Exchange Library

The Exchange Library sits in Bosulval, a proper working library that's easy to overlook if you're just passing through Cornwall. It's the kind of place locals actually use - no grand facade or tourist fanfare, just shelves and a community space that serves the surrounding villages.

You'll find the usual mix of fiction, non-fiction, and reference materials. It's small enough that you can scan everything in twenty minutes, but if you're the type who likes browsing or need to pick up a specific title, it's worth knowing it exists. The staff are helpful without being fussy about it.

This works best if you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Roselands (4.5 miles away) or Polmanter Touring Park (6.1 miles) - and the weather's turned rubbish. It's genuinely useful on a rainy afternoon rather than something you'd drive across the county for. Families with younger kids might appreciate a change of scenery, and serious readers could easily kill an hour here.

It's free to join as a visitor, though opening hours aren't always obvious online, so ring ahead. The main draw is practicality: if you've forgotten a book halfway through a holiday or need to occupy someone for an hour, it does the job. Don't expect discovery or revelation. Just a functional, friendly spot that proves you don't need attractions to be flashy to be useful.