Padstow to Rock swim

The 2012 Padstow to Rock swim has just been launched in aid of a great charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Cornwall Nursing Appeal.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to take part in an open water swim, here’s your chance, as the event is open to everyone.  It takes place on Sunday 1 July and registration is now open.

A regular event since the 1970s, the swim is now highly-organised, very popular and attracts elite swimmers as well as people from all walks of life.

The swimmers leave from the Sailing Club at the start of the Camel Trail and swim to the RNLI slipway on Rock beach.  There’s a bar and BBQ at the other side and each swimmer gets a certificate and T-shirt, as well as a ferry ticket back to Padstow.

Wetsuits are mandatory and swimmers are accompanied by safety boats, canoeists and boarders to provide assistance if required.  And if you don’t fancy the swim, it’s also great fun to watch or help out on the day.  You never know, it could be the English Channel next…

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January 31, 2012 at 3:14 pm | No comment

Great Days Out – Port Isacc

 

These days, many people associate the pretty Cornish village of Port Isaac with TV hit Doc Martin. And we’re as guilty as everyone else by wondering up the hill to gawp at the cottage which doubles as the grumpy doctor’s surgery.

But Port Isaac has plenty of other delights to offer for a good day out – pubs, bakeries, gift shops and narrow quirky alleyways to name but a few.

Braver souls than us drive down to the harbour in high season as, for some reason, it’s not a one-way street  and vehicles struggle to squeeze past each other and avoid the pedestrians on the narrow, hilly and winding lanes.  And be careful to keep an eye on the tides if you park on the beach or your car could be washed into the Atlantic!

Port Isaac is about 40 minutes from our self-catering holiday cottages in Padstow and well worth a day trip.  You might even see a few famous faces!

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January 27, 2012 at 2:04 pm | No comment

Four-legged surf star Mango

Surfing is almost compulsory for visitors to North Cornwall but mastering the waves takes a combination of dedication and fearlessness.

Enter Mango, a two-year-old Labrador belonging to Matt Slater, curator of Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium.  Mango honed her surf skills on a boogie board in a rockpool before heading out into the sea off Crantock beach, where she catches the waves alongside her owner.

The pooch is now a YouTube sensation – with almost 15,000 views - and she has been featured on Newsround.

If you want to pick up some expert tips for your next holiday in Cornwall, check out the video here:

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January 24, 2012 at 2:52 pm | No comment

Save money by self-catering in Cornwall in 2012

According to The Times travel pages, self-catering UK breaks will be all the rage this year as families economise in tough times. Also, a survey by TravelSupermarket suggests that a third of all holidays this year will be in self-catering properties.

Having a holiday to look forward to is just as important as ever in this challenging economic climate, but it doesn’t have to be an expensive trip to the Caribbean to refresh and revitalise you. Cornwall offers some of the most breathtaking scenery, stunning beaches and top food – and it’s only a car journey away.

To do our bit and as a thank you to all our loyal guests, we’re keeping our prices for 2012 the same as last year, despite an increase in running costs due to cleaning and utility bills etc.

Poppies and Sorrel Cottage are among the best value in our local area for families, while West Creek Cottage offers couples on their own or with one child a cosy base for touring the area at a very affordable price. With rates starting at under £300 per week, that works out at less than £20 per person per night – including linen, towels and parking.

Please visit the other pages on our website to find out more about our cottages in Padstow. We hope to welcome you soon.

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January 20, 2012 at 6:17 pm | No comment