Location
We have listed a few things to do locally around Rock
We only discovered Rock 5 years ago when we fell in love with the area and the activities it offers. As a family of 6 some of us will drive to Polzeath to surf while others meet on the beach for a morning coffee after enjoying the coastal walk. The afternoons are spent sailing, with the thrill seekers preferring to chill at the house or on the beach until the water is calm for an early evening ski or wakeboard followed by a BBQ on the deck or walking to a bistro for dinner. The opportunity to buy and refurbish 1 The Terrace has meant that we can enjoy all the area has to offer across the seasons, even surfing on Christmas Eve in Santa hats.
A comprehensive information folder is available at the property, an overview of which is given below:-
- The Black Tor ferry, a 5 minutes walk from the house runs from Rock to Padstow all year round but for later returns a private water taxi is available.
- Daily shopping needs are catered for in the village (bakers, butchers, fishmongers and delicatessen) all the major supermarket chains Deliver internet shops to the property.
- Nearest major airport is Newquay - 23 miles with car hire care available
- Nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway - 16 miles - trains direct from London Paddington
Activities:
Surfing - Closest beach Polzeath where you can park on the beach and hire wet suits and boards by the hour or book a surf lesson. To check the surfing forecast and see a live webcam at http://magicseaweed.com/
The Camel Trail is ideal for cycling up to 17 car free miles from North of Bodmin through the market town of Wadebridge and on to Padstow. http://www.padstowcyclehire.com/
Wakeboarding , Waterskiing, Kneeboarding & Banana Boating - http://www.camelskischool.com
Sailing, Sailboat Hire & Sailing Lessons - http://www.camelsailing.co.uk
RIB Sea Safaris - http://www.cornishseatours.com
Luxury Boat Charter - http://www.rockboatcharters.com
Scuba Dive - http://www.harlyndiveschool.co.uk
Jet Skis - http://www.cornwallwaverunnersafaris.co.uk
Surf Lessons, Paddleboards & Surf Hire - http://www.wavehunters.co.uk
Coasteering, Rock Climbing & Kayaking - http://www.cornishrocktors.com
Sea Fishing Trips - http://www.blackrockcharters.co.uk
St Enodoc Golf Course, Rock - http://www.st-enodoc.co.uk
The Point at Polzeath (golf/fitness/spa) - http://www.thepointatpolzeath.co.uk/
Cowshed Spa - http://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/cowshed.htm
Camel Creek Adventure Park - http://www.camelcreek.co.uk/
Lobster Hatchery, Padstow - http://www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
There are tennis courts for hire in the village which can be booked by the hour from John Bray Estate agent in Rock
Local restaurants:
Nathan Outlaw, Rock - http://www.nathan-outlaw.co.uk
Number 1 Rock Road - http://www.no1rockroad.co.uk/
Blue Tomato Café, Rock - http://www.bluetomatocafe.co.uk/
The Dining Room, Rock - http://www.thediningroomrock.co.uk/
The Mariners, Rock - http://www.marinersrock.com
The Waterfront, Polzeath - http://www.thewaterfrontcornwall.co.uk
Paul Ainsworth at No 6, Padstow - http://number6inpadstow.co.uk
Rick Stein ( Seafood Restaurant, St petrocs and the Café) - http://www.rickstein.com
The Basement Café - http://www.thebasement.co.uk/
Rojano’s in the Square, Padstow - http://www.rojanos.co.uk/
Pescadou at The Old Customs House, Padstow - http://oldcustomhousepadstow.co.uk/pescadou/
Burgers and Fish, Padstow http://www.burgersandfish.com/
Local pubs:
The Mariners, Rock - http://www.marinersrock.com
The Rock Inn, Rock
The Pityme Inn, St Minver - http://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/pubs/a-z-of-pubs/221-pityme-inn-rock.html
The Oystercatcher, Polzeath - http://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/pubs/a-z-of-pubs/212-oystercatcher-bar-polzeath.html
The Old Custom House, Padstow - http://www.oldcustomhousepadstow.co.uk
The Old Ship hotel, Padstow - http://www.oldshiphotel-padstow.co.uk/