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Credit Rick Stein Restaurants
Celebrity Chef Rick Stein’s Cornish empire now extends to four restaurants, three shops, a cookery school and an assortment of rooms in Padstow; a pub in St Merryn and two eateries in Falmouth.
This award-winning restaurant and Cornwall institution opened in 1975, is the big fish. It serves up an exciting selection of globally influenced dishes such as sashimi of Cornish scallops, salmon, sea bass and brill, palourde clams a la plancha and Singapore chilli crab – using the finest, freshest seafood, caught locally in Cornwall and the surrounding waters.
Rick Stein is one of Britain’s most famous chefs, known for his love of seafood. He has written numerous cookbooks and presented a number of television shows, including “Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey” and “Rick Stein’s Food Heroes”. In addition to the seafood restaurant in Padstow, he also owns a number of other restaurants in Cornwall, as well as a cookery school and a seafood deli.
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Destination Guide >The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner all year round, seven days a week.
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Padstow, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[0.1 miles]
A luxury boutique gem, ideally located overlooking the picturesque coastal town of Padstow. Stunning sea views, easy access to beautiful beaches, and close to top attractions.
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Trebetherick, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[3.2 miles]
Lovely art deco-inspired boutique in a cracking location between the boating haven of Rock and the surfing hotspot of Polzeath. Great for families.
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Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[10.4 miles]
Glamorous, 37-room luxury boutique hotel situated on rugged cliffs overlooking Mawgan Porth Beach, with a superb Ayurvedic spa. Adults only.
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Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[12.9 miles]
Iconic, family-friendly boutique hotel set just above the vast golden sands of spectacular Watergate Bay. Great for all ages, especially families and groups.
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Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)
A region of craggy cliffs, sheltered creeks, glorious sandy beaches and quintessential villages – rich in local life, pagan legend and delicious, locally-made food and drink.
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Padstow, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[3.2 miles]
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Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[16.4 miles]
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Explore the beautiful landscapes Bodmin Moor in vintage style on this beautifully-restored heritage railway – a picturesque 13-mile round trip through rolling Cornish countryside.
Best for ages: 4+ | £20 | 2 hours
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Padstow, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[0.2 miles]
If you are staying in the Padstow area, grab the kids and head to Treyarnon Bay Beach and spend an afternoon crabbing on the quay. You can buy crablines and bait when you get there. Great fun for all ages.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free | 1-3 hours
Padstow, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[0.2 miles]
A highly-regarded distillery producing award-winning gin using only locally-sourced and organic botanicals, and a traditional copper pot still. Book in for tours of the production process, onsite tastings – and the chance to make your own bespoke bottle of gin.
Best for ages: 18+ | £85 | 2 hours 30 mins
Padstow, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[5 miles]
This family-owned winery and orchard produces a range of award-winning still and sparkling wines, as well as apple juice and cider. The offer guided tours of the vineyards and orchards, that end with wine tastings in the on-site tasting room.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK)[16 miles]
If it’s adrenaline you want, head to the specialist adventure activity centre at privately owned Lusty Glaze Beach, Newquay, for thrills including abseiling, coasteering, assault courses (above and below ground), and a 120ft high, 750ft long zip wire.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free
