Townlake

Townlake is a hamlet in the Sydenham Damerel parish, in the West Devon district of Devon, England, nestled in the Tamar Valley. It sits on the east bank of the River Tamar, just north of the bridge known as 'Horse Bridge' — a crossing that also marks the county boundary with Cornwall. The river here is both landscape and limit, and Townlake occupies a riverside spot long used as a crossing point. Wander its quiet lanes and you’ll find a place defined by water and stone, where views across the Tamar change with the light. At the heart of the hamlet is the Royal Inn, a welcoming pub whose building is said to have been a nunnery in an earlier life, offering a cosy pause for walkers and visitors exploring the valley. For those seeking a peaceful slice of West Country character, Townlake offers riverside charm, a sense of history and the comforts of an old country inn.