Cornish Rock Gin

You'll find Cornish Rock Gin just outside Bodmin, tucked into the Cornish landscape where they're actually making gin rather than just selling the idea of it. The distillery lets you see how they work - copper stills, botanicals, the lot - and there's a tasting room where you can try what they've made. It's the kind of place where the staff know their stuff because they actually make the stuff, which makes a refreshing change from some of the more tourist-focused distillery experiences.

This works best if you're into gin or spirits generally. If you're the type who orders a G&T without thinking twice, you'll find it interesting enough to spend an hour or so. The tasting element is the real draw - you'll understand why their gins taste the way they do once you've seen the process. Families with younger kids might find it a bit samey after twenty minutes, though older teenagers who appreciate a proper drink will get more from it.

If you're staying at Rosebud Farm or Camp De Lank - both just 2.6 miles away - this makes an easy afternoon detour. It's not a full day's activity, so you'd pair it with walking around Bodmin or exploring the moors nearby. Worth checking their website for opening hours and whether you need to book a tour before you head over, as distilleries can be fussy about numbers.