Lethytep is a secluded haven for wildlife and our home in Cornwall. We are Philip and Faith Hambly, and since retirement we have transformed 52 acres of meadows, lakes and ancient woodland into habitats that we manage for wildlife.
We have been recording the flora and fauna of Lethytep for several years, and to date our records show 24 butterfly species, over 100 bird species and over 200 species of plant. One of the most spectacular sights are the thousands of Southern Marsh Orchids which flower from late May to early June.
St Austell Camera Club visited in June 2024, our members had a great day photographing all kinds of flowers, insects, dragonflies and each other!
The owners Philip and Faith couldn’t have been any more helpful and welcoming. The site has been lovingly restored and landscaped. It is really beautiful. We were incredibly lucky with the weather that day. It was bright and dry and a perfect day for a group of photographers.
The site is a total of 52 acres which includes lakes, filled with water lilies, meadows and ancient woodlands, all of which are full of wildlife.
Our togs managed to achieve some fabulous shots using macro, long exposure and landscape techniques.
It is always fun to capture a ‘tog’ in the surroundings. Before we left Lethytep, we were served an afternoon tea like no other! Lots of homemade goodies and an endless supply of tea and coffee. It is on our list to return again.
