Padstow Harbour Hotel

Perched proudly above the picturesque port of Padstow, our revamped Victorian hotel offers views over the Camel estuary, relaxed waterside all-day dining and easy access to the bustling town and harbour, making it the perfect spot for exploring foodie Padstow on foot. It has even been named one of the best hotels in Cornwall by the Times.

A pinnacle point on the Cornish coastline, Padstow is truly a bucket list destination with seven sandy beaches nearby – St George’s Cove is a pleasant 20 minute walk away, Harbour Cove’s sandy shores are simply stunning whilst Daymer Bay is off the beaten track offering a quieter spot to contemplate.

Just a few short strides will find you on the illustrious Camel Trail, whilst a stone’s throw in the opposite direction will bring you to the postcard-perfect harbour, where you can explore the town’s independent boutiques, sample the celebrity eateries or, venture further afield by sea, with daily boat trips.

Adventurers, take your pick from a handful of Cornwall’s must-dos right on your doorstep. The world-famous Eden project is a mere half hour journey by car, or why not head to Blue Reef Aquarium or Newquay Zoo?

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and brush up your history with a visit to Bodmin Jail, or take a stroll to Prideaux place, just five minutes away – don’t miss the deer frolicking in the grounds. After a day of exploring, put your feet up and relish an enticing cocktail as the sun sets over the horizon.

ROOMS & SUITES
The hotel has 58 individually-styled rooms. Newly refurbished rooms come with complimentary gin, flat-screen TVs, 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, and Bramley all-natural toiletries. Most rooms have enviable harbour views.

JUNIOR GARDEN VIEW SUITE
These, our top-of-the-range rooms, are our most spacious, featuring a small lounge area, large bay windows and stunning estuary views. All rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and all Harbour Hotels’ little luxuries.

DELUXE ESTUARY VIEW ROOM
With enviable estuary views, en-suite bathrooms, and all Harbour Hotels’ little luxuries, these rooms are sure to put a smile on your face. Some even come with a balcony.

DELUXE INLAND VIEW ROOM
Our Deluxe Inland Double Rooms are perfect for those who like to get their sea view fix by day, before returning to sleep in style and comfort. All rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and the Harbour Hotels’ little luxuries that will make your stay extra special.

DINING
A casual, all-day dining affair serving light, seasonal, and locally-sourced food with stunning harbour views. The extensive drinks menu features eclectic wines, exclusive cocktails, locally-made gins, and local craft beers.

Food is light, seasonal, using locally-sourced produce where available, to showcase the region’s finest flavours. The menu also features many of Harbour Hotel’s signature dishes, including the Harbour Fish Pie, a home-made seafood burger, tempura prawns, home-cured smoked salmon and terrifyingly indulgent desserts.

There’s an extensive drinks menu, featuring wines from around the world, sweet wines, sherries, our own exclusive cocktails (including a selection of espresso martinis and negronis) and, last but not least, local craft beers by the bottle and on draught.

In keeping with the Cornwall traditions, there’s also a selection of locally-made gins. Perfect for sipping on the terrace whilst drinking in the view.

AFTERNOON TEA
Afternoon Tea at Harbour is an indulgent and tasty treat. Featuring pretty pastries, homemade scones and delectable cakes, alongside fabulous finger sandwiches and savoury snacks. It’s the perfect accompaniment of a flute of fizz or a dangerously good cocktail or two!

PRIVATE DINING
We have several private dining options. Groups of up to 15 may be hosted on a large table in the restaurant. Groups of up to 30 may be hosted in the private dining room.

Our expert chefs have created a number of additional menu options exclusive to private diners. You may create your own bespoke set menu or opt for one of our fixed-priced, set menus. Private diners may also select from the restaurant’s a la carte menu.

WEDDINGS
An idyllic Cornwall wedding venue, our vibrantly-renovated Victorian boutique hotel features contemporary interiors and stunning views of postcard-perfect Padstow Harbour. All Harbour Hotels are known for their stunning locations, and the Harbour Hotel Padstow is no exception.

This 4-star, newly-renovated Victorian boutique hotel perches above the small fishing port of Padstow – a harbour town famous for seafood, and that must rank as one of Cornwall’s most charismatic and atmospheric destinations.

Recently renovated with stunning contemporary interiors, with postcard-perfect views of the Camel Estuary and Padstow Harbour, the hotel is an idyllic coastal wedding venue.

The hotel’s main event room, The Marine Room, is suitable for any size or theme wedding ceremony, wedding breakfast or reception of up to 80 guests. For smaller, more intimate receptions and dinners of up to 50 guests, our Boat Room is ideal.

Before and after your special event, we can offer your guests discounted room rates for those wishing to stay, and a selection of great, locally-themed activities and experiences. There are fishing and pleasure boating trips, great cycling along the Camel Valley Trail, and surfing at some of Europe’s best surf beaches (with surf schools), all close by. There are no less than seven excellent beaches close by.

Padstow’s town has fascinating shops and upmarket boutiques mixed in with excellent cafes and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurant. See our staff’s recommendations of the best activities, attractions & events in Padstow and the wider Cornwall area here.

Padstow is just 25 minutes’ drive from Newquay Airport or a one and a half hour drive from Exeter Airport. The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway, about 40-minutes drive. Trains go from London Paddington direct to Bodmin. Limited on-site parking is available; otherwise, there is a public car park a few minutes’ walk away.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
The perfect Cornwall meeting and events venue, our vibrantly-renovated Victorian boutique hotel has stunning contemporary interiors and sweeping views of Padstow Harbour.

Meetings & private events work so much better in great venues, in great locations. This 4-star, newly-renovated Victorian boutique hotel perches above the small fishing port of Padstow – a harbour town famous for seafood, and that must rank as one of Cornwall’s most charismatic and atmospheric destinations.

Recently renovated with stunning contemporary interiors, with postcard-perfect views of the Camel Estuary and Padstow Harbour, the hotel is an exceptional venue for any meeting or event.

For larger events and conferences, the hotel’s primary event space can host up to 80 guests. For smaller receptions, events and private dinners of up to 30 guests, our Boat Room is ideal.

For before and after your event, we can offer attendees discounted room rates for those wishing to stay, and a selection of great, locally-themed activities and experiences.

There are fishing and pleasure boating trips, outstanding cycling along the Camel Valley Trail, and surfing at some of Europe’s best surf beaches (with surf schools), all close by. There are no less than seven excellent beaches close by.

Padstow’s town has fascinating shops and upmarket boutiques mixed in with excellent cafes and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurant. See our staff’s recommendations of the best activities, attractions & events in Padstow and the wider Cornwall area here.

Padstow is just 20 minutes’ drive from Newquay Airport or 1.5-hours drive from Exeter Airport. The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway, about 40-minutes drive. Trains go from London Paddington direct to Bodmin. Limited on-site parking is available; otherwise, there is a public car park a few minutes’ walk away.

PADSTOW’S BEST WALKS
There’s nothing like a nice walk to get some fresh air, to see the local sights and scenery, to feel good about yourself afterwards, and to reduce your guilt when tucking into a Harbour Hotels afternoon cream tea.

Ask our reception team for a printed map showing the locations and descriptions of our favourite walks in the local area. On request, we can pack you a luxury picnic in an easy-to-carry backpack to eat along the way.

COASTAL SEA SAFARI
Padstow Sealife Safaris offer these highly recommended 2-hour boat trips around the north Cornwall coast in a professionally skippered RIB. You’ll learn about the local history, and may see seals, dolphins, porpoises, and even sunfish or the elusive basking shark during the summer months.

The Cornish coastline also hosts a myriad of seabirds including shags, cormorants, gannets, oystercatchers, shearwaters, fulmars and more. From the months of April to July, the cliffs are teeming with nesting guillemots and razorbills and you will visit “Puffin island” – one of the last places puffins can be found nesting in Cornwall – with the hope of spotting these beautiful birds.

PADSTOW’S BEAST BEACHES
For those craving a day at the beach, Padstow has an abundance of fine sandy beaches close by. We’ve created a map with locations and descriptions of our favourite beaches in the local area. Ask our reception team to print one off for you. We can lend you Harbour Hotels ‘Little luxuries’ for the beach: blankets, windbreaks, fold-up seats, kites to fly, and of course buckets and spades.

LUXURY PIC-NIC
Padstow Harbour Hotel is surrounded by stunning scenery, nature reserves, forests, and golden beaches. What better way to get out and appreciate it – and to relax – than a picnic?

Our chefs have created a special luxury picnic, packed with homemade goodies. Aside from delicious food & drink, on request we’ll also equip you with some Harbour Hotels ‘little luxuries’ for picnics: a picnic blanket, fold-up seats, kites to fly, a boule set, and for the beach: buckets, spades, and a windbreak. If you’re going somewhere near swans and ducks, ask us for a bag of feed.

We’ve created a map showing our recommended picnic locations in the local area. Ask our reception team to print one off for you. And remember – we have a number of bikes you may use if you want to cycle there and back.

FISHING
For those who fancy their hand with a rod and line – or who just want to spend some time on the water, this authentic fishing trip from Padstow Harbour is offered by Emmakate2 – a Padstow fishing boat where the skippers have over 40 years’ experience between them.

If (when?) you catch a fish, you have the option of bringing it back to the hotel to be freshly cooked. Even if you don’t catch anything, it’s a very pleasant few hours out on the water, looking back at the coastline.

All equipment you need is provided but bring warm clothing, even on warm days, as it can be cooler at sea. And remember, on request, we can pack you a luxury half-picnic to take with you in a backpack.

CRABBING & ROCK POOLING 
If you’re visiting with kids, crabbing and rock pooling is a must. It’s a brilliant, family-friendly activity that gets you and the family out in the great outdoors, and helps encourage an appreciation for wildlife in our children. There are some excellent sites close to the hotel.

We’ll lend you crabbing lines, nets, buckets and even fold-up seats. Ask our reception team for some crabbing bait. On request, we’ll also pack you a luxury picnic of home-made goodies to take in a backpack.

We’ve created a map showing our recommended crabbing and rock pooling locations in the local area. Ask our reception team to print one off for you. And remember – we have a number of bikes you may use if you want to cycle there and back.

Website: www.harbourhotels.co.uk

Rooms: 58

Price: from 232 EUR per night