Paws n hooves at Sevenstones

The moment you spot the hand-painted signs along the road near Callington, you know something's a bit different about this place. Paws n Hooves at Sevenstones is essentially a small farm attraction where you can get up close with various animals - the sort of spot where kids actually remember feeding goats or petting rabbits rather than just staring at them from a distance.

What you're looking at is a fairly low-key operation. There's no pretence here, no theme park bells and whistles. You wander around the paddocks, interact with the resident animals, and that's largely the draw. It's genuinely good for children between about three and nine - old enough to handle the animals safely, young enough to find it genuinely exciting. Adults accompanying them won't be bored, though it's not the sort of place you'd linger for more than a couple of hours.

The real value comes as part of a broader park holiday rather than a standalone day out. Pop in for an hour or so while staying at nearby Sunnyside Eco Glamping or Woodovis Holiday Park, and it works perfectly as a morning activity before heading elsewhere. Both are close enough that you won't waste half the day driving.

Getting specifics is tricky - the website information isn't readily available, so ring ahead before you visit to confirm opening hours and admission prices. It's the sort of place that operates seasonally, so winter visits might be disappointing. Go in summer when the animals are most active and the weather's decent.