Eden Project
Probably Cornwall’s most famous tourist attraction. Located in a disused clay mine near St Austell. Their amazing biomes house plants from all around the world and each biome has its own climate, from tropical to arid. Eden has also become a venue for concerts.
Bodelva Par, St Austell, Cornwall PL24 2SG
01726 811911
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Lost Gardens of Heligan
The largest garden restoration in Britain, which includes a massive 57 acres of planted garden, 27 acres of jungle valley garden, combined with a wonderful collection of walled gardens, grotto, Italian garden etc.
Pentewan St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6EN
01726 845100
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Walks near Looe & South East Cornwall
We keep a booklet in the hotel listing walks around the Looe area. The coastal path is the most popular. This runs the entire coast of Cornwall, nearly 300 miles. A day trip walking either way to Polperro or Seaton is a must. One place well worth walking to on a nice day is The Cheese Ring at Minions. A short drive to the village then a short walk up to the stones. This is one of the highest points in Cornwall. Just a few miles from here, heading back towards Liskeard are Golitha falls. They are not quite Niagara, but a very pleasant stop off for some peace and quiet.
Antony House
Superb early 18th-century mansion set in parkland and fine gardens. Faced in silver-grey Pentewan stone and flanked by colonnaded wings of mellow brick, this classically beautiful house is a beguiling mixture of the formal and informal. Still the home of the Carew Pole family, it contains fine collections of paintings, furniture and textiles. The grounds border the Lynher estuary and include a formal garden with topiary, a knot garden, modern sculptures and the National Collection of Daylilies. Antony was used as the film set for Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton.
Torpoint, PL11 2QA
01752 812191
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Lanhydrock House
Magnificent late Victorian country house with gardens and wooded estate. Lanhydrock is the perfect country house and estate, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home. After a devastating fire in 1881 the house was refurbished in the high-Victorian style, with the best in country-house design and planning, and the latest mod cons. The kitchens, nurseries and servants’ quarters offer a thrilling glimpse into life ‘below stairs’, while the luxurious family areas, elegant dining room and spacious bedrooms reveal the comforts of ‘upstairs’ living. Experience the heyday of the Agar-Robartes family, who made Lanhydrock their home, and discover how their fortunes changed during the First World War.
Bodmin, PL30 5AD
01208 265950
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Cotehele House
Tudor house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture.A Tudor house with many stories and legends, festooned with tapestries and adorned with textiles, arms and armour, pewter, brass and old oak furniture; a magical experience as little has changed over the years. Outside, explore the formally planted terraces, or lose yourself in the Valley Garden, which includes a medieval stewpond and dovecote. Seek tranquillity in the Upper Garden or visit the two orchards planted with local apples and cherries. Cotehele Quay is the home of the restored Tamar sailing barge ‘Shamrock’ and gateway to a wider estate. The Discovery Centre tells the story of the Tamar Valley.
St Dominick, Near Saltash, PL12 6TA
01579351346
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Mount Edgcumbe House
Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I Cornish Gardens within 865 acres Country Park on the Rame Peninsula, South East Cornwall. Well worth a visit
Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1HZ
01752 822236
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Shopping (and Time Travel) at Trago Mills
Trago Mills is a Cornish phenominum. We call it our Harrods. Here you can buy just about anything and at bargain prices. The nearest Trago is on the A38 between Liskeard and Bodmin. If you are passing it’s worth dropping in. Beware though – hours and maybe days can slip by between going in and coming out. You have been warned 
Twowatersfoot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6HY
01579 348877
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Carnglaze Caverns
Open All Year for self guided tours, underground guided at high seasons. 3 Gigantic Caverns with stunning Subterranean Lake. 6.5 acres of Ancient Woodland with an exceptional walk. Concerts Underground ~ Classical to Rock
Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, PL14 6HQ
01579 320251
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Paul Corin’s Magnificent Music Machines
Just outside Looe at St Keyne is a museum with a difference. Paul Corin’s Magnificent Music Machines houses a collection of organs and a fulling working Wurlitzer. Paul provides personal guided tours and is very keen to tell you the history of his machines.
St Keyne, Wishing Well Halt, near Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 4SH
01579 343108
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The Monkey Sanctuary
An amazing monkey santuary overlooking the sea, only a few miles out of Looe. Great for kids and grown-ups.
Murrayton House, St Martins, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1NZ
0844 272 1271
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The Inn on the Shore
This traditional Cornish village Inn is nestled in the spectacular beach cliffs of Downderry, near Looe. It is set amongst the unspoilt coastline and countryside and offers panoramic views of Downderry beach and the ocean beyond. Downderry beach is a Marine Conservation Society recommended beach and the beach activities include swimming, sea canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and fishing.
Downderry Torpoint, Devon PL11 3JY
01503 250027
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Walk the Coast Path
Looe is an ideal starting place for walking along the coastal path. Heading west, Polperro is about 5 miles. The walk is moderate, but there are some hills. Half way is Talland Bay, which has a couple of cafes. Our local “celebs” Richard and Judy live in Talland Bay. If you walk to the east the path will take you to Plaidy, then on to Seaton. Half way you will pass The Monkey Sanctuary, just inland from the coast path. At Seaton there is a beach, with cafes a pub and a restaurant. If you are still feeling strong a few miles further on is Downderry, where The Inn on The Shore serves great food and they have a terrace which overlooks the sea.
Looe Golf Club
Designed by six times Open champion, Harry Vardon, Looe Golf Club is set around an area of breathtaking beauty. The panoramic views from the course are stunning; to the east are the peaks of Dartmoor and the Tamar estuary, to the south, Looe Island and the channel, to the west and north, glorious countryside and Cornish moors. The clubhouse welcomes all visitors with friendly courtesy and professionalism. The fully licensed bar and catering facilities complete your day. Extensive free parking, practice putting green and practice net and range are additional amenities offered. (If you didn’t bring your clubs, Neil has some, which you’re welcome to borrow – just ask at Trehaven reception.)
Bindown, Looe Cornwall, PL13 1PX
01503 240239
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