Where are we ?

The Rame Peninsular in East Cornwall is justly known as Cornwall’s “forgotten corner”. Situated on the south coast, most visitors to the county miss it as they continue on the A38 across the Tamar Bridge and then head westward. Not only do they miss some of the prettiest countryside in Cornwall, in character more like the South Hams, but they ensure we do not become too busy, even in the summer. Thus, there is always space on the sandy beaches.

St John-in-Cornwall, to give its full name, existed in Norman times with farming the original basis of the village. Within rolling farmland, the village is located at the head of a creek off the Tamar River which forms the county boundary between Devon and Cornwall.

Village Pub - the cottage lies at the heart of the village directly opposite the village pub. The pub has a good range of beers, including real ale and a large beer garden. See the Pub HERE. Torpoint, is five minutes drive away. Additionally, the chain ferry there links to Plymouth. With typical Cornish aplomb, you enter Cornwall for free, but are charged to go back into Devon!

Climate - as with most of the West Country, the climate is milder than much of the UK. To our daughter’s disgust, snow is a rare and never lays on the ground for long. LOOK HERE to see one unusual exception to this rule! Seeing palm trees growing in gardens is also not unusual.