Eastgate Barn
Visitors' Book

 
Your comments about: the accommodation
  the location
  places visited
  walking & cycling
some specials

the accommodation
Another wonderful stay here - our fourth visit - we love it! We've enjoyed the walks, the peace and comfort, and the Remoska!!
Liz & Andy. May 2008

Eastgate Barn is an absolute little oasis of charm and tranquillity!
Lorraine, Stuart, David & Sarah, Yorkshire. July 2007

It was an absolute delight to arrive in this beautiful, peaceful space... spacious, elegant, simple. Nigel & Sheena. September 2006

..sitting outside each evening eating our meal with a jug of Pimms and playing cards whilst watching the birds, listening to the animals & then waiting for the stars to come out. Absolutely idyllic! Sue & Steve. Dorset 2006

Excellent standard of accommodation and a lovely tranquil location. July 2005

Its a pity to have to say goodbye to such a great place. The sound of the birds makes such a welcome change to the noise of city life.  Anne & Alan, Hull. Easter 2002

Part of the enjoyment of exploring Cornwall was knowing we were coming back to The Granary each evening. Allen & Yvonne, Tynemouth. October 2001

Superb location...very comfortable and the best we have stayed in.
Mel, Keith and Lewis, Surrey. 1999

the location
Located in the centre of some beautiful scenery; Fowey, Port Isaac and Boscastle a must see! Julie & John, September 2007

We love it! ... its a really long way from southern Germany to Eastgate but its always worth to go. Rose, Hudu & Sven, Fellbach near Stuttgart, September 2006

Opportunity to explore the varying landscapes of Devon & Cornwall. August 2005

What a marvellously tranquil and peaceful spot we found here at Eastgate.
Jesper & Lise from Denmark, July 2004

The sound of the birds makes such a welcome change to the noise of city life... exploring the local area on foot, marvelling at the camellias and size of the rhododendron bushes in blossom. Annie & Alan, Easter 2002

It is a beautiful area - just wish we had more time!
Dave & Sue, Huntingdonshire, July 2001

Our days were full exploring this beautiful area. Baz & Nora Cuddihy, Canada, 2000

Coastal areas are such an easy drive - Boscastle and Crackington Haven'  Cathy, Steve & baby Jonathan, 2000

..and not too far from Dartmoor. Lizzie & Rick, 1999

some of the places visited
Enjoyed the Barbara Hepworth museum in St Ives, Fowey was brilliant... drinks overlooking the harbour at sunset, love the coastal walks, this area is beautiful. Rob, Sass & Britta, London/Oz/Germany, April 2006

...a lovely walk and panorama at Mount Edgecumbe. Annette & John, July 2005

...after reading Dahne Du Maurier's description  (of Cornwall) in her books, Bodmin moor is everything I hoped for and more. We finished our holiday by walking up to Roughtor, the views were wonderful.
Gerry & John, Co. Durham, September 2005

... we enjoyed everything, from Geevor tin mine - where we were shown around by two original 'stopers'.
Stuart, Christine & Matthew. July 2005

Tregardock beach - a great walk, about ½ mile, but check the tide is not too high! Polperro was wonderful.  Cath, Sarah & Poppy, Oct 2003

The Eden Project is a must for anyone with an interest in plants, the environment, engineering, geography ... well that's just about everyone.
Dave & Joy, 2001

walking & cycling
Especially enjoyed the walks, and the peace and quiet of this special place. Rhonda & Ricki, September 2007

Had a top time and really lovely place to stay. We had a real adventure (for a couple of city folk) doing a walk and braving the cows and sheep! Your directions were great - not even we managed to get lost!
Mary & Jeremy, Glasgow, July 2006

A wonderful week, exploring the countryside in the morning using the excellent walking guides, and the afternoon in more sedate pursuits.
Bob & Louise, from the Antipodes, May 2006

The beautiful Cornish countryside .... we particularly recommend the 'Christmas Walk'.  Keith & Steve, March 2006

We have had a lovely holiday here on our first visit to Cornwall... the surrounding area has beautiful scenery for walking and cycling.
Gillian & Robert, London (October 2005)

... such beautiful countryside and moorland just a short walk from the doorstep... fantastic walking routes - we did quite a few and can't wait to come back and try the rest! John & Catherine, August 2005

It was great to cycle and walk in this beautiful area ... two weeks seemed too short and it hurt to say goodbye to this wonderful place.
Robert & Sita, Rotterdam, May 2005

Local walks are lovely, so natural and unspoilt. July 2003

We enjoyed coastal walks ... and walking on Bodmin Moor was lovely.  
Gill, Heather & Andrea, from Germany, London & Liverpool, August-September 2001

Some superb walks, and although we got caught out with the rain, they were fabulous: Golitha Falls is a must!  Tom & Michelle, Oxford, September 1999

recommendations in brief
... walks on Bodmin Moor, The Lost Gardens of Heligan...

Port Quinn to Port Isaac and back... walking the coastal path

.. the National Trust gardens at Cotehele Estate

'Climbing' Roughtor

...sitting high on the rocks at Trebarwith Strand

Riding at 'Sunrise' (riding centre) was invigorating

Lanhydrock was a highlight

Tavistock (great market)

Fowey and Lostwithiel, as well as the more well-known honey pots

If you feel like fresh fish then take a trip to Padstow...

I would recommend St Leonard's for riding

Recommend the cinema in Wadebridge - and the Camel Trail

The Springer Spaniel, excellent food & value, large portions, v helpful staff.

The Royal Inn at Horsebridge .... great setting, great value for money

The Caradon Inn (3 miles) and the Racehorse (1 mile)

We'd recommend Boscastle, Tintagel, Polperro, Padstow, Mevagissey

The Eden Project is excellent...

Sunday lunch at the Racehorse was wonderful (October 2005)

 

some specials
On our last day we stepped into Devon, through Dartmoor by car, visited Castle Drogo and finished the day deeply filled with impressions at the Scorehill circle, decorated by a marvellous rainbow in the sky. Gudrun & Corina, August 2006

Wonderful accommodation .... beautiful setting ... made a Cornishman feel at home.' October 2004

'We couldn't have hoped for a better start to 2002 and married life'  Jo & Richard ,January 2002

'Only once did we wake up to a rainy morning during our fortnights stay. The weather has been superb, how lovely to watch summer return in such beautiful surroundings and countryside. We emigrate to Australia in four days and take with us wonderful memories of our time in Cornwall'  Ruth, Mike, Amy, Lewis & Freya, May 2001

We decided to opt out of the hyped up Millennium celebrations. What wonderful peace in idyllic surroundings. The Granary is everything we expected and much more.'
Mary and Alan, Suffolk, January 2000  

'We had a lovely honeymoon.... we loved the late night walks for seeing the stars' Andrew & Bev, Manchester 2000

'.. books for us on Cornwall and Trebartha Hall ... prowling round North Hill and Trebartha Village searching for our Pomeroy roots' Rosie & Rex, Colorado, June 2000

'Seeing a shooting star on our last night summed up our perfect week'  Helen, Martin & Abby, Bucks, Sept 2000

"exploring this beautiful area"

 

 

 

 

 

 

"the sound of the birds"

 

" the beast?"

 

 

Pat climbs Kilmar, Sept 2002

 

 

 
Mike on top of the Cheesewring, Sept 2002

" prowling around... searching for our roots"

 

 

" a shooting star
on our last night"