Things To Do

Our recommendations for days out and places to eat in Devon and Cornwall within a 30 mile radius of the old station

National Trust Cadsonbury woods and hill fort

National Trust Cadsonbury Woods and Hill Fort

This site is free to visit and enter

Carved out from a natural hill, this single ditched Iron age hill fort, which Is a scheduled ancient monument, was created between the 5th and 3rd centuries BC. It probably served as a beacon site as well as a protect dwelling. At the summit of the hill fort, look out for dark green fritillary butterflies in the grass and health land. Meadow pipits, snipe and yellow hammer birds are also regular visitors

The woods at Cadsonbury is a great place to visit at any time in any season. In the sunshine the woodland paths along the River Lynher (pronounced LINE-ER) offer cooling shade. There’s an abundance of flora and fauna for walkers to enjoy throughout the year. Look out for otter, salmon, and birds including dippers and kingfishers which can be spotted along the river. Grayling butterflies as well as the predator hornet robberfly. The area is also home to hazel dormice. If your dogs like to splash around in the water, there’s plenty of opportunity for them to do so here

Highly recommended for Photographers, nature lovers, walkers and dog walking

  • Free parking
  • Dog friendly
The Tamar Inn, Calstock

The Tamar Inn, Calstock

A pub and restaurant in a stunning location, regular live music events and a monthly quiz night, check their website for events. Booking recommended

  • Ample parking in Calstock village car park
  • Dog friendly
St Mellion Hotel, golf club and spa

St Mellion Hotel, Golf Club and Spa

Two challenging golf courses, gym and spa, restaurant and bar, tried, tested and recommended

Booking recommended

  • Free parking
  • Dogs not permitted
Crocadon Farm

Crocadon Farm

Highly recommended restaurant serving delicious quality food. Farm shop and tea rooms planned to re-open in Spring 2023. We recommend checking the website as the restaurant and farm shop is new and in a progressive state of growth and change. Booking essential

  • Free parking
  • Dog friendly
Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbot

Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbot

Highly recommended for lunch, dinner, cocktails, drinks, coffee/tea or afternoon tea

The gardens extend to over 100 acres and were created by Sir Humphry Repton, one of our favourite places locally for all of the above… and our special occasion meals. We also love to stroll around the beautiful extensive gardens and woodland, it’s a real treat. Booking Essential

  • Free parking
  • Dog friendly
The Secret Stable

The Secret Stable

Provides a lovely night out in a beautiful rural setting with a choice of great pizzas and deserts, it’s a fun experience and highly recommended – check the website for available dates

  • Free parking close by
  • Dog friendly (must be kept on a lead)
The Springer Spaniel, Treburley

The Springer Spaniel, Treburley

Highly recommend for lunch and dinner and great cocktails too. Booking essential

  • Free Parking
  • Dog friendly
Pentillie Castle

Pentillie Castle

Stunningly located this award winning local castle estate set on the banks of the Tamar river is well worth a visit. It’s an exquisitely beautiful house, with stunning gardens and grounds set on the banks of the Tamar River. Across the year they hold many events including afternoon tea, dinners, tours and summer theatre. It’s always worth checking their website to see what’s happening. Christmas time is lovely at Pentille with all sorts of festivities including wreath making workshops and carols in the courtyard

  • Free Parking
  • Dog friendly
Tre, Pol and Pen

Tre, Pol and Pen

We highly recommend a visit to this wonderful local favourite, it also has much on offer for visitors:

An award winning farm shop with it’s own butchery, a licensed restaurant and coffee shop, pizza Friday’s and Sunday lunch – booking a table in advance for all events is essential. Check their website for events which range from music, theatre, outdoor cinema and workshops

The kitchen at Tre, Pol & Pen is the heart of the farm shop serving warming breakfasts, delicious lunches, cream teas, coffee and cake daily. All dishes are freshly made or cooked to order using the best local produce whenever possible. The restaurant is licensed and serves a range of wine, beer, cider & cocktails

  • Large free car park
  • Dogs are not permitted
The Bedford Hotel

The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock

Reputedly where afternoon cream tea was invented, why not treat yourself to a Devon cream tea? On this side of the border they put the cream first, in Cornwall it’s done the correct way, obviously it should be jam first! Or… Why not try both ways? It actually tastes different so you can be the judge of which you prefer…

It’s another good place for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a decent menu. Booking recommended

  • Free Parking
  • Dog friendly