Just a small selection of the places to visit and activities to do when staying at St Leonards Cottages.

Launceston Castle
Set on a large natural mound, Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, its focus is an unusual keep consisting of a 13th century round tower built by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, inside an earlier circular shell-keep.
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Launceston Steam Railway
The Launceston Steam Railway - a two and a half mile steam railway running through the glorious Kensey Valley, linking the historic Cornish town of Launceston to the hamlet of Newmills.
www.launcestonsr.co.uk

Port Isaac
Port Isaac, was a busy coastal port from the Middle Ages to the mid 19th. century when it was an active harbour where cargoes like stone, coal, timber and pottery were loaded and unloaded. Fishing and fish-processing were also important and today there are still fishermen working from here although tourism plays an increasingly important role. Most of the old centre of the village consists of 18th and 19th century cottages, many officially listed as of architectural or historic importance, along narrow alleys and 'opes' winding down steep hillsides.
www.portisaac-online.co.uk

Tintagel
The King Arthur Legend and a dramatic landscape evoking the myth and legend associated with Britain's most famous leader. The cliff walks from the village take you into some of the most dramatic and inspiring scenery of the North Cornwall coast.
www.tintagelweb.co.uk

Boscastle
Famous harbour with witches museum and a truly beautiful village that captures the very essence of days gone by.
www.boscastlecornwall.org.uk

The Camel Trail
17 miles of flat traffic-free cycling and trail walking alongside the River Camel.
www.cornwall.gov.uk

Bodmin and Wendford Steam Railway
Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Cornwall's only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives. Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely 13 mile round trip through beautiful countryside, taking in the sights, sound and smells of a bygone age, as the era of a Cornish branch line in the 1950s reveals itself during the course of your journey.
www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk

Pencarrow
Famous Georgian house still owned and lived in by the Molesworth-St Aubyn family, near Wadebridge, Cornwall, situated in 50 acres of formal and woodland gardens.
www.pencarrow.co.uk

Polzeath
Polzeath is situated on the North coast of Cornwall, it hosts a fantastic beach and village and is also one of the worlds most renowned surfing destinations. Within walking distance from Polzeath are some other magnificent places to visit; Rock, Daymer Bay, Pentire point, St Minver, Trebetherick, the list goes on...
www.polzeath.co.uk

Rock
Rock is a village in North Cornwall located just round the first bend in the estuary mouth on the North-Eastern bank of the River Camel, adjacent to the harbour port of Padstow. The name Rock is thought to have originated from the rock quarry which was used as a source of ballast for sailing boats that had off loaded their cargo at Padstow Harbour. The quarry is now a car park. Rock is a very popular destination for the more affluent tourists and holiday makers.
www.rockincornwall.co.uk

Daymer Bay
Daymer bay is one of the jewels in North Cornwall's Crown. Between Rock and Polzeath you will find Trebetherick, and it is here that the fabulous expanse of sand that is Daymer bay, can be found.
www.thisisnorthcornwall.com

Padstow
Busy fishing village and home of the May Day 'obby' oss. Padstow has some very fine family beaches located on the estuary, a short walking distance to the north of the village.
www.padstow.com

The Eden Project
A 'must visit for any visitor to Cornwall'. See the stunning Tropical and Mediterranean Biomes.
www.edenproject.com

The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Restored by Tim Smit (of 'Eden Project fame) and friends
www.heligan.com

Jamaica Inn
Originally the coaching inn on the main London to Cornwall road. Used by smugglers, now a museum with a slant towards Daphne du Maurier
www.jamaicainn.co.uk

St Leonards Cottages are conventiently located on the Cornwall and Devon border, ensuring easy access to all parts of Cornwall and Devon. The towns of Penzance, St. Ives and Falmouth are all within a short drive from Launceston.