With Padstow’s historic harbour, restaurants, shops and coastal walks just a short stroll away, Cyntwell is ideally situated for exploring the town and surrounding area. Whether you are planning memorable meals, scenic walks, a cycling trip or days out at some of Cornwall’s best-known attractions, Cyntwell provides a peaceful and comfortable base in the heart of Padstow’s Old Town.
Explore Padstow
Padstow is a picturesque fishing town set on the beautiful Camel Estuary. Sheltered from the Atlantic by the dramatic headlands of Stepper Point and Pentire Point, the town is surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery, peaceful sandy beaches and sweeping views across the estuary.
At the heart of Padstow is its historic working harbour, where fishing boats, pleasure cruises and the ferry to Rock create a lively atmosphere throughout the year. It is the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely stroll, relax in one of the waterside cafes or simply sit and watch the activity around the harbour.
Breakfast
Cyntwell’s room-only accommodation gives you the freedom to enjoy breakfast at your own pace, with plenty of excellent choices just a short walk away. Start the day with a cooked breakfast at Caffe Rojano or The Padstow Stable, enjoy coffee and pastries from Cornish Bakery or Malcolm Barnecutt, or choose breakfast with Harbour views at Greens of Padstow. For something more informal, try Ben’s Crib Box Cafe or Cherry Trees Cafe & Cherry Blossoms Coffee House. Opening hours and menus can change seasonally, so we recommend checking directly with your chosen venue before visiting. Please do not bring takeaway food back to eat in the bedrooms.
Restaurants and Dining
Padstow has earned an outstanding reputation for food and drink. Rick Stein’s Padstow restaurants include The Seafood Restaurant, St Petroc’s Bistro, Rick Stein’s Cafe and Stein’s Fish and Chips.
The town is also home to Paul Ainsworth at No6, Caffe Rojano, PL28 Cafe, Burgers & Fish and Prawn on the Lawn, providing everything from relaxed lunches and fresh local seafood to memorable fine dining.
Just outside Padstow, Barnaby’s at Trevibban Mill Vineyard offers seasonal sharing plates in a beautiful vineyard setting. Across the estuary in Rock, The Mariners can be reached by taking the passenger ferry from Padstow, making the journey part of the experience.
Places to Visit
Padstow is an excellent base for discovering some of Cornwall’s best-known attractions. The remarkable biomes and gardens of the Eden Project and the restored Victorian landscape of The Lost Gardens of Heligan are both within easy reach by car.
Closer to Cyntwell, Prideaux Place is a historic Elizabethan house overlooking Padstow. Visitors can explore the house and gardens, enjoy views across the deer park and visit the Terrace Cafe for drinks, light lunches and traditional Cornish cream teas during its opening season.
Golf Near Padstow
Golfers can enjoy two exceptional coastal courses nearby. Trevose Golf and Country Club overlooks the Atlantic near Constantine Bay, while St Enodoc Golf Club sits across the Camel Estuary in Rock. Both offer memorable links golf accompanied by magnificent coastal views.
Walking and Cycling
Padstow is ideally placed for exploring North Cornwall on foot or by bicycle. The South West Coast Path provides spectacular walks along the rugged coastline, with panoramic views across the estuary and Atlantic Ocean.
For a gentler route, the largely traffic-free Camel Trail follows a former railway line beside the estuary and is popular with walkers and cyclists.
Padstow is also the starting point for the historic Saints’ Way, a coast-to-coast walking route through the Cornish countryside to Fowey.
