Guidebook for Padstow
Food Scene
It is a pub owned by Rick Stein, with a lovely food menu (not massively overpriced) and great beer (go for Tribute or Proper Job!).
57 locals recommend
The Cornish Arms
It is a pub owned by Rick Stein, with a lovely food menu (not massively overpriced) and great beer (go for Tribute or Proper Job!).
It is not the fanciest of pubs, but it is just 5 minutes walk from Kegyn, and serves an affordable and nice menu of modern pub food (plenty of pizzas, mexican etc) plus a great carvery. It can get quite busy on summer evenings and afternoons, so maybe worth booking. I'd recommend going for one of the keg beers!
The Harlyn Inn
It is not the fanciest of pubs, but it is just 5 minutes walk from Kegyn, and serves an affordable and nice menu of modern pub food (plenty of pizzas, mexican etc) plus a great carvery. It can get quite busy on summer evenings and afternoons, so maybe worth booking. I'd recommend going for one of the keg beers!
This is a lesser known cafe owned by Rick Stein. Despite the name, it has a full restaurant menu, and is much more affordable than the signature Seafood restaurant. Obviously, I'd recommend the seafood! And best to book!
53 locals recommend
Rick Stein's Café
10 Middle StThis is a lesser known cafe owned by Rick Stein. Despite the name, it has a full restaurant menu, and is much more affordable than the signature Seafood restaurant. Obviously, I'd recommend the seafood! And best to book!
This has my favourite pasties in the area. It is a little difficult to park (if two of you are in the car it is sometimes possible to wait around). I go for traditional steak or steak and stilton. Also not to be missed, the Saffron Cake, which is like a tealoaf, but spiced with saffron (and bright yellow!)
17 locals recommend
The Chough Bakery
3 The StrandThis has my favourite pasties in the area. It is a little difficult to park (if two of you are in the car it is sometimes possible to wait around). I go for traditional steak or steak and stilton. Also not to be missed, the Saffron Cake, which is like a tealoaf, but spiced with saffron (and bright yellow!)
Drinks & Nightlife
This has a good selection of ales and is a 15-20 minute walk along the coast path. Note the Harlyn Inn (listed under restaurants) is far closer!
7 locals recommend
The Well Parc Hotel
Dobbin LaneThis has a good selection of ales and is a 15-20 minute walk along the coast path. Note the Harlyn Inn (listed under restaurants) is far closer!
Trevibban Mill Vineyard
Great new winery! Lovely restaurant and tasting menu!
Parks & Nature
This area of the coast is simply the most stunning, but also the quietest and most remote. You can see for miles around including the Camel Estuary, the Doom Bar (a sandbank, not just a beer) and Padstow.
11 locals recommend
Stepper Point
This area of the coast is simply the most stunning, but also the quietest and most remote. You can see for miles around including the Camel Estuary, the Doom Bar (a sandbank, not just a beer) and Padstow.
There are great views if you walk out to Trevose Head, either from Kegyn (probably 30-45 minutes), or drive. The lighthouse tour is good fun and the views in both directions are stunning..
15 locals recommend
Trevose Head Lighthouse
There are great views if you walk out to Trevose Head, either from Kegyn (probably 30-45 minutes), or drive. The lighthouse tour is good fun and the views in both directions are stunning..
There are stunning views around here too, which the BBC seem to have made great use of in the recent Poldark series.
Park Head
There are stunning views around here too, which the BBC seem to have made great use of in the recent Poldark series.
The indoor tropical biomes are really unique and a fantastic experience if you've never been before. Great for rainy days too.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
The indoor tropical biomes are really unique and a fantastic experience if you've never been before. Great for rainy days too.
Arts & Culture
King Arthur's castle is perched in a stunning location just outside the village of Tintagel. It is a fair drive to get there (the roads are pretty long and winding), but worth the trip. If you go, I'd recommend a trip to nearby Port Isaac too, which is probably better for food and drink than Tintagel itself.
27 locals recommend
Tintagel Post Office
Fore StreetKing Arthur's castle is perched in a stunning location just outside the village of Tintagel. It is a fair drive to get there (the roads are pretty long and winding), but worth the trip. If you go, I'd recommend a trip to nearby Port Isaac too, which is probably better for food and drink than Tintagel itself.
Lovely cathedral, dominating the skyline of the small city of Truro. A good rainy day activity.
97 locals recommend
Truro Cathedral
Saint Mary's StreetLovely cathedral, dominating the skyline of the small city of Truro. A good rainy day activity.
Essentials
Handy tesco with carpark, should have everything you need. Beware on Sundays it is only open 10am-4pm
76 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Sarah's LaneHandy tesco with carpark, should have everything you need. Beware on Sundays it is only open 10am-4pm
Entertainment & Activities
Camel Creek Adventure Park
Great for kids and some indoor stuff as well