Pleasant Cottage

Pleasant Cottage enjoys a tranquil, rural location close to the villages and hamlets of St Tudy, St Breward, Mount Pleasant, and Bradford. It is a beautiful spot, 13km from Wadebridge, 17km from the sea and 12km from the nearest golf course. You can easily visit Tintagel Castle, the Eden Project, Padstow, Goss Moor Nature Reserve, the Owl Sanctuary, Trevose Heritage Coast and Golf Club and Boscastle. You will enjoy Bodmin Moor, the River Camel, the Camel Trail, and north Cornwall’s phenomenal sandy beaches. The Camel Trail is popular with walkers and cyclists, winding its way from Wadebridge to the sea at Padstow, another Cornish gem. On the edge of Bodmin is a fascinating museum and the haunting presence of the old Bodmin Jail which was built from granite from the quarry back in 1840. The family of Captain William Bligh of ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ fame lived in St Tudy for many generations. Captain Bligh was born in the village and the fateful voyage of HMS Bounty took place in 1787.

Wadebridge is charming and very pretty. It enjoys a fascinating history and offers an excellent array of shops, cafes, and restaurants as well as the wonderful Camel Trail, its wonderful walking and cycling track following the old railway route to Padstow. In June every year, Wadebridge is the site of the magnificent Royal Cornwall Show, one of the largest agricultural shows held in the country.

Padstow is Cornwall’s foodie capital with excellent restaurants owned by celebrities. The picturesque port is full of character and historical interest and offers water sports, fishing trips, speedboat rides, sea cruises and crazy golf. The town is centred around the attractive harbour with an eclectic mix of fisherman’s cottages and merchant’s houses. You can take a boat trip from the harbour with a range of activities from wildlife spotting to angling or just messing about on the water and enjoying the sunshine. Most popular are the trips to spot seals, dolphins, puffins, and basking sharks. Also popular are the ferry trips over to the upmarket resort village of Rock. The Black Tor passenger ferry takes around five to ten minutes to cross the river and runs throughout the year. Rock is a second home to many rich, famous, and holidaying royals. Overlooking Padstow, you will find the fine Elizabethan country house, Prideaux Place. It was built in 1592 and has been passed down through the generations to the current owners, Peter and Elisabeth Prideaux-Brune. It boasts formal gardens and a deer park.

The wonderful Eden Project is within easy reach with its massive, covered biomes where you can trek through the world’s largest indoor rainforest and immerse yourselves in the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean biome. There are also extensive gardens, contemporary art displays, performances, and storytelling to keep you entertained. It is an inspirational place.

Tintagel is the home of the legendary King Arthur’s Castle with the ruins dominating the cliffside just outside the village. Brimming with rocky coves, stunning scenery and glorious beaches including the nearby Trebarwith Strand and Bossiney Cove, the village enjoys several pubs and restaurants as well as a charming Old Post Office. The Southwest Coast Path passes through the village along the cliffs, heading north to the beautiful village of Boscastle with its quaint quay and village pubs.

The lively small fishing village of Port Isaac lies on a stunning stretch of coastline, halfway between Polzeath, the surfer’s paradise beach, and the popular village of Tintagel. Most of the area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Port Isaac was a busy coastal port from the Middle Ages until the mid-19th century with cargos of stone, coal, timber, and pottery. The old centre of the village is sprinkled with 18th and 19th century cottages, many listed as of architectural or historic importance. Its narrow alleys wind down the steep hillsides to the harbour.

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When it comes to natural good looks, Cornwall sets the bar for UK holiday destinations. From long stretches of sand to the jaw-dropping scenery, this coastal county makes a fabulous retreat for anyone looking to escape the city scene. But most importantly, you quickly realise that you don’t have to fly around the world to seek adventures. With forests, castles and beaches for days, Cornwall is the ultimate staycation - perfect for all ages.

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