Padstow Custom Barn, Padstow

Cornwall. Sleeps up to 5

Padstow Custom Barn is a central Padstow haven for guests looking to stay in the heart of this beautiful, bustling resort. Padstow’s celebrity owned restaurants, thriving harbour, craft shops, galleries and cafes are all on the doorstep. This luxurious Cornish hideaway comes with truly captivating views of the Camel Estuary and the town and dreamy modern living and bedroom spaces. With two bedrooms, including one family room, it sleeps up to five guests.

Padstow is a charming working fishing port, surrounded by heavenly sandy beaches at the head of the Camel River. It is the starting point of the Camel Cycle Trail, a good base for watersports and a foodie destination with Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant and Paul Ainesworth at No.6 sitting at the top of the list of renowned wonders. Seven blissful golden beaches are accessible in less than a five minute drive and the location is perfect for exploring the stunning South West Coast Path. You can enjoy a fun filled day on the beach with rock pooling, body boarding, surfing and castle building, explore the Cornish countryside, visit the Padstow Museum, take a white-knuckle speedboat or rib ride to enjoy the rugged coastal scenery or take the ferry over to Rock.

From Padstow Custom Barn you will probaby spend hours mesmerised by the beautiful estuary, watching the tide ebb and flow and the boats bobbing around and heading off for an adventure. The property is smart and attractive with Cornish black slate tiles and plenty of windows to enjoy the views and drown its spaces in sparkly natural Cornish light. You arrive via a spiral staircase to this first floor oasis of calm. The living space is open plan in design with plush black leather sofas, a modern shaker style kitchen with all the appliances you need for your self-catering break, a smart dining area and a handy breakfast bar. You will discover gorgeous original art throughout the apartment and a large television for your entertainment.

The apartment boasts two tastefully decorated and spacious bedrooms, both with pristine ensuite shower rooms. The larger bedroom offers both a double and a single beds, making it an ideal family room. The beds are adorned with crisp cottoms and lovely soft furnishings. The other bedroom boasts a beautifully dressed double bed together with gorgeous oak furniture and delightful art works. The bathrooms are immaculate, stylish and spacious.

You might not have any outdoor space at Pastow Custom Barn but you can be lazing on glorious sandy beaches in moments or exploring the beautiful Camel Trail. At the end of a busy day, you can retreat and rejuvenate in this gorgeous Cornish gem.

Padstow Custom Barn enjoys a prestigious location in Padstow, the cornish hotspot famous for its bustling harbour and fantastic restaurants. With glorious beaches, the Camel Trail, boat trips galore, easy access to the Cornish countryside, a museum, ferry and a wonderful array of eateries, it becomes quickly apparent how popular this seaside gem is.

The Padstow Museum is home to an interesting collection of memorabilia giving an insight into the history of Padstow over the past two centuries. You will learn the story of the famous ‘Obby’ Oss, the ancient ritual played out in the town every May Day. The event revolves around the two Obby Osses (hobby horses) which resemble a one-man pantomime horse. The idea is that they are in search of maidens and are followed by a team of morris dancing types, dressed in white and playing accordions and banging drums. It dates back to pre-Christian times. The picturesque port of Padstow is full of character and historical interest and offers watersports, fishing trips, speedboat rides, sea cruises and crazy golf. The town is centred around the attractive harbour with an eclectic mix of fisherman’s cottages and merchant’s houses. You can take a boat trip from the harbour with a range of activities from wildlife spotting to angling or just messing about on the water and enjoying the sunshine. The boast trips to spot seals, dolphins, puffins and basking sharks are very popular. You can even go out with a local fisherman. Also popular are the ferry trips over to the upmarket resort village of Rock. The Black Tor passenger ferry takes around five to ten minutes to cross the river and runs throughout the year. Rock is a second home to many film stars, models and holidaying royals. From Rock there are some wonderful walks along the coast to the spectacular beaches of Daymer Bay and Polzeath. Overlooking Padstow, you will find the fine Elizabethan country house, Prideaux Place. It was built in 1592 and has been passed down through the generations to the current owners, Peter and Elisabeth Prideaux-Brune. It boasts formal gardens and a deer park. There is a Poldark connection with Padstow. Fans of north Cornwall will recognise Levlizzick, the cliffs and the spectacular views across the Camel Estuary and Tregirls Beach on the drama series.

Wadebridge enjoys a fascinating history, originating from 1313 when a market and two fairs were granted to Wade. Its fifteenth century bridge across the River Camel is stunning with seventeen arches along its three hundred and twenty foot length. The bridge was built by the Reverend Lovibond in 1460 with legend saying that the wealthy landowners who paid for it made their money from wool. Cycles can be hired to explore the Camel Trail and the surrounding countryside. Wadebridge’s leisure centre offers swimming, squash, weights, a solarium and more. Wadesbridge is on the Camel Trail. In June every year, Wadebridge is the site of the magnificent Royal Cornwall Show, one of the largest agricultural shows held in the country.

St Enodoc, the last resting place of the former poet laureate Sir John Bedjeman, is also famous for its golf course. The area is a golfing haven with the renowned courses of Trevose and Point at Polzeath also close by.

Harlyn and Constantine Bays are wonderful and the surfing paradise of Polzeath is within easy reach. Constantine Bay is gorgeous with one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall and boasting a sweeping arc of gently shelving golden sand. The west-facing beach also offers delightful rock pools for children. The bay is separated from its neighbour, Booby’s Bay to the north by a thin rocky point and is bordered by a large rocky reef to the south.

The wondrous Eden Project is only just over twenty miles away with its massive covered Biomes where you can trek through the world’s largest indoor rainforest and immerse yourselves in the calm fragrance of the Mediterannean Biome. There are also extensive gardens, contemporary art displays, performances and storytelling to keep you entertained. It is an inspirational place.