The Old Rectory Holiday Apartments Lanreath-by-Looe Cornwall

<body>    <div id="wrap"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tr> <img src="../images/formheader.jpg" border="0" alt="The Old Rectory Lanreath" > </tr> </table> <div id="mainMenu"> <h1>The Old Rectory - Spacious, comfortable, self-catering accommodation</h1> </div> <p> <div id="subMenuWrap"> <div id="subMenu"> <div id="sectionLinks"> <ul> <li><a href="../index.htm"> Home page</a></li> <li><a href="../directions.htm" >Location</a></li> <li class="active" >Local area</a></li> <li><a href="../attractions.htm" >Attractions</a></li> <li><a href="../climate.htm" >Climate</a></li> <li><a href="../apartments.htm" >Apartments</a></li> <li><a href="../availability.htm" >Availability/tariff</a></li> <li><a href="../booking.htm" >Booking</a></li> <li><a href="../enquiries.htm" >Enquiries</a></li> <li><a href="../testimonials.htm" >Testimonials</a></li> <li><a href="../shortbreaks.htm" >Short breaks/offers</a></li> <li><a href="../aboutus.htm" >About us</a></li> <li><a href="../whatson.htm" >What's on</a></li> <li><a href="../activities.htm" >Activity breaks/golf</a></li> <li><a href="../gallery.htm" >Photo Gallery</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="contentPageCopy"> <h1 class="blackText">The village of Lanreath and the surrounding area</h1> <p> Lanreath by Looe is a delightful place to stay.  The village is picturesque and  tranquil with a population of only a few hundred.  The  pretty church - originally constructed during Norman times, is well worth a visit.  <br> Pelynt, 2 miles away, boasts an excellent welcoming village shop, together with two marvellous restaurants.<br> You will be spoilt for choice in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.secta.org.uk/eating_out.htm">places to dine.</a></p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" src="../images/Lerryn.jpg" width="180" height="135"> Lerryn  <img border="0" src="../images/Talland Bay.jpg" width="180" height="135"> Talland Bay</p> <p>In South-east Cornwall, there are holiday activities to suit everyone and always something new to discover, however many times you visit.  We are ideally situated to explore Cornwall's unspoilt coast and countryside, both with stunning views, her beautiful gardens, heritage, country houses and attractions.  There is something here for everyone and new discoveries round every corner.</p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" src="../images/Heligan View to Mevagissey.jpg" width="160" height="120">  Coastal view     <img border="0" src="../images/Constantine Beach.jpg" width="160" height="120"> Constantine Bay<br>                                         </p> <p>The South Cornish resorts of Looe and Polperro - everyone's vision of a timeless fishing village - are just six miles away, and many other pretty coves and beaches are within easy reach - rock pools abound. The waterside town of Fowey, a regular spot for sailing, is only 10 minutes drive and a short ferry trip across the river on the Boddinick car ferry.</p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" src="../images/Polperro harbour.jpg" width="120" height="160"> Polperro harbour    <img border="0" src="../images/Polperro in Bloom.jpg" width="120" height="160"> Polperro in bloom</p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" src="../images/polperro.jpg" width="150" height="101">  Polperro    <img border="0" src="../images/looe.jpg" width="150" height="116"> East Beach, Looe  </p> <p> Some of the best and most famous of Cornwall's superb gardens within easy driving distance - including the celebrated Lost Gardens of Heligan, and the world famous Eden Project. Cornwall is bathed by the edges of the Gulf stream with the benefit of early spring and lingering summer.  Plants flourish in our superb gardens - Cornwall is truly a gardener’s paradise. </p> <p> <img border="0" src="../images/woods.jpg" align="right" width="150" height="106">Atmospheric Bodmin Moor, with its ancient stone circles, reminds us of past civilisations.  Golitha falls are a favourite with our children.<br>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img border="0" src="../images/lanhydrock.jpg" align="left" width="150" height="93">We are located close to historic houses, including Anthony House with beautiful grounds landscaped by Repton, Mount Edgcumbe and Cotehele.  Our heritage is preserved in such National Trust jewels as Lanhydrock.  </p> <p> </p> <p>There are opportunities to try new skills with such  water sports as sailing, surfing and canoeing.  It is a delight to explore the countryside by foot, cycle or horseback.  Why not try karting?</p> <p>For those who enjoy sea fishing, the port of Looe is a noted location (we can help you arrange fishing trips if you wish) while Coarse and Game fishing are available at several locations within a reasonable distance, including Bake Fishing Lake at Trerulefoot, Saltash.. </p> <p>For a round of Golf, Looe Golf Club is just nine miles - 15 minutes drive - away, Lostwithiel 10 miles and the internationally famous St Mellion Golf Club 20 miles. Get a round of golf free with our <a href="activities.htm">half price offer</a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><b><font size="2">The Old Rectory provides a location where you may enjoy the best of both worlds - the beaches and endless attractions by day; the peace and tranquillity of the gardens, pool and village when you feel you need to relax.   </font></b></p> <p align="center"> </p> <h3>Things to do, Places to see</h3></p> <p>Cornwall is not merely about sea and sand! Just take the time to relax and look back from the coastline, you will see that there are so many other things to see and do. Here is just a small selection accessible from The Old Rectory. </p> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td width="51%" valign="top"> <p><b>Places of general interest </b></p> <p>Fowey <br> Polperro <br> Looe <br> Charlestown <br> Lands End <br> St Michael's Mount<br> Giant's Hedge Lanreath</p> </td> <td width="49%" valign="top"> <p><b>Beaches & Rock Pools</b></p> <p>Lantic Bay <br> Lantivet Bay <br> Looe<br> Plaidy<br> St Austell bay <br> Talland Bay <br> Whitsands Bay </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <b>Houses, Castles & Gardens</b> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="51%" valign="top" height="138"> <p>Antony - National Trust<br> Cotehele - NT <br> Lost Gardens of Heligan <br> Mount Edgecumbe<br> Pendennis Castle<br> Saltash<br> Tintagel Castle <br> Trerice - NT<br> Trewithen </p> </td> <td width="49%" valign="top" height="138"> <p>Carnewas - NT <br> Glendurgan - NT<br> Lanhydrock - NT <br> Pencarrow<br> Restormel Castle <br> St Mawes Castle <br> Trebah<br> Trelissick - NT <br> The Eden Project</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="51%" valign="top" height="147"> <p><b>Kids attractions (Old & Young)</b></p> <p>Dobwalls Adventure Park<b><br> </b>National Marine Aquarium <br> Looe Monkey Sanctuary<br> Polperro Model Village<br> Porfell Animal Land<br> Tamar Donkey Sanctuary</p> </td> <td width="49%" valign="top" height="147"> <p><b>Outdoor Pursuits</b></p> <p>Deer Park Forest <br> Tamar Canoeing<br> Liskeard Cycle Hire <br> Looe Scuba Diving <br> Riding at St Veep<br> Sea and River Cruises <br> Walk the SW Coastal Path</p> <p><i>plus many more</i></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="51%" valign="top" height="147"> <p><b>Sea Fishing</b></p> <p><b>Boat - </b>Fowey - Looe - Polruan</p> <p><b>Rock</b> - Pencarrow Head</p> <p><b>Beach</b> - Plaidy</p> <p><i>plus Coarse Fishing at various locations</i></p> </td> <td width="49%" valign="top" height="147"> <p><b>Golf</b></p> <p>Looe<br> Lostwithiel<br> Portwrinkle<br> St Mellion</p> <p> <i>just a small selection </i></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <div align="center"> <td valign=top style='padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm'> <FONT size=+1><a href="attractions.htm" >Please also see our Attractions page </a><br></FONT> </td> </div> <hr> </div> </div> <img src="../images/formfooter.jpg">  <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript"> var sc_project=422506; var sc_invisible=1; var sc_partition=2; var sc_security=""; </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/frames.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.statcounter.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://c3.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=422506&java=0&security=&invisible=1" alt="web page hit counter" border="0"></a> </noscript>  </html>