Padstow Guidebook
Local Cafes for breakfast
5* THE BEST CAFE IN TOWN
Great food for breakfast and lunches - try the Pancakes or the Chowder! Everything is superb at this place
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Cherry Trees Coffee House
5* THE BEST CAFE IN TOWN
Great food for breakfast and lunches - try the Pancakes or the Chowder! Everything is superb at this place
CLOSED ON RAINY DAYS
Hawkers Cove - About 30 min walk from harbour
Fabulous cakes in this cafe, but it is outdoors only with no toilets. If youre walking to Stepper Point its worth calling in for lemon drizzle cask. Amazing views.
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Rest A While Tea Garden
7 Coastguard HousesCLOSED ON RAINY DAYS
Hawkers Cove - About 30 min walk from harbour
Fabulous cakes in this cafe, but it is outdoors only with no toilets. If youre walking to Stepper Point its worth calling in for lemon drizzle cask. Amazing views.
In Harlyn Bay - Wonderful food, great toasties and waffles! Outdoor cafe on the beach
The Beach Box Cafe
In Harlyn Bay - Wonderful food, great toasties and waffles! Outdoor cafe on the beach
Ben's Crib Box Cafe
South QuayA simple breakfast menu well cooked with great views
https://greenspadstow.co.uk/
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Green's Cafe & Padstow Crazy Golf
North QuayA simple breakfast menu well cooked with great views
https://greenspadstow.co.uk/
Things to do in Padstow & nearby
Wonderful boat ride where you see the estuary at its best.
Great hosts that will give you some history of the area, point out the wildlife. You may see seals and puffin and all sorts of sea life.
Book online - usually around £15 for 1.5 hrs
or book at booth opposite Shipwrights pub in the harbour
https://www.jubileequeen.net/
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The Jubilee Queen
North Quay ParadeWonderful boat ride where you see the estuary at its best.
Great hosts that will give you some history of the area, point out the wildlife. You may see seals and puffin and all sorts of sea life.
Book online - usually around £15 for 1.5 hrs
or book at booth opposite Shipwrights pub in the harbour
https://www.jubileequeen.net/
Wonderful historic manor house with cute gardens and fabulous tea room - a great place for lunch and cream teas
https://prideauxplace.co.uk/
its not open all year, usually just Summer - Check Facebook and website for current times
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Prideaux Place
Prideaux PlaceWonderful historic manor house with cute gardens and fabulous tea room - a great place for lunch and cream teas
https://prideauxplace.co.uk/
its not open all year, usually just Summer - Check Facebook and website for current times
St George’s Cove
Stunning huge sandy beach - 10 mins walk from centre of town
From Padstow, to Wadebridge, Bodmin and WenfordBridge
18 miles of a disused railway line
Book bikes at Padstow Cycle Hire
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Camel Trail (Cycle Way)
From Padstow, to Wadebridge, Bodmin and WenfordBridge
18 miles of a disused railway line
Book bikes at Padstow Cycle Hire
Hop on the ferry over to Rock for paddle boarding, water skiing & wake boarding
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Camel Ski School Ltd.
Rock RoadHop on the ferry over to Rock for paddle boarding, water skiing & wake boarding
Wavehunters Padstow
West QuayTake a boat ride to see the sealife
Boat trips from 1 to 4 hrs
Lots of sealife and birdlife to see
https://www.padstowsealifesafaris.co.uk/
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Padstow Sealife Safaris
North QuayBoat trips from 1 to 4 hrs
Lots of sealife and birdlife to see
https://www.padstowsealifesafaris.co.uk/
National Lobster Hatchery
South Quayhttps://www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk/
Polzeath Beach
South West Coast PathHop on the ferry and walk to Polzeath for lunch
Kayaking, surfing, coasteeriing
Hire kit and book lessons
https://www.harlynsurfschool.co.uk/
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Harlyn Surf School
South West Coast PathKayaking, surfing, coasteeriing
Hire kit and book lessons
https://www.harlynsurfschool.co.uk/
Walking the South West Coastal Path
Approx 1 hr and 10 mins gentle walk from Trethvor House to the end of estuary via Tregirls Beach and Hawkers Cove.
Great views of the whole estuary , Pentire Head & Trevose Head
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Stepper Point
Approx 1 hr and 10 mins gentle walk from Trethvor House to the end of estuary via Tregirls Beach and Hawkers Cove.
Great views of the whole estuary , Pentire Head & Trevose Head
Lovely beach with great little cafe - Approx 2 hrs walk from Trethvor House, or 40 mins direct across fields to start the SQ path a little further on
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Trevone
Lovely beach with great little cafe - Approx 2 hrs walk from Trethvor House, or 40 mins direct across fields to start the SQ path a little further on
Large beach with shallow waters
2.5hrs walk from Trethvor House via Stepper Point
Or 1hr walk going via the fields and Trevone
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Harlyn Bay Beach
Large beach with shallow waters
2.5hrs walk from Trethvor House via Stepper Point
Or 1hr walk going via the fields and Trevone
I love walking to this headland, stunning views.
Approx 10 miles walk from Trethvor via Trevone and Harlyn Bay
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Trevose Headland
I love walking to this headland, stunning views.
Approx 10 miles walk from Trethvor via Trevone and Harlyn Bay
Hop on the ferry to Rock and walk to Polzeath (approx 40min-1hr dependant on tides) and then onto Pentire Point
Approx 2 miles from Polzeath
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Pentire Point
Hop on the ferry to Rock and walk to Polzeath (approx 40min-1hr dependant on tides) and then onto Pentire Point
Approx 2 miles from Polzeath
From the ferry at Rock its approx 12 miles
There are buses Rock-Port Isaac that take 40 mins
If bus is required, catch bus first and walk back
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Port Isaac
From the ferry at Rock its approx 12 miles
There are buses Rock-Port Isaac that take 40 mins
If bus is required, catch bus first and walk back
Best places to eat in Padstow /Rock
Paul Ainsworth at Number 6
6 Middle StAmazing food
Great food & atmosphere in this lovely italian
Book very early to get a table
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Caffè Rojano by Paul Ainsworth
9 Mill SquareGreat food & atmosphere in this lovely italian
Book very early to get a table
Best pub in the whole of Padstow
Best sunday lunch for miles - book very early
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The Golden Lion
10 Fore StBest pub in the whole of Padstow
Best sunday lunch for miles - book very early
Barnaby’s
Dark LaneInteresting food different to the other places
RENAMED TO MUSSELBOX
Good food, nice setting overlooking the harbour
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The Basement
11 Broad StRENAMED TO MUSSELBOX
Good food, nice setting overlooking the harbour
Reasonably priced compared to SeaFood restaurant
Good food , nice atmosphere
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Rick Stein's Café
10 Middle StReasonably priced compared to SeaFood restaurant
Good food , nice atmosphere
Green's Cafe & Padstow Crazy Golf
North QuayAmazing views and wonderful food
Ferry or water taxi needed to get to ROCK
Excellent food by Paul Ainsworth
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The Mariners at Rock
Ferry or water taxi needed to get to ROCK
Excellent food by Paul Ainsworth
Local garden centre that has a wonder eatery
Sunday carvery
Great cakes, dinners and lunch
Trevisker's Kitchen+Dining
Local garden centre that has a wonder eatery
Sunday carvery
Great cakes, dinners and lunch
Places to visit further afield
Prettiest town with Tate Gallery, cute shops, stunning harbour and amazing view
Gets very busy in Summer so go early to avoid the crows
Park at the Leisure Centre and walk down
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St Ives
Prettiest town with Tate Gallery, cute shops, stunning harbour and amazing view
Gets very busy in Summer so go early to avoid the crows
Park at the Leisure Centre and walk down
Fowey
Lovely town
Newquay has numerous beaches, easy to walk from one to the other
The town itself is very busy
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Fistral Beach
Newquay has numerous beaches, easy to walk from one to the other
The town itself is very busy
Saint Michael's Mount
Mevagissey
Mousehole Harbour
21 Commercial RoadThe Minack Theatre
Sennen Cove
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndMawgan Porth
Trerice
Camel Valley
Wine tours
Pencarrow House and Gardens
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle/
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Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast Pathhttps://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle/
Bedruthan Steps
National Trust car park and cafe Carnewas
Absolutely huge beach so always space, seaside town
Watering Hole pub is on the beach too
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Perranporth Beach
Absolutely huge beach so always space, seaside town
Watering Hole pub is on the beach too
Port Isaac
Cute little village famous for Doc Martin
Pencarrow House and Gardens
https://www.pencarrow.co.uk/
St Mawes
Getting to Trethvor House
20 mins drive - convenient to Trethvor House
or catch the bus outside the terminal - Approx 1 hour and very scenic as its visits the little villages.
Get off outside Tesco - 1 min walk to Trethvor
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Cornwall Airport Newquay
20 mins drive - convenient to Trethvor House
or catch the bus outside the terminal - Approx 1 hour and very scenic as its visits the little villages.
Get off outside Tesco - 1 min walk to Trethvor
30 min taxi ride - approx £35 but agree a price before you take the trip
1 hr bus ride - Get off at Tesco in Padstow - 1 min walk to house
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BODMIN PARKWAY station
Liskeard Road30 min taxi ride - approx £35 but agree a price before you take the trip
1 hr bus ride - Get off at Tesco in Padstow - 1 min walk to house