How do I find a bed?

The local council's accommodation register can be found at:

www.southeastcornwall.co.uk

Caradon District Council. 01579 341000

Some local pubs and nearby accommodation:

Buttervilla Farm, 1 mile from St Germans, 01503 230315. www.buttervilla.com

Sheviock Barton 01503 230793 www.sheviockbarton.co.uk

The Crooked Inn, Stoketon Cross,Trematon. 01752 848177

The Liscawn Inn, Crafthole, Torpoint. 01503 230863

The Finnygook Inn, Crafthole, Torpoint. 01503 230338

The Weary Friar Inn, Pillaton. 01579 350238

A good place to come on your own?

Certainly. Port Eliot is a large stately home with park and gardens and the festival has a very friendly atmosphere, encouraging intelligent interaction between customers and performers with an intimate ambience.

Is there anything for children?

Yes, theres a special childrens area created by the St.Germans Carnival Committee, including storytellers, events and races and the making of painted props and gadgets.N.B. This a supervised area but it is not a creche.

What else is there to do?

South east Cornwall is very lively in the summer and there are excellent beaches, sailing centres, golf courses, sea and fresh water angling nearby.

www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk

A major attraction is The Eden Project at St.Austell www.edenproject.com which is 25 miles from St.Germans.

What are the events actually like?

Entertaining! Our policy is to present a lit fest that is based on entertainment, invention and fun. Interaction between audience and performers is essential and the authors are encouraged to abandon their usual repetoire and launch into something enjoyable, a bit risky and to perform with gusto and originality. The shows are presented under canvas in the magnificent gardens of Port Eliot beside a tidal estuary.