Directions to Bosinver
The journey to Cornwall can be a long one for many of our guests. If you are traveling with children, try this site for some great ideas to entertain the children in the car - www.rac.co.uk. Go to 'planning a journey' then 'Travelling with kids' and there are pdf's for you to download with lots of in car games to play. Good luck!
Travelling by Car
From St. Austell we are approximately 1 mile west on the A390 Truro Road. Turn left sign posted Sticker, Polgooth and Trelowth, then first left into Bosinver Farm, Trelowth, St Austell, PL26 7DT.
For an easy way to plan your journey, click here You can also get a detailed map by visiting www.multimap.com and typing in our postcode PL26 7DT
Some help to try and avoid the Traffic Jams
Check the website www.highways.gov.uk for the latest information on jams before you leave or load the Highways Agency Info line on to your mobile phone to call them en route - 08457504030
Travelling by Train or Bus
Bosinver is situated approximately 3 miles from the St Austell railway and bus station in the centre of town. There are 2 buses which come close to Bosinver the 26A Western Greyhound service heading for Gorran Haven and stopping in Polgooth village and the First Western bus (number 27) heading for Truro and stopping in Trelowth. You can find which taxis serve St Austell station by visiting www.traintaxi.co.uk
Using public transport to get to and around Cornwall from Bosinver couldn't be simpler. To find out more about bus and rail times and routes visit traveline or ring on 0870 608 2608.
There are many offers if you book some time in advance. The Man in Seat 61 www.seat61.com is a great website helping you with hundreds of tips to buy cheap rail tickets. Going to www.plusbus.info will allow you to book reduced cost bus travel with your train ticket, also you can try Groupsave – http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/group-save.aspx 3 or 4 people can travel off peak by train for the price of 2. You can also buy Cornish Ranger tickets to enjoy great value rail travel during your holiday http://www.carfreedaysout.com/roving.html This website also includes walk details and maps that you can use to enjoy a walk along the branch lines of Cornwall.
We often recommend a day out to our guests using one of our delightful branch lines in conjunction with the mainline. The Maritime line links Truro with Falmouth, the Looe valley line links Liskeard with Looe, the Tamar Valley line links Plymouth to Calstock. The St Ives bay line takes you from St Erth to St Ives and the Atlantic Coast Line links Par to Newquay. All of these railway lines end up in easy walking distance of the destination town and beach so are ideal for leaving the car and having a day by the sea without any parking or traffic worries, PLUS they are all very scenic winding their way through beautiful countryside or sea shore with the added magic that a rail trip has for the children!
Travelling by Air
Flights from Edinburgh, Belfast and Geneva www.flybe.com Dublin, Cork. Gatwick and Leeds. www.airsouthwest.com Manchester www.bmibaby.com and Stansted www.ryanair.com
Car Hire
You can call EuropCar based in Newquay on 01637 860 337, Beech Motors 5 minutes from the station, offer a pickup service and car seats for children on 01726 74743 or Thrifty Car Hire 01872 223638
What's On?
Find out what's on in Cornwall during your stay at What's on in Cornwall - from the Cornwall Calendar
