Delabole
Delabole, this 20th century village is
situated in the north of Cornwall, England. The third highest village of
Cornwall consists of three hamlets, namely Pengelly, Meadrose and Rockhead.
Delabole also falls under the Delabole Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, thus
attracts a huge number of tourist population.
Traversing along Delabole
Delabole , which is renowned for it’s slate quarry, is
the biggest in England and has been used since the 15th century.
There are quite a few churches, chapels and other places of worship in
Delabale, which are of tourist interest. St. John’s Anglican Church is one of
the oldest and most popular churches built by St. John in 1880. The
architecture, murals and the stone blocks speaks volume about the religion and
the practice, done since ages. Every year in July, Delabole attracts a lot of
tourists in and around Cornwall, due to it’s annual carnival. This is the time
to rejoice and make merry for the locals too. The annual carnival has been
revived after a gap of forty years in 2001. The ideal time to visit Delabole is
also in the months of July to September for the weather is conducive for
outdoor activities and sightseeing. For
the adventure seeker, there is Big Dunk’s Paintball, which is like a streak of
modernity in this gorgeous piece of land where nature is present in myriad
hues. If you are done with Delabole and want to explore beyond Delabole, there
are a few places which can be visited, like the old post office at Tintagel, a
few beautiful pristine beaches which are about 2 miles away and there are small
little towns with loads of structures with historical relevance.
Delabole Delights
Bettle and Chisel Inn is an English pub in Delabole,
which serves delicious home cooked affairs. Sherry and John, the couple who
owns the restaurant and the free camping site are extremely warm hosts and they
have regular patrons returning time and again for their hospitality, friendly
staff and good quality food. The best thing about this place is that it is
campervan and pet friendly, which is a bonus for tourists travelling on their
own, or accompanied by a pet. A visit to Delabole is bound to give you an old
world charm and remind you of the bygone days. Smugglers Fish and Chips is
another take away joint which we would recommend for the best fish and chips
platter. Their Chicken burger too is quite popular with the nearby Campers and
people with a caravan.
Homestead at Delabole
Delabole has some of the best properties to stay for you
to enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the area. Delabole has hotels, Bed
and Breakfast options, speciality lodging and of course you are always welcome
to get your tents, camps or caravan to
enjoy the best that nature has to offer. Bosiney House Hotel is one of the best
properties in Delabole as it offers an unhindered view of nature. The early
morning view while you sip your Cornish breakfast tea will just make your
day. Food at Bosiney House is served
fresh and is cooked with a lot of care and affection which shows in the flavour
of the food. The Poldark Inn has both the Bed and breakfast as well as the
self-catering option to provide more flexibility to the traveller who wants to
explore Delabole their way. This tastefully done up hotel has retained it’s
80’s architecture and also has an in-house bar. The Bowood Park Hotel and Golf
Club is a place which offers both luxury and comfort at an affordable price.
Their spacious rooms, neat bathrooms and
fresh linens when combined with home cooked breakfast, makes the stay in this
property even more memorable. In spite of the challenging weather scenario in
Delabole, the Gold Course has been pretty much well maintained for the use of
the guests and locals. This is a number one choice for Golf enthusiasts
holidaying in Delabole.
Destination Delabole
Delabole can be approached by air, rail and road. Newquay
Cornwall Airport is the nearest airport and it takes a further fifty minutes by
road to reach Delabole in a taxi. The road passes by Padstow and Port Isaac to
reach Delabole. The nearest railway station is Bodmin, taxis ply frequently to
get tourists to and from Delabole. Delabole can also be easily accessed by the
A39 trunk road. Local buses ply from Camelford, Tintagel, Bude and Wadebridge
to and from Delabole.
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