Whitstone

Whitstone is a small rural village in north-east Cornwall, about 6 miles south-east of Bude and a similar distance from the Devon border. The village sits in rolling farmland at the upper end of the Tamar watershed, surrounded by dairy and arable land. The parish church of St Anne dates from the medieval period. There is no pub or shop in the village itself; Holsworthy in Devon (about 6 miles east) and Bude (6 miles north-west) are the nearest service centres.

The surrounding countryside is typical of this part of Cornwall - deep lanes, scattered farms, and small streams running down toward the Tamar and its tributaries. Walking is mainly on public footpaths across farmland rather than the dramatic coastal routes found further west. The coast at Bude, with its two beaches and canal, is the most practical seaside option for visitors staying in Whitstone.

Holiday properties near Whitstone tend to be working farm cottages and converted agricultural buildings. This corner of Cornwall sees far fewer visitors than the north coast beaches, which suits those looking for a quieter base. Launceston, the nearest town with a full range of shops and services, is about 12 miles to the south.