Yasmina’s guidebook to North Cornwall
Food scene
The Mariners at Rock
Great Paul Ainsworth pub -booking essential
The Mowhay Cafe
Excellent bistro style restaurant
The Dining Room restaurant
Rock RoadSpecial night out dining
The Rock Inn
Rock RoadCasual dining with a large menu
Restaurant / bar overlooking Polzeath beach. Great views especially at sunset
16 locals recommend
The Waterfront
Beach RoadRestaurant / bar overlooking Polzeath beach. Great views especially at sunset
Fab food specialising in grills and seafood - lobster etc. Not fussy, right on the beach - don't wear your heels - you need to walk across the sand!
10 locals recommend
Surfside Polzeath
Fab food specialising in grills and seafood - lobster etc. Not fussy, right on the beach - don't wear your heels - you need to walk across the sand!
Cracking Crab
unrivalled location above Polzeath - fab views from inside and out
The Taproom
Rock RoadFun place overlooking camel estuary in Rock.
Atlantic Bar
Amazing huge pizzas! and good tapas- Fantastic terrace - must book
Of all the places to eat in Cornwall - this is the one I'd go to every time. Michelin stared fine dining. Total theatre and a real treat.
73 locals recommend
Paul Ainsworth at Number 6
6 Middle StOf all the places to eat in Cornwall - this is the one I'd go to every time. Michelin stared fine dining. Total theatre and a real treat.
All the Rick Stein restaurants are great. Something for every budget. The Seafood is more high end but worth it. Great atmosphere
64 locals recommend
Rick Stein's Seafood Bar & Fishmongers
Unit 1 Station RdAll the Rick Stein restaurants are great. Something for every budget. The Seafood is more high end but worth it. Great atmosphere
You couldn't get a more Cornish pub than this. Great pub food and a fantastic atmosphere. Lovely garden in this hidden spot
87 locals recommend
St Kew Inn
You couldn't get a more Cornish pub than this. Great pub food and a fantastic atmosphere. Lovely garden in this hidden spot
2Michelin Stars - need I say more. Exceptional dining from this local chef. Mainly Seafood
72 locals recommend
Outlaw's New Road
6 New Rd2Michelin Stars - need I say more. Exceptional dining from this local chef. Mainly Seafood
Small intimate restaurant with 1 Michelin star - right in the heart of Port Issac in a fishermans cottage
36 locals recommend
Outlaw's Fish Kitchen
1 Middle StSmall intimate restaurant with 1 Michelin star - right in the heart of Port Issac in a fishermans cottage
Great cafe and deli in the heart of Rock. Also does homemade food which can be put straight in the oven - great for first nights or if you need a break from cooking.
15 locals recommend
Fee's Food
Rock RoadGreat cafe and deli in the heart of Rock. Also does homemade food which can be put straight in the oven - great for first nights or if you need a break from cooking.
Fun place with new conservatory dining - something for everyone overlooking Polzeath
21 locals recommend
The Oystercatcher
Fun place with new conservatory dining - something for everyone overlooking Polzeath
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
Posh bar restaurant on Harlyn beach
Things to do!
Eden Project
You can hire bicycles to cycle this trail to Padstow, Fish and Chips at Steins and cycle back!
182 locals recommend
Camel Trail (Cycle Way)
You can hire bicycles to cycle this trail to Padstow, Fish and Chips at Steins and cycle back!
Rock beach is a fantastic stretch of sand and dunes leading round to Daymer Bay and Polzeath. Footpath well marked
29 locals recommend
Rock Beach
Rock beach is a fantastic stretch of sand and dunes leading round to Daymer Bay and Polzeath. Footpath well marked
The Epicentre of surfing in North Cornwall. You can also hire wetsuits and boards as well as have lessons
124 locals recommend
Polzeath Beach
South West Coast PathThe Epicentre of surfing in North Cornwall. You can also hire wetsuits and boards as well as have lessons
Camel Ski School Ltd.
Rock RoadPaddle boarding, kayaking, waterskiing
Camel Sailing and Powerboat Centre
Sailing lessons and boat hire
Surf school but also does sea safaris and beach fitness classes including HIT and Yoga
12 locals recommend
Wavehunters Surf School
Surf school but also does sea safaris and beach fitness classes including HIT and Yoga
Surf's Up Surf School
Specialist Surf School based on Polzeath beach
One of the best Golf clubs in the world right on the Rock sand dunes
24 locals recommend
St Enodoc Golf Club
One of the best Golf clubs in the world right on the Rock sand dunes
Fantastic magical place with wonderful tea rooms. Designed by Tim Smit - Designer of Eden Project
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Fantastic magical place with wonderful tea rooms. Designed by Tim Smit - Designer of Eden Project
National Trust property with beautiful gardens and excellent mountain bike trails
45 locals recommend
Lanhydrock
National Trust property with beautiful gardens and excellent mountain bike trails
The Point at Polzeath
Golf club and restaurant
Coastering and Kayaking tours round this beautiful coastline
20 locals recommend
Cornish Rock Tors Ltd
Port GaverneCoastering and Kayaking tours round this beautiful coastline
This is a must or wine lovers. Tours available. Terrace is superb and can be booked for wine tasting. You can cycle here down the camel trail from Wadebridge
80 locals recommend
Camel Valley
This is a must or wine lovers. Tours available. Terrace is superb and can be booked for wine tasting. You can cycle here down the camel trail from Wadebridge