Guidebook for Polzeath & Rock
Food Scene
This is just a selection of the many places to eat and drink during your stay. Please visit the individual web sites for current opening times which do vary according to the season and any Covid 19 restrictions. Reservations are usually recommended and essential in high season. In no specific order ...
Great for lobster and steak on the Beach !
https://www.surfsidepolzeath.com/
tel:01208862931
10 locals recommend
Surfside Polzeath
Great for lobster and steak on the Beach !
https://www.surfsidepolzeath.com/
tel:01208862931
Great Views of the River Camel and Padstow
https://www.therockinnrock.co.uk/
tel:01208 863498
14 locals recommend
The Rock Inn
Rock RoadGreat Views of the River Camel and Padstow
https://www.therockinnrock.co.uk/
tel:01208 863498
You don't have to book !
https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-steins-cafe/
53 locals recommend
Rick Stein's Café
10 Middle StYou don't have to book !
https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-steins-cafe/
great food in a charming cottage Restaurant in the heart of Port Isaac
72 locals recommend
Outlaw's New Road
6 New Rdgreat food in a charming cottage Restaurant in the heart of Port Isaac
Tubestation
A converted Methodist Church overlooking Polzeath Beach - cool atmosphere !
The Mariners at Rock
Its the place to hang out in Rock!
01208 863679
St Enodoc Hotel
Rock RoadCommanding Position overlooking the River Camel
Tel: 01208 863394
Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery Rock
Rock RoadBakery, Lunches and Coffee Shop
Its the perfect walk from Polzeath to the Blue Tomato in Rock !
01208 863841
21 locals recommend
Blue Tomato Cafe
Rock RoadIts the perfect walk from Polzeath to the Blue Tomato in Rock !
01208 863841
Fantastic location for surf, sea and sunset watching!
https://atlanticbarandkitchen.com/
01208222726
7 locals recommend
Atlantic Bar
Fantastic location for surf, sea and sunset watching!
https://atlanticbarandkitchen.com/
01208222726
Cracking Crab
http://winkingprawngroup.co.uk/cracking-crab/
01208 862333
" ..... far-reaching sea views, oodles of quirks and character ......."
38 locals recommend
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
" ..... far-reaching sea views, oodles of quirks and character ......."
https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/padstow-townhouse/book-online/
Tel 01841 532093
73 locals recommend
Paul Ainsworth at Number 6
6 Middle Sthttps://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/padstow-townhouse/book-online/
Tel 01841 532093
The Mowhay Cafe
tel: 01208 863000
The Dining Room restaurant
Rock Road01208 862622
Fistral Beach Bar
Headland Roadhttp://www.fistralbeachbar.co.uk/
Green's Cafe & Padstow Crazy Golf
North Quay01841 532 002
The Point at Polzeath
Great views, restaurant, bar, golf, tennis
St Moritz Hotel Cornwall
1a St Moritz CtRestaurant, Bar and Seaside Cafe
Open to non residents, breakfast lunch and dinner
Tel: 01208 880 721
9 locals recommend
The Old School Hotel
21 Fore StOpen to non residents, breakfast lunch and dinner
Tel: 01208 880 721
Activities
Largely flat, family friendly with views along the route. And hopefully an ice cream stop as well!
182 locals recommend
Camel Trail (Cycle Way)
Largely flat, family friendly with views along the route. And hopefully an ice cream stop as well!
Eden Project
Full day out for all ages - educational and fun!
St Enodoc Golf Club
The Minack Theatre
An extraordinary outdoor theatre with amazing views.
The Point at Polzeath
Golf course, tennis courts, health club, restaurant and bar
Something for everyone! Great foodie scenie, beaches nearby, start of the Camel Trail, working fishing harbour and more!
436 locals recommend
Padstow
Something for everyone! Great foodie scenie, beaches nearby, start of the Camel Trail, working fishing harbour and more!
Cornish Coast Adventures
Cornish Rock Tors Ltd
Port GaverneSurf's Up Surf School
https://www.surfsupsurfschool.com/
City/town information
During the summer season, go down on Thursday evenings to hear The Silver band playing in the village or Friday evenings to hear The Fisherman’s Friends singing on The Platt. Go any time to eat and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique fishing village.
258 locals recommend
Port Isaac
During the summer season, go down on Thursday evenings to hear The Silver band playing in the village or Friday evenings to hear The Fisherman’s Friends singing on The Platt. Go any time to eat and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique fishing village.
Neighbourhoods
This pretty Cornish fishing village is situated on the rugged north Cornwall coast; pretty white-washed houses, plenty of restaurants and shops, narrow winding streets make a lovely day out.
258 locals recommend
Port Isaac
This pretty Cornish fishing village is situated on the rugged north Cornwall coast; pretty white-washed houses, plenty of restaurants and shops, narrow winding streets make a lovely day out.
North Devon District
Tiny village, a mile inland from the Camel river estuary; church, pubs and pretty cottages.
Saint Minver
Tiny village, a mile inland from the Camel river estuary; church, pubs and pretty cottages.
Sightseeing
Great walk either via the South West Coast Path from Polzeath or via the footpath from the car park at Pentire Farm. Guided wildlife spotting walks, and sightseeing boat tours are also available.
10 locals recommend
The Rumps
Great walk either via the South West Coast Path from Polzeath or via the footpath from the car park at Pentire Farm. Guided wildlife spotting walks, and sightseeing boat tours are also available.
About an hour away but well worth the drive for the gallery, the cafe and the views
453 locals recommend
Tate St. Ives
About an hour away but well worth the drive for the gallery, the cafe and the views
National Trust property with 19th-century stately home set in scenic parkland with trails suitable for walking, dog walks and bikes.
119 locals recommend
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry LaneNational Trust property with 19th-century stately home set in scenic parkland with trails suitable for walking, dog walks and bikes.
Tintagel Castle - one of the most spectacular historic sites in Britain - built half on the mainland and half on a jagged headland jutting out into the Cornish sea - a must visit.
299 locals recommend
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathTintagel Castle - one of the most spectacular historic sites in Britain - built half on the mainland and half on a jagged headland jutting out into the Cornish sea - a must visit.
Pubs
This is just a few of the local pubs; please check individual websites for latest seasonal and Covid19 related opening hours and restrictions. Reservations are recommended.
The Maltsters Arms
The Mariners at Rock
Pityme Inn
Rock RoadThe Taproom
Rock RoadThe Port William
Tintagel HeightsFood Shopping
There are good small and independent food shops are in Polzeath, Rock, Trebetherick & Port Isaac, with supermarkets in Wadebridge, Bodmin, Padstow, Newquay & Launceston. As there is no large supermarket close by you may wish to shop on the way or consider an advance online home shopping delivery.
We believe that Tesco/Sainsbury/Asda/Waitrose all deliver to this area. To ensure getting the most convenient time slot we recommend you arrange this at least a week in advance, or several weeks in peak holiday periods.
62 locals recommend
Polzeath
There are good small and independent food shops are in Polzeath, Rock, Trebetherick & Port Isaac, with supermarkets in Wadebridge, Bodmin, Padstow, Newquay & Launceston. As there is no large supermarket close by you may wish to shop on the way or consider an advance online home shopping delivery.
We believe that Tesco/Sainsbury/Asda/Waitrose all deliver to this area. To ensure getting the most convenient time slot we recommend you arrange this at least a week in advance, or several weeks in peak holiday periods.
Fee's Food
Rock RoadTrebetherick Stores
Trevathan Farm Shop and Restaurant
Wadebridge Wines
Eddystone RoadWine and deli, online delivery available
tel 01208 812692
Fresh From The Sea
18 New Rd