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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Bamham Cottages
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Launceston
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Spring Lambs
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Eden Project
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Rocky valley
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North
Cornish Coast |
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 now 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 our
newest major tourist attraction. 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. |