Local Area Information

Padstow

The picturesque fishing port of Padstow has loads to offer and caters for every need, whether that be long walks along the estuary beaches, safe family bathing, plenty of shops, pubs, cafe's and restaurants or hiring bikes to explore The Camel Trail.

From Padstow harbour you can take a boat trip around the local coastline, go on a fishing trip or simply take the ferry across to Rock.

Padstow is also full of great restaurants including the Michelin Star Paul Ainsworth No.6, Rick Stein's The Seafood Restaurant, Prawn On The Lawn or more child friendly Caffe Rojano and Greens of Padstow.

There is also a great selection of pubs and bars from the traditional Harbour Inn, Golden Lion and Shipwrights to the more sophisticated Ruby’s Bar, Cici’s Bar (above Paul Ainsworth No.6) and BinTwo by the harbour.

Beaches

Padstow is a great base to explore the breath taking north Cornish coast, here is just a sample of some of the great beaches close by: 

• St Georges Cove, Padstow (20 mins walk)
• Treyarnon Bay 
• Harlyn Bay 
• Polzeath 
• Trevone 
• Fistral Beach 
• Constantine Bay  

Other Attractions

Other attractions close by include the historic fishing village of Port Isaac, location of the TV series Doc Martin. The ecological wonder of the Eden Project, exploring the legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle or heading a bit further afield to the beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan.

We also recommend a visit to The Mariners Pub & Restaurant in Rock, either take the ferry from Padstow harbour or drive around the estuary.