Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Stepping Out in Cornwall
The
South West Coast Path
(www.south
westcoastpath.com), Britain's longest
national marked trail, runs for 630 miles,
from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in
Dorset. It encompasses the length of the
Cornish coast and is challenging in
places but also offers easier exhilarating
walks. The
Saints' Way
runs 30 miles
from coast to coast, from Padstow in the
north to Fowey in the south. Route cards
are available from Boscastle Visitor Cen-
tre (
&
01840/250010
). A circular walk,
the
Copper Trail
(www.ldwa.org.uk),
runs for 60 miles along footpaths and
tracks around the Moor, past many
ancient sites.
NEWQUAY
Fifteen Cornwall
ITALIAN Part of Jamie Oliver's stable, Fifteen Corn-
wall is the perfect place to dine while watching the sun setting over the sea.
The ethos of Fifteen is to offer disadvantaged young people the chance to train in
the catering industry, while offering guests good food from local suppliers. The cui-
sine is Italian with a Cornish twist, and dishes might include pasta with cavalo
nero pesto, or filet of beef in lardo di Colonnata with borlotti beans. In the evening
there is a six-course tasting menu, while they also serve breakfasts—very popular with
families.
On the Beach, Watergate Bay.
&
01637/861000.
www.fifteencornwall.co.uk. Reservations recom-
mended. Main courses £17-£23. AE, MC, V. Daily 8:30-10am (Sun 10-11:30am), noon-4:30pm, and
6:15pm-midnight. All children welcome at breakfast and lunch, and those aged 7-12 at dinner before
7pm (over 12 can dine at any time).
Shopping
Newquay is a great place for surfing shops, with
The Shop on the Beach
at Water-
gate Bay (
&
01637/860051;
www.shoponthebeach.com) one of the more popular
spots for surfwear, wetsuits, books, boards, and kites, but centers such as St. Agnes
and Padstow are good places for browsing. Both have a number of arts-and-crafts
galleries, such as
Jo Downs
' (
&
01841/533854;
www.jodowns.com) handmade
glass shop at 24 Middle Street in Padstow. Padstow also has branches of some high-
street stores, such as
White Stuff
and an excellent baker, the
Chough Bakery,
3
The Strand (
&
01841/533361;
www.thechoughbakery.co.uk), where you can buy
fresh-made Cornish pasties.
Where to Stay
Cyntwell B&B
This sweet little cottage in the heart of Padstow dates back
to the 18th century. Steep narrow steps lead to the en suite bedrooms, all of which
have been sympathetically refurbished. They are all light and bright and vary in size,
reflecting the age of the property. All but one has a bath as well as a shower. No
children 6 and under.
4 Cross St., Padstow PL28 8AT. www.cyntwell.co.uk.
&
01841/533447.
4 units. £65-£88. Rates include
breakfast. MC, V.
In room:
TV, hair dryer.
The Scarlet
The Scarlet must surely be the coolest hotel in Cornwall.
It only opened in 2010 and has been built to be as stylish and as eco-friendly as pos-
sible. Making the most of its expansive sea views, the contemporary rooms all have
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