Jamaica Inn, Cornwall

Think of Cornwall and you think of beaches and surfing, but away from the coastal beauty of Cornwall there is another beautiful area - vastly different from the beaches and coves- Bodmin Moor. Bodmin Moor is a Cornish Area of Outstanding Natural The moor offers incredible views from craggy hills, vast areas of bracken, heather and yellow gorse. This whole area is unspoilt with clear streams tumbling over stones and boulders as they pass grazing horses and sheep Near to the centre of the moor, and now bypassed by the busy A30 is the tiny hamlet of Bolventor where you will find the Jamaica Inn ... more

Jamaica Inn, Cornwall The Jamaica Inn is situated in the middle of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. It can be spotted and accessed from the A30 which is the main road passing through the county. The usually bleak Moor sets the perfect scene for the famous Inn, which is bursting with history and atmosphere. The Inn is well known for being one of the most haunted buildings in the UK with its many tales of ghosts and smugglers from years gone by. Jamaica Inn was built in 1750 as an Inn for travellers. Due to the isolated location of the Inn, in the middle of the Moor, it was an attractive stopping point ... more

On a cold, grey, wet, blustery morning, the dark building loomed on the peak of Bodmin Moor. It stood isolated and bleak; a true haven for smugglers past. Streams of water fell down our faces despite the hoods and hats. Rain soaked our clothes and the occasionally groaning could be heard as someone stepped into deep puddles or was splashed by passing cars. Thus began our exploration of Jamaica Inn... Jamaica Inn Jamaica Inn was originally built in 1750 as a coaching inn and acted as a staging post for people to change horses for the long journey across the moor. A coach house, stables and a ... more

Cornwall has been a particular family favourite over the years, we find ourselves returning again and again, revisiting places we have seen many times before. Jamaica Inn is no exception. It has become an integral part of the Cornwall experience, it is the first place we stop at on the long journey there, as it is conveniently just off the A30 and our last port of call before we head off home. In the car park, we all clamber out of the car and stretch our legs and look over the magnificant views of the moors, no matter what the weather, Jamaica Inn is bursting with atmosphere, and with a ... more