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Magical moments and a great musical.
... s bus drivers were on strike today and we were concerned aout possible difficulty getting public parking. Followed Mike's helpful advice and found a great park within easy walking distance of The Hall for Cornwall. Had time before the 2.30 matinee so we enjoyed lunch and a beer at a local pub (skillets of beef or mushroom& tomato) as well as Cheryl finally findimg some cross stitch kiys she has been unsucessfully chasing all over Europe. Purchased one of Mousehole ...
The sun shines and a touring we will go.
... watm sunshine overlooking the harbour. Cheryl had a pleasant conversation with some older English ladies also on holidays - they recommended a visit to nearby Lamorna - so off we went pitting ourselves in the hands of the sat nav who we are convinced loves sending us along the narrowest and tightest roads and lanes on the map.
This trip ended up being another stressful 'blind' drive along the tight winding lanes until we arrived at a ...
Venturing further afield.
Today we set out on a longer journey and ended up travelling over 250km over 8 hours. Initially we headed for Truro city. Bought tickets for a musical matinee for Thursday afternoon and then walked a little around the centre of the city. Cheryl was impressed with Lakeland kitchenwares and bought a set of cutting tools for making ginger bread houses. We shared another great Cornish pasty while walkimg past the Town Hall and Cathederal.
Drove ...
Rain, rain go away!
... quality skype sessions with Trina, Matt and later Jenny.
Weather improved a little later in the day so about 14:00 we set off on a drive to some nearby villages. Surprised nearby Port Quin consisted of nothing but a steep twisting road down into a bay, a few houses and then a similarly steep climb, on now familiar narrow roads, back up to the flatter farming lands.
Have noted a number of wind farms in Cornwall - all with about a dozen ...
Picture Perfect Polperro
... the Barbican (sea front) are tight and with plenty of twists and turns. Certainly made life difficult for the GBHS’s . . GPS. But, we finally made it. A very historic area with the first port in what is now Sutton Harbour established in the 13th century. The Founding Fathers also left here in 1620 (or so) for the New World. So, we visited the Mayflower Steps and then the Museum, being a rainy day this was a good place to be. The Mayflower Museum ...
Location
Other places to stay in Plymouth
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Jurys Inn Plymouth
50 Exeter Street, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $75 -
Holiday Inn Plymouth
Armada Way, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $113- Maybe I was just unlucky
- Not what I expected
- Nice hotel, great service
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Future Inn Plymouth
1 William Prance Road, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $76 -
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
Armada Way, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $77- Don't bother
- Oh No
- Grim, concrete, tatty, and manager with bad attitude.
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Quality Hotel Plymouth
Cliff Rd, The Hoe, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $66 -
Legacy Plymouth International
Marsh Mills, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $64 -
New Continental Hotel
Millbay Road, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $114 -
The Duke of Cornwall Hotel
Millbay Road, Plymouth | 2 star hotelfrom $107 -
Astor Hotel
14 - 22 Elliot Street, Plymouth | 1 star hotel -
Ibis Plymouth
Marsh Mills, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $53 -
Georgian House Hotel
49-51 Citadel Road, Plymouth | Hotel -
Premier Inn Plymouth - Sutton Harbour
28 Sutton Road, Plymouth | Hotelfrom $98 -
Travelodge Plymouth
Derry's Cross, Plymouth | Hotelfrom $72 -
Premier Inn Plymouth City Centre - Lockyers Quay
1 Lockyers Quay, Plymouth | Hotelfrom $102 -
Premier Inn Plymouth East
300 Plymouth Road, Plymouth | Hotelfrom $94 -
Elfordleigh Hotel
Colebrook, Plympton, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $80 -
Boringdon Hall Hotel
Colebrook Plympton, Plymouth | 4 star hotelfrom $91 -
Royal Fleet Club
9-12 Morice Square, Plymouth | Hotel -
Strathmore Hotel
Elliot Street, The Hoe, Plymouth | Hotelfrom $119 -
Mildmay Colours Inn
Fore Street, Plymouth | Hotel -
The Grosvenor Plymouth
7 - 9 Elliot St, Plymouth | Hotelfrom $106 -
Invicta Hotel
11/12 Osborne Place, Plymouth | Hotelfrom $109 -
Best Western The Restormel Lodge Hotel
Castle Hill, Lostwithiel, PL22 0DD, Plymouth | Hotel -
Sportsmans Inn
Exeter Road, Ivybridge, Plymouth | Hotel -
The Caraneal Hotel
12/14 Pier Street, Plymouth | 3 star hotelfrom $67 -
Brimpts Farm
Dartmeet, Plymouth | Hotel
