Things have been a bit hectic of late so I’m way behind on updating the blog. Thursday the 26th June we headed to the National Trust property, Trelissick House and garden. It’s a short and pleasant bicycle ride from Carnon Downs CAMC site and by proving we had arrived by bike, we acquired enhanced environmental credentials which resulted in a discount at the cafe.

Trelissick is set on its own peninsula, with panoramic views over the Fal estuary. We explored the meandering paths through the garden, leading to exotic plants and herbaceous borders bursting with colour. The house is open seasonally for one to learn the history of the families that once called this place home and to relax in the south facing rooms with refreshments from the Kitchen Cafe to take in the ever changing views of the Carrick Roads. 

After visiting Trelissick House and Garden, we cycled to Point, a lovely estuary village nearby with an interesting footpath.

Dinner was at the Old Quay Inn in Devoran – nice friendly local pub. This was our last night at Carnon Downs and we headed back to East Devon on Friday morning.