Location &
Village Amenities
The
village of St Breward is readily accessed across the moor from the
A30 crossing at Temple, also via Camelford and Bodmin .
With
the house located in the heart of the village, all amenities are
conveniently nearby, including a Pub , The Old Inn, with
award winning restaurant providing full lunch and evening meal
facilities, Post Office/Coffee Shop , General Stores
which is always well stocked, Doctor's Surgery , and Church
with a peal of 6 bells for campanologists!
St
Breward is a small but thriving community of 800, its Parish being
one of the largest in Cornwall, covering a large part of the Moor
including it's two highest peaks, Roughtor and Brown Willy.
Originally a village centred round granite quarrying, you can
visit nearby our last remaining active quarry at De Lank and
choose, perhaps, your polished kitchen worktop or floor tiles!
Regular
community activities in the village do not intrude on your stay,
but participation or a visit are welcomed! This year's highlight
is the annual St Breward Carnival procession on Saturday
3rd July - our Carnival is perhaps one of the largest village
carnivals in North Cornwall and includes a week of displays and
activities prior to the procession.
If
possible, take a chance to listen to the St Breward Silver Band ,
our renowned local band, that plays regularly at events around the
county - always popular is their traditional performance at Port
Isaac harbourside on Thursday evenings in the summer season.
  
  
Attractions
The
Coastline , approx 7 miles away, provides magnificent walks
along some of Cornwall's most dramatic Heritage coastline. From
Tintagel to Polzeath the views are breathtaking.
Popular
Beaches are to be found at Port Gaverne , Trebarwith
Strand , Rock , Daymer Bay and Polzeath
a renowned surfing venue. More secluded and a spectacular 3/4 mile
walk is Tregardock Beach .
Golf
can be enjoyed at several courses in the area with St Enodoc
at Rock, St Kew at St Kew Highway, and Bowood
at Lanteglos, being very close by.
Fishing
can also be enjoyed with local facilities available for Trout
fishing at various lakes, Salmon fishing on
the River Camel and Sea fishing from the ports and
beaches.
Bodmin
Moor , with its two peaks Rough Tor and Brown
Willy , the highest point in Cornwall, provides open
moorland walking with visible evidence of prehistoric settlements
and stone circles, together with unusual natural rock formations
such as the Cheesewring at Minions .
You can also visit the Heritage Centre at Minions detailing the
local Mining industry and its history. For Daphne
du Maurier fans, her famous book Jamaica Inn was
based round the actual pub of this name which can be found off the
A30 in the centre of the moor at Bolventor , together
with a museum.
Blisland ,
some 2 miles from St Breward, offers the largest village green in
Cornwall, a Church with fascinating interior decor, and the
Blisland Inn, a former CAMRA pub of the year, providing a wide
range of real ales for the connoisseur - try the special brew for
the day always at a reduced price!
Bodmin
is the former county town for Cornwall - visit Shire House in
the centre and Bodmin Jail for experiences of olde!
Wadebridge
is found at the head of the Camel Estuary, with all its amenities
such as a 2-screen cinema, restaurants, supermarkets, doctors and
a surgery. One of the most popular attractions in this market town
is the famous Camel Trail , an unspoilt cycle track
along the disused railway line, west to Padstow and
east to Bodmin , following the River Camel and its
Estuary. The Camel Trail starts at Poley's Bridge, 2 miles south
of St Breward.
Port
Isaac , some 9 miles from St Breward, is a charming working
fishing village set in a natural harbour. Here you will find
restaurants, hotels and other attractions.
Tintagel
on the North Coast is noted for its beaches and National Trust
Post Office. The Castle, reputed home of King Arthur ,
is well worth a visit. Nearby, Boscastle can be
found with its old harbour, and fine walks on nearby cliffs.
Padstow ,
a quaint old town with fishing harbour, lobster farm and the home
of Rick Stein's famous seafood restaurant. A boat ride across the
Camel Estuary takes you to Rock .
Travelling
south takes you to The Eden Project near St
Austell , a unique experience consisting of enclosed
tropical gardens and entertainment venue. Proclaimed the Eighth
Wonder of the World, this is already destined to be the major
attraction in the South West and will be a must to visit whether
you are a keen gardner or not!
For
wine buffs, a visit to the Camel Valley Vineyard is
well recommended with plenty of Locally produced varieties to
choose from to fill the winerack at home and, for steam buffs, the
Bodmin Steam Railway is a must - both can be found
at Bodmin.
Bell
Ringing , with Cornwall's wide variety of ancient Churches,
many in superb settings, campanologists can keep their hand in at
tower ringing, either joining in on practice nights or visiting a
number of churches on a pre-arranged tour - contact Peter Glaser
for advice on recommended towers in the North Cornwall area. St
Breward's Tower practice night is every Tuesday in the month bar
the last (which is held at Blisland Tower), 7:30pm - 9pm.
There
are many more places and "things to do" that can be
recommended - if you have any further suggestions you would wish
to be added to the above, please let us know so that others can
enjoy part of your memorable visit to Cornwall.
Cornwall
has always been a holiday location for the youngsters as well as
the more mature! Catering for all ages and tastes from children's
entertainment and leisure sports to walking, historic houses and
tropical gardens, Cornwall has it all - all readily accessible
from St Breward in North Cornwall.
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