A selection of holiday properties in Padstow
Just across the Camel estuary from Rock is the pretty little fishing town of Padstow. During the 17th century, the mining and quarrying industry in this part of the world became more established, and Padstow transformed from a fishing port into a trading port. Copper ore was shipped to Bristol from the Camel quarry, for example. During the 19th century, Padstow prospered as the fishing industry peaked. The town's fishing industry still survives today, however its major source of income is now tourism. In 1899 the railway arrived at Padstow, marking the beginning of the town's tourism industry. A regular service aboard the Atlantic Express was established between Padstow and London, and the town has remained popular with tourists ever since. Today, Padstow epitomises the traditional Cornish fishing town, yet still caters perfectly for the modern tourist. The harbour offers pleasure boat trips, fishing trips and speedboat trips, and town has several art galleries, gift and craft shops, bookshops and a homemade fudge shop. Padstow has in recent years enjoyed increased publicity thanks to Rick Stein's restaurant, the Seafood Restaurant. Each May Day, Padstow celebrates with its Obby 'Oss festival. This marks the arrival of summer and originates from an ancient fertility rite. The highlight of the Obby 'Oss festival is when the 'Oss, a person dressed a horse, dances through the streets of Padstow. The horse's masked 'teasers' try to catch 'maidens' for the horse as they move through the town. At midnight, the Padstow people sing about the death of the Obby 'Oss and its resurrection the following year.Read more on Stay Guide Cornwall
Harvest Cottage, Padstow
No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 4
No smoking allowed
From £316.00
On the corner plot of a beautifully restored farm setting, Harvest Cottage is one of a few that sit quietly away from the madding crowds, yet giving easy access to Padstow ...
Ball Cottage, Nr Padstow
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 6- No smoking allowed
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From £365.00
Close to the premier visitor destination of Padstow, this traditional white-washed Cornish Cottage stands in the heart of the pretty village of Little Petherick (opposite its 14th century Parish church ...
Trenouth Cottage, Nr Padstow
2 Pets Allowed- Sleeps 6
- No smoking allowed
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From £394.00
Close to Padstow and the Camel Trail in a parish which boasts seven bays for seven days, a superb choice of wide coves where surfers hang out and golden bucket and ...
Tides, Padstow
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 8- No smoking allowed
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From £597.00
This contemporary coastal home set in the chic harbour town of Padstow commands some of the most impressive views that Cornwall can offer! Relax and soak up the mesmerizing vista ...
Kismet, Nr Padstow
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 8
- No smoking allowed
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From £575.00
Stylish, chic, contemporary and very comfortable, Kismet is the ultimate holiday home. Situated just over two miles from holiday hotspot Padstow, Kismet escapes the crowds with its serene rural setting ...
