A selection of holiday properties in Truro
Truro is Cornwall's capital city and is considered to have the best shopping centre of the county. On the piazza alone (where Lemon Street car park used to be) there is a Debenhams, Marks and Spencer, Quiksilver, Rip Curl and Viyella as well as the Hall for Cornwall, M.I. Bar, Mannings Hotel and Restaurant, a Wetherspoons, Fabrics shop, Rowes pasty shop, Harbourside Fish n Chips, Pizza Pantry and entrance to the Pannier Market where an abundance of fascinating objects can be found as well as groceries and other food stuffs, clothes and souvenirs. There is also a flea market held in the Hall for Cornwall selling a variety of product from jewellery to second-hand books. The piazza often hosts marquees filled with local producers' stands and even international food festivals. Truro has a fascinating history: it was once an important port and tin mining centre. Tin was also brought to Truro to be tested and stamped. Truro's shipping trade was eventually lost to Falmouth. However, tin mining remained an important industry for Truro until the eighteenth century. In Norman times, a castle was constructed in Truro, but sadly none of it remains today. The city centre's buildings are either Georgian, Regency or Victorian. Many fine Georgian style houses can be seen along Lemon Street. At the top of Lemon Street is the Lander Memorial, erected in 1835 to commemorate the local Lander brothers, who discovered the source of the Nile. Truro became a Charter city in 1877, and in 1880, work began on the city's cathedral which took 30 yearsto construct. Parts of St Marys Chapel which is situated on the South East of the cathedral date back further than this and it is worth visiting to find out the full detailed history. The cathedral now dominates the city centre and hosts the Truro Cathedral Choir which is one of the best choral experiences in the country. If you have the time, why not explore the cathedral before Evensong which is held daily at 5.30pm and open for all (during term times). There are also two services on Sundays. There is a cafe "The Chapter House" which sells lunches and cream teas and a shop selling CDs of the choir as well as other Cornish bands, other Cornish memorabilia: jewellery, fudge etc, post cards, jams, religious objects etc. The Hall for Cornwall hosts all kinds of shows and performances, from opera and ballet to comedic performances and appearances by psychics. The Royal Cornwall Museum is home to many geological artefacts, including a genuine Egyptian mummy. Numerous exhibitions are run throughout the year, many displaying the work of local artists. Truro has two public parks; Victoria Gardens and Boscawen Park. Victoria Gardens has many exotic trees and plants as well as a bandstand, where live performances are held throughout the summer months. Boscawen Park has tennis courts and cricket and football pitches, as well as a children's play area and skate park. The city also has a ten pin bowling alley, a cinema, leisure centre, lawn bowling and other churches. There are countless cafes, restaurants and pubs in Truro. Truro is on the main train-line from Penzance and there are trains running daily towards Falmouth and Penzance.
Take a look at what to do around Truro
River Cottage, Nr Truro
No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 2
No smoking allowed
From £259
Not far from the stunning beaches on the Atlantic coastline and The Roseland Peninsula, River Cottage is superbly sited beside the Tresillian River with water gently lapping along its banks at full ...
Pond Cottage, Nr Stithians
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 2
- No smoking allowed
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From £256
Cottage stands detached from the owners' residence in 2.5 acres of lush gardens set around a picturesque pond and bordered by a rippling stream. An idyllic spot to leisurely idle time ...
Skyber, Stithians
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 2
- No smoking allowed
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From £231
20% reduction from brochure price for all new bookings in July and August (discount is reflected on website prices shown)
Overlooking beautifully enclosed landscaped gardens, Skyber is an attractive stone barn conversion in a tranquil idyll setting in six acres of land, with the appeal of a rural location yet Falmouth, with ...
Creamery, Feock
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 2
- No smoking allowed
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From £325
A perfectly gorgeous setting with access to extensive, typically English gardens shared with the main house (see 1533), and with its own private terrace, The Creamery could not be more delightful. Enjoy ...
Tregunna, Penpol
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 2
- No smoking allowed
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From £232
Almost on the bank of Restronquet Creek, Tregunna sits in an enviable spot with stunning waterside views. In the picturesque village of Penpol, just one mile from Feock and the National Trust's ...
Tregye Cottage, Feock
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 2
- No smoking allowed
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From £314
In a location of outstanding natural beauty close to many key points of the River Fal including the famous Trelissick Gardens at Feock, this attractive cottage provides very comfortable, romantic and relaxing ...
Mooringside, Penpol
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 2
- No smoking allowed
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From £244
With a fabulous riverside garden, a summerhouse and mooring on the bank of Restronguet Creek, Mooringside boasts a delightful position in the scenic village of Penpol. Colourful boats bobbing on ...
Stables, Old Mill Bissoe
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 3- No smoking allowed
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From £285
In the hustle and bustle of every day don't you dream of the chance to escape to a blissful oasis of peace and tranquillity where picturesque gardens with sheltered arbors, sunken ...
Mill Cottage, Old Mill Bissoe
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 4- No smoking allowed
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From £336
In the hustle and bustle of every day don't you dream of the chance to escape to a blissful oasis of peace and tranquillity where picturesque gardens with sheltered arbors, sunken ...
Chapel House, Porth Kea
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £269
Chapel House nestles tranquilly in a leafy backwater just two and a half miles from Truro in the hamlet of Port Kea, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Within half ...
Mill Cottage, Veryan
2 Pets Allowed- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £385
This delightful detached Cornish cottage is situated approximately 1/4 mile down a private lane, deep in a secluded valley on the Roseland Peninsula. It is about 12 miles from the city ...
Penhale Cottage, Tresillian
- 2 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £350
Serene, peaceful and idyllic, it is hard to imagine anywhere more relaxing than the terrace at Penhale Cottage. Overlooking the garden and meadow beyond, it is the perfect place to ...
Waterlily Cottage, Probus
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £249
Beautiful presentation, high quality furnishings and a calming coastal palette create a real home from home at Waterlily Cottage. Sitting within the thriving village of Probus the cottage is just ...
Fuchsia Cottage, Devoran
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £292
A beautiful destination for a relaxing break at any time of year, Fuchsia Cottage is a 5 minute stroll from the picturesque tidal creek in the ever-popular village of Devoran which ...
Pine Barn, Nr Perranporth
- 2 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £263
Tucked away off the beaten track in an idyllic countryside setting yet within a 10 minute drive of the magnificent Atlantic coastline and white sandy beaches, Pine Barn is well suited ...
Trethowell Cottage, Porthkea
- 1 Pet Allowed
Sleeps 5- No smoking allowed
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From £464
Sitting prettily on the hilltop overlooking two of the rivers that flow from Truro out past St Mawes and Falmouth, this perfect little cottage has been lovingly prepared and oozes unending ...
Coozevean Cottage, Nr Truro
- 1 Pet Allowed
- Sleeps 5
- No smoking allowed
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From £380
Coozevean Cottage is positioned in Perranarworthal village in a picturesque river valley perfectly nestled between Truro and Falmouth. The property boasts the ideal retreat for a super family holiday, set back and ...
Little Chycoose, Nr Truro
- 2 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 5
- No smoking allowed
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From £375
This handsome character residence offers families the chance to 'have it all', providing a relaxing escape from modern life pressures to a tranquil setting in the peaceful hamlet of Bissoe. The ambience ...
Penventinnie Barn, Truro
- 2 Pets Allowed
Sleeps 6- No smoking allowed
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From £467
Nestling on the slopes of the beautiful Kenwyn Valley, with Truro city close by, this superb barn conversion boasts a serene haven, centrally placed to explore Cornwall's finest beaches and hotspot destinations. ...
Sunny Corner, Nr Perranporth
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 6
- No smoking allowed
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From £375
Part of the White House Court collection of sympathetically converted granite stone barns found opposite the Church of St Piran in the hamlet of Penhallow within close proximity to a popular family ...
Holly Barn, Nr Perranporth
- 2 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 6
- No smoking allowed
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From £325
The white sandy beach at Perranporth is less than a 10 minute drive from this rustic retreat, set amidst mellow countryside with recreational facilities for families. Away from the hustle and ...
