Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England

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Lostwithiel Bridge, Lostwithiel Bridge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England
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Lostwithiel is a small town in Cornwall, England. It is situated at the head of the estuary of the River Fowey, still some distance before it opens into the English Channel.

Guide to Lostwithiel Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Lostwithiel that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England
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More on Lostwithiel

The name Lostwithiel is said to have been derived from the Cornish lostwydhyel, meaning "tail end of the forest". The area is believed to have been inhabited since Roman times, but nothing much in terms of a village materialize until at least the 17th century. Even today it only has less than 3,000 inhabitants (2012 estimate).

Visiting Lostwithiel

If coming from Manchester, take the M5 motorway until Exeter, then continue on the A30 road until Sourton Down. Take the A386 road passing Tavistock, then continue on the A390 passing Callington and Liskeard before arriving at Lostwithiel.

St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel
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Places of Interest in Lostwithiel

Lostwithiel Bridge
12th century bridge across the River Fowey.
Restormel Castle
Castle ruin on the River Fowel. This is one of the four main Normal castles in Cornwall. It is believed to have been built by the local sheriff Baldwin Fitz Turstin in 1100.
St Bartholomew's Church
Grade I listed building dating back probably to the 13th century.

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