- Local Area
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Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Course is situated in the beautiful wooded valley of the River Allen a stones throw away from the visually breath taking and historic North Cornish coast.
Bodmin Moor
Ask many people about Cornwall and they probably will not even mention Moor. It does not incorporate a wonderful coastline with beautiful beaches, there are no ‘hidden’ gardens or superb biomes – but it does have stunning countryside, wonderful wildlife, unspoiled villages in a fantastic rural setting and pace of life that is totally relaxing. Rough Tor is a must visit beautiful landmark of North Cornwall, the walk to the summit is quite a hike but well worth it as the views are visually breathtaking.
Cycling the Camel Trail
Hire a bike in Wadebridge, a fifteen minute drive from the hotel, and try the leisurely 30-40 minute ride to Padstow for a spot of lunch. The trail is built on an old railway line which runs along the Camel estuary so the views are fantastic and the terrain flat. There are a huge variety of bikes for hire, from single seaters to tandems, ‘piggy-back’ kid’s bikes to trailer bikes. An inexpensive way to spend a great day out.
Gardens
Cornwall is home to some of the nation’s finest gardens. Everyone must now have heard of the Eden Project but you should try the nearby lost Gardens of Heligan, a stunning semi-tropical garden set in the mild microclimate. Lanhydrock House is also near Bowood Park and is well worth a visit.
Rock
A 25-30 minute drive away, Rock has become very exclusive in the past few years and is now referred to as ‘Surrey by the Sea’. An excellent venue for water sports including banana boat rides and water skiing. Rock also boasts some fantastic beach walks with stunning views across the water to nearby Padstow.
Beaches at Widemouth Bay, Bude, Polzeath, Daymer Bay & Newquay
Fancy a day out at the beach? We are well situated to explore some of the excellent sandy beaches that line the coast of North Cornwall. Explore the rugged cliffs, maybe a spot of surfing or quite simply relax and enjoy the sunshine.
Padstow
In Cornwall, Padstow is an example of what they to best – it’s a working port which wears a holiday hat. Nestling on the beautiful Camel Estuary, the town with its colourful harbour surrounded by pastel-washed medieval houses is an attraction in itself. For the more active and adventurous, Padstow offers a range of activities including walking and cycling, the world famous Camel Trail, South West Coastal footpath and water sports including fishing, surfing and sailing.
More recently Padstow has become a foodie’s paradise with Celebrity Chef Rick Stein leading a brace of high quality local restaurants offering everything from Fish & Chips to Fruits de Mer. Add this to an outstanding range of designer and boutique shops, and Padstow really does have it all.
The above are just a sample of what this great county has to offer. Please call the reservations team for further details and places of interest.
These are just some examples of the Cornwall's vast appeal, for further information on all of it's tourist attractions click on the link below.
- Local History
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Bowood Park Golf Club was only opened in 1992, set in 250 acres of superb land, it took three years to construct, yet it has a feeling of maturity engendered by the ancient trees and rolling countryside that holds the course in its environs.
It should not surprise really, since it is the site of the oldest deer park in the West Country, and is steeped in history. It was a holy Celtic region, and there is evidence of several celtic forts and earth castles in the locality, the Norman church had previously been a celtic oratory.
The deerpark was created by Edward III, The Black Prince, in his Duchy of Cornwall, which is one of only two royal duchies, the other being the Duchy of Lancaster. He gained the name of The Black Prince as he wore a richly ornamented black cuirass over his armour when he won his spurs at Crecy in 1346.
The Prince was famed for leading his troops to victory in the Battles of Crecy when he was only sixteen years old, and ten years later at the Battle of Poitiers. His strategy saw the superb longbows of the English archers completely outfire the shorter crossbows of the continental militia. They won although they were greatly outnumbered, in fact more of the enemy died than was in the total English force.
The forest itself was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and the huge oak trees from it were used by Henry VIII to build his fleet of ships. The trees were so large that it is said that the keel of a man o’ war could be taken from a single trunk in one piece.
There is much evidence of the rich history, with remains of the old grain mill date from the 13th century. Lodge Court Farm was where the original courts were held to try poachers, with sentences far more punishing than imaginable today. After the Civil War, the land reverted to farmland, and in the 1960’s, it was sold by the Duchy to the sitting tenant, from whom the present owner purchased it.
- How To Get Here
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By Car - We are just one hour from Exeter, two hours beyond Bristol. Motorway and dual carriageway for all but the last 14 miles which is rarely a busy road. Take the M5 past Exeter then turn onto the A30 for 44 miles then take the A395 signed to Camelford for 10.5 miles before turning left on the A39 for 3.5 miles through Camelford. Then turn right at the brown tourism sign and follow the signs to Bowood Park, just half a mile off the A39. Use the directions button below for full driving directions
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By Train - Bodmin Parkway is approximately 12 miles away, we can arrange a local taxi or minibus service for you. Visit www.thetrainline.co.uk for train times and to book tickets online.By Air - Ryanair fly to Newquay (approximately 25 minutes drive) from Stanstead up to 3 times a day from as little as 99p each way! Visit www.ryanair.com Again we can arrange taxis or minibuses for you.
BA fly from London to Plymouth which is a 45 minute drive.
Exeter Airport is only an hour away and offers international flights as well as servicing a range of UK airports. Return taxis cost as little as £80.
