Along with the varied wildlife visiting here at Cider Cottage we usually catch a few glimpses of deer. This year however we have been lucky to have many more visits than usual. Including two cute young fawns with their Mother. Although sightings cannot be guaranteed,there certainly seems to be more chance of seeing these lovely wild animals this year.Either by quietlytaking anearly morning peek into the woods, where our guests have already spotted the two babies. Or by just keeping a look out for these shy creatures.They are certainly getting bolder this year but will quickly take flight if they spot you. If you are not lucky enough to spot them on a visit here, there are always the buzzards soaring over the garden to bring wildlife to a stay at Cider Cottage, also owls hooting in the woods,woodpeckers and other varied birdlife, Hector our latest Pheasent visitor is often about too.
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The Cornish Times reports that Liskeard has topped a poll by coach company National Express to uncover the nation's 'hidden gems'.
National Express carried out the survey, it said, 'to recognise places offering real tourist charm' and encourage people to travel to some of England's smaller towns and villages. Liskeard pulled in more than a quarter of the votes in the poll of 1,000 people, clearly ahead of Wells in Somerset, which came in second. The rest of the top 10 was: 3. Bakewell (Derbyshire) 4. Thirsk (North Yorkshire) 5. Grange-over-Sands (Cumbria) 6. Starcross (Devon) 7. Bidford-on-Avon (Warwickshire) 8. Mablethorpe (Lincolnshire) 9. Frinton-on-Sea (Essex) 10. Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Leicestershire) Liskeard Tourist Information Manager, Tina Barrett said "It's very exciting, a real credit for the town". Tina plans to use the news to market the town on social media. Town Councillor Hella Tovar said "It's great news. You only have to look up at the buildings to see how lovely it is". National Express managing director, Tom Stables said "We hope our list helps to reveal Liskeard's charms to people further afield. With lovely leisure trails and stacks of old-school charm, for many people Liskeard truly is a hidden gem". So there you have it - and we knew it all along - Liskeard is a great place to spend some time. Friendly people, proud architecture, great food and drink, stunning countryside, and closer than you think. A Hidden Gem. |
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