A light, bright and bold Victorian boutique hotel, with the eastern façade reinvented as a grand Venetian palazzo; Padstow Harbour Hotel is the new dockside offering in this popular fishing port, with views across the camel Estuary, towards Rock. The modernised space cleverly fuses a little luxury with lashings of coastal charm, providing a cheerful escape for all the family. Experiences lie at the heart of the Harbour's ethos, where guests are invited to relax, but also to get out and about in the idyllic surroundings and try out activities from surf lessons and cycle rides to fishing trips and picnics - the team make these especially effortless, with sumptuous spreads made up by the chefs, as well as transfers to the local beauty spots.
Cycling along the Camel Valley Trail, tracing the river inland five miles to Wadebridge, is a superb way to take in the surrounding sights.
This Victorian hotel perches above the popular Cornish fishing port of Padstow, famous for its seafood.
By car: the hotel is 5 hours from London, 3 hours from Bristol and 1 hour 35 mins from Exeter. There is free parking on-site.
By train: London Paddington to Bodmin Parkway takes around 4 hours. The hotel is a 35-minute taxi ride from the station. Bodmin Parkway is also served by trains from Exeter St David's (2 hrs 45 mins), Penzance (1 hr 15 mins), Plymouth (40 mins) and Cardiff Central (4 hrs 15 mins). thetrainline.com
By plane: Newquay Airport (9 miles), Exeter Airport (90 miles).
The hotel is ideal for couples and families - its experience-led ethos lets you tailor your stay. The décor is impressive, from the entrance with its gigantic neon 'What Shall We Do With a Drunken Sailor' sign to the inverted-skiff moored to the ceiling in the lounge.
Loafing about on the lavender-fringed lawn, taking in the estuary views over a Cornish cream tea, makes for a blissful afternoon. There's a selection of dog-friendly rooms where bowls and treats are provided. The hotel is ideally positioned for discovering Padstow with your dog in tow, home to beautiful beaches, the Camel Estuary and the Cornish Coastal Path.
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Restaurant
Terrace
Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pet-friendly
Superior Estuary Suites, with their enviable balcony or bay window views across the harbour towards Rock, are light-filled spaces to unwind. The statement whalebone-style lights, large cushion-piles and outsized mirrors create a bold look.
Cosy Estuary View Single, Superior Inland View, Inland View, Estuary View, Superior Estuary View, Estuary View Suite
Facilities include: ensuite with shower, The White Company toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, tea and Nespresso coffee machine, complimentary gin and sherry, free Wi-Fi, TV, mini-bar
Casual all-day dining with estuary views, exclusive cocktails and locally-made gins is the perfect end-of-day treat. Try the fillet of hake with lobster sauce, sea vegetables and lemon for a flavour-packed hit of salt air-infused, seasonal fare.
The Harbour Kitchen: modern, informal dining, seasonal dishes, fresh seafood, light lunches, children's menu. Open every day for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Mains from £12.50.
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