A selection of holiday properties in Redruth
Redruth dates back as far as the twelfth century, when it was developed around a ford. The town was once the capital of Britain's largest and richest tin mining area. The town's tin mining industry was in fact so productive that its stream became discoloured from the amount of iron oxide being produced by the mining, and hence Redruth got its name - rhyd meaning ford, and ruth meaning red. Redruth is overlooked by Carn Brea and Carn Marth, two huge granite hills. On top of Carn Brea is a medieval castle, and a nineteenth century monument dedicated to Lord Francis Basset. Lord Basset was one of the major mine owners in the Camborne-Redruth district at the time. The castle was built by the Basset family in the fourteenth century. Redruth was once home to William Murdoch, inventor of the gas light. Murdoch's house still stands in the centre of Redruth today. Each June, local schools celebrate Murdoch Day in honour of the great inventor, by parading and dancing through the town's streets. Redruth has a town trail which includes many sites of historical interest, including the Mining Exchange (now the Cornish Studies Library), the railway viaduct and the town clock. Gwennap Pit, where John Wesley used to preach, is nearby, as is Carn Brea Leisure Centre and Tehidy Country Park.
Take a look at what to do around Redruth
Manor Farmhouse Cott, St Day
No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 4
No smoking allowed
From £266
Approached down a leafy track in a peaceful traffic free environment, amidst rolling countryside studded with ancient mines, hidden creeks and villages, the location offers an idyllic 'away from it all' setting ...
Polgear Mill, Carnmenellis
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £264
Embrace farm life at Polgear Mill, set amid a rich landscape of fields and pasture positioned perfectly to discover the coastal hot spot destinations and sandy beaches, all within a short ...
Hillside Cottage, Nr Redruth
1 Pet Allowed- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £251
Benefitting from a peaceful village location that is 7 miles from the vibrant maritime town of Falmouth, 6 miles from the bustling cathedral city of Truro and 7 miles from the ...
Mynheer Farm Barn, Redruth
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £335
The guest book is full of outstanding reviews from couples and families alike - this smart period barn is situated off the beaten track amidst a scenic, rural landscape yet ...
Carn Villa Cottage, Nr Lanner
- 1 Pet Allowed
Sleeps 6- No smoking allowed
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From £400
Offering easy travelling to a wonderful choice of outstanding Atlantic coast surfing beaches, and with good road links to Penzance, St Ives, Falmouth, Truro and Newquay, there are numerous options to add ...
