The Rough Guide to England (Travel Guide eBook) by Rough Guides

Author:Rough Guides [Guides, Rough]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Travel, Great Britain
Publisher: Apa Publications
Published: 2023-01-14T22:00:00+00:00

Arrival and departure padstow and around

By bus Buses #A5 from Newquay (hourly; 1hr 20min) and #11A from Bodmin (Mon–Sat hourly, Sun 6 daily; 50min) pull in on Station Rd, above the harbour.

Getting around and information

By ferry The ferry across the river to Rock operates daily year-round, roughly every 20min during the day (http://padstow-harbour.co.uk).

By bus Bus #A5 (hourly) connects Padstow with Harlyn Bay (10min) and Constantine Bay (15min). Every 1–2hr, the same bus calls at Bedruthan (40min).

Tourist office North Quay, by the harbour (April to late July, Sept & Oct Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat & Sun 10am–4pm; late July & Aug Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm, Sat & Sun 10am–4.30pm; Nov–March Mon–Sat 10am–4pm; http://padstowlive.com).

Accommodation

St Petroc’s Hotel New St, PL28 8EA; http://rickstein.com. Restaurateur Rick Stein has extended his Padstow empire to include classy accommodation, including this chic little lodging away from the harbour, with modern decor and outstanding breakfasts. But even the very small rooms are pricey. £££

Treverbyn House Treverbyn Rd, PL28 8DA; http://treverbynhouse.com. A short walk up from the harbour, this elegant Edwardian B&B has large, beautifully furnished rooms. Breakfast is served in the dining room or on a terrace in the garden with views over the river. No debit/credit cards. ££

YHA Treyarnon Bay Treyarnon, PL28 8JR, 4.5 miles west of Padstow; http://yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-treyarnon-bay. Perfectly sited hostel in a 1930s summer villa right by the beach. Take bus #A5 from Padstow or Newquay to Constantine, then walk half a mile. Surf packages available. £

Eating

Foodies know Padstow for its high-class restaurants, particularly those associated with star chef Rick Stein; the waiting list for a table at one of his establishments can be months long, though a weekday reservation out of season might mean booking only a day or two ahead. For something a little cheaper, try Stein’s fish and chip shop or his deli, both on South Quay.

Prawn on the Lawn 11 Duke St, PL28 8AB; http://prawnonthelawn.com. Part fishmonger, part rough-and-ready bistro, this place is usually abuzz with cheerful diners. Menus are based on what’s on display: small plates such as spiced mackerel, marinated scallops and Szechuan prawns are a perennial highlight. Book ahead. ££

The Seafood Restaurant Riverside, PL28 8BY; http://rickstein.com. The core of Rick Stein’s culinary empire, this is one of Britain’s top places for fish, with mains including Singapore chilli crab, hake en papillote, seafood curry. ££

Polzeath and around

Facing west into Padstow Bay, the beaches around POLZEATH are the finest in the vicinity, pelted by rollers that make Hayle Bay, in particular, one of the most popular surfing venues in the West Country. A mile south of Polzeath, Daymer Bay is more favoured by the windsurfing crowd. All the gear can be rented from shops on the beach, where you can get information on tuition, and there are campsites and bars in the vicinity.

Head east and the coastal path brings you through clifftop growths of feathery tamarisk, which flower spectacularly in July and August. From the headland of Pentire Point, views unfold for miles over the offshore islets of The Mouls and Newland, which foster populations of grey seals and puffins.

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