Golf:
(1)TREVOSE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Constantine Bay (01841) 520 208
For tennis, swimming pool, bar and restaurant, 18 hole course, 9 hole course and short 9 hole course.
Temporary membership available; ‘phone the above number as soon as you can, to book.
A registered handicap is required to play the 18 hole course.
MERLIN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB. St Eval Road, Morgan Porth (01841) 540 222
Under new ownership, this is fast becoming a good course for new and experienced golfers.
Lots of new investment.
Good value green-fees and we can arrange discounts.
Good place for lunch and supper. www.merlingolfcourse.co.uk
Roserrow Golf & Country Club, St Minver Wadebridge PL27 6QT. 01208 863 000.
A great country club golf course, less busy than its neighbours.
St Enedoc Golf Club, Rock (01208) 863 216
Very famous, quite a distance away but if you get an invitation to play this course, you will have a great time!
Krazy Golf, Padstow, (01841) 532 305 – near the Tourist Information Centre. Has a nice little tea-rooms
as well with great views!
SURFING: (There are 2 body boards in the garden shed for your use).
HARLYN BAY SURF SCHOOL (01841) 533 076 www.harlynsurfschool.co.uk
Harlyn Bay is a two minutes drive away and is very safe for junior surfers. It is also the place to surf if the other
bays are shut due to bad weather.
(1)CONSTANTINE BAY SURF STORES (01841) 520250
Tuition Rob Erkine, Rebound Surfing School (01841) 521 185 – or talk to the Constantine Surf Store Staff, they can get very busy in high summer.
I have been told that this chap is brilliant at getting children started.
SAILING:
Padstow Sailing Club, Padstow
(01841) 540 824/533 467 a small sailing club that will help you with hiring dingys etc.
Allan Green, Sailing At Rock
(01208) 841 246.
Sailing in a Drascombe Lugger or Cornish Shrimper. Trips and may hire.
Sailing instruction by qualified instructor.
CARL & DENISE BRENTON, Camel School of Seamanship, Beach House, Rock, Cornwall PL27 6LD
(01208) 862 881
Instruction in sailing, windsurfing and power boat.
Wayfarer and Topper hire. Take the water ferry from Padstow over to Rock.
FISHING:
THE LADY MARY 11, Padstow, Jim on 07976 292 379 or (01208) 812 524
Licenced 35ft offshore fishing boat for trips and nature watch (sharks and dolphins etc.) Up to 12 people. +Disabled access.
ED SCHLIFFE, Padstow Angling Centre (01841) 532726
Stockist of fishing tackle, live and frozen bait, also guided shore fishing trips.
Boat and tackle supplied. Also:
Medowside Fisheries, Winnards Perch, St Columb Major (01637) 880 544 Coarse Fishing. Open all year round.
RIDING:
MR R TRENOUTH OR MRS E J COLEY, Tresallyn Riding Stables,
Nr St Merryn (01841) 520 454 Riding for all abilities.
CYCLING:
PADSTOW CYCLE HIRE (01841) 533 533 for Camel Way – on the South Quay, see Padstow map.
They will deliver and collect bicycles from the Guesthouse.
Tennis Courts:
Padstow Social Club (01841 ) 532 337
Just above th Lawn Car Park as you turn down into Padstow. You will need your own rackets and balls.
Numbers in green are approx location: no brackets = Padstow Map;( ) = main Walking map.
*(8)Padstow Farm Shop, 01841 533 060 At Trethillick Farm just up the road, going to Crugmeer. New for 2006
a modern farm shop offering Cornish produce of the best quality; not only their own farm grown vegetables, but their own
beef and lamb with other meat form Cornish producers, with dairy products, bread, eggs, ice cream and gifts.
Very convenient.
*Opposite (6) Ripley’s – St Merryn (01841) 521 407.
New in 2006, Paul Ripley is a Michelin Star awarded chef (see eating out) has created the best of delicatessens,
I think, in Cornwall! Very good puds, chocs and bread, salads, salamis and pots of every preserve you can think of.
Will create a menu for dinner parties at home.
16 *The Seafood Delicatessen (01841) 533 868.
Rick Stein’s new Delicatessen and Take away on the South Quay, Old Fish Market – in the big car park as you drive
down into Padstow. This is a very busy and popular deli: it has ‘Food Hero’s’ products, wet fish counter and some
wonderful ready made meals. There are Stein’s own chutneys, jams and savouries. If you need something strange
like shallots or cardamom pods, you can normally find it here. A bit expensive but very good.
16ish Padstow Fisheries – South Quay, next to Rig Marine. (Not open in the winter). This is good fish monger
and very much cheaper than Rick Stein’s Deli, however, does not have a huge range of fish.
11 Rick Stein’s Patisserie, Landawell Road, Padstow. As you can imagine; very good bread and pastries,
pasties and other ‘goodies’.
(2)*Constantine Bay Stores01841 520 573 Constantine Bay.
Pre-order anything from Paté de Froi Gras to potatoes (and say it is for Avon Cottage in Treator), ask about delivery.
This is a very good delicatessen and local produce/food shop.
If you want something special, this shop usually sells it!
Tesco Supermarket, Padstow.
Turn left at the ‘T’ junction at the road out of Padstow to Wadebridge. You will see Tescos on your right.
(OR go straight on to Padstow at the cross roads, you will end up at Tescos now on your left).
For the essentials that you need in quantity:- loo paper, cheap beer etc. They are, however, a poor supporter of local
products and I am not keen on shopping there. If, however, you are getting supermarket withdrawal symptoms,
this is the nearest one! Try to buy Cornish products if you MUST buy food there.
I would strongly advise youagainst buying meat there.
(4)*Prynns (01841) 520 967;
St Merryn, restaurant that has a small fish shop attached.
This is very good if you do not want to struggle into Padstow (open only in high season).
Near 12*Chough Bakery, The Strand, Padstow. For bread, good prize-winning pasties, very good flapjacks,
scones etc. Also, a dispenser of wonderful ice cream in Summer.
* = Mention you are staying at Hugo & Pippa’s house at Woodlands Country House, – you may get a little more attention!
Numbers in GREY denotes poison on the Coastal Walks, Shops and Restaurants Guide.
9+Rig Marine, South Quay & North Quay, Padstow. (01841)532657
The best place to kit out your boat, waterproof yourself and buy fishing tackle and bait. There is a huge range of Marine clothing and equipment, both designer and practical. South Quay is the larger shop but, North Quay has a better
assortment of cloths. There is also Chatham Cloths in 4 Duke Street. +Disabled access.
10*+ ‘W’, 2-4 Landawell Road, in the centre of Padstow.
A wonderful shop for objects d’arts. Just walk around and admire all the wonderful and interesting furniture, ornaments
and decorations.
19*Bin Two, South Quay Padstow. (01841) 532 022.
Tucked away in the courtyard, a place to buy your smart wines, spirits and port. Go for a taste. A great place for a bit
of impulse booze buying. If your order is worthwhile, David will deliver to the cottage. Very good value.
14*Number One, kitchen equipment shop. (01841) 532 833.
In the centre of Padstow, nearly opposite ‘W’. For all kitchen equipment and some linen, including;
Aga stuff and everything you could possibly want in a kitchen (except they don’t sell kitchen sinks!).
12*Gwyneth’s, Market Strand, Padstow. (01841) 532787.
A great place for accessories, jewellery, bags and emergency presents for ‘Her’ – of all ages and very good prices.
No ‘Tat’! just some good ideas.
3 Steins, Middle Street, Padstow. (01841) 532 221.
What once was the delicatessen in the ‘Stein empire’, Jill Stein, who is behind all the décor in the restaurants
and hotels, has opened this shop selling very tasteful soft furnishings, paintings and pottery.
15*Beyond The Sea, Middle Street, Padstow.
A small and intimate gallery/craft shop that sells contemporary art and local craft items of the highest quality.
Wonderful place for presents for the folks back home.
+*Padstow Mussel Company, Market Street, Padstow.
Artwork and other things – all made and crafted exclusively in Cornwall and with a seaside theme.
Very good for presents to take home after your holiday. www.thepadstowmusselco.co.uk
(1)Constantine Bay Surf Stores, Constantine Bay. (01841) 520 250.
They hire top quality boards and accessories and also sell designer cloths and ‘nick-knacks; so watch your cards
with teenagers around. You will also get surfing advice, which bays have the best surf and tide information –
which I am told is important to surfers.
St. Eval Candle Co. St. Eval. (01841) 540850. Fine quality hand made English candles. Have a look at the factory
and buy wonderful gifts for Christmas presents or for any other occasion, for that matter.
Best ever dinner-party candles. The factory is in a very pretty part of our bit of Cornwall www.stevaltrading.com
Padstow, Trevone and St Merryn offer countless other shops and art galleries that specialize in local arts
and crafts, and shops to equip surfers, sailors and shoe shops. The main places to window-shop in Padstow
are Middle Street, Duke Street, The Strand, North Quay and the Centre of Padstow. There is a very good
chemist, Barclays, Lloyds and HSBC banks. Also a Post Office and large newsagents. Anything more you will
get in Wadebridge (20 minutes away) or Truro, Cornwall’s capital (45 minutes away). Newquay is about
35 minutes away but is not the nicest place! A great place, however, for the youth with nightclubs etc.
Numbers in Green denotes position on the Coastal Walks, Shops and Restaurants Guide.
For those who want a day or two of not self catering, here are a few people that will cook for you whilst
you put your feet up! All orders should be with as much notice as possible.
Near 9 Pizzas at Rojano’s – 9 Mill Square off The North Quay, Padstow 01841 532 796
Delivered pizza or pasta to Avon Cottage - put the oven on before it arrives!
16 The Seafood Delicatessen 01841 533 868.
Rick Stein’s Delicatessen and Take away on the South Quay, Old Fish Market – in the big car park as you drive down
into Padstow. You can order various dishes, pâtés and puddings – it will be expensive but very good.
17 Steins New Fish and Chips – Next to the deli – see above.
Outstanding but long queues! Grilled as well as fried fish of every type. If you fancy ½ dozen oysters for a picnic
this is the place to ‘shuck’ them for you.
*Opposite (6) Ripley’s – St Merryn (01841) 521 407.
New in 2006, Paul Ripley is a Michelin Star awarded chef (see eating out) has created the best of delicatessens,
I think, in Cornwall! Very good puds, chocs and bread, salads, salamis and pots of every preserve you can think of.
Will create a menu for dinner parties at home.
(4) Prynn’s – next to the Post Office, St Merryn 01841 520 976
A good family restaurant, plain cooking with a separate takeaway bit. Very good fish dishes and very reasonable.
The Journeyman Restaurant – Mellingey Mill, St Issey (01841) 540 604
Wonderful authentic Thai, Chinese & Indian menu – were East meets the South West! Outside catering and Freezer orders available. Talk to Christine or Steve. www.journeyman-restaurant.co.uk
Seven Star Palace - St Merryn Holiday Village (01841) 521 531.
Very Good Chinese take-away and restaurant, delivered to the house (for orders over £28.00).
You will have to get them to deliver to the Front Door (as opposed to the garden/back door, usually used) as they do
not seem to understand much English. We have never been disappointed with the food and very good value.
There should be a menu on the peg-board in the kitchen.
Price of India - St Merryn Holiday Village (01841 521 884 / 521 232)
Our local Indian Take-away and restaurant. Normal Indian fayre – nothing outstanding except it is well cooked and doesn’t seem to be full of preservatives like most Indian food in this country. It is just below the Seven Star Palace but (as far as I know) dose not deliver.
(3)*+Seven Bays Bistro, St Merryn; opposite Ripley’s 01841 521 560
Good take-away dishes – curry & Thai dishes. Winter months only (October, up to Easter).
Opposite (3) The Toucan Choo _ St Merryn (01841) 521 211
Chinese Take Away only – Not very Cornish but will give the cook a break. (Always seems to be open. Does not take any credit cards).
8 PRIDEAUX PLACE Padstow (01841) 532 411 www.prideauxplace.co.uk
Our closest historic, stately house – tons of Cornish history, and an international film location. Also see ‘Eating Out.’ +Disabled access.
THE NATIONAL LOBSTER HATCHERY South Quay, Padstow (01841) 533877 www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
See giant crabs, lobsters and baby lobsters. A project to towards sustainable lobster fishing.
THE CORNISH BIRD OF PREY CENTRE Winnards Perch, St Columb Major (01637) 880 544. www.cornishbirdsofprey.co.uk Very good local attraction, open all year round with a nice little café for lunch, ring for centre prices. Also:
MEADOWSIDE FISHERIES (01637) 880 544 www.meadowsidefisheries.co.uk
Coarse Fishing. Open all year round 7.30 to dusk, ring for prices. +Disabled access.
THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM CORNWALL Discovery Quay, Falmouth (01326 313 388) www.nmmc.co.uk
Open all year round. Good family attraction for a couple of hours. Nice little restaurants out on the pedestrian
precinct by the entrance for lunch. Various events throughout the year. +Disabled access.
THE EDEN PROJECT Bodelva, St Austell (01726 811911) www.edenproject.com
You can buy tickets at reception to fast-track you in – they are at the same price as at the Eden Project.
Open all year round. Fascinating place! But can get crowded. Ask for best times to go.
It takes about 4 hours to go round, a good day out. If no picnic, go to St Ewe, The Crown Inn for lunch. +Disabled access.
THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN, Penteway, St Austell (01726 845101). www.heligan.com
Open all year from 10 am daily. You will nee at least a day to roam for miles. Not at its best in January or February.
Try the Crown Inn in St Ewe for a good lunch. 01726 843322. +Disabled access.
CAMEL VALLEY VINEYARD, Nanstallon, Bodmin.(01208 77959) www.camelvalley.com
International award winning wines. Guided tours, tastings, sales and special events April to October.
THE CORNISH CYDER FARM Penhallow, Truro (01872 573356) www.thecornishcyderfarm.co.uk
Free entry to site, free tastings, tractor rides, guided tours, friendly farm animals, restaurant, farm shop.
CORNISH ORCHARDS, Westnorth Manor Farm, Duloe, Liskeard.(01503 269007) www.cornishorchards.co.uk
Handcrafted apple juices, cider and honey. Tours Good Friday to 31st October.
LAND’S END Sennen, Cornwall (0870 458 0099) Open daily from 10 am
Many attractions including, The Relentless Sea – hand’s on exhibition about man’s heroic struggle with the sea,
Miles of Memories – extraordinary stories of the Land’s End – John O’Groats ‘End-toEnders’, Air Sea Rescue –
join the rescue teams as they rush to the aid of a stricken fisherman, The Land of Greeb – restored 200 year-old farm
with animals and craft workshops, Return to the Last Labyrinth – multi-media spectacular re-born in the 21st century.
Family attraction – a bit of a theme park if you see what I mean!
THE MINACK THEATRE Porthcurno, Penzance (01736 810181) www.minack.com for performance details.
Open all year 9.30 am to 5.30 pm April to Sept. 10 am to 4 pm October to March.
BLUE REEF AQUARIUM, Towan Promenade, Newquay (01637 878 134)
Open Daily from 10.00am.
Check for new places to visit on Woodlands Dresser.
LAPPA VALLEY STEAM RAILWAY
St Newlyn East, Nr Newquay (01872 510317)
Open daily 27th March to 29th September. Ring to check times of trains.
Includes canoes & paddle boats, crazy golf and putting, pedal cars, historic mine engine house, picnic areas,
brick path maze, children’s play area, play castle, extensive country walks, gift shop, licensed coffee shop,
coin operated bikes, nine hole golf course. Dogs on leads.
NEWQUAY ZOO
Trenance Gardens, Newquay (01637 873342)
Open all year. Conservation-Education-Entertainment.
GOONHILLY EARTH STATION St Keverne (0800 679 593)
Open from Easter. The largest satellite station on the planet. Guided tours, film show, connected earth gallery,
surf the NET, virtual image booth, operate a satellite dish, café. Children’s play area, gift shop.
PARADISE PARK & THE WORLD PARROT TRUST
Hayle, Nr St Ives (01736 751020)
Open every day at 10 am
Includes parrot jungle, tropical house, play area, otter sanctuary, Australian aviaries, Victorian walled garden,
red squirrels and red pandas, mini train, picnic area, café and gift shop.
LONGCROSS VICTORIAL GARDENS
Longcross, Trelights, Nr Port Isaac, N Cornwall (01208) 880243
A trip back to an unusual Victorial Garden. Includes a maze, secret garden, pet’s corner and plants propagated from the garden stock are on sale.
Open 10.30 am to dusk. Admission £1.50 for adults and 50p for children.
Facilities for disabled and baby changing area. www.longcrosshotel.co.uk
CORNWALL PEARL
Quintrell Downs, Nr Newquay (01637) 872991
A pearl workshop. A fascinating opportunity to choose your own oyster from one of their tanks and watch
as it is opened to reveal a genuine cultured pearl. Have your pearl made into a piece of jewellery or keep as
a reminder.
Open every day, all year 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. Free entry and parking.
Facilities for the mobility impaired.
TREVARNO ESTATE GARDENS & THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GARDENING
Crowntown, Nr Helston (01326) 574274
Open every day 10.30 am to 5 pm. Admission £4.50 for adults £1.50 for children
Part disabled access. Indoor Fountain Garden Conservatory, Plant Sales, Craft Workshops and Sales. Refreshments,
dogs on leads.
Beautiful Victorial and Georgian gardens, extensive collection of rare shrubs
and trees. Numerous garden features
and follies. Follow the progress of major restoration and conservation projects. Walled gardens, woodland walks
and abundant wildlife.
NATIONAL SEAL SANCTUARY Gweek, Nr Helston (01326) 221874
Open every day 9 am to 5 pm. Check winter openings.
Admission £7.50 for adults £4.50 for children.
Set on the picturesque reaches of the Helford Estuary, the Seal Sanctuary is a haven for some of the world’s most
enchanting creatures. New for 2002 – the Otter Creek. Every year the sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and releases
over 30 injured or abandoned seal pups. NB – any old towels would be gratefully received – all our old towels go there.
Eating Out from Woodlands Country House:
Ref. Look at Padstow Map. (Numbers in brackets you will see in the main Walking Map).
1.* +The Seafood Restaurant – Riverside, Padstow (01841) 532 700.
Very famous restaurant owned by Rick Stein. It is superb for fish and very expensive. In the summer you will have to book in February to be sure of a table! In the winter, it is easier and worth every penny. Everything about the food is fantastic, the fish is at its freshest – the menu for the day is only decided when the catch comes in that morning. The service and the quality of wines is what you would expect at one of the country’s finest restaurants. The restaurant is deceptively large, very bright and airy with walls strewn with modern art. The whole place was re-vamped in January 2008 and looks magnificent. There is a ‘Drop-in’ bar (that is not bookable) you should try. Not sure how it works yet but will keep you informed.
www.rickstein.com Highly recommended.
You can now hire the ‘Seafood School’ for parties and events; it can be expensive but beautifully done – call the Seafood Number (01841 533 700) for details.
2.*+Rick Stein’s Bistro – in St Petroc Hotel, 4 New Street, 01841 532700
The Bistro has recently been extended and is very busy. It has a small, well presented menu with a fish accent but not as much as the Seafood restaurant. It is informal and has wonderful ‘chatty’ staff. This Summer, in the and the garden from 4pm to 7pm, Tapas, Mezze & Antipasti are being served, inspired by Rick’s Mediterranean Escapes. No reservation required – just turn up. Very good value. Recommended
3. Rick Stein’s Café – 10 Middle Street, Padstow, 01841 532700
Good, quick food at very good value. The Café has recently improved in quality and has an intimate feel about it. There is a nice little courtyard garden to sit in the Summer. Asian menu on Winter Thursday nights – lovely!
Recommended.
4.*+Margots Bistro– 11 Duke Street, Padstow. 01841 533 441
A charming little Bistro that serves a well cooked menu, innovative dishes at a very reasonable price. I have had a meal, just as fine as I would get at the Seafood Restaurant, for a fifth of the price! It is run by the chef Adrian Oliver and his wife Julie and together they have created a friendly ambience in a cosy 22 seater restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner, but phone to check out of the summer season. You should book well in advance as Margots is a very small restaurant. Closed Sunday & Monday www.margots.co.uk Highly Recommended
~ You need to book ASAP for the above restaurants they are very popular! ~
Mary B’s Cafe Tucked away in Lanadwell Street (beside Rick’s Patisserie) Padstow this excellent Cafe which serves lunch and cream teas. All home made dishes and very good value. Recommended
19.*+outside only Bin 2, South Quay, Padstow Harbour. 01841 532 022
Not a restaurant, but a charming little wine-bar with just nibbles and lots of wonderful wines and a few Continental bottled beers to try, mostly ‘al-fresco’. Very good place to have a drink on a sunny evening before going on to eat at one of the many restaurants in Padstow. Sit and look at the Harbour; chat to owner, David about wine - a subject he will enjoy talking about until the boats come in! Recommended
13. *No. 6 Restaurant , Middle Street, Padstow, (01841) 532 093;
Opened December 2005, this restaurant is superb. The menu is very well set out, easy to read and well presented. The service is very attentive and food individually and artistically served on hand-blown, glass plates and bowls. The flavours are well crafted. Prepare to be there all evening – the service of the food is a ‘theatrical performance’. We have had sophisticated gastronomes, staying with us, that tell us they’ve never had such wonderful food! This is a restaurant that is plainly after – and will get - the top dining awards. www.number6inpadstow.co.uk Highly Recommended
The Basement Café, South Quay, Padstow, (01841) 532 846.
A nice little café/bistro with well cooked food – nothing too adventurous and very good value. On hot and balmy days and nights, you can sit outside looking at the harbour, under huge umbrellas. Worth a Try.
Custard, An English Diner - 1A The Strand, Padstow, 08701 700 740 Opened July 2007. This is a new addition to Padstow in the centre of town up a flight of stairs. Serving; English-style breakfast, elevenses, lunch, tea and dinner from 8.30am to 10.00pm! We had a very good English supper there at good value. The English traditional dishes have a new slant. www.custarddiner.com Closed on Tuesdays, winter opening to be decided. Recommended
Out of Padstow
(2)*Ripley’s Restaurant, St Merryn. 01841 520 179
Chef Paul Ripley was head chef at Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, and he and his partner started up this very exciting restaurant in 2001. The menu is not ‘fine dining’ yet its sophisticated and fantastic value. The service is good and slow - only because your meal is cooked meticulously, to order; even the bread is baked freshly when you are at your table! The restaurant is comfortable, informal and well decorated. You should book well in advance as it has become terribly popular – not surprisingly! The restaurant has changed its image slightly, this year - it has more of a ‘Bistro’ atmosphere. Ripley’s is one of two restaurants in Cornwall that has a Michelin Star! Closed Sunday. Highly recommended
(3)*+Seven Bays Bistro, St Merryn; opposite Ripley’s 01841 521 560
A classic Bistro with stylish bistro food on a small, well thought out menu. This is an up-and-coming eatery, getting wonderful reviews from local and national press. You can also get a take-away meal in the winter, phone for details. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday out of season. Recommended
You need to book ASAP for the above restaurants they are very popular!
(4)*Prynn’s – next to the Post Office, St Merryn 01841 520 976
A restaurant for families to go to. It has a good selection of wholesome, home-cooked fish dishes. There is also a take-away menu. They have home-made pizzas and local speciality dishes and an afternoon cream tea to die for! Check opening times in the winter – usually open Thursday to Saturday evenings. OK.
(5)*+The Ivy House, St Merryn Church. 01841 520 623.
Plain and simple with well known bistro dishes. Excellent for a family supper at very good prices
Set in a delightful old Cornish farm house. Check for winter opening times. OK.
The Journeyman, Mellingey Mill, St Issey, 01841 540 604
On the right on the road to Wadebridge. Where the Far East meets the Southwest! Very good Thai, Indian and British dishes – the Eastern menu has to be tried, though. Recommended.
The Raj, 1 Commissioners Quay, Wadebridge, 01208 895 454/453
A very good Indian restaurant – good for takeaway and wonderful for eating in. It gets very busy as it is the only decent Indian in the area! Recommended
(7)+St Enedoc Hotel 01208 863 394 in Rock, they are very good for lunch ‘Al Fresco’ in the summer with wonderful views. Recommended.
(6)+L’Estuaire (formally The Black Pig) 01208 862 622 also in Rock. A bit of France in Cornwall with a French chef, doing what French chefs do best. May be a little fussy for some tastes! Recommended.
Rock is a bit of a pain to get to; 40 minutes by car or over on the Padstow ferry and a walk.
Nathan Outlaw Restaurant at The Marina Villa Hotel, Fowey 01726 833 315
It took us an hour to get there but it is worth the trip. Nathan has gained a Michelin Star and is well on the way to another. Nathan has set up his restaurant in this lovely ‘Boutique’ hotel and is wowing everybody that eats there. It is not very expensive, the service is exemplary and the atmosphere romantic – you will get a lot of ‘Brownie Points’ taking your loved-one here. Highly Recommended.
Pubs to Try:
There no good pubs in our area, unfortunately. Bookings are generally not taken (unless I give a telephone number) and food varies in quality in the winter months! These are the better places to go:
+The Shipwrights: North Quay, Padstow. Good view of Padstow Harbour. OK
+The Pickwick: St Issey – good for views & kids. Recommended.
The Ring O’ Bells; St Issay – a nice Cornish pub food. Worth a try.
+The Cornish Arms: St Merryn Church. Sit outside, good pub food. . Worth a try.
+The Quarryman, Wadebridge, Good steaks! 01208 816 444 Recommended.
Hugo’s Rating: Graded from Average to Outstanding:
Key: OK - Worth a try – Recommended – Highly Recommended.
* = Mention you are staying at Pippa and Hugo’s Guesthouse – you may get a little more attention!
+ = these restaurants are quite good for wheelchair access – none are brilliant!
Map ref numbers you will see on the ‘Coastal Walks, Shops & Restaurants Guide’.
Woodlands Country House, & Avon Cottage; Treator, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8RU
By air:
There are four flights a day from Gatwick and Stanstead Airports to Newquay Airport on British Airways and Ryanair.
Also a service from Durham Tees Valley and Birmingham by BMI Baby Airlines. Air Southwest also flies from; Bristol,
Leeds, Bradford, Dublin and Manchester.
Ryanair from Stanstead:
www.rayanair.com or 0871 246 0000
Air Southwest from Gatwick, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Dublin: or 0870241 8202
Also British Airways fro Gatwick:
www.ba.com only one a day and they change their minds a lot!
BMI Baby Airlines from Birmingham:
www.bmibaby.com or 0870 264 2229
Taxi Service from Newquay Airport: 01841 533 042
01637 852 222 order before departure!
Tregoning Ford Car Hire (good value) 01208 893 006 will deliver to airport.
Europcar Car Hire: 0870 607 5000
By Rail:
Trains run out of Paddington Station quite regularly, direct to Bodmin - Parkway. It is a four to five hour journey via Exeter.
It is then an hour and twenty minute bus ride to Padstow on a No. 55 bus, departing 25 minutes past each hour during
the day - arriving at Padstow just over an hour later.
National Rail Enquiries Telephone Number: 08457 484 950
Travel Southwest (all transport information) 08706 082 608
First Western National Bus Service: 01209 719 988
Taxi Service: 01208 816 377
Taxi from Padstow: 01841 521 184
Fares range from £36.50 apex or “Super-Saver” to £60.20. The seats have to be booked and it gets quite busy during
the summer. There is a bus service that runs to Padstow; a single fare is about £3.40. There are taxis that will take
you directly to Avon Cottage costing about £25.
By Sea:
There are two mooring areas - Rock and Padstow Harbour. The mooring fees in the all-weather, all-year-round, Padstow harbour is £1.50 per meter per night (£9.00 for a week) and no restriction of length (unless you are a battleship!) Access
to the harbour is 2 hours either side if high water. In Rock the moorings dry out at low water and moorings are restricted
to a maximum length of 10 meters - 30 feet. Mooring fees range from £48 to £72 per week depending on size of craft,
moorings are not available in-between November and April in Rock. For a similar price you can moor up on
Commissioner’s Quay in Wadebridge – You can not moor with fin keels at Rock or Wadebridge!
Harbour Master's Office: 01841 532 239
Padstow Tourist Information: 01841 533 449
Taxi Service: 01841 521 184
Or 01841 533 042
