Around Portloe: Things to do
Bicycle and Paddle Board Hire
Cornwallbikehire.co.uk can deliver your bike (including electric bikes), or paddle board to your door in Portloe. They also hire out Kayaks.
Alternatively, if you fancy a day out, they also offer a great collect and drop off service on several routes, including "Moor to Shore". You meet them in Padstow, they take you and the bikes to the heart of Bodmin Moor and then you ride back to Padstow at your own pace. You pass through the delightful villages of St Breward and Blisland, (both of which have wonderful pubs), eventually you drop down to The Camel Trail for an easy ride all the way down through woodland, following the Camel River, to the thriving market town of Wadebridge with numerous cafes and shops. The landscape opens out as you travel along the final 5 miles stretch alongside the estuary to Padstow. With wildlife, beautiful scenery, numerous pubs, Tea Rooms, even the Camel Valley Vine Yard, there is plenty to enjoy!
Price: £35 per person.
Contact them on +44 (0)7950 774067
or https://www.cornwallbikehire.co.uk
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Padstow
Cornwallbikehire.co.uk can deliver your bike (including electric bikes), or paddle board to your door in Portloe. They also hire out Kayaks.
Alternatively, if you fancy a day out, they also offer a great collect and drop off service on several routes, including "Moor to Shore". You meet them in Padstow, they take you and the bikes to the heart of Bodmin Moor and then you ride back to Padstow at your own pace. You pass through the delightful villages of St Breward and Blisland, (both of which have wonderful pubs), eventually you drop down to The Camel Trail for an easy ride all the way down through woodland, following the Camel River, to the thriving market town of Wadebridge with numerous cafes and shops. The landscape opens out as you travel along the final 5 miles stretch alongside the estuary to Padstow. With wildlife, beautiful scenery, numerous pubs, Tea Rooms, even the Camel Valley Vine Yard, there is plenty to enjoy!
Price: £35 per person.
Contact them on +44 (0)7950 774067
or https://www.cornwallbikehire.co.uk
This was a really great day out! We hired electric bikes from Padstow Cycle Hire because we wanted to do the whole 35 miles (17.5 miles in each direction) and we are certainly not "bike fit". They are really friendly and have a large selection of bikes.
The trail is almost all traffic free ( except a short stretch in Wadebridge where there is a cycle lane) and flat as it follows the path of an old railway line. We started along a wide estuary and followed it upstream to a tributary which got progressively smaller - I loved the far end in the woods all covered with bluebells! I made a short video for instagram to give a flavour ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdStxKtK6Oa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
The link for the bike hire is https://www.padstowcyclehire.com/bike-hire/
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cycle trail (Camel Trail)
This was a really great day out! We hired electric bikes from Padstow Cycle Hire because we wanted to do the whole 35 miles (17.5 miles in each direction) and we are certainly not "bike fit". They are really friendly and have a large selection of bikes.
The trail is almost all traffic free ( except a short stretch in Wadebridge where there is a cycle lane) and flat as it follows the path of an old railway line. We started along a wide estuary and followed it upstream to a tributary which got progressively smaller - I loved the far end in the woods all covered with bluebells! I made a short video for instagram to give a flavour ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdStxKtK6Oa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
The link for the bike hire is https://www.padstowcyclehire.com/bike-hire/
Padstow Sea Safaris
If you want to get out on the water and very possibly see some ocean life (seals/dolphins/whales/interesting birds etc) then this trip comes very highly recommended. Whilst nothing can be guaranteed, some recent guests, with 2 children aged 8 and 10, described it as one of the main highlights of their stay!
NB They also do special "Puffin trips" in season
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Padstow Sealife Safaris
North QuayIf you want to get out on the water and very possibly see some ocean life (seals/dolphins/whales/interesting birds etc) then this trip comes very highly recommended. Whilst nothing can be guaranteed, some recent guests, with 2 children aged 8 and 10, described it as one of the main highlights of their stay!
NB They also do special "Puffin trips" in season
Seal Watching
A good late autumn/winter time expedition!
Mutton Cove at Godrevy Point is well known for its large grey seal colony, but there are also lots of birds and you may well see dolphins, porpoises or even a basking shark!
A single lane access road of the B3301 leads to the National Trust car park (and the Godrevy Cafe!).
Take a walk along the National Trust cliff tops and then look down to get a great view of the grey seals! (The beach is not accessible to humans to protect them). There are almost always some there but autumn and winter are great time to visit because the mums have their pups September to January - there are sometimes over a hundred of them on the beach!
* NB Make sure you time your visit for low tide and bring a pair of the binoculars that you will find in the cottage
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Godrevy Point
South West Coast PathA good late autumn/winter time expedition!
Mutton Cove at Godrevy Point is well known for its large grey seal colony, but there are also lots of birds and you may well see dolphins, porpoises or even a basking shark!
A single lane access road of the B3301 leads to the National Trust car park (and the Godrevy Cafe!).
Take a walk along the National Trust cliff tops and then look down to get a great view of the grey seals! (The beach is not accessible to humans to protect them). There are almost always some there but autumn and winter are great time to visit because the mums have their pups September to January - there are sometimes over a hundred of them on the beach!
* NB Make sure you time your visit for low tide and bring a pair of the binoculars that you will find in the cottage
Art/CREATIVITY
BEACH ART:
Unlock your hidden talents and create beach art with William. A beach is always a renewable canvas! Learn about repeat patterns, sacred geometry, mandalas and how to create amazing shapes in the sand!
William has been a teacher/headmaster in international schools all around the world and is now in his 60's with a relaxed style of teaching.
This is also an airbnb experience but you can contact him directly via www.northcornwallcoastpathwalks.co.uk, with links to all his social media pages.
(All photos artists own)
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New Polzeath
BEACH ART:
Unlock your hidden talents and create beach art with William. A beach is always a renewable canvas! Learn about repeat patterns, sacred geometry, mandalas and how to create amazing shapes in the sand!
William has been a teacher/headmaster in international schools all around the world and is now in his 60's with a relaxed style of teaching.
This is also an airbnb experience but you can contact him directly via www.northcornwallcoastpathwalks.co.uk, with links to all his social media pages.
(All photos artists own)
Wine Tasting
Cornish Wine Tours : Why not surprise your partner/friends by organising a Cornish Wine Experience in the comfort of the cottage with no need to drive?
They will bring a selection of local wines (typically 6 to be enjoyed over a couple of hours) along with nibbles, as well as provide detailed tasting notes to keep.
Alternatively, if you have time, they will come and collect you and take you for an unstuffy full or half day tour of the local vineyards, including Camel Valley Vineyard, Trevibban Mill Vineyard, Knightor Winery and Bosue Vineyard (depending on opening times etc) to discover award winning wines of the Dutchy!
Check for prices but approx £135pp for a day tour with all tastings, guidance and lunch included.
Portloe Retreat
Cornish Wine Tours : Why not surprise your partner/friends by organising a Cornish Wine Experience in the comfort of the cottage with no need to drive?
They will bring a selection of local wines (typically 6 to be enjoyed over a couple of hours) along with nibbles, as well as provide detailed tasting notes to keep.
Alternatively, if you have time, they will come and collect you and take you for an unstuffy full or half day tour of the local vineyards, including Camel Valley Vineyard, Trevibban Mill Vineyard, Knightor Winery and Bosue Vineyard (depending on opening times etc) to discover award winning wines of the Dutchy!
Check for prices but approx £135pp for a day tour with all tastings, guidance and lunch included.
Camel Valley Wines at Nanstallon, (near Bodmin PL30 5LG) is probably the most famous local vineyard producing world class wine since 1989. In 2010 they won the Trophy for 'Best International Traditional Method Sparkling Wine' in Verona, ahead of both Bollinger and Roederer!
You can visit and try their wine by the glass or arrange to join one of their tours - but a good idea to book ahead by contacting them on www.camelvalley.com/ Tel 01208 77959
Nanstallon
Camel Valley Wines at Nanstallon, (near Bodmin PL30 5LG) is probably the most famous local vineyard producing world class wine since 1989. In 2010 they won the Trophy for 'Best International Traditional Method Sparkling Wine' in Verona, ahead of both Bollinger and Roederer!
You can visit and try their wine by the glass or arrange to join one of their tours - but a good idea to book ahead by contacting them on www.camelvalley.com/ Tel 01208 77959
Knightor Winery offers wine tasting, guided tours or private tours, April to October, Wednesday to Sunday 11- 4pm
They also offer a traditional Sunday lunch 12-3pm.
**In April 2022 they are launching a brand new pop up restaurant nestled by their vines in Portscatho.**
Trethurgy
Knightor Winery offers wine tasting, guided tours or private tours, April to October, Wednesday to Sunday 11- 4pm
They also offer a traditional Sunday lunch 12-3pm.
**In April 2022 they are launching a brand new pop up restaurant nestled by their vines in Portscatho.**
Food Foraging
Approximately 3 miles from Land's End, Caroline Davey set up "Fat Hen" to share her remarkable knowledge of food and nature to offer the opportunity to learn how to forage for and cook the delicacies you have found.
She offers several different two day courses (including Gourmet Wild Food weekend, Forage, Cook and Feast and Seaweed foraging and cookery course) - all the information and contact details can be found at https://the-fat-hen.co.uk/courses/
NB her postal address is St Buryan but the OS grid reference is actually SW419276.
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Saint Buryan
Approximately 3 miles from Land's End, Caroline Davey set up "Fat Hen" to share her remarkable knowledge of food and nature to offer the opportunity to learn how to forage for and cook the delicacies you have found.
She offers several different two day courses (including Gourmet Wild Food weekend, Forage, Cook and Feast and Seaweed foraging and cookery course) - all the information and contact details can be found at https://the-fat-hen.co.uk/courses/
NB her postal address is St Buryan but the OS grid reference is actually SW419276.
Your Own Private Chef
Private Chef!
For a special treat, why not discover the tastes of Cornwall without leaving the cottage? Mark Farley will come with everything he needs to cook you a delicious dinner at home, perhaps to enjoy out on the terrace over looking the sea? If you want to learn he is happy to share the secrets behind his recipes or alternatively, just relax with a few appetisers and let him take care of you!
Contact him for prices and sample menus 07914 623633 or
https://culinaryaffair.co.uk
Portloe Retreat
Private Chef!
For a special treat, why not discover the tastes of Cornwall without leaving the cottage? Mark Farley will come with everything he needs to cook you a delicious dinner at home, perhaps to enjoy out on the terrace over looking the sea? If you want to learn he is happy to share the secrets behind his recipes or alternatively, just relax with a few appetisers and let him take care of you!
Contact him for prices and sample menus 07914 623633 or
https://culinaryaffair.co.uk
Bored of cooking, making picnics or eating out? The Chef on the Roseland, Haydn Treneary, will make and deliver everything from gourmet canapes, picnic hampers to bespoke dinner party catering. Why not treat your holiday party to a final gourmet ‘night in’, forget preparing for a BBQ or making salads, call Haydn for a luxury night in fully catered for! He’s based just up the road at Jago Cottage near Veryan.
Tel: 01872 501 491 / 07583 790 207 Email: info@thechefontheroseland.co.uk Web: www.thechefontheroseland.co.uk
Portloe Retreat
Bored of cooking, making picnics or eating out? The Chef on the Roseland, Haydn Treneary, will make and deliver everything from gourmet canapes, picnic hampers to bespoke dinner party catering. Why not treat your holiday party to a final gourmet ‘night in’, forget preparing for a BBQ or making salads, call Haydn for a luxury night in fully catered for! He’s based just up the road at Jago Cottage near Veryan.
Tel: 01872 501 491 / 07583 790 207 Email: info@thechefontheroseland.co.uk Web: www.thechefontheroseland.co.uk