The historic town of Launceston is just a short 12 min drive away from the cottage through some beautiful Cornish Villages. 

Here you will find a very beautiful high street and central square full of local vendors shops. Whether you pop into town to climb the castle grounds, do some retail therapy, or try the local grog in many of the pubs dotted around town, there is something for everyone!

Did you know:

Launceston Castle was built in 1070 by William The Conqueror’s half brother and is a great example of a Norman Motte-and-Bailey Castle.

Launceston is one of the most important towns in Daphne du Maurier's novel Jamaica Inn

The Natural Fibre Company is a British wool mill based in Launceston and is the only small-scale full range textile mill in the UK.

A former student of Launceston College was actor Sir Roger Moore.

In the early 19th century, Launceston gave its name to the settlement, Launceston Tasmania, which is now the second largest city in Tasmania, NZ.