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White Rose is a spacious seaside bungalow in the beautiful seaside holiday village of Polzeath. Only five minutes walk to the beach and surrounded by golf courses this really is a perfect location to explore the North Cornwall coast.

Contact Information

Owner: Paula Cope
Email: whiterosecornwall@yahoo.co.uk
Webstie: www.whiterosecornwall.co.uk
Tel: 01235 834703

Polzeath is a haven for surfers and those who love the beach. Swimmers, bodyboarders, malibu boarders and kneeboarders are all catered for with a swell coming in straight off the Atlantic. Many local shops provide everything you will require for your stay. General stores, Post Office, surf gear to hire or buy, clothing, fast foods, off-licence, pubs, restaurants, holiday parks - all within walking distance.

The coastal path passes through Polzeath on its way in one direction to Daymer Bay and on to Rock. In the other direction it will take you through New Polzeath, to Pentire Point and on round the coast towards the rumps providing several miles of stunning coastline.


Families can enjoy the many beaches, from the Polzeath beach within easy walking distance of the house to Rock where Prince William and Prince Harry can often be spotted enjoying the surf. Rock pools are plentiful and boat trips can be taken throughout the area. Fabulous seaside walks and cycle routes of varying difficulty are easily accessible, together with the gastronomic delights along the way who could ask for more? Why not try out Rick Stein's famous seafood restaurant The Sea Food Restaurant, or for those with younger children who can't eat out try ordering a meal from Finn's - fresh fish delivered to your door fully prepared to be enjoyed on the garden patio with it's wonderful views.

For golfers there are dozens of courses within driving distance for all levels. From the famous cliff-hanging 17th hole at the Hollywell golf course in Newquay to the beautiful natural topography of St Enodoc.


Brief overview:
Sleeps up to 6 people
Dogs are allowed with Prior written permission
Two televisions
DVD
Video
CD Player
Duvets, blankets, pillows and tea towels supplied
Fridge/freezer and microwave
Washing machine
Parking for 4 cars

Good sized rear garden with patio, table and chairs provided

Local Area Details

Local facilities
Within easy reach of a supermarket, newsagent, Post Office, Fish and Chip shop, pubs and restaurants, a selection of beach shops including surf equipment hire

Just a 5 minute walk to the excellent surfing beach at Polzeath

Barely a mile away from Daymer Bay, which is a safe and sandy beach for children and also good for windsurfing

5 minute drive to Roserrow Leisure Centre which offeres indoor swimming, tennis, golf and fitness training/therapy

8 minute drive to Rock for sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, and the well known St Enodoc Golf Course. Pedestrian ferry from Rock to Padstow

Attactions
Pencarrow (8 Miles)*
Pencarrow is a private house still owned and lived in by the Molesworth-St.Aubyn family. The present house was built during the 1760's. The house has a very fine collection of pictures, furniture, porcelain and antique dolls.
Tintagel Toy Museum (9 Miles)*
Cornwalls only Toy Museum where you can view three generations of childhood toys.
Old Mill Herbary (9 Miles)*
The Old Mill Herbary is located in an idyllic valley setting, with about 5 acres of semi-wild terraced gardens on a steep south-facing bank.
British Cycling Museum (11 Miles)*
Our Museum, the nations foremost museum of cycling history is housed in an old Victorian Railway Station - A history of cycling from 1818.
Newquay Zoo (13 Miles)*
Some animals have nowhere left to live in the wild - we provide a sanctuary for them.
Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum (14 Miles)*
Discover the fascinating story of china clay. In the 18th century prestigious porcelain companies competed to produce the finest china.
Eden Project (16 Miles)*
This Living Theatre of Plants and People is a vibrant reminder of our place in nature and is a living demonstration of regeneration.
Pine Lodge Gardens and Nursery (17 Miles)*
The present owners moved here in 1976 and became fascinated with the world of plants. The collection now stands at over 6000, all labelled. Over the years the garden has grown and now covers thirty acres.
Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre (17 Miles)*
The Centre tells the history of diving, salvage and shipwrecks from the earliest times to the present day. It also reveals what life was like in the Georgian village and seaport of Charlestown.
Royal Cornwall Museum (21 Miles)*
The museum has a permanent display of the history of Cornwall from the Stone Age to the present day, as well as the natural history of Cornwall, a world famous collection of minerals, a pre-eminent collection of ceramics.
Caerhays Castle Gardens (22 Miles)*
New plants are being tried out all the time at Caerhays which has now been designated as holders of a National Collection of Magnolias by the NCCPG.
Launceston Steam Railway (24 Miles)*
The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic town with the hamlet of Newmills. Travelling through glorious countryside your train is hauled by veteran locomotives built in Victoria's reign.
Penjerrick Garden (30 Miles)*
Penjerrick is an uncommercialised 10-acre garden created by the 19th century Fox family.
Docton Mill (32 Miles)*
Situated only 1,400 yards from the famous Spekes Mill Mouth Coastal Waterfall, the garden at Docton Mill was created in 1980 around the existing river, waterways, leats and ponds.
Trebah Garden (32 Miles)*
Trebah is a uniquely beautiful, 26 acre Cornish ravine garden - the wild and magical result of 160 years of inspired and dedicated creation.

Additional Information

About Beaches

Polzeath Polzeath is a haven for surfers and those who love the beach. Swimmers, bodyboarders, malibu boarders and kneeboarders are all catered for with a swell coming in straight off the Atlantic. Many local shops provide everything you will require for your stay. General stores, Post Office, surf gear to hire or buy, clothing, fast foods, off-licence, pubs, restaurants, holiday parks - all within walking distance. The coastal path passes through Polzeath on its way in one direction to Daymer Bay and on to Rock. In the other direction it will take you through New Polzeath, to Pentire Point and on round the coast towards the rumps providing several miles of stunning coastline. Families can enjoy the many beaches, from the Polzeath beach within easy walking distance of the house to Rock where Prince William and Prince Harry can often be spotted enjoying the surf. Rock pools are plentiful and boat trips can be taken throughout the area. Fabulous seaside walks and cycle routes of varying difficulty are easily accessible, together with the gastronomic delights along the way who could ask for more? Why not try out Rick Stein's famous seafood restaurant The Sea Food Restaurant, or for those with younger children who can't eat out try ordering a meal from Finn's - fresh fish delivered to your door fully prepared to be enjoyed on the garden patio with it's wonderful views. For golfers there are dozens of courses within driving distance for all levels. From the famous cliff-hanging 17th hole at the Hollywell golf course in Newquay to the beautiful natural topography of St Enodoc. There is a wonderful ice-cream shop and many surfing equipment and beach shops. Rock Rock is renowned for its watersports including sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, canoeing and rowing. Rock Sailing club, which can be seen in the foreground of the above photo, holds organised racing all through the summer. More details can be found within this site. The Camel School of Seamanship gives tuition, including certificated courses, in sailing, powerboating and windsurfing. Camel Ski School provides tender services, facilities, and tuition for all levels of waterskiing competence. Local fishermen offer trips from a couple of hours mackereling to all day wreck and reef fishing. St Enodoc Golf Course, considered to be one of the best in the west of England, has two 18-hole courses. The pro shop is well equipped and the resident professional is available for tuition. Other golf courses are also available within short travelling times. There is a public path across the golf course for walkers who wish to visit St. Enodoc Church, the resting place of Sir John Betjeman. A large number of local shops, restaurants, pubs, services and activities are also available, details of which can be found within this site. Daymer Bay Daymer Bay has recently been voted one of the top ten beaches in the world and is the main launch area for windsurfers. It is midway between Rock and Polzeath when walking the coastal path and provides a haven for all visitors. There is parking overlooking the beach and a beach shop/cafe providing clothing, windsurfing equipment, food and drinks. St. Enodoc Church, the resting place of Sir John Betjeman, is within a few minutes walk from Daymer Bay across St. Enodoc Golf Course.

About Golfing

Golf Courses: St. Enodoc Golf Club, Wadebridge Location/Description Take the B3314 from Wadebridge signposted Rock (three miles). Seaside links. Two courses: Church Course 18 holes 6243 yards. S.S.S. 69; Holywell Course 18 holes 4134 yards. S.S.S. 61. Practice range putting greens etc. Address Rock Wadebridge England PL27 6LD 01208 863216 Green Fees Green Fees: Church Course: £40 per round £60 per day, Saturdays and BH weekends £50 per round, £65 per day Holywell Course: £15 per round, £25 per day One round on each course £50, Saturdays and BH weekends £55 Visitor Policy Visitor Policy Handicap certificates (24 and below for men, 28 and below for ladies) required for the Church Course, no restrictions on the Holywell Course. Societies Societies all welcome by arrangement. Catering Facilities Restaurant and bar snacks Roserrow Golf and Country Club, Wadebridge Location/Description Between Wadebridge and Polzeath off the B3314. Undulating wooded valley. 18 holes 6507 yards 5951 metres. S.S.S. 71. Also 9 hole par 33 course 2220 yards. 15 bay driving range with indoor swing-analysis studio practice putting green. Address Roserrow St Minver Near Wadebridge England PL27 6QT Green Fees £25.00. Discounts for large groups. Visitor Policy always welcome phone for tee times. Luxury self-catering accommodation on site. Indoor swimming pool gymnasium sauna jacuzzi steam room outdoor tennis courts. Buggies electric trolleys carts for hire. Societies welcome by arrangement. Club Professional/ Director of Golf: Andrew Cullen (01208 863000; Fax: 01208 863002) Catering Facilities restaurant bar food available. Trevose Golf and Country Club, Padstow Peter Alliss was quoted in the Telegraph saying “if you haven’t visited Trevose it’s a must on your golfing calendar. Trevose offers superb links golf and is ideal for not just the golfing enthusiast but families also�. The challenging 6,863 yard SS 73, 18 hole Championship Course was designed by the great Harry Colt – architect also at Wentworth, Royal Lytham, Pine Valley, Sunningdale and Muirfield. The Headland Course, 3031 yard 9 Holes was designed by Peter Alliss. There are many accommodation options with a variety of Bungalows, Chalets and Flats together with Fairway Cottage (the original Club House), all offering excellent self-catering facilities. The restaurant has a reputation for serving fine cuisine during the evenings as well as being totally versatile with excellent food on offer from breakfast through to high teas. See website for accommodation. Address Constantine Bay Padstow Cornwall England PL28 8JB 01841 520208 Green Fees Main course £26.00 to £45.00 other courses £10.00 to £25.00 depending on season. Reduced rates if staying in our accommodation. Visitor Policy Welcome if checked by telephone beforehand; Handicap Certificate required. Societies Welcome if arrangements have been made. Catering Facilities Lunchtime snacks and evening dinners bar open 11am to 11pm. Lanhydrock Golf Club - Bodmin Location/Description 1+ miles outside Bodmin on B3269. Parkland with generous tees and greens, easy walking with many natural water features. 18 holes 6100 yards 5600 metres S.S.S. 70. Practice range ground, club fitting, novelty 19th hole! Address Lostwithiel Road BODMIN Cornwall England PL30 5AQ 01208 73600 Green Fees On application. One week unlimited golf pass available. Visitor Policy Welcome all week booking advised. Lanhydrock Golfing Lodge located on premises details available on application. Large Pro shop golf buggies available. Societies Welcome by arrangement, private suite available. Catering Facilities Full catering facilities available two bars. St. Kew Golf Club - Bodmin Location/Description On the main A39 two-and-a-half miles from Wadebridge towards Camelford. Parkland course 9 holes (18 tees) 4543 yards. S.S.S. 62. Covered driving range practice chipping/bunker area. Address St. Kew Highway Near Wadebridge Bodmin England PL30 3EF 01208 841500 Green Fees £14.00. Visitor Policy welcome. No restrictions. Societies discounts for eight or more. Catering Facilities coffee shop and restaurant; licensed bar. Carvynick Golf and Country Club - Newquay Location/Description Turn off the A30 at Summercourt then take B3058 towards Newquay. Half a mile on left. Parkland and wooded course. 9 holes 1246 yards. S.S.S. 27. Address Carvynick Summercourt Near Newquay England TR8 5AF 01872 510716 Green Fees Weekdays £7.00; weekends £9.00. Visitor Policy welcome all year. Sauna gym indoor swimming pool and badminton court. Luxury holiday cottages available. Societies Not known. Catering Facilities at 16th century village inn and restaurant. Holywell Bay Golf Park - Newquay Location/Description Take A3075 out of Newquay then follow signs to Holywell Bay and Cubert. Par 3 Links course. 18 holes 2754 yards. Pitch and Putt. Address Holywell Bay Near Newquay England TR8 5PW 01637 830095 Green Fees £8.00. Visitor Policy welcome at all times. Excellent value - all players welcome. No Handicap required. No dress code. Fun Park with go-karts boats etc. Tourist Park. Societies all welcome ring for special prices. Catering Facilities bar and club house available April to October. Merlin Golf Course and Driving Range - Newquay Location/Description On coast road between Newquay and Padstow after Mawgan Porth take St. Eval Road golf course on right. Heathland fairly flat course. 18 holes 5350 yards 4890 metres. S.S.S. 67. Covered driving range. Address Mawgan Porth Newquay Cornwall England TR8 4DN 01841 540222 Green Fees £15.00. Special rates for groups/societies of 8 or more. Visitor Policy Very welcome some restrictions during club competitions. Buggies carts and clubs for hire. Societies Very welcome. Proprietor: Mr Ross Oliver. Catering Facilities Catering and bar all year round. Newquay Golf Club Location/Description 400 yards from Newquay Town Centre. Gently undulating seaside course running parallel to the beach and open to wind. Breathtaking views. 18 holes 6155 yards S.S.S. 69. Address Tower Road Newquay Cornwall England TR7 1LT 01637 874066 Green Fees £25.00. Weekly £100.00. Visitor Policy Welcome at all times please telephone. Societies Catered for except Sundays (£18.00) Catering Facilities Lunches and bar snacks evening meal by arrangement with the caterer on 01637 872091. Treloy Golf Club - Newquay Location/Description Five minutes' drive from Newquay on the A3059 Newquay to St. Columb Major road. Parkland seaside. 9 hole Executive golf course. First of its kind in Cornwall - sculptured greens American Pencross grass extensive mouldings and bunkers. 9 holes 2143 yards 1955 metres. S.S.S. 31. Practice green. Address Newquay England TR8 4JN 01637 878554 Green Fees 9 holes £8.00 18 holes £12.50. Visitor Policy welcome. Societies welcome. Changing facilities golf shop club hire and buggy hire. Catering Facilities available bar.

About Sailing

Daily Surf Report A very popular and safe beach break for all ages and ability. Works well at low tide and on the push in. At low tide the right hand side gets very crowded due to the sand bank that produces a great inside section. There are several peaks across the bay to look for that avoid the crowds. Between mid and high tide, beneath the lifeguard hut, the rocks on the left hand side work particularly well for body boarders and knee boarders, or the more experienced surfer. It offers a steep and shallow elevator drop that often makes it to an inside section. Confident lefthanders should apply ! At high tide, go home - waves get channelled by the cliffs and turn very sloppy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greenaway Breaks at mid tide on medium to large swell, 3ft upwards. Arguably the most intense reef break in Cornwall, difficult to surf (dry) and difficult to get to. A local only break, so come live here if you want to surf it ! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baby Bay Not much to say about this bay, which is to the right of Polzeath beach, best reached from New Polzeath. It can only be surfed at low to mid tide, but at low tide, you may as well be surfing Polzeath. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lundy The best break in the area when Polzeath is big and blown out. It will generally break 2ft smaller than Polzeath and because it is sheltered by the cliffs it will stay clean in most conditions. It can only really be surfed on the lowest of tides and gets considerably messier as the tide reaches the rocks. However, the rocks on the right-hand side of the bay (looking out) offer a steep elevator drop as the tide reaches them. The bay is quite difficult to reach and can be accessed from the Polzeath to Port Isaac cliff path. The one and a half mile walk from the road tends to keep all but the most experienced surfers away. Again, another locals only break. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daymer Very popular beach, especially with windsurfers. In general this is the last place to look, however on the biggest storm swells this is probably the only place you will be able to surf. When Polzeath is excessively big and blown out, and the swell is even too big for Lundy to hold then it is worth giving Daymer a go. Works best at low-tide with the swell wrapping around Trebetherick producing some good clean lines. This is however a VERY rare spectacle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cowrie Bit of a mythical wave this one. There has to be a reasonable swell for it to work, 3ft and upwards and it will only break on the lowest of tides. It breaks very shallow on a reef about half way between Baby Bay and Pentire Head. Basically it looks great, but the likelihood of seeing anyone surfing on it is rare. It is much more likely that the line-up will be 100 yards further towards the shore. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Broadergog Another great low-tide spot between Polzeath and Daymer, again only surfable on the lowest of tides, otherwise the beach is quickly replaced by a sheer cliff face. Broady will break at a similar size to Polzeath, but it is a very different wave. The shape of the beach produces a much faster and steeper wave, without the famous Polzeath shoulder. This often causes it to close out pretty quick though, don't expect any hugely long rides. You can reach it from the cliff if you want to, but it is a nasty path that has dinged many boards. Don't do it......get fit and paddle around from Polzeath. It will take you about 20 minutes but its worth it. If you're feeling really brave (stupid) you can try Death Bay on your way there, but I don't recommend it !

About Children Activities

Horse Riding Lakefield Equestrian Centre is a BHS (British Horse Society) and RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) approved centre offering full equestrian facilities and catering for all abilities, from complete beginner to the more advanced rider. Facilites include indoor school, weather permitting outdoor school, showjumping paddock and crosscountry course. Lakefield Equestrian Centre Lower Pendavey Farm, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9TX Telephone: 01840 213279 E-mail: enquiries@lakefieldequestriancentre.co.uk CYCLING IN NORTH CORNWALL. The variety of coastal, moorland and valley trails in North Cornwall is ideal for two-wheeled touring. The most famous route is the Camel Trail, running 17 car-free miles from Bodmin through Wadebridge to Padstow along the beautiful Camel Valley. A handy pack of Six Cycle Routes in the Bude and Holsworthy Area , makes the perfect saddle companion. Averaging 20 miles in length, the routes take you through North Cornwall and North Devon way-marked by Celtic crosses, quiet hamlets, medieval churches and country pubs. Hiring bikes couldn't be easier: the cycling centres listed below will fix you up with anything from trailer bikes to tandems. For those who like it rough, Cardinham Woods offers miles of off-road tracks and trails, while if you're a cyclist who wants to go one cog further, the West Country Way will give you something to get your teeth into. Developed by Sustrans, the route takes you from Bristol or Bath, through North Devon, across the cliffs at Millook, through Blisland and down the Camel Trail to Padstow. 6 Cycle Routes in the Bude and Holsworthy Area £1.50 The pack contains six cycle routes, each averaging 20 miles in length on quiet country lanes. On each card there is a route map with illustrations, and on the other side descriptive text detailing the route and its features. Available from Tourist Information Centres. For mail order please ring 01840 250101. Cycling Bridge Bike Hire, Wadebridge (Camel Trail) (01208)813050 Brinhams Cycle and Tool Hire, Padstow (Camel Trail) (01841)532594 Giffords Cycles, Holoworthy (01409)254020 GIynn Valley Cycle Hire, Cardinham Woods (0 208)742 North Coast Cycles, Bude (01288)352974 Padstow Cycle Hire (Camel Trail) (01841)533533 Rent-a-Bike, Tintagel (01840)770060 Sustrans (0117) 929 0888

About Family Activities

Horse Riding Lakefield Equestrian Centre is a BHS (British Horse Society) and RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) approved centre offering full equestrian facilities and catering for all abilities, from complete beginner to the more advanced rider. Facilites include indoor school, weather permitting outdoor school, showjumping paddock and crosscountry course. Lakefield Equestrian Centre Lower Pendavey Farm, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9TX Telephone: 01840 213279 E-mail: enquiries@lakefieldequestriancentre.co.uk CYCLING IN NORTH CORNWALL. The variety of coastal, moorland and valley trails in North Cornwall is ideal for two-wheeled touring. The most famous route is the Camel Trail, running 17 car-free miles from Bodmin through Wadebridge to Padstow along the beautiful Camel Valley. A handy pack of Six Cycle Routes in the Bude and Holsworthy Area , makes the perfect saddle companion. Averaging 20 miles in length, the routes take you through North Cornwall and North Devon way-marked by Celtic crosses, quiet hamlets, medieval churches and country pubs. Hiring bikes couldn't be easier: the cycling centres listed below will fix you up with anything from trailer bikes to tandems. For those who like it rough, Cardinham Woods offers miles of off-road tracks and trails, while if you're a cyclist who wants to go one cog further, the West Country Way will give you something to get your teeth into. Developed by Sustrans, the route takes you from Bristol or Bath, through North Devon, across the cliffs at Millook, through Blisland and down the Camel Trail to Padstow. 6 Cycle Routes in the Bude and Holsworthy Area £1.50 The pack contains six cycle routes, each averaging 20 miles in length on quiet country lanes. On each card there is a route map with illustrations, and on the other side descriptive text detailing the route and its features. Available from Tourist Information Centres. For mail order please ring 01840 250101. Cycling Bridge Bike Hire, Wadebridge (Camel Trail) (01208)813050 Brinhams Cycle and Tool Hire, Padstow (Camel Trail) (01841)532594 Giffords Cycles, Holoworthy (01409)254020 GIynn Valley Cycle Hire, Cardinham Woods (0 208)742 North Coast Cycles, Bude (01288)352974 Padstow Cycle Hire (Camel Trail) (01841)533533 Rent-a-Bike, Tintagel (01840)770060 Sustrans (0117) 929 0888

About Local Restaurants

Where to Eat Finns Cafe Breakfast Polzeath serves breakfast from 9am to 11.30 am during the summer (not at all during the winter I'm afraid). There is plenty of time for a relaxing morning walk along Cornwall's beautiful coast line before breakfast at Finns Cafe. Lunch Lunch is served daily from 12pm until 5pm. The menu during the winter will be the same as the dinner. Any of the dishes can be ordered seperatly, including the starters. We also have a large selection of lunch specials which change daily according to what the fishermen land. Evening This is where our chefs really enjoy themselves and create some amazingly tempting flavours, combined with textures and colours which are a pleasure for both the palette and the eye. Again evening specials will change on a very regular basis depending on what the fishermen land! For the non fish eaters there is still plenty of choice, for either meat or vegetarian palettes. Finns to go Finns2go. Choose your fresh Cornish fish, lobsters and crab meals prepared by our excellent team of chefs and delivered direct to your door the next day. Keep up to date with the day-to-day comings and goings of a north Cornish working harbour on our daily diary and live web cam. Finns2go also delivers freshly landed unprepared seafood to your door leaving you to develop your culinary skills. The filleting, pin boning and general preparation will be done for you. Once you have experienced the taste and texture of TRULY fresh seafood anything else can only be second best. The Seafood Restaurant - Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant Telephone: 01841 532700 Address: Riverside, Padstow, Cornwall Rating: 17.5/20 Email Reservations Open: All year apart from 1st May and Christmas. 7 days a week Meals: Lunches and Dinner. Accommodation: 13 rooms. Cards: Visa, Mastercard and Switch. Guardian Review Click here for a MAP of Padstow and The Seafood Restaurant Matthew Fort Saturday July 13, 2002 What, you may well ask, is the point of reviewing a restaurant that is already one of the best known in the country, that is already booked up from here to eternity, and that needs no puffery from another critic? My only answer is to say that I had never before been to Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant, and I thought that it was about time I did. After all, it's only been there for 25 years. Twenty-five years! The only thing that seems to have changed about Stein over the years is his name. He was once known as Richard. Since then he went demotic, became Rick, a kind of latter-day Doc in Steinbeck's Cannery Row, cheery, impassioned, knowledgeable, self-deprecating, philosopher of tidal estuary and TV screen, saucerer and fish cook supreme. In spite of success and celebrity, I get the feeling that he's still the lovable old hippy he was in the 1960s. In its way, the Seafood Restaurant is as revolutionary a restaurant in the regions as Kensington Place was in London, only rather earlier. Both made the deliberate appeal to democratic instincts; good eating was for everybody. And that really hasn't changed. OK, the dining room must have had a lick of paint in 25 years, but the feel of the place, the vibe, the tempo, the customers, are all rather jolly, relaxed, open and inviting. It is also immensely capable. This is not surprising. Some of the staff have been here since opening day. The Seafood Restaurant manages to maintain this air of democracy even though the set lunch is £33.50 for three courses and the set dinner £39. This is pretty stiff pricing even by metropolitan standards, and can only be justified on three grounds - the quality of the ingredients, the generosity of the helpings and the skill of the kitchen. On each of these criteria, the Seafood Restaurant is triumphantly vindicated. I had hot shellfish with parsley, olive oil, garlic and lemon; fillet of hake with butter beans, tomato, parsley and chilli; and chilled black rice pudding with coconut cream and mango sorbet. Oh, all right, I also asked for an extra course to be thrown in for good measure: a warm salad of seared monkfish and Australian Endeavour prawns with fennel butter vinaigrette - I just couldn't resist the temptation. I did slightly regret the feebleness of my resolve by the time I got to the end of the hot shellfish mountain. This was an aquarium of clams, mussels, cockles, razor clams, a brace of scallops, a lobster claw, a crab and a langoustine or two, each with its own particular brand of marine sweetness, paddling in their liquor, sharpened by lemon juice, grassy with parsley, begging to be sopped up with bread. Stein's cooking tastes have always been catholic. There are traditional classics - Dover sole meunière, roast turbot with hollandaise sauce, fish and chips fried in dripping with mushy peas, and skate with black butter and capers - but alongside these are shark vindaloo, stir-fried mussels with black beans, coriander and spring onions, John Dory with olives, capers and rosemary. What marks out the dishes in each respect is the way in which every element is subjugated to the objective of enhancing the status of the principal ingredient - namely, the fish or the shellfish. These are defined by their freshness, and their freshness is definitive. Herbs and spices, too, are used carefully, just to point up the characteristics of each. The hake dish was a case in point. Hake is a fish of great subtlety and delicacy, which can be spoiled by the slightest inattention to detail. Its melting softness contrasted with the thicker, heartier pastiness of the beans. There was the emollient, herbal richness of salsa verde and a discreet dash of chilli to bring light and shade. In short, and in long, the reputation of the Seafood Restaurant seems to me entirely justified. There's no point in going there expecting the carefully choreographed rituals of Michelin stardom, or the hush and flutter of the senior experience. That isn't the point of the place. Fish is the point. It isn't cheap, but fish of this quality is never going to be. Nor should it be. Perhaps one day we will begin to appreciate the true value of our natural resources, begin to respect the inherent quality of great ingredients, and be prepared to pay and eat accordingly. · Open All week, lunch 12 noon-2pm, dinner 7-10pm. Menus: Lunch, £33.50 for three courses; dinner, £39 for three courses. Wheelchair access (no WC). St. Petroc's Hotel and Bistro 4 New Street, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8EA Tel: 01841 532700 Email Reservations Proprietors: Rick & Jill Stein St Petroc's is an attractive, small hotel just up the hill from The Seafood Restaurant. St Petroc's is the fifth oldest building in Padstow and is charming. The rooms have lots of character with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and views over the older parts of the town and estuary. There is a European feel to the Bistro menu which offers a selection of simple and rustic meat and seafood dishes. Open: All year, apart from 1st May and Christmas. 7 days a week. Meals: Lunches and Dinner. Accommodation: 10 rooms. Cards: Visa, Mastercard and Switch. Rick Stein's Cafe. 3 comfortable rooms above the café at 8 Middle Street, tucked away in one of the atmospheric old back streets of Padstow. Open: All year, apart from 1st May and Christmas. 7 days a week. Meals: Lunches and Dinner. Accommodation: 10 rooms. Cards: Visa, Mastercard and Switch. Click here for a MAP of Padstow and Hotel A map will be opened in a separate browser window. You can then shut it down at your convenience. For all accommodation and restaurant reservations Telephone: 01841 532700

About Walking

Walks and Accessibility Padstow can get very busy in summer and the car parks soon fill up otherwise no problem. The obvious walks is along the Trail but a nice alternative is to take the footpath from Dennis Cove, past the Queen Victoria's monument and up Little Petherick Creek to the village of Little Petherick. Cross the bridge, back down the other side of the creek to Sea Mills. Here you have to circle inland up to Tregonce (the houses on the hill), back onto the Camel Trail, over the Iron Bridge to Padstow. Alternatively you go walk the other way towards the sea, up to the war memorial which overlooks the outer estuary, down to George's Well and the beach. Continue on to Tregirls beach and up eventually to Stepper Point at the mouth of the river. Walk round the headland, back along the road, down to Tregirls beach via a car park (a big field) and return to Padstow. On the road out of Padstow towards Trevone you will see a very small turning to Crugmere on the right. Drive for about 2 miles until you see the sea on your left at a right hand bend. Here you can park, walk left down towards the sea. Keep going towards Trevone until you come to the Kittiwake colony, you can't miss it. There usually a Peregrine around as well. Magnificent scenery. You could also go up onto Gunver Head and walk as far as you like towards Stepper Point before returning along the road to your motor. Alternative parking can be found further along the road towards Stepper for direct access to Stepper Point or you may wish to park in the field car park for Tregirls beach. On the Camel Trail there are few provisions for parking. It's either Padstow, Wadebridge or Old Town Cove. Old Town Cove is not easy to find. From Wadebridge, take the Padstow road from the A39 for about half a mile and take the first right. Follow the road and after about 2 miles of careful driving watch for a right turn to Old Town Cove. Keep going until you drop down a very bad track into OTC itself. There is parking for about 20 cars, watch out for thieves. I have mentioned Tregunna on other pages and I really would not advise parking there. It is a long way down a nasty track from the Quarryman pub at Edmundton, and a long way up again if up can't park there as it is only possible for two cars to squeeze in against the bridge. Up the Trail from Wadebridge towards Bodmin there is parking at Polbrock on the bridge for 8 cars and Grogley Halt for about 15 cars, watch out for thieves. There is a nice walk through Gaff wood especially in spring when the Bluebells are out that will lead you back on to the trail at Polbrock. For access to Great Hustyn Downs, take the Ruthern road from Polbrock until you see a forestry road on your right. Bear in mind this is a working forest with big lorries coming down the road so watch your timing. Go in the evening when it's quiet. Walk up the zig zag road for an eternity until eventually you will be able to see all over North Cornwall. It is a lovely walk on a warm summer June night, we used to go looking for Nightjars there in the late 80s but none have been seen recently. If you are planning to walk up the trail towards Bodmin there a lots of nice footpaths around Nanstallon to explore, I wouldn't attempt to give any directions it is more fun to just get lost. Back on the Trail walking towards Bodmin, there is an obvious track to the right that will lead you towards Bodmin. If you take it you will find yourself at the Borough Arms at Dunmere, a welcome watering hole. Here there is a large car park at the back of the pub for users of the Camel trail. Parking for about 100 cars. The only other site where parking is available is at Pooleys Bridge where there is plenty of parking and not much else. On the other side of the Estuary you will find footpaths galore, take your pick. Two worth mentioning are Pentire head and the Port Quin to Port Isaac trek. Pentire : Head towards Polzeath from Wadebridge and then the right fork to New Polzeath. There is a National Trust car park on the left where a footpath leads down to Lundy Bay. When you reach the coast path after walking through bushes filled warblers and butterflies in spring I is worth while turning right and walking down to the beach before returning to take the left turning and walk over Pentire head with many opportunities to take short cuts back to your car. Instead of parking in that car park, proceed on towards New Polzeath and you will come to a right turn by a house. Don't worry if you miss it take the next right. Proceed until the two roads eventually meet at Pentire Farm the N.T. office. Derek Lord is the warden, a good birder and artist. Tall with a beard. Tell him if you see anything interesting. Carry on past the farm to the Lead Mine car park or onwards towards Pentire Farm itself where there is room for about 20 cars. (N.T. parking rates are 70p plus any donations) You can walk all over the many footpaths that cross Pentire head, please bear in mind it is a working farm. If you are planning to visit Rumps Point for a sea watch it is well worth stopping at the Lead Mine car park first. Walk up onto the top (20 yds) overlooking Mouls Island, and from there you should be able to see the large birds passing the island. Gannets are easily seen, but you should also be able to see Scoters and just about be able to make out Manx Shearwaters. If you can't see them, forget it, the wind's in the wrong direction. One other tip for perfect sea watching conditions, if you are lucky to catch a sea fog off shore, this has the effect of pushing passing birds close in shore for spectacular views. I've only experienced it once, it was incredible. Several people have been washed into the sea during heavy swells because they have misjudged the waves. The local fisherman will go down onto the rocks during bad weather because the fish are driven inshore. What they do is to wait 30 minutes, watching where the biggest wave reaches, before going down to set up above that point. Even then I have seen an occasion when a sudden wave came up from nowhere and threw them against the rocks. The best views on the Rumps are from up top out of the wind behind a rock. Port Quin to Port Isaac : This is hard. It has a lot of ups and downs. It is only about 2 miles as the crow flies but with all the extra it feels like 6 miles. If you have access to two cars, park one at Port Isaac on the top, do not try to drive down into Port Isaac it's murder. Then return to park in Port Quin. (There's no pub in Port Quin.). The turning to Port Quin is at St. Endellion. (The farm there sells fantastic ice cream). Drive down the road for about 2 miles, fork right when the road turns left and down into Port Quin. The road is narrow and has bad bends, take it very slow especially near Port Quin. Parking is in the N.T. car park. The birds are not abundant on this walk until you get to Port Isaac but the views are fantastic. Sitting on top of the headlands looking out over a sunlit bay in May or June makes life worth living. On Varley Head you will notice that there is a large colony of House Martins nesting on the cliff, something you don't often see. In Port Isaac you drop down straight into a wonderful pub with excellent food. Big John runs the local Post office just up the hill and is a wonderful cornish character. Tall, with a waxed moustache and a great big smile on his face. He and his "Fishermans' Friends" sing cornish fishing songs on the quay outside the pub on summer evenings; recommended. If you then wish to return from Port Isaac by the circular route inland it is quicker, but not very interesting. Another worthwhile series of guided walks to look out for are those lead by Malcolm Lee of Gull Rock, Port Gavernne, (next to Port Isaac). Malcolm is very good on insects especially moths. He leads walks during the summer featuring all aspects a life in Port Isaac/Port Gavernne, both Natural and Local history. They are very good. Any donations go to the North Cornwall Natural History Club.

About Tourist Board

Tourist Information Centre, The Rotunda, Eddystone Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7AL Tel: +44 (0)1208 813725 Fax: +44 (0)1208 813781 Email: wadebridge.tic@virgin.net

About Shopping

There is a local spar shop, about 5 minutes walk from the beach which has a bakery. You can also rent videos/dvds from this shop, you just need to take a utility bill or driving licence with your home address. There is a wonderful ice-cream shop and many surfing equipment and beach shops.

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