NORTH COAST OF CORNWALL BETWEEN WATERGATE BAY & PADSTOW
Location
Porthcothan House is in a prime position on the North Coast of Cornwall, mid-way between Watergate Bay and Padstow, by the coast road leading to Porthcothan Bay. Getting there is easy and the options of making the most of your holiday are limitless.
The house overlooks Porthcothan beach, one of 7 beautiful bays and beaches in the area known as ‘The Seven Bays’ – perfect for surfing, swimming, exploring or just relaxing. Trevose Golf & Tennis Club (with outdoor pool) is 2 miles away, Padstow 5 and there are sporting and activities of every kind for all ages within walking distance or 20 minute drive: spectacular cliff walks along the Coast Path, surfing, coasteering, cycling, deep sea fishing, go karting, jet skiing, kayaking, riding, sailing, snorkelling, waterskiing, places to visit and many of the best pubs and restaurants that Cornwall is famous for.
EASY TO GET TO – EVEN BY AIR
Getting There
By Car
From Junction 31 of the M5 (Exeter) take the A30 for Bodmin. After 60 miles take the A389 to Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. In Padstow take the B3276 for Newquay, go through St Merryn and after 2 miles you reach Porthcothan.
By Rail
Bodmin Parkway is 4 hours by train from London Paddington and 45 minutes by car from the house.
By Air
Newquay Airport is 15 minutes by car from the house. Flights from/to Gatwick (all year round) and other destinations.
OPTIONS ARE LIMITLESS FOR ALL AGES
Explore The Area
When it comes to making the most of your holiday your options are limitless. Porthcothan beach is only 600 yds away, a sandy sheltered bay with lots of rock pools (ideal for swimming, surfing, bodyboarding and crabbing) and there are at least 7 other sandy beaches nearby. Amongst water sports for all ages and ability are:
– Coasteering, cliff jumping, kayaking, paddle boarding, surf lessons. (Harlyn) Harlyn Surf School
– Sea kayaking, paddle boarding, coasteering, open water swimming. (Port Gaverne) Cornish Rock Tours
– Jet skiing, jet ski safaris, power boating. (Newquay) Cornwall Wave Runner Safaris
– Sailing, powerboating in the Camel Estuary. (Padstow) Camel Sailing
– Surfing lessons (private & group) beginner to advanced. (St Merryn) Waves Surf School
– Surfing, bodyboarding, handboarding, kitesurfing, paddlesurfing. (Watergate Bay) Extreme Academy
– Water skiing, wakeboarding, inflatable rides, kayaking, paddle boarding. (Padstow) Camel Ski School
– Wildlife & local coastline boat trip. (Padstow) Wave Hunters
There are lots of other things to do too such as golf and tennis at nearby Trevose (a perennial favourite), wonderful walks along the Coast Path from Bedruthan Steps to Padstow via Trevose Head Lighthouse past rugged cliffs, hidden coves, the 7 Bays and timeless views of the coast and Atlantic. The Camel Trail from Padstow beside the estuary to Wadebridge and on to Bodmin Moor is another favourite – walking or cycling.
More sedate options include visits to the Eden Project, Tate St Ives and numerous houses and gardens such as St Michael’s Mount, Tintagel Castle, Lanhydrock and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Cornwall is famous for its beautiful beaches and coastline but also renowned for its food and drink and there are lots of pubs as well as acclaimed restaurants nearby to suit all tastes, ages and occasions.
