Lanreath is a picturesque and tranquil place to stay.  The villagers will make you feel totally at home and welcome. The pretty church, originally constructed during Norman times, is well worth a visit. Our village pub, The Punchbowl Inn, is due to open in June 2025(hopefully!) after extensive refurbishment.  Food will be available, which coupled with this being such a historic building (the first licensed public house in Britain) making this very exciting!   Pelynt village 2 miles away offers an alternative - The Jubilee Inn.  The Tipsy Cow at the top end of the village is also an excellent watering hole which offers themed nights and live music on occasion.

Our community run village shop and post office is just a few hundred yards away. It is well stocked, and currently open each morning allowing you to buy those first essentials. Alternatively, visit www.thecornishfoodboxcompany.co.uk to have your fridge and cupboards stocked for your arrival.

Lerryn

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. 

Talland 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.  The Hall Walk is another favourite, starting in Bodinnick, crossing the river by boat and spending time in Fowey before returning as a foot passenger on the ferry

Constantine Bay

Polperro Harbour

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.


Atmospheric Bodmin Moor, with its ancient stone circles, reminds us of past civilisations and the Cornish Mining Heritage. Exploring Golitha falls and a walk on the moor followed by a cream tea cannot be beaten.


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. 

Polperro in Bloom

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.

Charlestown

Fowey

Golitha Falls

Lanhydrock

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.