Truro Hotels and Guest Houses

As Great Britain's southern most city, Truro is the heart of the English county of Cornwall, holding a unique status as what is technically the only city in the country. Taking over three decades to build, Truro is home to a massive gothic Cathedral, which somehow fails to dominate the many faceted heart of the city. Truro was something of a Royalist city during the English Civil War of the 17th century. Despite its palatable connection to the past, the city is not awash in ancient architecture but rather an eclectic blend of English styles. Truro remains the civil and cultural hub of Cornwall, and a bucolic blend of Cornish charm that travels with one along the cobbled streets. Truro also remains the social center of Cornwall, where the many confluences of Cornish life can be found intermixing together.

Being a market town near the sea, Truro has many specialty shops certain to please the connoisseur of Cornish tastes. Being the main shopping center of Cornwall, Truro is home to a large, indoor market, while a panoply of smaller markets, often farmers markets, dotting the periphery. The Royal Cornwall Museum, while not having a massive collection, does have a respectable amount of items, including a collection that favors geology and natural history. However, one cannot come to Truro, located near river and sea, without visiting the National Maritime Museum of Cornwall. One cannot begin to understand Truro (and broader Cornwall) without understanding the deep connection with the sea. The Maritime Museum, located in nearby Falmouth, provides just such a guide. Mixing modern audio-visual presentations with historical vessels, the visitor feels almost the ancient sailor at heart!

The weary traveler can find several unique guesthouses to choose from. Amongst them is the Spring Cottage Bed and Breakfast, housed in a 17th century cottage. Or, for those looking for a secluded Cornish repose, the Woodbury Farm offers seclusion and proximity to Truro. Not surprisingly, the proximity to the sea offers the hungry traveler a wide range of fine, local seafood options.

Britain's southernmost city is a jewel of history, pride, and culture, and well worth the visit!

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