Dozmary Pool

About Dozmary Pool

Dozmary Pool, a dark mirror on Bodmin Moor, holds within its depths a mysterious allure—whispers of Cornwall’s ancient secrets. Five millennia ago, Neolithic tribes left flints along its shores, their ghostly presence lingering still. The pool, often shrouded in mist, has long been a source of tales—none more famous than the legend of the Lady of the Lake, who reclaimed Excalibur in Tennyson’s epic tale, sealing the connection between the ancient and the mystical.

Legend also speaks of Jan Tregeagle, a figure cursed for his devilish deeds, condemned to forever roam the moor and howl into the fog. With a leaking limpet shell, he is doomed to bail out the pool’s “bottomless” waters—a chilling reminder of the past that still haunts this eerie landscape. While no sunken city lies beneath, the pool’s depths and the moor’s cold air fuel the imagination, giving rise to dreams of lost realms and hidden treasures.

Dozmary Pool is nestled within an RSPB haven, a tranquil refuge where rare eels glide through the waters, and the air is thick with the mystique of Cornwall’s ancient myths. The stillness of the place is broken only by the whispering winds and the occasional call of birds. Venture into the reeds, where mist curls like spirits, and the atmosphere feels alive with the weight of history.

From the pool, take a short walk to Jamaica Inn, a historic landmark just a mile away. The inn’s eerie charm adds to the mood of the area, its own tales of smugglers and lost souls echoing through its stone walls. Only 30 minutes from Padstow, Dozmary beckons—its haunted tales and ancient energy waiting to be explored.

After your adventures, retreat to our fisherman’s cottage, where the warmth of the harbor’s glow will ease the chill of the moor. Let the stories of Bodmin’s wraiths guide your pen as you write your own chapter in Cornwall’s haunting history.