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Duloe Tourist Information


Duloe is a small village about halfway between Liskeard and Looe. Perhaps its most interesting feature is in a field just across the road from the parish church of St. Cuby, a 5th century Cornish saint.

In the field and about a couple of hundred yards from the church is a Bronze Age stone circle dating from around 2000BC. By Stonehenge standards it is very small at just under 40ft diameter. It consists of seven upright stones plus one lying on its side. The largest of the remaining stones is approx 8ft tall.

The Duloe stone circle was not officially "discovered" until 1801, probably because a field hedgerow had been built through the circle which made it difficult to see the stones as part of a complete circle. In 1861 the Rev Bewes had the hedge removed and all the toppled stones were replaced upright but unfortunately the largest broke in half and remains on its side.

Also unfortunate was that an earthenware jar containing bones was found beneath this stone but these crumbled to dust when a worker accidentally struck it with a pickaxe.

Also of note, regarding the church, is that it is rather unusual for Cornwall in that the tower is surmounted by a square based pyramidal steeple. It is recorded that the top third of the perpendicular style tower was removed during the Victorian era restoration of the building as it leaned towards the church so was replaced by the current one.

Perhaps it would be amusing to speculate that the tiny village of Duloe might have achieved "Leaning Tower of Pisa" mini-fame if the tower had been left as it was before the restoration.

Description by Peter Marks

 

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Attractions near Duloe
Restormel Castle (8 Miles)*
Restormel Castle was once the romantic stronghold of Edward, the Black Prince. Set high on a motted mound, this splendid castle ruin is one of the former strongholds of the Dukes of Cornwall.
Eden Project (11 Miles)*
This Living Theatre of Plants and People is a vibrant reminder of our place in nature and is a living demonstration of regeneration.
Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens. (11 Miles)*
Growing the largest collection of plants in any garden in the south west.
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What's near Duloe

Attractions:
  Restormel Castle  8 Miles
  Lanhydrock House  10 Miles
  Eden Project  11 Miles
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Towns:
  Sandplace  1 Mile
  Morval  1 Mile
  Looe  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Popes  2 Miles
  Fowey River Ltd  7 Miles
  Miller and Company  11 Miles
Hotels:
  Trelaske Hotel & Restaurant  2 Miles
  Looe View Apartment  2 Miles
  Talland Bay Hotel  3 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Glebe Cottage Bed and Breakfast  2 Miles
  The Hill House Bed & Breakfast  2 Miles
  Greystone Pool Bed and Breakfast  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  The Old Barn  1 Mile
  Badham Farm Holiday Cottages  2 Miles
  Tregoad Park Courtyard Cottages  2 Miles
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Campsites:
  Looe Bay Holiday Park  2 Miles
  Camping Caradon Touring Park  2 Miles
  Trelay Farmpark  2 Miles
TIC: Looe Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01503 262072  2 Miles



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Towns near Duloe
Sandplace Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Morval Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Looe Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
East and West Looe are joined by a Victorian seven-arched bridge, a holiday resort of character, with several beaches, a bustling quayside with a unique Banjo Pier. Looe offers good bathing, yachting, river and sea trips and is a shark fishing.
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Hotels near Duloe
Portbyhan Hotel (2 Miles)*
By the water's edge, overlooking Looe Harbour, the Portbyhan Hotel offers stunning views, fresh seafood and modern rooms with en suite bathrooms. Looe Railway Station is 5 minutes' walk away. Most rooms have views of the scenic harbour and town.
Great Trethew Manor (4 Miles)*
The Great Trethew Manor is set in 40 acres of beautiful grounds, featuring a trout fishing lake and croquet lawn. The traditional rooms boast period features and wonderful views.
Fowey Hall Hotel (8 Miles)*
Set within 5 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens the Fowey Hall Hotel is a stunning 19th Century Cornish mansion which commands magnificent views overlooking the river estuary and out to sea.
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Self Catering near Duloe
The Old Barn (1 Mile)*
The Old Barn, Polpever is located in a small hamlet of renovated farm buildings situated in the hills above the pretty coastal town of Looe, South East Cornwall. The cottage enjoys magnificent views across the valley.
Talehay Cottages (3 Miles)*
5 Comfortable stone built cottages sleeping 2-4, overlooking open countryside in one of Cornwall's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tastefully furnished with all of the things you expect to find plus those little extras.
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