Liskeard: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 35 - 120 The White Hart Hotel
 Situated in the quaint Cornish village of Menheniot, this former circa 17th century coaching inn offers en suite accommodation and a traditional atmos… MoreGBP 30 - 69 Sportsmans Arms Hotel
 Just 300 metres off the A38, opposite Menheniot Railway Station, Sportsmans Arms Hotel offers traditional rooms with modern bathrooms. Liskeard is onl… MoreGBP 34 - 118 Premier Inn Liskeard
 On the edge of Liskeard, with easy access to road and rail links, this Premier Inn is ideal for a relaxing short break or for exploring Devon and Corn… MoreGBP 35 - 75 Nebula Hotel
 Located just 5 minutes away from the beautiful town centre of Liskeard in Cornwall, this charming grade II listed building maintains a traditional old… MoreGBP 37 - 95 Great Trethew Manor
 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 f… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liskeard: Guide
Liskeard (generally pronounced Lis-KARD, with stress on the second syllable) (Cornish: Lys Kerwyd/Lyskerrys), is an ancient Stannary town|stannary and market town at the head of the River Looe valley in southeast Cornwall, in the United Kingdom. It is the administrative centre of the Caradon|Caradon District.
The town is about 14 miles west of the River Tamar|Tamar river. Liskeard railway station, on the London to Penzance Great Western Main Line, and the A38 road|A38 trunk road provide the town with rapid access to Plymouth, the rest of Cornwall and the motorway network. The town is also served by the Looe Valley Line|Looe Valley branch line to Looe.
Within easy reach to the south of Liskeard are the coves and resorts of the south Cornish coast, whilst the vast rugged expanse of Bodmin Moor lies to the north.
The town went through a period of economic prosperity during the pre-20th century boom in tin mining. The town boasts the second largest church in Cornwall, the oldest part of which dates back to the 15th century. Liskeard has remained in a gradual decline ever since, like so many East Cornwall towns, and today is struggling to retain any distinct identity. This is despite the best efforts of outlets like the Dairycentre on Russell Street, which buys and sells ALFA-LAVAL milking machines with some degree of success.
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