There is so much to see and do in North Cornwall, whatever the weather!
Padstow is a 10 min drive from Spray cottage. The famous fishing town is known as the foodie capital of Cornwall and is home to many cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants where you can dine out on fresh seafood and local produce, there is something for everyone! There are great independent shops and plenty of opportunities to buy traditional Cornish gifts and food.
There are lots of things to see and do in Padstow, including the famous camel trail cycle route to Wadebridge and on to Bodmin. Take a boat trip out of the Camel Estuary and beyond to see dolphins and basking sharks if you are lucky, or go on a Mackerel fishing trip to catch your supper for the BBQ that evening!
Sample some of the locally made pasties and sit at the harbour and take in the atmosphere.
Camel Trail Bike hire Padstow Camel Trail Cycle hire
Jubilee Queen boat trips Jubilee Queen
Visit the award winning National lobster hatchery visit centre National Lobster Hatchery
For a special occasion enjoy a meal at Rick Steins Seafood Restaurant Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant or Paul Ainsworth's No6 No6
Enjoy a glass of wine near the harbour at Bin Two Bin Two
The Camel Estuary ferry takes you across to Rock where more lovely restaurants, shops and beach walks await. The scenic coastal walk along to Daymer Bay and back via a visit to St. Enodoc Church is a must. We particularly enjoy lunch and a Sharps Brewery thirst quencher at The Mariner's, a Paul Ainsworth owned pub:
The Mariner's, Rock, Paul Ainsworth
Have a water skiing or the recently hugely popular wake surfing lesson at the Camel Ski School Camel Ski Schoo
A 5 min drive from Spray Cottage, St Merryn is a small village on the road to Padstow. Fryer Tucks Fish and chips can be found here and it’s the best fish and chips around. The Farmers Arm's pub is a very popular destination if you wish to sample some good local beer and food. The Cornish Arms is situated just out of St Merryn and is very popular on a hot summer’s day. There is a garage and convenience store in St Merryn with most basics that you would need plus a good surf shop for the wetsuit that you thought you didn’t need!
The Cornish Arms The Cornish Arms (Rick Stein)
The Farmer's Arms The Farmer's Arms, St Merryn
Salt and Samphire Salt and Samphire, St Merryn
Trevose Golf Club
Just over 5 mins away you'll reach the Championship golf course of Trevose, with spectacular sea views out to Trevose Head. Trevose Golf Club
Bedruthan Steps
5 minutes from the cottage you'll find one of the most dramatic and prettiest coastal walks in Cornwall, there is a national trust car park with lovely cafe for cream teas and a small shop.
Vineyards at Camel Valley and Trevibban Mill
Visit the renowned Camel Valley or the lesser known Trevibben Mill vineyards for tours and some wine tasting
Newquay
10 mins down the coast and you'll reach Watergate Bay - a hotspot for surfers, kite surfers and those who like to sit and watch them! Another 10 mins on and you'll reach Newquay. The Blue reef aquarium is a great place to go on a rainy day Blue Reef Aquarium