Key Features
- Property code: 871
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Situated on the rugged north coast of Cornwall, Rock stands on the beautiful Camel estuary opposite the old fishing port of Padstow. About 5 miles from Wadebridge, and only a couple of miles from Daymer Bay and the surfing beach at Polzeath, the white sand beaches are renowned.
With miles of white sandy beaches on both sides of the estuary it is a wonderful place to spend time throughout the year. Rock is an ideal location to sail, windsurf, water-ski and canoe on the relatively sheltered waters of the estuary, as well as to enjoy beautiful walks and play golf on the two spectacular links courses of the St.Enodoc Golf Club, which is listed amongst the top 100 courses in Britain.
Seamist is a secluded bungalow located in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of Rock. It is conveniently situated within walking distance of the beach, shops and St. Enodoc Golf Club – so, with plenty of private parking, you can forget about the car for the duration of your stay.
Key Features
- Property code: 871
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Situated on the rugged north coast of Cornwall, Rock stands on the beautiful Camel estuary opposite the old fishing port of Padstow. About 5 miles from Wadebridge, and only a couple of miles from Daymer Bay and the surfing beach at Polzeath, the white sand beaches are renowned.
With miles of white sandy beaches on both sides of the estuary it is a wonderful place to spend time throughout the year. Rock is an ideal location to sail, windsurf, water-ski and canoe on the relatively sheltered waters of the estuary, as well as to enjoy beautiful walks and play golf on the two spectacular links courses of the St.Enodoc Golf Club, which is listed amongst the top 100 courses in Britain.
Seamist is a secluded bungalow located in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of Rock. It is conveniently situated within walking distance of the beach, shops and St. Enodoc Golf Club – so, with plenty of private parking, you can forget about the car for the duration of your stay.
Entrance
Gated drive way, Leads to the front of the property where you will find the front door.
Kitchen
There is a fully-equipped family kitchen, which has an electric cooker a large fridge/freezer, microwave oven, full sized dishwasher and washing machine with separate tumble dryer.
Living / Dining Room
Seamist has a very comfortably furnished open-plan living room featuring WiFi broadband, digital HD television, DVD, radio and hi-fi. There is ample comfy, easy seating and a dining area with an oak dining table and six chairs. A large selection of books, magazines and board games are provided. The living/dining room opens, through sliding doors, onto a stone patio with teak garden furniture and Weber gas barbecue where you can enjoy dinner al-fresco during the long summer evenings.
Bedroom1
A king size bedroom, Plenty of storage, large fitted wardrobe with mirroed exterior.
Bedroom 2
A twin bedroom with plenty of storage.
Bedroom 3
Full sized (3ft) bunk beds, storage and plenty of books to choose from.
Bathroom
Two modern bathrooms, one shower over bath and one walk in shower, both have fitted power-showers.
General
- Oil fired central heating and an open wood-burning fire.
Seamist has a lovely and very pretty secluded garden to the rear with patio/garden furniture provided.
There is a lockable utility shed which has a tumble dryer and additional freezer and is ideal for storing surf boards, golf clubs and bicycles. There is also a wet area for hanging wetsuits to dry and a rotary dryer for drying washing.
Beautiful estuary views, soft sandy beaches, seriously good food and watersports galore - it’s no surprise that holidays in Rock are so popular. Set on the Camel Estuary, opposite the popular harbour town of Padstow on Cornwall’s north coast, Rock is an exclusive coastal community offering all of Cornwall’s best bits with an upmarket edge.
For many, the main draw to this trendy beachside village is the sheltered turquoise waters of the Camel, providing a playground for water sport enthusiasts. In fact, no holiday in Rock should be complete without taking to the water, whether simply hopping on the Black Tor ferry to Padstow, or sailing, waterskiing, paddle boarding and racing through the waves on an inflatable ride. Get your heart racing at Camel Ski school, learn the ropes with Camel Sailing and Powerboat Centre, or opt for a more leisurely fishing trip.
If coastal walks, sea swims and sitting on the sand dunes with a book in hand are more your thing, you’re spoiled for choice with sandy beaches in Rock. The quietest of Rock’s beaches, Porthilly Cove is lovely and sheltered. Whilst you can swim or launch paddle boards at high tide, the shallow waters are popular with young families and dog walkers, as dogs are welcome throughout the year. For soft white sand and grassy dunes, opt for Rock Beach or Daymer Bay, which link up at low tide, or if it’s the famous Cornish surf you’re after, Polzeath is just three miles away.
Sat behind Rock’s sand dunes you’ll find St Enodoc Golf Club and its two beautiful links courses, ranked in the world’s top 100. Whilst the golfers tee off, those not playing can follow the coastal paths that skirt the course to discover St Enodoc church, or ‘Sinking Neddy’ as it’s affectionately known, having once been completely engulfed by the surrounding sand dunes. From here, keen walkers can follow the coast all the way to Polzeath.
Catching the ferry to Padstow is a must when holidaying in Rock. Known as the food capital of Cornwall, there are plenty of fantastic places to eat, many run by Michelin star chefs, as well as pasty shops, ice cream parlours and gift stores. From here, you can also hire bikes to cycle the famous Camel Trail to Wadebridge and back - or further still to Bodmin!
After fun-filled days, you’ll find a great selection of pubs and restaurants in Rock. Stop by the Mariners, a gastro pub run by Paul Ainsworth, for Porthilly Oysters and a pint of Sharp’s Doom Bar ale, whilst overlooking the real Doom Bar. Fine dine at the St Enodoc Hotel, or enjoy food with a view at the Rock Inn or Blue Tomato cafe. Those looking to self cater at their holiday home can order from Rock’s fish and chip takeaway, or stock up on produce from the local butchers, bakery and deli.
Driveway parking for two cars.
- This property accommodates a maximum of 6 people
- This property welcomes two small or medium size dogs or one large dog **Dogs STAY FREE in 2024!
- Cot and highchair not available
- A returnable security deposit of £500 is required
The Mariners
(Less than a mile)
The Mariners Public House is a new and improved pub currently run by award winning chef Paul Ainsworth. This warm and welcoming pub looks out over the Camel Estuary, offering a fantastic menu and of course Sharps Brewery is the lead beer on offer. Open daily, the pub offers cream teas and an all-day menu. Food is served across two floors, with the ground floor for walk in’s only and upstairs available to book. The menu focuses on British classics while championing the best local produce with vegan and vegetarian options available.
The Mariners at Rock, Rock, PL27 6LD (T: 01208 863679)
Four Boys
(Less than a mile)
Four Boys Cafe is the newest arrival in Rock, an all day licensed cafe. Serving breakfast and lunch, walk-ins only. Brother to Fee's eateries in Rock & Port Isaac.
Rock, Cornwall.
The Rock Inn
(Less than a mile)
Ideally situated on the edge of the Camel Estuary, The Rock Inn provides great locally sourced food as well as stunning panoramic views across the River Camel. Sit back on the open balcony and enjoy a glass of wine (or two), while you watch the boats pass by and the sun set on another glorious day in Cornwall. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and a great selection of local beers, lagers, ciders and much more.
The Rock Inn, Rock, PL27 6FD (T: 01208 864598)
Pityme Inn
(Less than a mile)
(1)
Family friendly pub with children’s play area and beer garden, serving well priced quality food and fine beers, wines and spirits.
Pityme Inn Rock Road, St Minver, Wadebridge PL27 6PN (T: 01208 862228)
Lovely looking pub and restaurant. We dined in one of the pods outside which the children loved. Food was very nice. Well worth a visit and we will definitely go back when we are next in the area.
September 2023
The Point Restaurant
(2 miles)
Enjoy breath taking views towards Polzeath and the sea beyond at The Point Restaurant. All food is made with locally sourced and seasonal produce. Enjoy anything from an Italian cup of coffee, homemade cakes, bacon baps, and delicious lunch & dinner options. The restaurant is light and airy and features a variety of wall art including beautiful oil paintings by local artist Jethro Jackson. Well behaved dry dogs are welcome in the restaurant and bar during the day but not at dinner time.
The Point at Polzeath, St Minver, PL27 6QT (T: 01208 863000)
St Enodoc Golf Club
(Less than a mile)
Ranked 99th best course in the world by Golf Digest magazine, and 15th in England by Golf World, St Enodoc Golf Club has a reputation as one of the finest links golf courses in the South West of England, with its undulating fairways, firm greens, some blind shots and the added bonus of beautiful sea and estuary views. The club sits on the North Cornwall coast overlooking the Camel Estuary with Padstow on the far side, and it has two courses; the Church Championship course, and the shorter Holywell course which is ideal for those wanting slightly less of a challenge but which still features some typical links terrain. The club has a bar, lounge and dining room available, and green fees start at £45 for the Church course and £25 for the Holywell course in the low season.
Camel Ski School
(Less than a mile)
Located on the beautiful Camel Estuary in Rock. Camel Ski offers a range of activities for all ages from inflatable rides, wake boarding, paddle boarding, wake surfing, kayaking and water skiing. They offer lessons for all ages to learn to water-ski or wake board. Male and female changing facilities are available with access to hot showers, along with all the equipment you will need provided. There is also a small après Ski café on site.
Click here for further details.
National Lobster Hatchery
(2 miles)
The National Lobster Hatchery is a unique organisation whose work in conservation, research and education separates them because they work specifically with a commercial species. A charity based in Padstow, their work helps to make lobster sustainable in the UK, as the species alone is worth an estimated £30m a year. Both the Scandinavian and Mediterranean stocks have completely collapsed, so the hatchery aims to ensure global food security for future generations by facilitating the survival rate of eggs in the wild. When you visit you can learn all about their work and support conservation. They are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.15am, but opening times are seasonal so keep an eye on the website. Prices are £12 for adults or £6 for children.
Wavehunters
(2 miles)
(1)
For the thrill-seekers and the calm-seekers, the adrenalin junkies and the nature lovers, and those who just want to take a moment out of the daily grind: Wavehunters will have an ocean adventure for you. From surf lessons to sea boat safaris, they offer a wide range of activities guaranteed to provide fun for all the family, make sure you get on board!
Click here for further details.
We booked the 2hr sea safari, saw dolphins and tuna and our skipper was very knowledgable about the local area and coves, in between dolphin sightings and cove visits we moved at speed which was very exhilarating. Well worth the price.
September 2021
Camel Trail Hire
(4 miles)
(1)
A friendly, family run cycle hire business in the heart of Wadebridge directly opposite the beginning of the beautiful Wadebridge to Padstow Camel Trail cycle route. With a large selection of bikes for hire catering for all needs and abilities, the fully trained staff are on hand to advise with your bike selection to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable day out.
Click here for further details
Enjoy 10% off bike hire with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Very accommodating, paid for and tried dog trailer, my dogs weren’t impressed and the guys refunded us
June 2022
Rock Beach
(Less than a mile)
(1)
Rock beach is a beautiful long white sand beach located on the mouth of the Camel Estuary. This Area of Outstanding natural beauty is a haven for wading birds and the prefect spot for a swim in the clear blue waters or a picnic admiring the fantastic views. The beach is backed by sand dunes, please try to avoid walking on the dunes and keep to the footpaths where provided as there has been a huge amount of erosion in recent years. Dogs are welcome on the beach all year round and there is easy access to shops and all facilities including public toilets. Parking can be found in the car park just behind and access is via a ferry slipway or steps.
What a fabulous beach, dog friendly all year, when the tide is out the beach is huge, our dogs had a brilliant time. The car park is reasonable priced and toilets were clean.
September 2021
Daymer Bay
(2 miles)
(1)
Located on the East side of the River Camel. Sand and dunes. Dog friendly.
Let's tackle the two downsides first. The narrow single track lane descending to the car park ican be challenging at busy times. The other one - the sheltered position means no waves for boarding. Great sandy beach, safe for kids with a good size car park and easy access down to the sands. Great views over the Doom Bar. Easy to walk down to Rock Beach and St Enodoc's church is worth a visit.
July 2022
Hawkers Cove Beach
(2 miles)
Situated at the mouth of the Camel estuary near Padstow lies Hawkers Cove Beach. This wide expanse of white sand beach stretches almost 1.5 miles. Despite its beautiful location and crystal clear waters it’s a fairly uncrowded beach, this is largely due to the limited parking and fairly convoluted access. You can walk from the beach along the coast path to Padstow and take in the breath taking views of the Camel Estuary. There is also a beautiful Tea Garden just up from the beach serving Cream Teas and light bites in the summer months. There is a car park a few minutes’ walk away, just follow signs for Hawkers Cove from the B3276.
Polzeath Beach
(2 miles)
(2)
Visit one of Cornwall’s most famous surfing hubs. Polzeath Beach near Wadebridge is the perfect spot for all you wet-suited surfers, whether novice or pro. Take a lesson in surfing or catch some waves on a body board before heading to browse the local shops and visit the cafes and restaurants along the sea front. For those walkers amongst you, enjoy an easy coastal walk to nearby Daymer Bay and Rock found on the mouth of the Camel Estuary. Parking is plentiful and dogs are welcome on the beach except between Easter Sunday and 30 September when a seasonal dog ban is in place.
Lovely sandy beach that is patrolled by life guards. Though busy there are several large car parks and plenty of room on the beach for all even when the tide is in. Lots of eateries and a surf school.
June 2022
One of the few beaches that isn’t dog friendly so we didn’t stop, but it looked nice from the car park
September 2021
Trevone Beach
(3 miles)
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Unfortunately there are currently no reviews available for this property. Please check back soon.
The Mariners
(Less than a mile)
The Mariners Public House is a new and improved pub currently run by award winning chef Paul Ainsworth. This warm and welcoming pub looks out over the Camel Estuary, offering a fantastic menu and of course Sharps Brewery is the lead beer on offer. Open daily, the pub offers cream teas and an all-day menu. Food is served across two floors, with the ground floor for walk in’s only and upstairs available to book. The menu focuses on British classics while championing the best local produce with vegan and vegetarian options available.
The Mariners at Rock, Rock, PL27 6LD (T: 01208 863679)
Four Boys
(Less than a mile)
Four Boys Cafe is the newest arrival in Rock, an all day licensed cafe. Serving breakfast and lunch, walk-ins only. Brother to Fee's eateries in Rock & Port Isaac.
Rock, Cornwall.
The Rock Inn
(Less than a mile)
Ideally situated on the edge of the Camel Estuary, The Rock Inn provides great locally sourced food as well as stunning panoramic views across the River Camel. Sit back on the open balcony and enjoy a glass of wine (or two), while you watch the boats pass by and the sun set on another glorious day in Cornwall. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and a great selection of local beers, lagers, ciders and much more.
The Rock Inn, Rock, PL27 6FD (T: 01208 864598)
Pityme Inn
(Less than a mile)
(1)
Family friendly pub with children’s play area and beer garden, serving well priced quality food and fine beers, wines and spirits.
Pityme Inn Rock Road, St Minver, Wadebridge PL27 6PN (T: 01208 862228)
Lovely looking pub and restaurant. We dined in one of the pods outside which the children loved. Food was very nice. Well worth a visit and we will definitely go back when we are next in the area.
September 2023
The Point Restaurant
(2 miles)
Enjoy breath taking views towards Polzeath and the sea beyond at The Point Restaurant. All food is made with locally sourced and seasonal produce. Enjoy anything from an Italian cup of coffee, homemade cakes, bacon baps, and delicious lunch & dinner options. The restaurant is light and airy and features a variety of wall art including beautiful oil paintings by local artist Jethro Jackson. Well behaved dry dogs are welcome in the restaurant and bar during the day but not at dinner time.
The Point at Polzeath, St Minver, PL27 6QT (T: 01208 863000)
St Enodoc Golf Club
(Less than a mile)
Ranked 99th best course in the world by Golf Digest magazine, and 15th in England by Golf World, St Enodoc Golf Club has a reputation as one of the finest links golf courses in the South West of England, with its undulating fairways, firm greens, some blind shots and the added bonus of beautiful sea and estuary views. The club sits on the North Cornwall coast overlooking the Camel Estuary with Padstow on the far side, and it has two courses; the Church Championship course, and the shorter Holywell course which is ideal for those wanting slightly less of a challenge but which still features some typical links terrain. The club has a bar, lounge and dining room available, and green fees start at £45 for the Church course and £25 for the Holywell course in the low season.
Camel Ski School
(Less than a mile)
Located on the beautiful Camel Estuary in Rock. Camel Ski offers a range of activities for all ages from inflatable rides, wake boarding, paddle boarding, wake surfing, kayaking and water skiing. They offer lessons for all ages to learn to water-ski or wake board. Male and female changing facilities are available with access to hot showers, along with all the equipment you will need provided. There is also a small après Ski café on site.
Click here for further details.
National Lobster Hatchery
(2 miles)
The National Lobster Hatchery is a unique organisation whose work in conservation, research and education separates them because they work specifically with a commercial species. A charity based in Padstow, their work helps to make lobster sustainable in the UK, as the species alone is worth an estimated £30m a year. Both the Scandinavian and Mediterranean stocks have completely collapsed, so the hatchery aims to ensure global food security for future generations by facilitating the survival rate of eggs in the wild. When you visit you can learn all about their work and support conservation. They are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.15am, but opening times are seasonal so keep an eye on the website. Prices are £12 for adults or £6 for children.
Wavehunters
(2 miles)
(1)
For the thrill-seekers and the calm-seekers, the adrenalin junkies and the nature lovers, and those who just want to take a moment out of the daily grind: Wavehunters will have an ocean adventure for you. From surf lessons to sea boat safaris, they offer a wide range of activities guaranteed to provide fun for all the family, make sure you get on board!
Click here for further details.
We booked the 2hr sea safari, saw dolphins and tuna and our skipper was very knowledgable about the local area and coves, in between dolphin sightings and cove visits we moved at speed which was very exhilarating. Well worth the price.
September 2021
Camel Trail Hire
(4 miles)
(1)
A friendly, family run cycle hire business in the heart of Wadebridge directly opposite the beginning of the beautiful Wadebridge to Padstow Camel Trail cycle route. With a large selection of bikes for hire catering for all needs and abilities, the fully trained staff are on hand to advise with your bike selection to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable day out.
Click here for further details
Enjoy 10% off bike hire with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Very accommodating, paid for and tried dog trailer, my dogs weren’t impressed and the guys refunded us
June 2022
Rock Beach
(Less than a mile)
(1)
Rock beach is a beautiful long white sand beach located on the mouth of the Camel Estuary. This Area of Outstanding natural beauty is a haven for wading birds and the prefect spot for a swim in the clear blue waters or a picnic admiring the fantastic views. The beach is backed by sand dunes, please try to avoid walking on the dunes and keep to the footpaths where provided as there has been a huge amount of erosion in recent years. Dogs are welcome on the beach all year round and there is easy access to shops and all facilities including public toilets. Parking can be found in the car park just behind and access is via a ferry slipway or steps.
What a fabulous beach, dog friendly all year, when the tide is out the beach is huge, our dogs had a brilliant time. The car park is reasonable priced and toilets were clean.
September 2021
Daymer Bay
(2 miles)
(1)
Located on the East side of the River Camel. Sand and dunes. Dog friendly.
Let's tackle the two downsides first. The narrow single track lane descending to the car park ican be challenging at busy times. The other one - the sheltered position means no waves for boarding. Great sandy beach, safe for kids with a good size car park and easy access down to the sands. Great views over the Doom Bar. Easy to walk down to Rock Beach and St Enodoc's church is worth a visit.
July 2022
Hawkers Cove Beach
(2 miles)
Situated at the mouth of the Camel estuary near Padstow lies Hawkers Cove Beach. This wide expanse of white sand beach stretches almost 1.5 miles. Despite its beautiful location and crystal clear waters it’s a fairly uncrowded beach, this is largely due to the limited parking and fairly convoluted access. You can walk from the beach along the coast path to Padstow and take in the breath taking views of the Camel Estuary. There is also a beautiful Tea Garden just up from the beach serving Cream Teas and light bites in the summer months. There is a car park a few minutes’ walk away, just follow signs for Hawkers Cove from the B3276.
Polzeath Beach
(2 miles)
(2)
Visit one of Cornwall’s most famous surfing hubs. Polzeath Beach near Wadebridge is the perfect spot for all you wet-suited surfers, whether novice or pro. Take a lesson in surfing or catch some waves on a body board before heading to browse the local shops and visit the cafes and restaurants along the sea front. For those walkers amongst you, enjoy an easy coastal walk to nearby Daymer Bay and Rock found on the mouth of the Camel Estuary. Parking is plentiful and dogs are welcome on the beach except between Easter Sunday and 30 September when a seasonal dog ban is in place.
Lovely sandy beach that is patrolled by life guards. Though busy there are several large car parks and plenty of room on the beach for all even when the tide is in. Lots of eateries and a surf school.
June 2022
One of the few beaches that isn’t dog friendly so we didn’t stop, but it looked nice from the car park
September 2021
Trevone Beach
(3 miles)
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