The Classic Guide

Lifton

 
Almost nudging the border of Cornwall, Lifton lies in the folds of the hilly Devon countryside. Despite the fact that Lifton is a small village, it has two major attractions to boast. The first, The Fairground Heritage Centre, is a magical exploration of the history of fairground rides and includes some mesmerizing examples of steam-driven carousels. Holding an entirely different appeal is the nearby Roadford Lake; 730 acres of water draws anglers, watersports enthusiasts, ramblers and cyclists throughout the year. More »
 

Home Leigh Garden Centre
One of the South West's largest family run garden centres. Pick up some delicious local produce here. There's an amazing choice of locally-made cakes including Cornish saffron cakes and, of course, scones, with clotted cream and jam to go with them. Cheese lovers will love the Cornish and Devon cheeses and there's plenty of quality fresh meat, produced on local farms.
www.homeleighgardencentre.co.uk
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50.648
-4.349
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Lifton Strawberry Field Farm Shop
Spend an afternoon plucking plump, juicy strawberries in the fields, then try to resist the aroma of freshly baked bread and hot pies luring you into the Barn farmhouse restaurant. If you want to stock up on West Country produce, the farm shop is bursting at the seams with local goodies.
www.liftonstrawberryfields.co.uk/shop.htm
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50.63753
-4.29052
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La Bouche Creole
Cornwall's first Creole restaurant. Recreating the hearty flavours of Louisiana using local Cornish produce.
www.labouchecreole.co.uk
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50.637
-4.357
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Lifton Hall
Bar and restaurant in a Grade II listed builing, parts of which date back to the 1600s.
www.liftonhall.co.uk
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50.643
-4.282
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Percy's
A much lauded restaurant supplied by its own 130 acre organic estate; try the home-reared pork from Percy’s Pig Herd.
www.percys.co.uk
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50.705
-4.295
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Roadford Lake
Just on the eastern fringes of Dartmoor, Roadford Lake has an Angling and Watersports Centre offering windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and brown trout angling. The Lakeside Restaurant and interactive vistor centre, plus miles of footpaths and a cycle way provide plenty of fun on dry land too.
www.swlakestrust.org.uk
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50.689
-4.232
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The Arundell Arms
It’s not often you get a Master Chef of Great Britain cooking your supper…
www.arundellarms.com
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50.643
-4.284
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The Springer Spaniel Inn
Local, seasonal ingredients cooked with flair by a Rick Stein trained chef.
www.thespringerspaniel.org.uk
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50.575
-4.334
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Cowslip Cafe
Traditional farmhouse food, homecooked on the Aga. Good vegetarian and gluten-free options are usually available here.
www.cowslipworkshops.co.uk/html/cafe.html
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50.64282
-4.385559
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Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
All the fun of the fair - an unusual homage to the weird and wonderful world of the fairground. Capturing the magic of a bygone era with vintage fairgound rides, artwork and exhibits.
www.fairground-heritage.org.uk
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50.656
-4.249
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Endsleigh Hotel and Gardens
Dine on exquisite traditional English food in the former home of the Duke of Bedford. The gardens are open to the public.
www.hotelendsleigh.com
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50.58
-4.268
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John Towl Two Wheel Centre
Rent a bike and try not to be tempted into buying one of the shiny motorbikes on offer here.
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50.64
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Lakeside Gallery
Take a peek at the Tolkien Collection - 70 paintings and drawings commissioned by the original publishers of Tolkien’s books.
www.lakeside-gallery.com
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50.582
-4.332
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Launceston
Launceston is almost entirely contained within its ancient original walls and has some unique architecture, including the imposing castle ruins that peer over the town.
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50.639
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Launceston Castle
The impressive keep sits high above the town, with a display charting its 1,000 years of history.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.15303
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50.636
-4.363
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Launceston Golf Club
Good views over Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor.
www.launcestongolfclub.co.uk
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50.647
-4.373
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Lewtrenchard Manor
Luxurious fine dining in a Jacobean manor- try the game menu in season.
www.lewtrenchard.co.uk
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50.653
-4.182
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Rowden Gardens
Vast splashes of water iris fill the 11 ponds.
www.rowdengardens.com
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50.612
-4.159
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The Barn Climbing Centre
An indoor climbing wall with bouldering and leading, plus a fully-equipped climbing gear shop.Taster sessions with qualified instructors available.
www.barnclimbingwall.co.uk
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50.59372
-4.277087
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The Harris Arms
Award-winning ‘honest food’ with gastro gongs galore on the Tamar border.
www.theharrisarms.co.uk
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50.65
-4.239
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