A Delightful B & B near Callington and Liskeard, Cornwall

Places to Visit


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Swallows Rest is perfect for exploring the area. There are so many fantastic places to visit in Cornwall —and all within an easy half hour drive!

The National Trust Property, Cotehele House is just a 10 minute drive away. The gardens, with their
medieval dovecote, Victorian summer house and 18th-century tower, are glorious. Take a riverside walk and enjoy a cream tea on the quayside.

Golf St Mellion International Golf and Country club with its famous Jack Nicklaus-built course is just a 10 minute drive. Let us book a tee-time for you. Or, if a leisurely swim and sauna is more your style then St Mellion’s Leisure Club is ideal. A whole range of pampering treatments are available at their Skin Care and Spa Centre.

The Eden Project at St Austell is heralded as the 8th wonder of the world. One of the UK’s top attractions, it’s an absolute must-see!

The Lost Gardens of Heligan—described by The Times as 'The Garden Restoration of the Century'.


Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth
The National Maritime Museum – just opened the Falmouth harbour-side, transports you into the world of small boats and Cornish maritime history. Explore Falmouth for a day - here's one of its lovely beaches!

The City of Plymouth with its historic Mayflower Steps. The bustling Barbican is a great place to sit and watch the world go by over a glass of wine.

The wide open spaces of Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor offer wonderful walks and bracing fresh country air.

The seaside town of Padstow – If you love seafood, treat yourself to fish and chips or maybe dinner or at Rick Stein’s famous restaurant

The Market Towns of Tavistock, Liskeard and Launceston—each has its own charming character, history, quaint pubs and gift shops to browse.

The Minions on Bodmin Moor—at 300m above sea level, the highest village in Cornwall.
Find out all about The Bronze Age and tin and copper mining.