Sam’s guidebook
Food scene
Smugglers Den Inn
15 minute walk from us, a lovely old thatched roof pub.
The Treguth Inn
Holywell RoadA quaint thatched roof pub down in Holywell Bay.
The Village Chip Shop
2 Holywell RoadLovely fish and chips.
A great atmosphere selling delicious pizzas.
29 habitants recommandent
Cosy Nook Tea Gardens and Restaurant
Langurroc RoadA great atmosphere selling delicious pizzas.
The Bowgie
Good pub food with stunning views over Crantock beach and the Gannel estuary.
Excellent food and one of the best spots for an evening drink due to the spectacular views especially at sunset.
186 habitants recommandent
Lewinnick Lodge
Pentire headlandExcellent food and one of the best spots for an evening drink due to the spectacular views especially at sunset.
Truscotts Fish Bar
19 Fore StreetOur favourite fish and chip shop and just a short walk to Newquay harbour.
Flounders
15 East StAnother great fish and chip shop in the centre of town.
Gusto Newquay
Great street food, always a good option for lunch.
A variety of street food with lovely views and a great atmosphere.
68 habitants recommandent
The Boathouse
South Quay HillA variety of street food with lovely views and a great atmosphere.
Ladyvale Bakery
Exceptional cakes.
Griffin Inn
Cliff RoadHearty food in the centre of town.
Shanghai Express
28-30 East StOur favourite local Chinese.
Zaman's restaurant
142 Henver RdGood Indian food just out of newquay.
Some of the best Thai food you will eat. (Order early as they get very busy).
12 habitants recommandent
Kao Hom Thai Food
Henver RoadSome of the best Thai food you will eat. (Order early as they get very busy).
Fistral Beach Bar
Headland RoadSpectacular views for an evening drink.
BABU
Great Turkish food.
Woods Cafe
A small cafe set in 600 acres of forest. 30 minute drive away.
One of the best pasty shops in cornwall, if your down the west of cornwall it is worth swinging by and getting one. Don’t be too late as they sell out fast.
66 habitants recommandent
Philps Bakery
1 E QuayOne of the best pasty shops in cornwall, if your down the west of cornwall it is worth swinging by and getting one. Don’t be too late as they sell out fast.
Tucked away in a tiny corner on the south coast this is a great day out if the wind is from the north as this will be sheltered.
137 habitants recommandent
The Hidden Hut
Tucked away in a tiny corner on the south coast this is a great day out if the wind is from the north as this will be sheltered.
A steakhouse grill in the charming and atmospheric Charlestown.
71 habitants recommandent
The Longstore
Charlestown HarbourA steakhouse grill in the charming and atmospheric Charlestown.
Neighbourhoods
Cubert
A quaint and quiet little village out of the way from the busy towns around us.
One of the best beaches the area has to offer and a great pub too. Breathtaking walks along the south west coast path.
105 habitants recommandent
Holywell
One of the best beaches the area has to offer and a great pub too. Breathtaking walks along the south west coast path.
A beautifully picturesque village between cubert and newquay and one of our favourite spots to eat and have a drink.
52 habitants recommandent
Crantock
A beautifully picturesque village between cubert and newquay and one of our favourite spots to eat and have a drink.
City/town information
The biggest and busiest town locally to us, but has everything you need. Great beaches and walks and plenty to do on rainy days as well.
215 habitants recommandent
Newquay
The biggest and busiest town locally to us, but has everything you need. Great beaches and walks and plenty to do on rainy days as well.
The only city in cornwall and has good shopping and some very trendy bars and restaurants.
397 habitants recommandent
Truro
The only city in cornwall and has good shopping and some very trendy bars and restaurants.
A beautiful historic little fishing town, boasting world class restaurants and a great cycle path.
436 habitants recommandent
Padstow
A beautiful historic little fishing town, boasting world class restaurants and a great cycle path.
Always a great atmosphere down in the historic fishing town of Charlestown. Many scenes from the recent TV show Netflix were shot down here. Very nice to spend an evening down here having a drink and eating some of the great food on offer.
228 habitants recommandent
Charlestown
Always a great atmosphere down in the historic fishing town of Charlestown. Many scenes from the recent TV show Netflix were shot down here. Very nice to spend an evening down here having a drink and eating some of the great food on offer.
Sightseeing
Our most local and favourite beach, a 2 minute drive away. Great walks on the South West cost path. Head north across the kelseys to Polly Joke beach and you may stumble across a private beach with no access to by land where local seals are often spotted sunbathing (roughly an hours walk). Head south from Holywell and walk past the penhale army camp where you can see Dartmoor ponies grazing on the cliff tops before heading to perr a Porte and grabbing the bus back as takes a good 2 hours to walk.
105 habitants recommandent
Holywell
Our most local and favourite beach, a 2 minute drive away. Great walks on the South West cost path. Head north across the kelseys to Polly Joke beach and you may stumble across a private beach with no access to by land where local seals are often spotted sunbathing (roughly an hours walk). Head south from Holywell and walk past the penhale army camp where you can see Dartmoor ponies grazing on the cliff tops before heading to perr a Porte and grabbing the bus back as takes a good 2 hours to walk.
Our other local beach, a little more off the beaten track so invariably it is quieter than most newquay beaches. A small and quaint little beach where cattle often come down in the midday sun to drink from the fresh water stream on the beach. At certain times of the year you maybe lucky enough to see the poppy fields in full bloom.
54 habitants recommandent
Poly Joke Beach
Our other local beach, a little more off the beaten track so invariably it is quieter than most newquay beaches. A small and quaint little beach where cattle often come down in the midday sun to drink from the fresh water stream on the beach. At certain times of the year you maybe lucky enough to see the poppy fields in full bloom.
The last beach between us and Newquay and it is a lovely beach. Can get busy in summer but it is worth the effort to get down there especially when the tide is in and the Gannel estuary is calm. It can be a great spot for kayaking, canoeing etc.
130 habitants recommandent
Plage de Crantock
The last beach between us and Newquay and it is a lovely beach. Can get busy in summer but it is worth the effort to get down there especially when the tide is in and the Gannel estuary is calm. It can be a great spot for kayaking, canoeing etc.
World famous Fistral beaches in the town centre, with almost year round great surfing conditions. Very busy in the summer but can be beautiful in the evening when the sun is setting.
225 habitants recommandent
Fistral Beach
World famous Fistral beaches in the town centre, with almost year round great surfing conditions. Very busy in the summer but can be beautiful in the evening when the sun is setting.
A historical fishing port that is still busy with fisherman to this day. The harbour restaurant is usually a hive of activity and this can often add to the atmosphere. Fisherman are often seen brining in their daily catch, and you can always jump on a fishing tripping boat. A good all rounder is the 1 hour pleasure cruise where you can see the town from the sea and even catch some mackerel to feed the local seals.
53 habitants recommandent
Newquay Harbour
North Quay HillA historical fishing port that is still busy with fisherman to this day. The harbour restaurant is usually a hive of activity and this can often add to the atmosphere. Fisherman are often seen brining in their daily catch, and you can always jump on a fishing tripping boat. A good all rounder is the 1 hour pleasure cruise where you can see the town from the sea and even catch some mackerel to feed the local seals.
On a clear day it looks like a different country. It’s about an hours drive from us and when your there it is a very steep climb down a rock face (not for the faint hearted). When your there be aware it is a naturists beach.
40 habitants recommandent
Pedn Vounder Beach
South West Coast PathOn a clear day it looks like a different country. It’s about an hours drive from us and when your there it is a very steep climb down a rock face (not for the faint hearted). When your there be aware it is a naturists beach.
About 45 minute drive away. But a truly lovely walk along the SW coast path brings you to this old smuggles cove.
54 habitants recommandent
Prussia Cove
South West Coast PathAbout 45 minute drive away. But a truly lovely walk along the SW coast path brings you to this old smuggles cove.
A bike trail from Wadebridge to Padstow is a very popular way to spend a day. It is about 8 miles of flat cycle track where you can hire bikes or take your own. The camel trail actually runs from Padstow all the way to Bodmin and is about 18 miles. The Bodmin stretch runs by Camel Valley winery where you can go in and give them a try.
182 habitants recommandent
Camel Trail (Cycle Way)
A bike trail from Wadebridge to Padstow is a very popular way to spend a day. It is about 8 miles of flat cycle track where you can hire bikes or take your own. The camel trail actually runs from Padstow all the way to Bodmin and is about 18 miles. The Bodmin stretch runs by Camel Valley winery where you can go in and give them a try.
A lovely quiet beach (due to the inaccessibility of it) is a lovely day out for exploring.
42 habitants recommandent
Nanjizal Beach; Song Of The Sea Cave
A lovely quiet beach (due to the inaccessibility of it) is a lovely day out for exploring.
Off the beaten track, roughly 45 minute drive away. A hot spot for yachts to come and moor in he bay for the day.
27 habitants recommandent
National Trust - Lantic Bay
Off the beaten track, roughly 45 minute drive away. A hot spot for yachts to come and moor in he bay for the day.