Great Location

Ladock is perfectly situated for visiting the whole of Cornwall, being within easy reach of the magnificent Eden Project, and many beautiful gardens including Trelissick and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

There are some lovely walks to take in and around the village of Ladock itself. Visit our charming local church which dates from the Norman times and which boasts a beautiful William Morris stained glass window.

For evening meals, there is a pub within a few yards where you can sample some of Cornwalls fine ales and there’s an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants in nearby villages and the cathedral city of Truro is just 7 miles away.

Local Interest

Cornwall has so much to offer that what follows is just a taster of the things to do and places to go. Although as we are so centrally located nothing is more than
an hours drive away.

Within a short distance of Bissick Old Mill lie some of the most magnificent Gardens of Cornwall:

• The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• The Eden Project
• Trelissick
• Trevarno,
• Bosvigo,Trebah and Probus Demonstration Gardens

Indeed almost all of Cornwalls famous Gardens are within a 30 mile radius of Ladock. And if gardens are your thing there are several that open their doors for charity in and around Ladock for a few days each year.

Beaches

It is only 20 minutes drive to either coast. The north coast with its excellent beaches and superb array of water sports attracts surfers and bodyboarders from all over. For the novice why not have a surfing lesson at the academy at Watergate Bay in Newquay.

Horse Riding

For other sporty types horseriding can be arranged with prior notice at a stables in nearby Grampound and at Perranporth you can do a beach ride (2 hours), a pub ride ( 3 hours. 1 hour in the pub!) and there’s even a childrens trek (6 years and above).

Golf

Nearby golf courses include Truro 18), Newquay (18/Links) and Perranporth (18/Links).

Walkers

For walkers, novice and experienced alike, the south west coastal path offers stunning scenery and breathtaking views. Check out our walking guides which are graded for time and toughness.

Fishing Villages

The more rugged south coast has many charming fishing villages such as:

• Polperro
• Mevagissey
• St Mawes
• Looe.

Visit the beautiful unspoilt Roseland Peninsula, with its winding roads, delightful beaches, quaint villages, hidden creeks and historic inns. Take a trip across the River Fal via the King Harry Ferry, (voted in the top ten of car ferry journeys in the world) and have a drink or meal at the Smugglers Cottage of Tolverne rife with history from D-Day and beyond.

Local History

For those with an interest in history, there are several National Trust and English Heritage properties nearby, such as Trerice, Lanhydrock, the castles of St Mawes, Pendennis, Restormel and Tintagel, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. In addition there are many ancient sites in the vicinity, including prehistoric stone circles, burial chambers and the Iron Age village of Chysauster is a short drive away in Penzance. There are museums to cater for all interests from the Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor to the Poldark Mine, from Magnificent Music Machines to the Geevor Tin Mine and from the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro to the Maritime Museum in Falmouth.

Food & Drink

For the foodie, Cornwall’s reputation is spreading far and wide. Try a traditional cream tea or a pasty, visit one of the many farmers markets or food fairs overflowing with delicious Cornish fare. Whether you want seafood at Rick Steins restaurant in Padstow, Michelin starred cuisine at the Paul Ainsworth at No6 or something a little simpler there is
something here for all tastes.

Art

For art enthusiasts, galleries abound. St Ives offers the Tate Gallery and the Dame Barbara Hepworth Museum. In the Summer months theatre lovers can visit the famous open air Minack Theatre, spectacularly carved out of the cliffs at Porthcurno or why not attend an opera production in the gardens at Trelissick or a concert or play at Truro’s Hall for Cornwall.

Wildlife

For lovers of wildlife, within a mile you can go on a Beaver walk run by the Cornwall wildlife trust, the National Seal Sanctuary, the Screech Owl Sanctuary, Paradise Park and Newquay Zoo are close at hand. So too is Newquay Sea life Centre, Tamar Otter Sanctuary and the Monkey sanctuary at Looe.

Family Fun

Talking of wildlife, let’s not forget the children! Flambards Theme Park, Dairyland, Trethorne Leisure Farm, Camel Creek family theme park, Retallack water sports and Lappa valley are just a few of the many attractions aimed especially at the little ones.

Shopping

And finally, shopping! Of course there are ample shopping opportunities from the small craft shops to the big name stores. Truro boasts a wide range of speciality shops and markets . The Kingsley Village with M & S, Boots, Next, TK Max is just 2 miles away, Trago Mills outlet village is just 20 minutes drive away if you like a bargain.