Christmas comes early
Visitors to Padstow in early December might be surprised to find the town overrun (literally) with Santas.
The Padstow Fun Run on Saturday 3 December will see runners of all ages and levels of fitness putting on their santa suits and taking part in a one or two mile dash to raise money for Cornwall Hospice Care.
The run starts from the bandstand at 1pm and is open to men, women, boys and girls. There will be festive music at the start, and mince pies and a warm drink to greet runners when they finish. Organisers are hoping to attract 1000 ‘Santas’ at their three locations across the county.
Even if you don’t want to run, this weekend is a great time to visit Padstow because it’s also the 4th Christmas Festival when the harbour town comes alive with celebrity chefs, traditional markets and festive fun. More details to follow soon on the blog.
There’s still availability at our holiday cottages to enjoy this pre-Christmas celebration and see the harbour town full of festive cheer. For great accommodation in Padstow contact us now. You’d be mad to miss it.
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October 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm | No comment
Coast path gets an App
Cornwall walks into the 21st century as maps and guides of the county’s beautiful coastal path are being made available for download on mobile phones.
A £2 million campaign has been launched to offer walkers the opportunity to obtain detailed route information by scanning a QR barcode from a coast path map board.
Praa Sands near Penzance is the first area to benefit from the new app
The new technology is said to be totally mobile phone friendly – the app will know where you are when you log on and will be able to bring up information on walks close to you.
In total, the south west coast path stretches 630 miles and includes a National Park and five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – including Little Petherick where our self-catering holiday home West Creek Cottage is located.
It’s another great way of telling visitors about our beautiful Cornish countryside and encourage them them to get out and enjoy our fantastic coastline.
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October 16, 2011 at 11:33 am | No comment
Eden does Halloweden
Why not celebrate Halloween in Padstow this October half-term with a visit to the Eden Project? There are some great spooky activities and even a wintry ice rink to add to the fun.
Enjoy a day trip to Eden during Halloween
From 22-30 October, you can explore the wishcraft tent where you’ll find lots of magical things to make and do, including pumpkin carving demonstrations, wand making and potion mixing.
I can recommend the ice rink, which has a new design for 2011, as a high spot in the day, and then you can warm up afterwards by a visit to the rainforest biome!
And if you fancy Eden after dark, put on your scary costumes for the Little Monsters’ Ball Halloween Disco on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October. Organisers promise an evening of fang-tastic fun…
Tickets can be purchased online and via Eden’s box office and some activities are included in the general admission price.
Our cottages are just 20 minutes from Eden – get in touch if you fancy spending half term in Padstow!
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October 13, 2011 at 10:30 am | No comment
Coffee break with a difference
Down at Constantine Bay, there’s a coffee shop with a difference – the wonderful Coastal Coffee. This fantastic little van will brew you up a delicious latte, cappucino or hot chocolate to warm you after a bracing walk or dip in the sea. In my opinion, it’s almost worth the trip on its own – just sit, enjoy your coffee and take in the sweeping views of this fabulous beach!
If it's your lucky day, you'll find Coastal Coffee at Constantine Bay
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October 10, 2011 at 12:21 pm | No comment
Great Days Out – the Camel Trail
No holiday in Padstow is complete without a journey along the Camel Trail. Whether you want to cycle, run, walk or even go on horseback, this is something not to be missed.
This disused railway bridge forms part of the Camel Trail between Padstow and Wadebridge
The path runs for over 17 miles from Padstow to Wenford Bridge, via Wadebridge and Bodmin, but its most popular section is the 5 miles between Padstow and Wadebridge. The path skirts along the edge of the Camel Estuary, offering fantastic views across the water, back to Padstow, down the creek to Little Petherick and out to sea.
Built as a railway line in the mid 19th Century, the Camel Trail was originally used to transport fertiliser, slate, china clay and fish between Cornwall and the rest of the UK and abroad. It closed to passengers in 1967 and the freight service stopped in 1983.
However, because it is so level and has no sharp bends, it is an ideal cycle track, being mostly traffic-free. There’s a good choice of bike hire companies if you don’t have your own, with tandems, tag-along bikes for children or buggies for infants too. Just a few rules – walkers, pushchairs and wheelchairs have right of way.
If you don’t fancy going all the way to Bodmin, you can have a great day out just cycling to Wadebridge, having an ice cream or coffee and cycling back. The 10 mile round trip will burn off a few calories and might even justify indulging in a Cornish pasty at Padstow before heading home to your holiday cottage!
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October 7, 2011 at 11:54 am | No comment
From food to films
Cornwall is becoming well established as the home of events celebrating its great food and drink, but if you’re looking for something different during your holiday in Padstow then what about a film festival?
The Cornwall Film Festival will take place at Newquay’s brand new Lighthouse Cinema from November 4-6. There’s a variety of highly acclaimed British and international feature films, many of them Cornwall or South West premieres.
Actor Danny Webb will be coming along to support his new film The Arbor, while fans of Cornish culture can soak up Cornishcopia – an expanded programme of dramas and documentaries made in the county. There’s even a screening of the first-ever Cornish language musical Skynt!
Workshops, talks and events for all ages complement the screenings, and tickets go on sale on 10 October. Why not make a weekend of it and stay at our self-catering holiday cottages in Padstow?
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October 4, 2011 at 11:33 am | No comment
A personal service
When you’re choosing a holiday cottage to rent, the first thing most people consider is location. Cornwall cottages prove a popular choice because they are surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscape the UK has to offer, and Padstow, where our holiday homes are located, is an undisputed jewel among Cornish towns.
Leather settees and solid wood furnishings add to the comforts at Sorrel Cottage, Padstow
Most guests want to be able to park near their holiday homes, not just for unloading cases, but also returning after a full day by the coast or visiting the pretty towns and villages nearby. Facilities such as comfy rooms, well-equipped kitchens, hot water, and TV and DVD players are also a must. Our cottages have parking, modern facilities and home comforts.
And I’m sure all of us would agree, it’s great if you don’t have to bring your own bedding or towels – or add them to your piles of washing at the end of the holiday! For that reason, linen and towels are included in our prices.
Here at Cornish Seaside Cottages we have worked hard to provide holiday cottages that are a real home-from-home. We’re a family business, not a big agency, and we offer a truly personal service to our guests. We hope to welcome you soon to Poppies, Sorrel Cottage and West Creek Cottage.
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September 16, 2011 at 2:59 pm | No comment
Great days out – Mevagissey
The tranquil harbour at Mevagissey
It doesn’t matter how many times we go to our holiday cottages in Padstow, I never tire of the North Cornish coastline and look forward to seeing it in the different seasons and breathing in the sea air.
But although we love going back to our favourite places, we try to go somewhere different each time we visit and recently had a great day out in Mevagissey, near St Austell on the south coast.
It’s quite a change to leave the dramatic and craggy coastline of North Cornwall but Mevagissey itself shares the feel of Padstow with its pretty harbour, just begging to be photographed.
Its narrow winding streets full of specialist shops and galleries open up on to the waterfront where you can sit and watch the world go by – as we did with a great lunch at the 15th century Fountain Inn.
The town once boasted one of the country’s largest pilchard fleets and its early electric street lighting was apparently powered by pilchard oil! It’s still a commercial fishing port but there are also boat trips for tourists around the coastline where you might be lucky enough to see dolphins or even basking shark.
Why not take a day trip from Padstow and let us know what you think?
September 13, 2011 at 2:42 pm | No comment
More great Cornish food and drink
Why not tempt your tastebuds this month by visiting the latest foodie event to hit Cornwall – the aptly-titled Cornwall Food & Drink Festival.
If you’re lucky enough to be in Cornwall on 23-25 September, why not pop along to Lemon Quay in Truro where the best of Cornish food and drink will be on display. What’s even better – entry is free!
Come and meet the faces behind the famous names, learn some new skills and pick up the latest products, as award-winning chefs and food and drink producers from all over the county share some of their secrets.
There are more than 50 exhibitors plus chef demos, talks, fun for kids, farmers market and new evening events.
The Cornwall Food & Drink Festival is open from 9am to 530pm on Friday and Saturday and from 10am-4pm on Sunday. Taste for yourself why Cornwall has one of the finest foodie reputations in the UK.
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September 6, 2011 at 2:19 pm | No comment
Come to Cornwall for Christmas
Cornish beaches are just as beautiful in winter - and less crowded!
The moment August Bank Holiday is over, the supermarkets start bringing in their Christmas ranges. It drives me mad, but I know I should plan ahead and not leave everything to the last minute again this year.
With that in mind, why not consider spending the festive season in a Padstow holiday cottage at Christmas? Our cottages are cosy bases for family get-togethers, you can get a Tesco grocery delivery and our fantastic beaches are perfect for a walk to lose some of those excess calories. You might even escape a visit from the in-laws.
We currently have good availability on our cottages over Christmas and New Year. This year, we are looking at changeover day on Thursday 22 and 29 December so that our hard-working cleaners get a bit of time off too.
Poppies (sleeps 6) is £625 for a week, Sorrel Cottage (sleeps 4) is £495 and West Creek Cottage (sleeps 3) is £420. And if you mention our Christmas special offer when you call, you’ll get £25 off.
Just remember Christmas is coming … don’t leave it too late!
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September 1, 2011 at 9:23 pm | No comment