Gunnislake

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Population: 2000
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Folk Customs:
Cornish Midsummer Bonfires
Helston Floral Day Furry Dance
Padstow 'Obby 'Oss
Quinquennial Knill Dance,
St Columb Hurling
Tom Bawcock's Eve

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Gunnislake is an attractive village set in the eastern edge of Cornwall, and is home to nearly two thousand people. Its Cornish stone cottages rise steeply on the slopes of the Tamar Valley just across from the Tamar River. Lush, green countryside entice walkers to the area where a network of winding paths unravel, and yet it is only 20 miles or so from Plymouth. The village dates back several centuries and saw the arrival of the renowned artist Turner in 1813, who captured the stunning views, and the onset of a mining boom in the 19th Century, where the mining of Tin, Lead, and even Arsenic played its part, however, it was the mining of Copper which led to the growth and success of the area which saw shops, churches and pubs being built to cater to the rising population which at its height reached seven thousand. Today's visitors to this World Heritage Site will discover four welcoming pubs, and a range of village shops catering for the essential purchase. A short walk around the village will uncover the terminus of the Tamar Valley Line Railway which journeys through to Plymouth, and a statue recognising the courage of the mining families.

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Tamar Valley Donkey Park & Sancturay

Care Home

Woodlands

Classes

The Orchard Studios

Pub and Bar

Buccaneer Inn
Rising Sun Inn
The Rifle Volunteer

School

Gunnislake Primary School
The Orchard Studios

Shops

Redherring PA Hire
Tregannick Farm

Places to Stay near Gunnislake

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Horn of Plenty (The) (1.12 miles)

Horn of Plenty (The)
The Horn of Plenty is one of those very special places that one constantly seeks but rarely finds. Surrounded by four acres of gardens and orchards, the property nestles into the foothills of Dartmoor with ... More | visit website
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The Rifle Volunteer (1.27 miles)

The Rifle Volunteer

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Built in the 17th century The Rifle Volunteer was originally built to accommodate a Mine Captain and his family during the hey day of the mining industry in the area. ... More

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RubbyTown Farm (1.32 miles)

Our charming character farmhouse, dating from 17th Century, nestles in the lovely Tamar Valley amongst 260 acres of woodland and pasture abounding with wildlife.Whilst retaining its charm the farmhouse is furnished to a high standard ... More | visit website
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The Coachouse Hotel & Restaurant (2.35 miles)

The Coachouse Hotel & Restaurant
A lovely nineteenth century Coach House on the edge of Dartmoor, close to historic Tavistock and the Tamar Valley. The valley is of outstanding natural beauty, yet only 15 miles from Plymouth. ... More | visit website
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Old Coach House Hotel (2.35 miles)

Old Coach House Hotel

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This lovely 19th century coach house is set on the edge of Dartmoor, close to historic Tavistock and the Tamar Valley. The valley is of ... More

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Rumleigh Farm (2.43 miles)

Rumleigh Farm
Rumleigh Farm sits in the wonderful wildlife haven that is the Tamar Valley. On the edge of west Devon, facing Cornwall, it is ideally suited for exploring the moors, the coasts and is close to ... More | visit website
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The Old Forge (2.75 miles)

The Old Forge
The Old Forge was, until the 1940s, the local area's Smithy. The accommodation provides a double bedroom, wet room, kitchen and lounge/diner with bed settee. Suited best to couples (children are not allowed in the ... More | visit website
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Coombe Wood Lodge (3.14 miles)

Coombe Wood Lodge

The house is new with all modern facilities and is roomy and comfortable. We endeavour to make all our guests welcome starting with tea and biscuits on arrival. There is also afternoon tea available so ... More | visit website

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Appledown House (3.42 miles)

Appledown House

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Appledown House Country Bed and Breakfast is set in a lovely rural location in the heart of the Devon countryside, just about as far away from the every day stresses ... More

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Browns Hotel (3.43 miles)

Browns Hotel
The historic West Country town of Tavistock was the birthplace of one of England's most intrepid explorers, Sir Francis Drake, while back in Victorian times it was renowned as the world's major copper-producing area. Now it ... More | visit website

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