Playing Place

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George vi post box at Playing Place General view
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George vi post box at Playing Place General view
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George vi post box at Playing Place Detail
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Field at Playing Place. This field has been identified as the site of the plain-an-gwarry that gave the village of Playing Place its name. Playing place being the English translation from the Cornish/Kernewek plain-an-gwarry. A plain-an-gwarry was a large circular amphitheatre surrounded by stone faced earth banks or dry stone walls about 2 metres high. They were used for many purposes similar to a community centre of today. The use that they mostly associated with is the performance of miracle plays that were popular in mediaeval times. It has been suggested that the recently discovered sixteenth century Cornish language manuscript Beunans Ke (The Life of St Kea) was written to be performed here. There are two plain-an-gwarries in Cornwall that have survived almost complete. One here 69285 and one here 164401
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Footpath at Playing Place. See 1058923 for plaque information
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The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

4 out of 5
Pentewan Road St Austell England
The price is AED 288 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 288
AED 345 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was excellent! All of the staff were extremely helpful, pleasant and attentive. We used the bar, restaurant, reception, and spa. We stayed in two rooms both were very nice rooms and very clean and comfortable. The bar was very cosy with a fabulous log fire and the service was excellent. ...

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely harbour view room. Modem, very clean with comfortable beds. When we first checked in, they're was a sewage smell inthe bathroom but this cleared! Staff were very friendly and thought the breakfast on both days was excellent.

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

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Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate St Ives England
The price is AED 297 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
AED 297
AED 357 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice stay, we both enjoyed

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

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SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whipsiderry Beach and Porth Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 January 2026

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Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Porthtowan Cornwall
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
We had a fabulous stay at The Beach House and was perfect for our requirements for a long weekend to visit and celebrate an elderly parent's birthday who live locally and with family who live in Porthtowan. Whilst we used it as a base and for breakfast, it was very condrtsbke for 6 adults and 1 teenager. ...

Reviewed on 16 December 2025

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach
Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this cottage in Truro. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and Chapel Porth Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (144 reviews)
Great stay! 4 nights in Truro region with magnificent beach views. Will need car for access to property and is down some rough roads to get there but a clean and spacious house awaits there.

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views
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Porthtowan Beach

Porthtowan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Porthtowan Beach during your trip to Porthtowan? Wander the gardens and beaches in the area.

Porthtowan Beach
Truro

Trelissick Gardens

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Trelissick Gardens in Feock. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Trelissick Gardens

Hall for Cornwall

You can enjoy a show at Hall for Cornwall on your trip to Truro. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Hall for Cornwall

Truro Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Truro with a stop at Truro Cathedral. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Truro Cathedral

St. Mawes Castle

Find out about the history of St. Mawes when you spend time at St. Mawes Castle. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

St. Mawes Castle

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Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Carne Beach during your trip to Veryan?

Carne Beach