Padstow Travel Guide

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Landscape panorama of padstow harbour and town in Cornwall
Landscape panorama of padstow harbour and town in Cornwall
Panorama of Harbor in PADSTOW in Cornwall in England
Beaches in England ain't so bad ❤️
The Harbour in Padstow. Very picturesque but suffers from to many tourists.

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Harbour Hotel Padstow

Harbour Hotel Padstow

4 out of 5
Station Road Padstow England
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The price is £136 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£136
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Padstow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (860 reviews)
Outfall decorated and exceptional service. Bring a stepladder so you can climb into your huge bed!!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Harbour Hotel Padstow
The Old Custom House

The Old Custom House

4 out of 5
South Quay Padstow England
The price is £78 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
£78
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Padstow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a hair salon. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (380 reviews)
Great breakfast. Comfortable rooms. Very helpful and friendly staff. Lots to see in Padstow. Some noise from the pub in the building at night and carpets could use a refresh, especially in common areas.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

The Old Custom House
Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms

Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms

Porthcothan Cornwall
Stay at this beach cottage in Padstow. Enjoy a beach locale, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead and South West ...
Beach Cottage
Great place for a family get together. Plenty of room to spread out. Hot tub and games room were well used. The house is bright, modern and comfortable. Some of the double bedrooms were smaller than expected but fine overall. Beds were very comfortable. It was useful to have extra living space in ...

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2023

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Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms
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Bay Retreat Villas

Bay Retreat Villas

4 out of 5
St Merryn Park, St Merryn Padstow England
Stay at this apartment in Padstow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Padstow Maize Maze and South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
Seventh time should say it all!!

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Bay Retreat Villas
Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms

Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms

Porthcothan Cornwall
Stay at this beach cottage in Padstow. Enjoy a beach locale, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead and South West ...
Beach Cottage
Great place for a family get together. Plenty of room to spread out. Hot tub and games room were well used. The house is bright, modern and comfortable. Some of the double bedrooms were smaller than expected but fine overall. Beds were very comfortable. It was useful to have extra living space in ...

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2023

Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms
Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow.

Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow.

Padstow Cornwall
Stay at this cabin in Padstow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead and South West ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Great location if you love to be in the sea and walking coastal paths pet friendly and a lovely beach shop nearby selling delicious food and hot drinks

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Early morning at Long Cove near Padstow in Cornwall

Padstow Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Padstow with a trip to Padstow Harbour. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Padstow Harbour
Breathtaking sunset in my favourite spot in Cornwall, don't miss Padstow if you are in the area #lifeatexpedia #cornwall #beach #sunset #nofilters

Treyarnon Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Treyarnon Bay Beach during your travels in Padstow? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Treyarnon Bay Beach
Porthcothan Bay, Cornwall is a lovely sandy beach which opens out at low tide. Such a great place to take the family, for a fun day out on the beach. If you follow the UK coastal path, you’ll see signs to the nearby cafe which has great snacks, coffees, ice creams & local produce & supplies it’s handy if you’re camping or have accommodation nearby. Porthcothan Bay is fun for all ages!

Porthcothan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Porthcothan Beach during your trip to Padstow? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Porthcothan Beach

Harlyn Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Harlyn Bay Beach during your travels in Padstow? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Harlyn Bay Beach

Trevone Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Trevone Bay Beach during your travels in Trevone? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Trevone Bay Beach

Constantine Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Constantine Bay Beach during your travels in Padstow? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Constantine Bay Beach

Things to do

Cornwall: Luggage Storage

Cornwall: Luggage Storage

£7
per adult
Cornwall: Luggage Storage
Surf Lesson

Cornish Surf Day

£75
per adult
Cornish Surf Day
Half-Day Surf Experience in Newquay

Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers

£50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers
Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay

Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay

£55
per adult
Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay
We also offer intermediate development sessions

Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay

£120
per adult
Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay
Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Beginners / Novice Surfers

Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Beginners / Novice Surfers

£120
per adult
Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Beginners / Novice Surfers
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Reviews of Padstow

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
41
5 - Excellent 59%
4 - Good
20
4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
3
1 - Terrible 4%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Padstow is just a lovely place to visit,very relaxing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Shipwrights pub was lovely and the cosiest pub in Padstow

4/5 - Good

PanMan

Loving the choice pastes and ice creams.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It is a bustling place but laid back and the people are very friendly. It is a great place to relax. We ate at several of Rick Stein's restaurants which were excellent, there is also plenty of other restaurants as well which are well worth a visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great location for a holiday with lots to do Ed coastal paths, camel trail, boat rides and excellent restaurants and bars

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Padstow is a great place to visit but can get very crowded in and out of season

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