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What
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Boturnell
Barns are set in the beautiful Cornish countryside, allowing
easy access to all parts of the county and Devon. There are
many place of great interest, beautiful beaches and breathtaking
moorland together with picturesque ancient fishing harbours
all within a short distance. These are just a few of the facilities
available. More information is available in each cottage.
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Riding:
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RIDING
STABLES IN CORNWALL
Lower Tokenbury Equestrian Centre, Caradon Town, Liskeard (also
riding on Bodmin Moor) (01579) 362747
Pensilva Livery, Brook Barn, Farm, Pensilva, Liskeard (01579)
363617
T M International School of Horsemanship, Sunrising Riding Centre,
Henwood, Liskeard (01579) 362895
St Veep Riding Stables, Little Hadley, St Veep, Lostwithiel
(01208) 873521
Snowland Riding Centre, Snowland, Lanescot, Par (01726) 814846
Boskell Riding Centre, Boskell Farm, Trethowel, Trenance Downs,
St Austell (01726) 73049
Lanjeth Riding School, The Green, Lanjeth, St Austell (01726)
74633
Barguse Riding Centre, The Grange, Lockengate, St Austell (01208)
831817
Elm Park Equestrian Centre, Elm Park, North Beer, Boyton, Launceston
(01566) 785353
St Leonards Equitation Centre, Okehampton Road, St Leonards,
Polson, Launceston (01566) 775543
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| Family
Entertainment |
KART
& QUAD CENTRE
Menheniot Station, Liskeard Tel: 01579 347229
Quads & Karts. Easter to October daily. November to Easter
weekends
Colliford Lake
http://www.collifordlakepark.co.uk/
Colliford Lake Park is the perfect
venue whatever the weather!
Whether you're organising an educational workshop, a team
building exercise, throwing a birthday party or wedding reception,
Colliford Lake Park can accommodate all your needs.
Inside we can cater for parties of up to 200 people.
For larger groups we can erect a marquee in front of the café,
overlooking the beautiful lake and parkland.
We frequently host live music events so we can accommodate
your band with ease, and for the more adventurous, we can
arrange waterskiing by the lake!
Please contact us with your individual requirement and find
out just what we can do for you!
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Liskeard Chamber of Horrors
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http://www.liskeardchamberofhorrors.co.uk/
The Chamber of Horrors is located in
the depths of Liskeard within the walls of a former nunnery.
Ghostly sightings in this part of town abound with mysterious
sightings and unexplained events.
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WINGZ
BIRD & ANIMAL SANCTUARY |
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http://www.wingzbirdsanctuary.co.uk/
Finally
offically open's it's doors on May 29th at 10am. We passed
our Zoo inspection & are now ready for visitors. Wingz
is also home to a family of Meerkats, wallabies,chipmunk's
to name a few. We also do bird boarding for holidays etc,
nail & beak trimming, plus have a small amount of bird
seed for sale will soon be doing aviary panels to order, including
occasionally selling budgies & cockatiels when avaliable.
Prices for visits are Adults £5.50, Child (3-16) £3.50,Senior/Disabled-with
carer £4.50 each, locals get a 50p discount all yr round
with proof of address (utility bill). We have a picnic area
with garden games we hope you will come and enjoy the lovely
setting wingz has to offer.
We Look Forward To Seeing You
See attached leaflet |
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Days out in Liskeard |
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| Canoeing |
www.canoetamar.co.uk
Whilst this sport usually requires previous experience, an organisation
in Calstock has facilities for the inexperienced to enjoy the
pleasure of canoeing on the River Tamar. A delightful way of
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| Fishing |
The waters off the South
East Cornish Coast and the inland lakes and ponds are excellent
for fishing. Whether you enjoy coarse fishing, game fishing,
crabbing, shark fishing, beach fishing, fishing from the rocks
or fishing from a boat, there is something for you near to Looe
or off the coast of Looe. Wrasse, conger, flatfish, rays, pollack,
mackerel, whiting, dabs and bass are some of the fish that can
be found off the Cornish coast. Wander along the quayside to
find your perfect trip. Equipment is usually provided but it
would be wise to check first.
http://www.looechandlery.co.uk/trips.html
Bake Lakes have 15 acres of water offering fishing for all
and natural history in abundance. They have a Kingfisher in
residence and rare dragonflies regularly recorded.
http://www.bakelakes.co.uk/
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| Sailing |
Siblyback Lake is actually a
reservoir owned by South West Water but hosts facilities which
are run by Waterfront Sports in Exmouth. They offer a range
of sports including windsurfing and sailing. Siblyback is
one of the best recreational reservoirs in Cornwall. http://www.swlakestrust.org.uk |
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| The Eden Project |
www.edenproject.com
Holiday cottage Cornwall close to the Eden Project. Hailed as
'Eighth Wonder of the World' the Eden Project has become the
'must see' attraction in Cornwall. The gigantic global garden,
the size of thirty football pitches, is designed to tell the
fascinating story of man's relationship with, and dependence
upon, plants and is set in a breathtaking 35 acre crater |
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| The Monkey Sanctuary
Trust |
http://www.monkeysanctuary.org/
The Monkey Sanctuary is situated in beautiful woodlands overlooking
Looe Bay. For nearly 40 years the Victorian House & Gardens
have been home to a colony of woolly monkeys.
Watch a colony of Amazonian Woolly Monkeys in their extensive
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| Magnificent Music
Machines |
Mill House, St Keyne, Liskeard www.paulcorinmusic.co.uk |
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| Railways
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Looe Valley Line
On the Looe Valley Line branch line one mile east
of St Keyne village, working exhibits of many performing music
machines including fair organs, player pianos, a Polyphon
music box and a great Wurlitzer pipe organ,
Bodmin Steam Railway
www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk
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| Porfell
Fam Animal Land |
www.porfellanimalland.co.uk
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| Places to Eat |
Places to eat in Liskeard
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| Place of Historic
Interest: |
Lanhydrock House,
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-lanhydrock.htm
Antony House,
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-antony
Carnglaze Caverns www.carnglaze.com
Port Eliot, dogs welcome & Wednesday's
are of the lead days http://www.porteliot.co.uk/
Jamaica Inn. www.jamaicainn.co.uk
The Donkey Sanctuary www.donkeypark.com
And for other places to visit see www.secta.org.uk
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Places to eat in Liskeard |
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The
Cottages
