Padstow Cornwall
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Padstow
is a fine example of a Cornish-fishing port. The town is largely unspoilt, with
a beautiful harbour.
There are good shopping facilities, a cinema, cafes and restaurants, including the famous "Seafood Restaurant" run by Rick Stein and many old and friendly public houses, most of them serving pub food and 'real ale'.
Around the harbour you will find craft and gift shops, artists' studios, book- shops, grocers, newsagents, leather workshops, a home-made fudge shop and much more.
Padstow itself lies on the Camel Estuary, about seven miles from Wadebridge. The area is one of considerable natural beauty with beautiful bays, golden beaches and many interesting walks, particularly along the Coastal Footpath.
The
site of Padstow was well chosen by its forefathers. Settled into a narrow gulley
on the West side of the River Camel estuary we are well sheltered from the prevailing
South - West winds and the air is balmy. Padstow is a heavenly jumble of houses.
quays, boat slips, cafes and restaurants, gift and craft shops, a wine merchant,
bookshops, holiday flats, grocers, gown shops, newsagents, accountants, estate
agents, a chemist, homemade fudge shop and even a book maker. Not much of this
was planned: it has happened through the years. No architect could have schemed
the Padstow of today. It is the result of years of adaptation and change. of getting
the best out of local natural materials and then ingeniously adapting these buildings
to fit the current needs of a friendly little harbour town. Despite the modern
applications everything looks right because everything is right. and woe betide
the city slicker who tries to redevelop our Padstow. We love it as it is.
Tel: 01637 860346
