Located at the head of the Camel Estuary, Padstow faces out upon a natural bay where working fishing boats come and go. This picturesque fishing village, in Cornwall, has become known as a 'gastro-centre' with a world-class reputation, attracting top British chefs who run restaurants locally. There are seven bays within 5 minute's drive of Padstow, as well as the rugged Cornish coastline. Search our holiday cottages in Padstow to find the perfect fit for you.
Numerous surfing and sailing schools can help hone your skills on the ocean. Or if you prefer to be on the water then hire a boat for the day to explore the estuary, or book an exhilarating powerboat trip.
The scenery on the 18-mile Camel Cycle Trail is stunning and is perfect for walkers, joggers and of course, cyclists. The most popular route is between Padstow and Bodmin which is 11.25 miles and takes, on average, just over 1½ hours to cycle.
If you prefer dry land, explore some of the local shops and museums or pop down to the National Lobster Hatchery which helps maintain a healthy lobster population in Cornwall through careful conservation; you can even adopt a lobster!
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