During my stay in Devon and Cornwall, my most memorable visits were to several grand estates. This…read moreone was special because my family lives just down the road and it has some of the loveliest views of Plymouth across the River Tamar. You can visit the grounds (865 acres) for free, so my review is limited to that experience. For a fee you can visit the Mount Edgcumbe House and Earl's Garden. There is no garden like an English garden. This one was absolutely lovely since there were so many different and distinct areas as you rambled through the large estate. The manicured Italian and French Gardens led to the more rambling American Garden with a geyser in the middle. But really the most interesting for my son were the battery, with cannons, pointing out over the river. There is a Block House nearby that helps a child imagine defending the estate against all intruders.

One of the nicest places for a walk in the area with some great views. It's worth seeing the…read moreinteresting buildings within the park including the 18th century Folly, the Doric Thomson's Seat and the circular Milton's Temple. There are some lovely woodland trails to follow, many of which are suitable for everyone including wheelchair users. There are formal gardens too and the lovely Orangery and restaurant is well worth a visit.

The Hoe is a really good park to chill for a hour or 2…read more.. Great view of the Plymouth Sound and Drake Island. A few monuments scattered around the Park... Most noticeably the Smeaton's Tower which is the upper portion of John Smeaton's Eddystone Lighthouse, which was originally built on the Eddystone Rocks (22.5 km south) in 1759. It was dismantled in 1877 and moved, stone by stone, to the Hoe where it was re-erected. Tinside Pool is a unique 1935 Art Deco lido, outdoor swimming pool for the public to enjoy from June to end of September. Local festivities and carnivals also held in the Park during summer. Plymouth Hoe is where the locals and visitors all have a great time!

I enjoyed a walk around Plymouth Hoe. A lot of people out and about. A lot of dogs and kids as…read morewell. A great place to spend a sunny afternoon. A few monuments scattered throughout. Walk all the way to the end and see the awesome view of the water!

A lovely Tudor estate in the English countryside, I have to admit that I enjoyed the outside more…read morethan the inside. The National Trust site describes the house as "festooned with tapestries," but that is an understatement. In some rooms they overlap on the walls and cover the doors making it both dark and a little claustrophobic. I definitely got a haunted house sort of feeling. The first room we entered in the main house was filled with interesting relics, including partial sets of armor, taxidermy and weaponry. The kitchens in these stately homes are always fascinating. But, the rest of the house, I found a little creepy (maybe it was the little windows/peepholes). It didn't help that the docents were a little terse. There are informational binders in all of the rooms, so you don't need to rely on them for information. My son's absolutely favorite part of our visit was Prospect Tower. Built as a folly prior to a royal visit, if you climb the narrow staircase to the top, there are lovely views of the countryside, River Tamar and aqueduct. The gardens are beautifully maintained and the Discovery Center down the hill at Cotehele Quay provides more educational opportunities and there is a Cornish ice cream stand. We ended up preferring our time at Buckland Abbey in Devon, but if you want to view tapestries and don't mind a little poltergeist or two, this is well worth the visit.

This National Trust property is offering quite a bit for its money. It has the main house in all…read moreits glory (tapestry galore I just say), with a great upper and lower garden. It also has a quay as well as a mill. We did it all and it took us some time, as each areas is very well presented and has a lot of interesting information. I especially liked the folks at the mill, who were very eager to explain the history and the workings of the water wheel powered mill.

Only here for a few months but worth a go. Fairly reasonably priced and you get a 12 minute ride…read more Let's be clear though if you are expecting something similar to the London eye, you'll be disappointed. This is more like a large fairground wheel. Tickets are cheaper if you book online.

This estate has it all: beautiful gardens with a variety of unusual flowers and plants, lovely…read moreviews of the sea, and an interesting art deco style house. As it is run by the National Trust, the entry fee is quite high, but the money does go towards the proper upkeep of the house and grounds. Wander around the gardens, and you will also see a range of different bird species, which are resident here. The house is interesting, with the most spectacular room being the green salon at the front of the house, and there are volunteers about, who will be happy to tell you about its history. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take your camera inside. There is also a reasonably priced café near the entrance, which serve good lunch and afternoon tea.

A small post office with one till area at the back of the local shop/ petrol station. It can get…read morebusy sometimes as it serves many local people but the staff are very friendly and helpful. There is a small selection of cards, envelopes etc. obviously being limited by the space available. This is a handy location however, being on the main route between callington and plymouth and useful in being able to park in the forecourt/ adjacent road with no parking charges. The shop does have a couple of steps into it so not ideal for prams, etc. There is a post box outside the shop which collects from daily.

this post office is within the petrol station garage shop. it is very small but serves a puropse…read morewith a smile on the staffs faces. All of the staff i have dealt with have always been very friendly and helpful. They also sell birthdy cards etc although the selection is small.

I've been here a few times and it really is a lovely place to visit. I have watched it expand over…read morethe years as adjoining fields have been ploughed up and new gardens created.There are now eight acres to explore with many different types of walled gardens, from a wild flower meadow to a 'South African Garden'. There are garden tours as well on Thursdays in summer, besides various exhibitions and other events taking place throughout the year. The tea room is in the vicarage and they specialise in traditional Devonshire teas with scones, cream and jam. There are meals available too with some vegetarian choices.

Peace and tranquillity - the most magnificent acers. Truly a hidden gem. The Tea House is a must…read more A warm welcome with a pot of tea and scrumptious, delicious home made cakes.

The Sundial is situated in the middle of town, near the Disney store it is well placed there and a…read moreperfect meeting place, and as previously said a lot of other people think the same! It really is something that Plymouth is known for, and I really quite like it, except when young people put washing up liquid in it so it gets all bubbly, that is really annoying! I think it is good because the landmark is known to people even if they don't live in plymouth. It, for some reason, makes you feel really relaxed being around it, and it just feels nice being there.

Easy to find, it is in the middle of town, which makes it an ideal meeting place. Unfortunately,…read moreeveryone else thinks like that as well! It has managed to survive quite well over the years, despite some peoples efforts. Shame the sun never seems strong enough to make it work!