Local Area

The village of Lanreath and the surrounding area

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.  Our village pub The Punchbowl Inn  is an easy stroll away and serves delicious food Tuesday to Saturday and for Sunday lunch.  Our community run village shop and post office is just a few hundred yards away.  It is well stocked, and open until 6.00pm allowing you to buy those first essentials when you arrive. Alternatively, visit www.food4myholiday.com to have your fridge and cupboards stocked for your arrival.

Visit The Magic of Cornwall for images of the village.  Visit www.lanreath.com for village information and photographs.

You will be spoilt for choice of places to eat out.

Lerryn

Talland Bay

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.  Cornwall is now a World Heritage Site

View from Heligan to Mevagissey

Constantine Bay

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.

Looe was nominated in the 2007 Guardian Best Seaside Town competition and made it to the final 12.  Although our Cornish competitor, St Ives, won, the write up says it all.....

Polperro Harbour

Polperro in Bloom

Charlestown

Fowey

Some of the best and most famous of Cornwall's superb gardens are 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.

Golitha Falls

Lanhydrock

Atmospheric Bodmin Moor, with its ancient stone circles, reminds us of past civilisations.  Golitha falls are a favourite with our children.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Things to do, Places to see

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.

If you are looking for a hotel in Looe follow this link: Looe Hotels iknow-cornwall.co.uk

For more information on Cornwall visit: www.cornwallinformation.com