Pelynt
Inland village between Looe and Polperro with a 15th-century church
Pelynt is a village in south-east Cornwall, about 3 miles north of Looe and 4 miles west of Polperro, sitting on higher ground in the farmland between the two popular coastal villages. The parish church of St Nonna dates from the 15th century with some earlier Norman elements and contains the tomb of Sir Jonathan Trelawney, the Bishop of Bristol who was one of seven bishops imprisoned in the Tower of London by James II in 1688 - an event commemorated in the Cornish anthem “Trelawny.” The Jubilee Inn in the village is a traditional pub.
The Looe River valley lies to the east of the village, with the West Looe River accessible by footpaths from the surrounding lanes. Looe, with its beach, harbour, and fishing boats, is about 3 miles south and accessible by road through the valley. Polperro, with its harbour and narrow lanes, is about 4 miles east via country roads.
Fowey and the Eden Project are about 10 miles west. Holiday accommodation in Pelynt is in village cottages and farm buildings, positioned centrally between the south Cornwall coastal villages without the parking difficulties of Looe and Polperro themselves.
Places to Stay in Pelynt
Hand-picked accommodation from cottages to boutique hotels.
