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Ship going seaward just past torpoint ferry

About Torpoint

Torpoint is a lively little town set in the lovely Rame Peninsula on the beautiful banks of the Tamar River. The town has strong Naval connections and a deep rooted seafaring history. To the south of Torpoint is St.John's Lake, and to the north is Upper Wilcove, a small creek. The scenery all around is quite picturesque and to the west of the town are delightful beaches and secluded bays.

A little out from the town is the finest Georgian House in Cornwall. Anthony House was built of granite for Sir William Carew in 1711-1721 by an unknown architect. The main entrance is on the south side and has a large columned porte-cachere (entrance port for carriages) added in the 19th-century. It is a stunning house of handsome proportions and contains a fine collection of Carew family portraits including works by Reynolds (The Carew family lived at Anthony since 1450). The house also shows original panelling and has a magnificent staircase. There are many treasures to be seen including fine furniture and china. The imaginative gardens and grounds extend to the River Lynher.

Torpoint makes an excellent holiday centre, not only is it an interesting and appealing resort in it's own right but it is close to all the amenities of Plymouth and offers easy access to the delights of Dartmoor. There are excellent shopping facilities, good inns and restaurants and at nearby Anthony there is a delightful picnic area. Places to visit in the area include - The Monkey Sanctury at Looe, Jamaica Inn, Flambards Village and Pendennis Castle.

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	Cambridge House Torpoint, Cornwall, England (0.2 miles, 0.2 km) With views across the River Tamar towards Plymouth, Cambridge House has free parking and free Wi-Fi. Set in a Victorian house, the hotel offers cosy bedrooms and cooked breakfasts.... More info and book online.. Price from £89.00
	The Phantele Guest House Plymouth, Devon, England (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction E) Located in the Stoke suburb of Plymouth, The Phantele Guest House is just a 5-minute walk from Devonport Rail Station. Free parking is possible and Plymouth city centre is less than 10 minutes’ driv... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	The Edgcumbe Arms Torpoint, Cornwall, England (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction SE) Situated in the village of Cremyll on the banks of the River Tamar with fabulous views to Drakes Island and Plymouth, Edgcumbe Arms is a pub with free parking and 4 rooms with Bed & Breakfast faciliti... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Best Western Duke Of Cornwall Hotel Plymouth, Devon, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E) In a grand 19th-century Victorian building, Duke of Cornwall Hotel features an award-winning restaurant, free parking and luxury bedrooms with free internet. Plymouth Ferry Terminal and Harbour are ha... More info and book online.. Price from £57.00
	The New Continental Plymouth, Devon, England (2.1 miles, 3.5 km, direction E) Plymouth’s largest independent hotel, The New Continental is ideally located in the heart of the city. It offers an on-site leisure complex and a brasserie restaurant.... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00

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Nearby travel help

Dockyard Station	(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)
Devonport Station	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km)
Plymouth City Airport	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(36.0 miles, 57.9 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 31	(36.6 miles, 59.0 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 30	(39.9 miles, 64.1 km, direction NE)
Torpoint to London	(194.2 miles, 312.4 km, direction NE)