Situated in the heart of the Fowey Valley, recently classified as the most desirable place to live in the United Kingdom, The Restormel lodge hotel offers modern comfort and traditional hospitality. The hotels situation is ideal for exploring the Duchy of Cornwall and as such has gained a reputation with our many repeat guests as a secluded spot in busy Cornwall.

The south facing swimming pool and patio area is a secluded haven in which to soak up the sun. Open from April to October, the water is maintained at a warm 75-80 degrees f.

Our fully licensed restaurant and bar is popular with locals and visitors alike. Using the best Cornish farm and sea produce, our chefs create varied and interesting dishes to delight your pallet; their seasonal menu has gained the restaurant an excellent reputation.

All our bedrooms have central heating and are elegantly furnished. In each room you will find all the modern conveniences to make your stay relaxing.

The Restormel Lodge Hotel
Lostwithiel
Cornwall
PL22 0DD
+44 (0) 1208 872223
+44 (0) 1208 873568

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It is to St. Bartholomew, Patron Saint of Tanners, that the Church is dedicated. The exact date of its building cannot be stated but it is thought that Robert de Cardinan commenced work there in the year 1190 on the foundations of an earlier Church built around 542 AD.

The outstanding feature of the Church is its Lantern Spire. The tower is square and buttressed and rests on the North and South sides on arches which were, at one time, open and formed a right of way through the tower. This was closed and doors fixed at the time of the restoration of the Church in 1878-9. Surmounting the tower is the very beautiful, octagonal Lantern Spire built in the Early English style of architecture.

The spire was struck by lightning in 1757 and severely damaged. In January 1876 a violent gale, almost amounting to a cyclone, passed over the town when the tower was again damaged, shattering the stone cross with which the spire was finished.

The most ancient monument in the Church is a brass to the memory of Tristram Curtys who represented Lostwithiel in Parliament 1419-1421.

During the occupation of Lostwithiel by Parliamentary forces in the Civil War, the Church was used as a stable for their horses. According to records taken from a diary of 1644 there is an entry which read “In contempt of Christianity, Religion and the Church they brought a horse to the font, and there, with their kind of ceremonies, did as they called it, christen the horse and called him by name of Charles in contempt of His Sacred Majesty.”

The font is made of Pentewan stone and is thought to be dated about the middle of the 13th century, sometime in the reign of King Henry III.

There is an ancient Cornish Cross in the Churchyard. Stocks in the Church Porch are made to accommodate three people and A ONE LEGGED MAN!

St Saviour’s Church is a small Church on the Bridgend side of the river.

A visit to Restormel Castle is a ‘must’ and much more detailed information can be obtained there. However, a little more than a mention must be made here.

The castle stands approximately one mile from Lostwithiel, a drive or walk along a pleasant, tree lined lane, just above the river Fowey. It is difficult to exactly date the castle but 1100 would seem to be a likely date. In the late 12th Century the castle and its estates passed into the hands of the noble, Robert de Cardinan who chose Lostwithiel as the centre for economic expansion and obtained Royal permission for the holding of a weekly market.

In 1270, Prince Richard, younger brother of Henry III, bought Restormel from Isolda, the last of the de Cardinan family. Two years later the Prince died.

Edmund succeeded his father, who had made good use of his inheritance. Lostwithiel soon became the capital of the mining industry and much of the development and improvement of the castle came at this time, financed by the profits from the mining. In fact, it was then that the castle took on the appearance that it has today. In 1337 Edward the Black Prince, eldest son of Edward III was
created Duke of Cornwall, starting the line of Royal Dukes up to the present Duke of Cornwall, Prince Charles.

There is written evidence that the Black Prince made two visits to the castle and tradition has it that he did indeed spend a great deal of time there and took a direct interest in the administration of Duchy lands.

After the 14th century, Restormel, as with other strongholds in Cornwall who had lost much of their power, had by the time of the Civil War become very dilapidated. It was held by the Parliamentarians, but the old defences were no match for the 17th century artillery and the Royalists, under Sir Richard Grenville, were able to take it after only a few days’ siege. The Royalists abandoned the castle almost immediately and it has not been lived in since.

The castle became a derelict, ivy clad monument to the past with a strange beauty but, in recent times, it has been tastefully restored, first by the Ministry of Works, followed by the Department of the Environment and now in the hands of English Heritage where plays and pageants are held to bring back some elements of its past glory.

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Neil Renowden is our local policeman. If you want more information about the police in your local area, then please visit their website.

Francis Doney, Station Commander Cornwall County Fire Brigade Home Fire Safety Check

As part of a Community Fire Safety programme, Cornwall County Fire Brigade is offering occupiers in your area the opportunity of a free home fire safety check. If you would like us to return to carry out a home fire risk assessment, call the Fire Safety Policy Unit on 01872-323244 or Freephone 0800-3581-999.

Alternatively, write to them at Cornwall County Fire Brigade, Freepost (SWB999), Truro, Cornwall TR1 3ZZ, providing your name, address and phone number.

Lorna and Mark look forward to welcoming you to their charming Victorian home in the ancient stannary town of Lostwithiel, Cornwall UK.
We are only a short walk to the town centre where you’ll find many unique shops Lostwithiel has become famous for, interesting walks, friendly pubs and excellent restaurants.

Non Smoking Household.

Lorna Abrahams
Tremont House,
2 The Terrace,
Lostwithiel,
Cornwall
PL22 0DT
01208 873055
tremonthouse@aol.com
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St Saviour’s Church Centre is located in St Winnow parish near Lostwithiel.

The Centre is used by the Church and a range of other groups from the town as a venue for meetings and activities.

Our Sunday Club meets here twice a month during term time. There are no regular Sunday Services but a said Eucharist is held each Wednesday at 10am.