Rachel's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The home of Doc Martin but a Cornish gem in its own right.
Park at the top of the town and walk down the coast path to the harbour.
Enjoy the steep narrow streets with their quirky shops and huge variety of eateries.
258 locals recommend
Port Isaac
The home of Doc Martin but a Cornish gem in its own right.
Park at the top of the town and walk down the coast path to the harbour.
Enjoy the steep narrow streets with their quirky shops and huge variety of eateries.
Visit the legendary home of King Arthur and his knights.
There is also beautiful coastline in the area and the harbour village of Boscastle is nearby.
299 locals recommend
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathVisit the legendary home of King Arthur and his knights.
There is also beautiful coastline in the area and the harbour village of Boscastle is nearby.
A pretty town on the river Camel with abundant shops and eateries, but most famous as the home of the Camel Trail cycle route.
Following the old railway line, the Camel trail runs from Padstow to Wenfordbridge. 18 miles of beautiful and varied scenery. There are several bike hire locations in Wadebridge, as well as Padstow and Wenfordbridge.
This is a great way to visit the lovely fishing village of Padstow, made famous by TV chef Rick Stein.
133 locals recommend
Wadebridge
A pretty town on the river Camel with abundant shops and eateries, but most famous as the home of the Camel Trail cycle route.
Following the old railway line, the Camel trail runs from Padstow to Wenfordbridge. 18 miles of beautiful and varied scenery. There are several bike hire locations in Wadebridge, as well as Padstow and Wenfordbridge.
This is a great way to visit the lovely fishing village of Padstow, made famous by TV chef Rick Stein.
The newly refurbished Jail in Bodmin is now a very popular tourist attraction and hotel/restaurant.
Pop along for a tour of the dungeons!!
95 locals recommend
Bodmin Jail
Berrycoombe RoadThe newly refurbished Jail in Bodmin is now a very popular tourist attraction and hotel/restaurant.
Pop along for a tour of the dungeons!!
Beach
Surfing, swimming, family day out
One of North Cornwall’s top surfing beaches is only a stones throw from Hengar Manor.
A great day out for all the family with its big sandy beach, cafes and shops.
124 locals recommend
Polzeath Beach
South West Coast PathOne of North Cornwall’s top surfing beaches is only a stones throw from Hengar Manor.
A great day out for all the family with its big sandy beach, cafes and shops.
Another beautiful, family and dog friendly beach.
Daymer Bay is situated on the Camel estuary so doesn’t generally get surf but is a popular destination for wind surfers, kayakers and paddle boarders.
A lovely safe spot to take the children with a gentle walk to Rock with its bars, shops, restaurants and ferry to Padstow.
65 locals recommend
Daymer Bay
Another beautiful, family and dog friendly beach.
Daymer Bay is situated on the Camel estuary so doesn’t generally get surf but is a popular destination for wind surfers, kayakers and paddle boarders.
A lovely safe spot to take the children with a gentle walk to Rock with its bars, shops, restaurants and ferry to Padstow.
Cycling
Bike hire is available at Wenfordbridge, which is only a couple of miles away.
Here you can hop on two wheels and pedal down to Bodmin, stop at the Borough Arms for lunch and return home….or be adventurous and head on to Wadebridge!!
The trail covers 18 miles of old railway line from Wenfordbridge to Padstow.
The Wadebridge to Padstow section is generally the busiest.
182 locals recommend
Camel Trail (Cycle Way)
Bike hire is available at Wenfordbridge, which is only a couple of miles away.
Here you can hop on two wheels and pedal down to Bodmin, stop at the Borough Arms for lunch and return home….or be adventurous and head on to Wadebridge!!
The trail covers 18 miles of old railway line from Wenfordbridge to Padstow.
The Wadebridge to Padstow section is generally the busiest.
Just the other side of Bodmin is the lovely Cardinham Woods.
A great day out with the kids where they can ride their bikes while you walk….or take your bikes and all cycle.
Beautiful countryside and a super cafe.
131 locals recommend
Cardinham Woods
Just the other side of Bodmin is the lovely Cardinham Woods.
A great day out with the kids where they can ride their bikes while you walk….or take your bikes and all cycle.
Beautiful countryside and a super cafe.
Hiking
Park your car and step into the great outdoors!!
Park your car and explore the rugged moorland on foot. Check out the standing stones, swim at Delphi bridge, watch the wild ponies grazing….and beware of the Beast!!!
150 locals recommend
Bodmin Moor
Park your car and explore the rugged moorland on foot. Check out the standing stones, swim at Delphi bridge, watch the wild ponies grazing….and beware of the Beast!!!
Theme Park
One of the best family fun days in the county.
There’s something for all ages at Camel Creek, just the other side of Padstow.
93 locals recommend
Camel Creek Adventure Park
One of the best family fun days in the county.
There’s something for all ages at Camel Creek, just the other side of Padstow.
Food scene
A super gastropub only a mile from Hengar Manor. Well worth a visit, but book well in advance!!
29 locals recommend
St Tudy Inn
A super gastropub only a mile from Hengar Manor. Well worth a visit, but book well in advance!!
Another fabulous gastropub with a beautiful garden…again, book in advance.
87 locals recommend
St Kew Inn
Another fabulous gastropub with a beautiful garden…again, book in advance.
Pubs
You’ll receive a warm welcome at this traditional pub with beer garden.
9 locals recommend
The St Mabyn Inn
You’ll receive a warm welcome at this traditional pub with beer garden.
Another lovely traditional pub, overlooking the pretty village green.
18 locals recommend
The Blisland Inn
Another lovely traditional pub, overlooking the pretty village green.
Old Inn & Restaurant
Another lovely traditional pub with a great pub menu.