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Lynstone at a glance

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Lynstone nestles on Cornwall’s rugged north coast, a captivating blend of windswept beauty and ancient stone. The air hums with the scent of salt and gorse, while gulls cry to the wild Atlantic. It’s a place where time slows, inviting you to explore hidden coves and feel the enduring spirit of old Cornwall.

Lynstone's roots run deeper than the deepest tin mine shaft. Its name, thought to derive from 'Linn-stán,' meaning 'rocky stream settlement' in old Cornish, speaks to its ancient geography. For centuries, fishing boats plied its waters, their catches supporting generations. Beneath this honest toil lay whispers of illicit trade; from the 17th to 19th centuries

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