village.

The world famous Eden project at St Austell (about 45 minutes drive) is one of Cornwall's major tourist attractions. The worlds largest green houses built in a disused clay pit with plants from every type of climate.

For those who enjoy sports, Launceston has a leisure centre with squash courts, gymnasium and outdoor tennis courts, we also have 2 golf courses within 3 miles. Horse riding is just half a mile away and anglers can choose sea, reservoir and coarse fishing within a radius of 25 miles.  Roadford lake only 6 miles away has canoe, dinghy  and windsurfing facilities as well as fishing.  

To book or for more information phone 01566 772141 or email jackie@bamhamfarm.co.uk

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