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Polperro is a beautiful picturesque village in SE Cornwall and is well-worth a visit. It is popular with tourists and locals for its fine location, its shops and pubs & restaurants
ŠPaul
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Polperro, history and present-day details
Polperro has its origins as a pilchard fishing village dating back to the 13th century, but during the 18th century, Britain at war fuelled the smuggling trade that Polperro is now renowned for.
Quite a trade it was too. This was a professional industry priding itself on being able to smuggle such things as tea, coffee, brandy and tobacco from Guernsey to Talland Bay in the foulest of weather conditions and often at night. Zephaniah Job is a name that goes down in history with the smuggling trade in Polperro. He made sure that operations went smoothly and acted as banker and sometimes lawyer to locals who supported his wealth.
Smuggling was gradually stopped just before the 19th century, but Zephaniah used his wealth to build a new harbour in Polperro after the original was wiped out during a heavy storm. He died during the 1820s.
In recent years Polperro has become a major tourist attraction. It is a pretty Cornish village with meandering roads and lanes adorned with shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. The harbour wall is worth a walk to look out to sea, as is the coastal walk up the cliff to the East of the harbour entrance.
ŠLisa Green
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Set amid 9 acres in an attractive village location on the outskirts of Plymouth, this boutique hotel offers individually styled accommodation and a variety of amenities. Located in the historic village of Plympton St. Maurice, a north east suburb of Plymouth, this is an ideal place to relax away from the city centre bustle. Each meticulously designed guest room has its own separate bath and shower. When not relaxing in front of your private 32' LCD television, you can always while away an evening in the large bar area; enjoy a meal in the restaurant; or take a leisurely rest in the coffee lounge. A private dining room and a purpose built marquee area ensure that a variety of group occasions can be readily welcomed.
Bedrooms: 15
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Situated on the Plymouth Hoe, just a short stroll from the stunning Plymouth Sound and the bustling city centre, this traditional Victorian hotel provides the ideal base for your stays in this historic city. Having only taken over in mid-September 2008, the new owners, Paul and Lindsey, are waiting to give you a warm welcome into their beautifully located 28-bedroom hotel. The Grosvenor Plymouth is the perfect residence for a wide variety of visitors, whether for work, study, a holiday, visiting family or simply a well earned break, the personal touch and comforts of the hotel will certainly ensure an enjoyable stay. Centrally located in Plymouth, the South West's largest city, the Grosvenor Plymouth is conveniently positioned for easy access to the ferry port (0.4 km); railway station and university (0.6 km); and Plymouth Airport (4 km).
Bedrooms: 28
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An ideally situated, modern hotel in Plymouth City Centre. We have views over the famous Plymouth Hoe and Plymouth Sound. A perfect location for all visitors. With panoramic views over Plymouth sound, this impressive bedroom hotel is situated close to the town centre. Following a major investment, the Holiday Inn Plymouth celebrated the opening of its new-look contemporary restaurant on the Penthouse floor overlooking the sea, serving up a tempting selection of dishes from traditional favourites to healthy options. As well as a choice of stylish accommodation guests will be able to experience the hotel's Club Motivation health and fitness club, where facilities include an indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna & fully equipped air-conditioned gymnasium.
Bedrooms: 211
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Located in the bustling city centre, this hotel is an ideal destination for business or pleasure. Situated within the hotel is Bentleys Brasserie, our award winning restaurant and the Gallery Bar where you can relax and enjoy a drink. The Copthorne is the closest hotel to the new Drakes Circus shopping centre, and is within walking distance of Plymouth's famous Hoe and Barbican, the theatre and business districts.
Bedrooms: 135
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It is the aim of the Astor Hotel to provide quality service and value in a welcoming and relaxed environment. It is of uppermost importance to us that all of our customers leave us content and planning to return. The cosy lounge bar is an ideal meeting place and the perfect setting for pre-dinner drinks. Our restaurant is famous for its exclusive international cuisine, as well as traditional English fayre and a good selection of wines.
Bedrooms: 60
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