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Daphne du Maurier's Smugglers Museum

at the Jamaica Inn, Bolventor PL15 7TS, England
+44 (0) 1566 86250
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Bolventor
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Bridgwater, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Lovely place to stop for a break, eat or have a rest. Other than that a tourist attraction which only exists because of a book

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

Daphne du Maurier's section very interesting, lots of photos etc. Also really enjoyed smuggling section, not only did it show old types of smuggling but also modern smuggling.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

If you are a Du Maurier fan, of her books such as Jamaica Inn which was set here, then you will be in Seventh Heaven. If not then the Smugglers Museum has some really fascinating stuff about smuggling and exhibits ranging in date from 1600 right up to the 1960's. It really is a surprise what can be hidden where.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2008
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My sister was getting married the following day of my dinner reservation at the Jamaica Inn. I rang to make a reservation for 10 people (including young children) I asked for the best table due to the occassion. When we arrived all the lights were out in the restaurant except by the bar area. My brother had flown all the... More

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